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What Do You Think About GMO Labeling?

You’ve probably heard a lot about GMOs these days. Genetically Modified Organisms—foods that have had their genes altered artificially—are everywhere in our restaurants and supermarkets, and you’re probably not even aware of it (the majority of the corn and soy grown in the U.S.  has been genetically modified to make them hardier, faster-growing, or more insect- or disease-resistant). That’s because [...]

Today’s Thought

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Leaning In vs. Lying Down: Where Do You Stand?

This week, our managing editor, Kristin van Ogtrop shared her thoughts on Lean In the ubiquitous book by Sheryl Sandberg. Her conclusion? She'd rather stand up straight instead. Read the piece here: http://bit.ly/12amQIG. And here's how you reacted.

How Well Do You Know Your Table Etiquette?

We all learned it at one point, but do you remember what the proper signal is for showing you are finished with a meal in a restaurant? When you have eaten your fill and are ready for your plate to be cleared, place your knife and fork diagonally across your plate with the handles resting at 4 o’clock. Another important [...]

How To Find White Jeans With a Flawless Fit

This warm-weather staple is also one of the trickiest to pull off, but with a few easy pointers, we promise you can do it. 1. Shop for your shape, don’t get caught up in denim trends. If you’re blessed with long slender legs, go for those skinnies! If you’re a little heavier in the hips, boot-cut or flared jeans will [...]

How to Wash Your Shower Curtain Liner

If you have a plastic shower curtain liner behind your cloth curtain in your bathroom, take the time this weekend to run it through the wash. Both curtains can go through your washing machine (barring a dry clean only tag on your cloth curtain). When washing the plastic liner, use warm water and add a few small soft items in [...]

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Running Shoes vs. Cross-Trainers: Which Do You Need?

If you’re in the market for new athletic shoes here’s how to tell whether you should be buying straight running shoes or if you’d be better off with cross-trainers. Opt for running shoes if: You plan to walk or jog 95 percent of the time. (And choose running shoes over “walking” shoes because they are built to last longer and fit [...]

What to Look For When Buying Plants

I’ve been thinking a lot about adding plants to my home lately, and I’m planning a trip to the garden center this weekend to find a few new ones. I’m going to be taking this list of tips with me for what to look for (and avoid)—the key is in the leaves: Never buy plants with: Brown, crispy leaf edges: May [...]

Wednesday Trivia: A Better Breakfast Equals Less Snacking

You know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But new research shows it’s not enough just to eat something: If you want to stay full all day (and avoid unhealthy snacking), you need to eat foods high in protein—specifically, 35 grams worth of it. A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found [...]