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Why Cold-Water Laundry Isn’t Foolproof

So to preserve colors and protect the environment, you’ve switched to cold water for the majority of your laundry. But—there’s always a but, isn’t there?—sometimes your clothes still smell once they’ve been through the wash. Now what do you do? As you might have guessed, while cold water does get your clothes clean, it isn’t always as effective at removing smells […]

5 Foods for Healthy Skin via Health.com

Since committing to a cleaner-eating plan back in January, I am regularly searching for new recipe ideas and trying to learn more about the health benefits of food (including what to eat for healthier skin). Our colleagues at Health.com have compiled a list of 5 foods that will help with skin hydration and smoothness, plus reduce age-related damage. To see […]

Today’s Thought

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How to Find Eco-Friendly Hotel Accomodations

Whether by switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs or simply using all-natural cleaners, there are plenty of painless changes you can make to create a green home. When you travel, however, many of those decisions aren't up to you.

Do You Use a Neti Pot?

I don’t know about you, but seasonal allergies have been rough for me this spring, and I’m  about to  go back to using my neti pot, that I generally only have to use when I come down with a cold. The reason neti pots, or the squeeze bottle version that I prefer, work is that they flush any pollen, dander, [...]

Foolproof Print Mixing

Mixing prints and patterns is a trend that just won’t go away.  While this can be a tricky one to pull off—and look like you did it intentionally—one extremely easy way to make it work (every time!) is to mix a floral with a stripe. The two patterns are bold and different enough to look quirky together without looking confused. [...]

Wednesday Trivia: Mother’s Day Gift Giving

Have you figured out what you’re going to give your mother on Sunday? If you’re looking for ideas, here’s a little market research to steer you in the right direction. According to a recent survey by coupon website Offers.com, 43 percent of moms would like to receive something homemade on Mother’s Day. Not up for a last-minute craft project? We [...]

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1 Tip for Applying Cream Blush

If you have a few wrinkles, cream blush might be the best option for you. (Powders can settle in and make those fine lines more noticeable.) But cream blush can be a bit tricky to apply, luckily there’s an easy trick to make it more foolproof. Once you’ve applied the cream blush to the apples of your cheeks, put a [...]

10-Minute Bikini Tone-Up from PopSugar.com

I am always searching for new fitness ideas, especially quick ones that tone the lower half. Recently, I stumbled across this video from our friends at PopSugar.com. Now, I will  first to admit that I usually have a hard time getting excited about workout videos, but this one is easy to follow, works your buns, and is only 10-minutes! For [...]