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What’s more fun than hosting friends and family at home? Surrounded by the warmth of an inviting space, it’s a great time to bond and grow closer with the people we care about most. We get to share our space and our choices, which we all hope include the best sides of our personalities.

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The US and UK Take on Food Waste

Author: Seventh Generation
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The UK has reduced food waste by 18%. Can we do it here?
Reprinted with permission from SustainableAmerica.org

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Natural Flea and Tick Remedies for Pets

Author: the Inkslinger
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When I was a kid, my dogs had flea collars. They smelled a little funny, but they made your parasitic problems vanish when you slipped them on. Flash-forward 40 years and I've found out something I always suspected: many of the chemicals these collars contain may not be safe for animals or for anyone petting them. In fact, according to research conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), chemicals in flea collars can be easily transferred to anyone or anything nearby.

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Planning the Perfect "Eco" Picnic

Author: Karin @ 7Gen
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Fresh lemonade and cold sandwiches aside, there’s just something about a picnic that screams, “Summer is here!” From blanket to basket, the perfect picnic requires very little planning and just a smidgen of cooperation from the sun. Here’s how you can make your picnic eco-friendly in no time.

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RECIPES WE LOVE: Curry Coleslaw

Author: LisaFerber
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Coleslaw is a food that is often taken for granted. The side dish seems to be treated with almost condiment status as it is generally served free with various meals in restaurants. So let’s take a moment to enjoy a closer look at this staple of American mealtime.

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The Best Thing About Being a Dad

Author: Karin @ 7Gen
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Seventh Generation loves dads. What better way to celebrate them than to find out what the dads on our team love about fatherhood? Warning: Smiles will ensue.

"This morning's conversation!  
Me: Good morning!
  
My son: Extra kisses for Dada."

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Volunteering for a Vacation

Author: the Inkslinger
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With winter well behind us, many of us are looking toward that crazy little thing we call our summer vacation. We're hatching grand schemes and blocking off vast swaths of the calendar. But before you book, consider this: a volunteer vacation may be the best one you've never taken.
 

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Beaching it with Baby

Author: greenwrite
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Remember when getting ready for a day at the beach was as simple as throwing your bathing suit, a towel, a snack and some sunscreen in a waterproof bag and heading out the door?

If there's a baby in the house, those days are history for the foreseeable future. But with a little advance planning (and considerably more "stuff") you can still enjoy a seaside outing. This "must bring" list should help you get the first trip organized:

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Crafting the Perfect Father’s Day

Author: greenwrite
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For many dads, the best Father's Day gift isn't one that comes tied with a ribbon. It's the chance to spend some fun, TV-, video-game- and phone-free time with the kids. And one of the best ways to make that happen is with a project dads and kids can do together. The three projects here not only give dad a chance to act like a kids with his kids, they also create some great memories in the process.

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Let Them Eat Dirt

Author: AlexandraPecci
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I spent four hours at a farm the other day with my three-year-old daughter, Chloe.

"What the heck did you guys do there for four hours?" my husband wondered later that night.

Although we ate a picnic lunch and fed the animals for a little while, Chloe spent most of her time digging in the wide expanse of sand that’s part of the farm’s small playground.

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