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How Eco-friendly Is Your Bathroom
By Rachel Bertsche Turning your house into an eco-friendly space is a step-by-step process, but if you want to start out with a bang, hit the bathrooms first. “As far as water use inside the home goes, the bathroom accounts for the largest share -- over 50 percent,” says Crissy…
Summer Snacks: 6 Healthy Makeovers
By Aviva Patz The school year ends, and the parties, barbecues, vacations, carnivals and festivals begin -- not to mention a kitchen that’s open 24/7. “It’s harder to get kids to eat healthy snacks in summer because of all the high-calorie temptations,” says Portland-based pediatrician Stephen Ames, It gets a…
Are Your Children at Risk of Common Summer Injuries?
By Aviva Patz For kids, summer fun means outdoor sports: hiking, biking, skateboarding, playing Frisbee, swimming, boating and generally going wild outside. It can also mean injuries. “We undoubtedly see an increase in ER visits by children and their families in the summer,” says Vincent Eletto, , an emergency room…