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Pave the path to healthy family living with tips for smart shopping choices, eco-friendly habits and DIY fun.

The Benefits of Composting Toilets

Don't dump on composting toilets - these indoor biffies are fairly straighforward and require little maintainance
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Eco Friendly Laundry Tips

Investing in a clothesline, opting for a more energy efficient washer, or even making your own soap are just a few ways to help to make laundry an environmentally friendly activity
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Tips for Buying a New Bed

Sleep is critical for optimal health, and depends on choosing a good bed
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Eco Friendly and Healthy Cooking Oils

The cooking oil you use can have a big impact on the world around you. Here's a list of healthy and eco friendly options
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Save the Arts in Vancouver: Take in a Film, Visit a Gallery, See a Play

Support Vancouver's art scene by taking in upcoming events like the DOXA Documentary Film Festival, the Vancouver Art Gallery's Lecture and Talks and more
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Celebrate Earth Day 2012

Celebrate Earth Day by doing an eco-scavenger hunt, attending a parade, or participating in a number of other fun-filled and eco-friendly events
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Spring Cleaning Tips: Recycling and Donating Unwanted Items

If you're looking to unload junk that has collected in your home, the trash can shouldn't be your first option. Here's a helpful list of places that may want your unused items
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Spring Cleaning: A Time to Declutter

Use these tips to whip through your cleaning and de-cluttering tasks so you can get on with your life
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Escape Flu Season Unscathed

Steer clear of that pesky flu bug with these precautionary tips
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Tools for Women Make Home Repair Easier for the Handy Ma'am

If you've been struggling with tools that are too big for your hands, try these options made specifically for women
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