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Cloth Diaper Care and Washing Tips

If you have chosen to cloth diaper your baby, there are a few things you need to know in order to properly use and care for your diapers. By following these tips you can ensure your diapers will last a long time - usually for more than one child!

Published by Lindsay Evans (5,328 pts ) on Nov 12, 2009 to
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Are Wood Stoves Eco-Friendly?

Heating your home during the winter requires a major chunk of your monthly energy consumption. Is installing a wood burning stove to supplement your home's heat an environmentally-friendly idea?

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Cloth Diapering DOs and DON'Ts

If you are new to the world of cloth diapering it is helpful know a few tricks experienced moms have learned. Here are several tips on what you should do if you cloth diaper your baby - and what to avoid.

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Green Christmas Toy Ideas: Green Gifts for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

We've all heard the news about lead paint and petrochemicals commonly found in children's toys. This holiday season give toys that are healthy for children and the environment. Here are plenty of fabulous green toys you can feel good about giving.

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Natural Home Lighting: Solar Tubes

Solar tubes are innovative, effective skylights. They work to refract and reflect the sun's light into your home, decreasing your need for artificial lighting. Also known as solar light tubes, solar tubes can help reduce your energy bill while flooding your home with bright, healthy sunlight.

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Cloth Diapering Travel Tips

Go ahead - bring along your child's cloth diapers while traveling! Traveling with cloth diapers is not impossible. Remember to bring along a few essentials and a can-do attitude and you'll be able to successfully avoid disposables.

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Guide to Safe Baby Bottles

The polycarbonate plastic in use for years to manufacture baby bottles contains bisphenol A (BPA), a hormone-disrupting synthetic chemical. Studies have shown that BPA can leach into baby bottle contents when heated. Non-toxic alternatives to polycarbonate baby bottles are discussed here.

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Purchase Handmade Products at Etsy.com

Skilled artisans who create handmade goods can sell their wares online at Etsy.com. An online marketplace for all things handcrafted, Etsy is a fantastic place to find unique, quality products and handmade gifts. Shopping at Etsy allows talented craftspeople to make a living from their talents.

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How to Recycle Personal Electronic Accessories

Personal electronics may be essential, but they - and their slew of accessories - are a growing percentage of landfill waste. You may know how to recycle your cell phone, but what about it's chargers, headset, and battery? Learn how to properly recycle your electronic accessories here.

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Best Natural Laundry Detergents

Natural laundry detergents are easier on the environment because they're made with non-petroleum, biodegradable ingredients. Discover the best natural laundry detergents here.

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