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Sprout Chicago · 2M ago

Urban Herbal Girl: Essential Oils for Healthly Hair

As spring brings light and length to our days, our hair begins to come out from under our winter hats. Now is a great time to think treating your hair to a little extra TLC. Healthy hair is actually more about doing less than about doing more. The loss of your gloss is actually due [...]
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Sprout Chicago · 2M ago

Alternative Health: Essential Oils for Healthly Hair

As spring brings light and length to our days, our hair begins to come out from under our winter hats. Now is a great time to think about the health of your hair. Healthy hair is actually more about doing less than about using more remedies. The loss of your gloss is actually due to [...]
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Sprout Chicago · 3M ago

Green Living: Homemade Cleaners

from Lydia Krupinski I’m having a serious love affair with the Eco Etsy blog. Not that I’m biased or anything (I’m an official contributor), but I really do find myself enamored by the daily articles and encouragement that ensue. If you’re a clever crafter or a super greenie, you’ll find that the bl
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Sprout Chicago · 3M ago

Food: Parsley – More than just a garnish

by Molly Kay Stoltz Urban Herbal Girl here. Have you ever wondered why they place that piece of parsley on your plate at restaraunts? To add color? To freshen your breath? Yes and no. Turns out it might be the healthiest item on your plate. Parsley contains the more vitamin C than any other plant [.
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Sprout Chicago · 3M ago

Holidays: Handmade V-Day

posted by Lydia Krupinski It’s the eve of the eve of Valentine’s Day and you’ve totally forgotten to get a gift for your sweetie! What do you do? Make a handmade eco-friendly gift of course! Pinterest and blogs are teaming with easy tutorials that will give a personal spin on your v-day gift giving.
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Sprout Chicago · 3M ago

Food: Eating in Season

by Lydia Krupinski I’ve been thinking a lot about eating seasonally lately. With it being early February I’ve found myself desperate for fresh greens and veggies. But then I wonder – what in the world is in season this time of year? What I discovered were not only the choice produce items for the mo
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Sprout Chicago · 4M ago

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Sprout Chicago · 4M ago

Herbal Baths for Relaxation

written by Molly Kay Stoltz When I am sick or sore, when I’m uninspired, when it is dark and cold outside, or when I am stressed and need time alone, I take a bath. Baths have become something of a luxury, but they shouldn’t be. Our lives are busy, and it is always easy to [...]
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Sprout Chicago · 4M ago

New Years Resolutions: Go Retro

by Lydia Krupinski Do a search for eco resolutions and you’ll see a flurry of articles that will encourage you to use fabric shopping bags, change your light bulbs and skip bottled water. These are great tips for the entry-level eco-curious – but if we really want to push ourselves we should set the
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Sprout Chicago · 5M ago

Holidays: Green Guy Gift Guide

Here is a collection of favorite items from my hubby and my Etsy hearts! The following are the perfect gifts for the discriminating green gentleman. Many of the items featured below can even be found locally – should you fear last-minute online shopping. 1) No Bottle Shampoo & Conditioner Pack by Et
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