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Why You Might Want to Ditch Artificial Food Coloring

What the science says and what to use instead

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Better for You Halloween Candy

Tasty treats without the harmful ingredients!

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Don’t Know How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change? Let Us Be Your Guide

Age appropriate discussions, the best resources, and more

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Shopping For Costumes? Keep an Eye Out for These Toxics in Kids Costumes

When it comes to a kid's dress up, costumes can disguise more than a child!

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Canned Coffee is Convenient, But What About BPA?

Why they should be a treat instead of part of your daily routine

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Does Screen Time Affect My Child's Brain Development?

All your questions about the science of screen time, answered!

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Lesser-known Aspects of Our Daily Lives that Put Us at Risk for Breast Cancer

What does the science say and what you can do

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Spread holiday cheer without creating waste!

You'll never want to order out again

What toxic chemicals are in artificial Christmas trees and tips for how to stay safe

Don't let these chemicals ruin your holiday cheer

Home is where the heart and these gifts are

Guys can be hard to gift shop for. That's where we come in

Something for every woman in your life, and maybe something for you too!

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These fun toys and games will be a hit with everyone!

Cool enough for a Tiktok haul while still being great for the environment

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The scientific reason behind your bad smelling activewear and easy DIY solutions

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Stay warm and dry on the slopes without the harmful chemicals

For everything from cupcakes, to pie, to cornbread we've got you covered

No need for Teflon to get a clean releasing pan

With super easy homemade edible googly eyes

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What the science says and what to use instead

Tasty treats without the harmful ingredients!

Age appropriate discussions, the best resources, and more

When it comes to a kid's dress up, costumes can disguise more than a child!

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Why they should be a treat instead of part of your daily routine

Everything you need to know

All your questions about the science of screen time, answered!

What does the science say and what you can do

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