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11 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
The first time I had sweet potato cheesecake was at the famed Galatoire’s in New Orleans. The exact Galatoire’s recipe is, well, a bit caloric. Instead, here is an ever so slightly healthier version of sweet potato cheesecake, perked up with a nutty ginger crust.+ READ MORE
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27 Aug 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Turn your t-shirt into a braided fringed bracelet with this DIY project.+ READ MORE
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27 Aug 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
There's something about summer and soda. Even those of us who avoid soda for the most part seem to indulge at cookouts, backyard barbecues and picnics—even though we know it's not good for us.+ READ MORE
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21 Aug 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Many people think that medicine must come in the form of a pill, an injection, or a sickly sweet syrup... but a stone? Naturopathic physicians have long believed in the natural curative ability of gemstones. Said to heal the body by neutralizing negativity and releasing energetic blockages in the...+ READ MORE
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18 Aug 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Barbara de Vries has come up with a clever and chic concept that keeps plastic (at least some of it) off our beaches and wrapped around our necks, draped from our ears, and encircling our wrists—repurposing it....+ READ MORE
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13 Aug 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
An inexpensive, DIY take on ruffled fabric necklaces straight from a fashion magazine make it easy to dress up any summer outfit.+ READ MORE
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5 Aug 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
We've talked before about how to donate old eyeglasses, but if you'd rather reuse than recycle, turn your lenses into pendants with simple chains and one very unexpected material.+ READ MORE
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16 Jul 2009 IN GAMES & QUIZZES | COMMENTS
Made from 100 percent reclaimed metals, Alkemie Jewelry is certainly giving the otherwise toxic jewelry trade a run for their money. That's because the eco- and socially- responsible designs are equally to die for. Vote on your favorite, most fabulous design! View & vote for the best the season has...+ READ MORE
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16 Jul 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Shiny, sparkly, pretty jewelry. Sustainable? Hardly. Unless we're talking vintage, heirloom gems or new ones made from repurposed or recycled materials like those from the uber-cool, Cali-based Alkemie Jewelry.+ READ MORE
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4 Jul 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
BBQ parties are part of summer. They're especially part of 4th of July celebrations. But with every celebration like this, plastic cups are left throughout the house, waiting to be recycled or reused the next day. + READ MORE
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3 Jul 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Taking pride in being American is totally cool these days. Tomorrow is our first 4th of July with this new history-making president and I think we should all be proud and eager to celebrate. Reusing or paper can yield this fun star necklace for your weekend celebrations.
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28 Jun 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Spare fabric comes from all sorts of things. It comes from sewing leftovers, old t-shirts, stained sheets, dusty curtains, and just about everything fabric-ish in between. If you don't think that you have spare fabric, think...+ READ MORE
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26 Jun 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Bottle caps are a pain in the butt. It's difficult to recycle them (Whole Foods will take them, but if you're not near a Whole Foods, you need to find ways to reuse them). Reusing bottle caps, which is absolutely the green alternative to throwing them away, requires a bit of creativity. If you've...+ READ MORE
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22 Jun 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Puzzled by what to do with that 999 piece puzzle piled in the back of your closet? Brush it off and put a new twist on those split-heart friendship necklaces. When you use two connecting pieces, you can keep one for yourself and give the other to your better half.+ READ MORE
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14 Jun 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Before you throw an old spoon away, try turning it into a pendant.+ READ MORE
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