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How to Remove Permanent Hair Dye Naturally: 3 Methods

If you color your hair, there may be times when you want to know how to remove permanent hair dye naturally. Maybe that color job didn't turn out quite as expected or you simply want to go back to your natural color. Here are three methods you can use to get rid of permanent dye using natural hai...
How to Remove Permanent Hair Dye Naturally: 3 Methods

Healthy Feeling

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How to Let Go of Emotional Baggage from Past Relationships

What if I had said... Maybe I should have... We all have these nagging thoughts we ruminate over. Often they're...

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What Can You Substitute for Soy Sauce? Ideas and Recipes

I love California rolls. But my body rejects the savory soy sauce that usually accompanies this fresh sushi treat. Whether...

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How to Increase Dopamine Naturally

Dopamine is the chemical messenger in your brain responsible for transmitting feelings of pleasure. From exercising to listening to music,...

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Teaching Kids about Sugar with Games and Sweet Substitutes

Every parent would love to see their youngsters reach for fresh fruits and vegetables instead of candy and junk food,...

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Want to Try a Vegan Candida Diet? Here's What to Know

If you've ever had an upset stomach or a bout of thrush, you may have questioned if the foods you...

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Tips for Easing Back into Exercise After an Injury or Surgery

Nothing kills your workout momentum like an injury. Your doctor may tell you the most important thing for recovery is...

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Thinking Sustainably

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The Benefits of Bird Watching for Kids

Bird watching for kids is a great activity that allows little ones to enjoy the environment while taking time away...

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4 Easy Toothpaste Tube Crafts

Recycling is one of the best ways to minimize waste, but unfortunately, not everything can be recycled, such as toothpaste...

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10 Ways to Upcycle Old T-Shirts

Many of us have a hard time getting rid of beloved clothing, even as it becomes threadbare or unwearable. Thankfully,...

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How to Upcycle Bathing Suits

We've all been there. You're excited for the swim season, so you open up your summer drawer only to find...

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How to Recycle Water: 3 Ways to Reuse Water at Home

Water use may not be the first area you think to tackle when it comes to reducing your personal waste....

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How to Recycle Water Bottles the Correct Way

Even if you are committed to using a reusable water bottle for your daily water intake while on the go,...

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Helping Hands

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Organize a Community Book Drive in Your Neighborhood

Many of us have piles of old books taking up space on shelves in our homes, even if we haven't...

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Volunteering as an Election Poll Worker: What to Know

When you volunteer as an election poll worker, you play an important role in engaging your community by ensuring individuals...

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Organize a Sock Drive for Homeless Neighbors to Benefit Your Community

There are two main reasons socks are among the most valuable piece of clothing to people without permanent housing. For...

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Helping Animals: Five Easy Ways to Make a Difference

Helping animals is a great way for your family to give back and make a noticeable difference. From forest-dwelling rodents,...

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Helping Low Income Students Succeed: What You Can Do to Reduce the Achievement Gap

Helping low income students succeed relies on addressing a variety of issues. The digital divide, economic inequality, and food insecurity...

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What to Donate to Animal Shelters: 5 Essential Items

It is expensive to run an animal shelter. Medical bills, food, and housing add up to a hefty sum and...

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Natural Products

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Charcoal for Odors and Personal Care: How Does It Work?

You might associate charcoal with grilling food or creating artwork. You know it as a soft, dark material that seems...

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How Does Hand Soap Work to Kill Bacteria?

Have you ever wondered—how does hand soap work to kill bacteria? Is there really a hand soap that kills germs?...

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Natural Deodorant for Kids: A Parents' Guide

The tween years are full of changes, and for parents, it can be a difficult time to navigate. According to...

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Is Beeswax Vegan? Making Sense of the Sticky Beeswax Debate

Beeswax is a common naturally derived ingredient that many companies use in the formulation of personal care products. But is...

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6 Cinnamon Leaf Oil Uses Around Your Home

There's a chill in the morning air, apples are ripening, and you've reached for a jacket twice in the last...

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Can You Dye Your Hair with Toothpaste?

Funky hair color—purple, blue, green, and even rainbow—has been a hot trend for hair lovers old and young. But there's...

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