7th Gen Blog

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.

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.

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.
 

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.