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The year is coming to an end, and it's time to start thinking about what 2012 will bring for you and your family! Here are our suggestions to celebrate the end of 2011 and celebrate the beginning of a brand new year!

Remembering 2011

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Taking a look back at the past year can be a great family activity. Gather photos and memento

Yoga Lover's Gift Bag

This gift could include a yoga mat, yoga wear, weights and towels. Don't forget to add some Nature Clean® laundry detergent and oxy stain remover to keep that workout wear looking and smelling great!

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What is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES)?
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate is the ammonium salt of sulfated ethoxylated lauryl alcohol. It can be derived from coconut. ALES acts as a surfactant (a foaming and cleansing agent) that poses serious health threats. This ingredient is found in car washes, garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers and 90 percent of personal-care products that foam – it’s in most of the cosmetic products we use each day! It has similar properties to Ammonium Laury

Each November, thousands of men and women participate in Movember, sporting moustaches to raise funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer. Last year, Canadian Mo Bros and Mo Sistas raised over $22.3 million CAD!

All funds raised over the month of November will support Movember's men's health partner, Prostate Cancer Canada and the Prostate Cancer Canada&l

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Cocamide is a chemically-modified form of coconut oil. It forms the structural basis of many surfactants, which act as detergents, emulsifiers and foaming or thickening agents. It is found in many chemicals such as DEA, DEA-CETYL phosphates, DEA OLETH-3 phosphates, Myristamide DEA, Stearamide MEA, Cocamide MEA, Lauramide MEA, Oleamide DEA, and TEA-Lauryl Sulfate. These ingredients can be found in the majority of body care products, including shampoo, hand soap, makeup and facial cleansers to give them a better consistency.

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Local food has no strict definition - it can refer to food grown at home, in your community, your region or your country. Most people who strive to eat locally purchased foods that are produced as close to home as possible. By eating local food, you are supporting agriculture in your community. Buying local also supports a more sustainable food system. Less processing, packaging, energy use and transportation is required to put local foods on your plate compared to foods that are imported from other countries.

When you eat local, you are supporting sustainable farming which ha

Halloween is an exciting time for both children and adults alike. Who doesn’t love dressing up as someone else, enjoying seasonal treats, and celebrating with friends? This Halloween, make your child’s trick-or-treating experience a safe one with these suggestions.

Safe Costumes
The costume is the most important part of a

What is Lanolin?
Lanolin is a waxy substance secreted by the glands of wool-bearing animals. Most lanolin we use comes from domestic sheep. Lanolin's role in nature is to protect wool and skin against the climate and the environment. It is therefore not surprising that lanolin and its derivatives are often used in products designed to protect, treat and beautify our skin. Many of the personal care products we use each day contain lanolin such as shampoos, shaving creams, moisturizers, eye makeup, lipstick, sun

Thanksgiving Day is all about celebrating family, friends, and everything else you are thankful for. It is a time to reflect upon all the opportunities you’ve been given in life, both support from good friends and the good food you’re about to enjoy!

No doubt you’ve been invited to a Thanksgiving celebration this year - or maybe you’re hosting an event yourself. Either way, putting together an entire meal or bringing a dish or gift to your host requires a lot of thought and preparation.

We all know that there are many harmful ingredients that go into manufacturing plastic. Remember the endocrine disruptor (hormone disruptor) Bisphenol A (BPA) that was found in water bottles? Unfortunately, it’s only one of many toxic ingredients used in the production of plastic. Many other ingredients are overlooked, like this month’s non-ingredient, phthalates. They’re a group of chemicals that are plasticizers, meaning they are used in plastics to make them durable and flexible. And the worst part? They&rsqu