Jul 10, 2009 -
While Curly Bella shared her hilarious — to us now, not to her then — tale of creating a makeshift rain bonnet out of a plastic shopping bag post-blowout (like this woman), it's not a look she wants to do over. If you're really concerned about the best protection from drips and drops, umbrellas often fall short when the rain heads straight for your face.
Now entering: The Hood.
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Jul 10, 2009 -
In a perfect world, everything we eat would be free of genetic modifications, hormones, or synthetic pesticides: In addition to surpassing their conventional counterparts in nutritional value, organic foods produce less waste and improve ecosystem sustainability. But organic food comes at a steep price, literally — one that can be 10 to 40 percent higher than conventionally produced products. So if you have to skimp on some organic products when shopping at the market, what items are safe bets to purchase conventionally?
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Jul 09, 2009 -
Few things excite a summertime farmers market crowd more than a spread of vividly-hued heirloom tomatoes. Unlike mass-produced tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes are breed with unique characteristics that have been passed down for generations. There are countless varieties that differ in color, shape, and size, as well as maturation times.
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Jul 09, 2009 -
PETA is targeting South America as the market for its latest campaign. The organization's spokesperson? None other than Lydia Guevara, granddaughter of Marxist leader Ernesto "Che" Guevara.
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Jul 08, 2009 -
I'm all for going green to help save the environment, but I'm not sure the Earth Angel battery-free, hand crank vibrator will make a dent in the million ways the earth is going to pot. (I suppose that one less discarded battery that doesn't leak cadmium, lead or mercury into a landfill will add up eventually.)
The Earth Angel will vibrate for up to 30 minutes if you crank it for four, but I wonder if you'd still be in the mood having to work this hard to get it going. Also — did I mention it's close to 100 bucks?
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Jul 08, 2009 -
If you choose to run outside on a trail or sidewalk instead of using an electricity-driven treadmill, you're already doing your part to help the environment. You can do more though, with the help of Brooks. The brand has developed a new racing sneaker called the Green Silence.
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Jul 07, 2009 -
If you have some stubborn weeds or grass peeking out between patio stones or the cracks in your sidewalk, don't resort to toxic methods quite yet. Instead, try boiling a kettle of water. Take your kettle out to the offending weeds, and holding it close to the top of the weeds, slowly pour the water out onto them.
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Jul 07, 2009 -
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Jul 03, 2009 -
I'm counting the minutes until the grill gets fired up for my family's annual Fourth of July barbecue! Grilling is one of my favorite pastimes, especially since I'm an apartment dweller, but as I discovered earlier this year, that doesn't have to stop me from enjoying a nicely grilled meal. If you're having a celebration this weekend and don't have a patio to park a barbecue, no worries — the George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor grill is here to save you.
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Jun 30, 2009 -
Most mamas-to-be have an idea of the type of bag they want to tote around with their baby. And, those requirements change once the infant is born or siblings make their debut. But for eco-conscience women wanting to make the world a better place for their children, a bag that has lil impact on earth is a priority.
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