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Passive Houses: Friends or Foes? 24 Aug 2013 | 07:30 am
About a week ago there was an article in The New York Times (The Passive House: Sealed for Freshness) detailing the development of passive houses both here and abroad. Firstly, have you ever heard of ...
The Best Furniture for Twentysomethings 17 Aug 2013 | 11:34 pm
It’s time for school to start back up and with that it’s moving season for the twentysomethings. Whether you’re in school or not, this is around the time when many leases change and new residences are...
Kombucha the wonder tea, or is it? 12 Aug 2013 | 06:01 am
There’s a new trendy tea in town, but it’s not one you buy in a tea cup – no, this one comes bottled, served cold and can be purchased at your local gas station. You’ve undoubtedly seen hipsters sipp...
Four Things For Summer 5 Aug 2013 | 11:48 pm
Summer is coming to a close, but there’s still time to take advantage of the sunshine, warm weather and serene outdoors and make these last few weeks memorable ones. Here’s our list of four things you...
Recipe: Blueberry Jam 26 Jul 2013 | 12:47 am
July is the time for blueberries. Meander down the lanes of your nearest farmer’s market and you’ll undoubtedly see them on display. And what better way to preserve their flavor all year around than w...
Mango Madness 18 Jul 2013 | 07:03 am
Mango trees are magical. Before you slough this off for nonsense, stop and think about how great mangos are. The golden flesh of the fruit is perfectly sweet and tart for smoothies and salads, juices,...
Brand Highlight: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day 8 Jul 2013 | 08:25 am
You’ve probably seen the Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day bottles lining the shelves of your local grocery store and you may even have some in your home, but do you know the story behind this eco-friendly brand...
Green Driving with the Elio 30 Jun 2013 | 10:10 pm
It’s hard to drive by a gas station and not cringe more than a little bit at those prices. But the thought of not driving or purchasing a more efficient car is not entirely practical either. Recently,...
Summer Gardening 22 Jun 2013 | 07:27 pm
Spring might be the season you associate most with lush gardens and abundant flowers (as well as the corresponding allergies) but just because summer is officially here, doesn’t mean your garden has t...
Sustainable Father’s Day Gift Guide 31 May 2013 | 04:30 am
Father’s Day is coming up (June 16 — in case you forgot) and you want to be sure that it’s a day all about your dad to tell him thanks for all he has done for you. But it’s always a challenge to find ...
