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We've made it past February. Ah, spring is near!

We've done the sledding thing (which was a blast!), the snow boots and parkas have gotten some good wear and tear. And my son's and husband's ice hockey bags that clog my front hall seem to have been in perpetual use since October. But even with all our outdoor winter activities, indoor time has been plentiful. I love opening windows to let the fresh air in, but when the wind is howling and snow and sleet are pelting down sometimes that isn't an option.

Basically, our apartment is screaming for a good airing and a good spring cleaning. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, "In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities. Other research indicates that people spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors. Thus, for many people, the risks to health may be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors."

Ugh. What is an eco-mama warrior to do? Read full post »