I have a one and a half year old son at the time of writing this article and for anyone who is a parent, toxic chemicals are a concern. We place all ours outside in the shed and up high so they are out of the reach of little hands. But if you are not a parent then you too should give a thought about the toxics used in your house.BLUEGRASS BENEFIT: The 4th Annual North Country Bluegrass Benefit will be held on May 27 to benefit Moraine, McConnell's Mill, Jennings (M3J) Conservancy and the North Country Music Association at the ampitheatre on the North Shore of Moraine State Park. The event is free, but a $10 donation will be requested. With featured performances by The Mackin Band, Full Steam Ahead, Francine and the Mountain Top Band, The Hillal Strings, Mon River Ramblers, Grover and the Night Hawks, The Wednesday Night Pickers, Hank Sobah and various others.

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