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Get Crafty for Congress Blog-a-thon: Make Your Own Superhero Cape!

August 10, 2011
Today, moms and kids across the country are putting on super hero capes and coming together for a national day of action to ask our Senators to be superheros for kids and support comprehensive chemicals reform! Toxic chemicals found in everyday items such as canned goods, plastic wrappers, cookware...
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DIY No-Sew Superhero Capes for National Day of Action

August 10, 2011
This Wednesday, moms and kids across the country will come together for a National Day of Action to ask our Senators to be superheroes for kids by supporting comprehensive chemicals reform. There will be events in several states where kids will be dressing up in red superhero capes. It’s going to...
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Easy Felt and Grosgrain Ribbon Cape

August 10, 2011
Making a cape for your little superhero at home is easier than you think! Using felt and grosgrain ribbon, I fashioned a cape for one of my little helpers so that she could fly around my house and use her super powers to help save the day! Here's How: Materials Needed: 4 Felt Squares (approx 8.5...
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Superhero Capes Round-Up

August 10, 2011
Superhero Capes Round-Up contrasting lining and applique; includes pattern The Long Thread made from fleece, easy with minimal sewing Diary of a Quilter made from a t-shirt with minimal sewing Acire Adventures uses 1 yard of fabric and machine sewn Yours 'til Niagara Falls uses a serger and 1 yard...

Detox Your Dorm: Top 5 Non-Toxic Tips for Your College Freshman

August 9, 2011
When it comes to college shopping, it’s good to make solid, non-toxic choices at the beginning so that you don’t have to invest money every year in replacing items . Toxic confession: I had the same plates all four years of school. They were plastic. Why didn't I replace them? Spare cash was rare,...
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Breathing For Two

August 9, 2011
Early in my pregnancy I developed a bloodhound’s sense of smell: even the faintest of odors overwhelmed me. It’s a common phenomenon during the first trimester of pregnancy, yet my new nasal superpower took me by surprise—and forced me into an unwelcome awareness of the pollution that surrounds all...

Be a Super Hero for Kids this Wednesday!

August 8, 2011
Moms to the rescue! We know you’re a superhero. That’s why we need you to show Congress how to be a superhero for kids! This Wednesday, moms and kids across the country will come together for a national day of action to ask our Senators to be superheroes for kids and support comprehensive chemicals...
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"Ew Ew Toxic!"

August 4, 2011
"Eww Eww Toxic" That's our new jingle for Campbell's soup. No more "M'm M'm Good," we now think "Eww Eww Toxic" is more appropriate. Why the "Eww" jingle? Because, according to experts, Campbell's Soup Company still uses toxic Bisphenol A (BPA) in their canned goods, despite the fact that it's...
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Tips Tuesday: Top 5 Toxic Habits You Should Break

August 2, 2011
I'm trying to stop biting my nails. Why? Because it's universally viewed as a gross habit, even by me, the lifelong on-again, off-again nail biter. This reason has never worked for me when it comes to giving up this unfortunate, stress-induced and inducing habit. But one reason that is working for...
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Tips Tuesday: How to Create a Green Wedding Registry

July 26, 2011
Wedding are whirlwinds. Even if you're the world's calmest couple, the amount of pre-wedding to-do's can be staggering. So when you do come out on the other side, when the cake has been cut and the dancing shoes have been discarded, it's time to cut back the stress. And you know what's added stress...
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