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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jul 12 2010
When House and Garden magazine folded, it brought down the house. Most notably it brought down Browning's house. As the editor of House and Garden for over ten years, Browning was given a few days to say goodbye to colleagues, and pack up the job she loved. Slow Love chronicles how she moves through the loss of one life and discovers how to get on with a new one...slower. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jul 9 2010
For many, summertime is synonymous with cracking open a cold one.That is certainly true around here. Someone in my life whom I love dearly sometimes leaves partially full beer bottles around. I’ve always thought it was a pity to throw the remainder brew down the drain. But, who wants to drink warm, flat beer? + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 1 2010
For those who want to sleep under the stars with just a bit less roughing it and a tad more comfort, Glamping may just be what brings those campers back into the wilderness. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jun 30 2010
"Let's make the world play more!" That's the slogan of the IKEA Playreport. This global research project addresses children, family and play. It conducted over 11,000 interviews in 25 countries, and the Playreport found that 9 out of 10 kids would rather play with their parents and friends than watch TV or use the Internet. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jun 17 2010
Books are like passports that open up new worlds for children. There is little debating the fact that, children who are read to at home have a higher success rate at school. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Work & Connect Jun 16 2010
In the fascinating and funny TED Talk, "Bring On The Learning Revolution", Sir Ted Robinson believes that we have two crisis's – the climate crisis and a crisis on human resources. He believes we make poor use of our kid's talents. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jun 4 2010
Bins of vintage and antique buttons can be found at garage and tag sales, antique shops and flea markets. Get your stash of vintage buttons out and start crafting. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jun 3 2010
Just as wine should never go to waste, neither should the corks. Wine corks are fun to collect, and they make the perfect DIY material for repurposing because they are biodegradable, natural, and renewable. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden May 22 2010
I'm having a love affair with linen. There’s a linen covered couch in my den that is understated and relaxing. I've got linen clothes that are breathable and they become even softer and more comfortable over time. I went looking for a linen bag because linen can be a healthy alternative to cotton. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden May 12 2010
"Were it regulated like infant formula, the breast milk of many US mothers would not be able to be legally sold on supermarket shelves." + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden May 11 2010
One glass wine bottle could take 4000 years or more to decompose - longer if it sits a the landfill. Ouch. Those sturdy colorful bottles can provide the perfect material for upcycled project for your garden. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Work & Connect May 9 2010
The virtual office has blown open the possibilities of work and has single-handedly redefined the way the world works. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Work & Connect Apr 30 2010
Don't get me wrong, I feel the love, but beyond my own family, why does Mother's Day matter? After reading about Women ONE2ONE, a project that gets to the roots of why mothers play such an important role in our lives, my mommy heartstrings were tugged. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Work & Connect Apr 28 2010
The Surgeon General recommends that people achieve a goal of taking 10,000 steps a day to reduce risk for disease and help lead a longer, healthier life. How is that possible for people who work at desk jobs all day? Take a walking meeting. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Work & Connect Apr 27 2010
Scott James is a father, recreational soccer player, and an advocate for fair trade and the environment. He left a job in technology and started Fair Trade Sports because he wanted to be able to tell his children that his job helps people. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Apr 23 2010
Are you in the market for a new home? If you are, you are not alone. Millions of new homes are built every year. How will all of the materials needed to build and sustain these new homes accommodate our dwindling and limited natural resources? + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Apr 21 2010
Think about what physically constitutes a home - building materials, appliances, furniture, decor, cleaning products, paint, insulation... the list seems endless. The U.S. residential housing sector is second only to China in terms of inefficient energy use. This makes our homes a major player in the depletion of precious ecological reserves. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Work & Connect Apr 16 2010
Art for Global Justice is an organization that uses the power of art to create social change in the world. Their aim is to provide youth workshops, art exhibits, and an art exchange programs to facilitate this movement to create a more just planet. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 16 2010
The folks who design for our future are looking to us for clues to helping people go greener. How about using humor? + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Work & Connect Apr 15 2010
The basic principle of "sustainable design" is to reduce the environmental impact of products. It requires people to change their behaviors. Innovators of design know that they have an immense impact on consumer purchasing power.
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Food & Health Apr 14 2010
Steve Jobs launched his latest baby Apple to much accolades. We love the iPad's greenness. Yet, the it is another electronic gadget that fuels the ongoing debate about the gluttonous arena of consumer consumption. But...want and need are robust forces, and last week I put them to the test. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Tech & Transport Apr 1 2010
TerraCycle prevents thousands of tons of waste from going into our landfills. The company's mission to eliminate landfill waste by finding innovative and unique uses for materials that others would deem garbage is coming to New York City. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Mar 29 2010
What do you do if you need, a globe pendant to adorn your entryway, dining room or bedroom? DIY it, naturally. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Mar 26 2010
Living a healthy green lifestyle can help you shed pounds, so why not take some of that wisdom and apply it to decorating your home? + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Fashion & Beauty Mar 24 2010
"At Earth Divas fair trade is fundamental to everything we do. It is the basis of our business and our primary purpose for doing business... + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Mar 23 2010
When you choose to live a more sustainable life, you take a pledge to keep and use items until they can't be used any more. Wine boxes or wine crates made of wood are often used for shipping wine and then discarded. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Mar 22 2010
The abrupt death of the kitchen stove led me on a path to find a sustainable new one. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Food & Health Mar 15 2010
Many food dyes used in the US and Canada are banned throughout other parts of the world. Can we now drink green beer with a green conscious? + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Mar 15 2010
With the possibility of DIY always looming in the greenscape, pricey lighting options can become attainable. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Mar 9 2010
When does a home décor item become "heirloom" worthy? Inventor Saul Griffiths says, "An object with 'heirloom design' is something that will not only last through your lifetime and into the next generation, but that you also desire to keep that long because it's beautiful, functional, and timeless." + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Tech & Transport Mar 4 2010
Creating your own music is like of growing your own food. Those who play music, play for sustenance. Musicians are driven by an inner desire to create. Often, it is this innate craftiness that leads music makers to improve upon their instruments and evolve their craft. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Work & Connect Feb 26 2010
When it comes to championing women's issues, advocating for the environment and global initiatives, Liza is the real deal. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Feb 22 2010
While many of us instinctively know the eco-merits of line drying our clothes, for many reasons we still use clothes dryers most of the time. Do I? + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Food & Health Feb 18 2010
Ah, reading food labels...the stuff that makes us spend way too much time loitering around the grocery store. Marketers have a field day with food labels because it's their job to make food sound delicious and healthful. But are claims full of empty meanings? + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Feb 17 2010
They're at it again. Yarn bombers have set their sights on the Olympics and they are "improving the urban landscape one stitch at a time." + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Feb 17 2010
If you're like me, you have drawers and kitchen cabinets full of gadgets and small appliances. In an effort to pare down and conserve energy, resources and cash, find out which kitchen wonders should you ditch or keep. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Tech & Transport Feb 16 2010
Mobility is for good for every person on the planet. Putting bikes in the hands of people who need them is empowering, purposeful and can make a measurable difference in the lives of others. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Feb 12 2010
Oh no, did you forget Valentine's Day? No need to run out and buy more stuff, start folding valentines today and you'll be all set for Valentine's Day. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 11 2010
An accurate count of bird species can give us all a picture of the effects of climate change on wildlife. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Fashion & Beauty Feb 11 2010
Faux wall finishes and accessories are hot. In many cases, such as in the case of the unethical handling and use of dead animals for home décor (leather, sheepskin and fur), it may be the only solution for those who feel strongly about using the real thing. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Work & Connect Feb 10 2010
The creative spirit is alive and well for those who commit to being creative every day. Sounds easy? Well, even for those who are highly creative, it can be a challenge. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Feb 9 2010
Valentine's Day is here, and let's see if we can make this sugarcoated holiday more eco-friendly. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Feb 9 2010
You've had a lot of fun emptying those wine bottles and now they are just ripe for an upcycled illuminating reuse.
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 4 2010
There's no better way to spend a winter day than by getting outside and enjoying the slopes. Don't let the lack of ski and snowboard equipment keep you from all the winter fun. + READ MORE
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By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Feb 4 2010
Whatever the reasons, the attitudes of people who live in cold homes are similar. They mention their enthusiasm for the environment is what fuels their prudent use of energy, making their choice both ethically, and environmentally sound reason. + READ MORE
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