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How Much Does Your Bottled Water Really Cost You?

Plastic BottledPeople are not only concerned with the high cost of bottled water to our wallets and the environment, but also the low quality. Here is what New York Times columnist Bill Marsh had to say in a recent article:  “Those eight daily glasses of water you're supposed to drink for good health? They will cost you $0.00135 -- about 49 cents a year...

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Adding A Touch of French Decor to your Home
(7 votes, average 3.71 out of 5)
Written by Amanda Nelson   
Adding A Touch of French Decor to your HomeAmazing wine. Beautiful sculptures. Spending Sundays browsing through chic markets while you wear linen scarves; who doesn't like all things French? It brings out the young girl in all of us to think of the country known for it's romance, brooding architecture and decadent food. A love of colors and a fondness for simple...
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DIY Kid's Chalkboard Table with Benches
(8 votes, average 4.00 out of 5)
Written by Shiloah Baker   

DIY Kid's Chalkboard Table with BenchesLittle people matter too, right? Being a mom of eight, I am always on the look out for projects that are fun for the kids but are practical as well. Here is a DIY chalkboard table for kids + how to make mini-benches. Enjoy!

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Nature vs. Nurture: Could Your Design Style Affect Your Child's Character?
(1 vote, average 4.00 out of 5)
Written by Jessica Phan   

Nature vs. NurtureLike Pinocchio's Jiminy Cricket, the conscience that sits on our shoulder (or in the back of our mind) needs to be cultivated and encouraged. When children learn to ignore the 'cricket,' they're more likely to disobey their parents, steal, and otherwise get into trouble.

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Magnetic Wall
(3 votes, average 4.67 out of 5)
Written by Shiloah Baker   

Magnetic wallMy mission as a mom is to create an environment in my home for love and learning.  I’m always on the lookout for new ways to encourage learning through play.  Life is ever changing and as it changes, so must we.  Revamping the family schedule and sometimes reorganizing the home are some of the first things I think of when life situations change...

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Galley Book Shelves Made of Rain Gutters
(3 votes, average 3.67 out of 5)
Written by Shiloah Baker   

Galley Book Shelves Made of Rain GuttersChildren learn through their senses: smell, touch, taste, see, and hear.  When it comes to books, children love the bright colors, smelling them, looking them over and over again, many times tasting...

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