Trying to be Greener, Cleaner and Less Toxic? Where to start?

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Clean or Toxic?
Clean is Clean right? Not necessarily. We spend more time at home than anywhere else. Home is where we expect our families to be the safest, but what your cleaning with and using everyday maybe extremely toxic. Small changes can make a big difference!
I found this article on Everydayhealth.com that make great suggestions on where to start the detox of our favorite place: Home. Swapping out a few basics, reading labels and learning which brands carry safer less toxic products can make a big difference.

Online stores like Vitacost.com offer free shipping on orders $49 or more and often save 50% or more on great brands like Seventh Generation and a personal favorite Mrs. Meyers Clean Day

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