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Mason-Dixon Knitting Book Chicks Sing Country, Too

Mason-Dixon Knitting Book Chicks Sing Country, Too ©2009 domestikgoddess.com Give a listen to Kay and Ann of Mason-Dixon Knitting, as they perform on the Nashville Bandwagon Show with a side-splitting-funny country song: "Pardon Me (I Didn’t Knit that For You)." Related posts:Getting Started in Knitting Natural Wood Knitting Needles Knit Like a Pirate ...

Dogs Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Dogs Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree ©2009 domestikgoddess.com You'll never see a video like this one coming out of a dog training school in most North American cities. Rock out to the doggies' Christmas surprise, thanks to YouTube, and then I'll tell you why... Related posts:Is There a Therapy Dog in...

Torn Edges for Paper Crafts

Torn Edges for Paper Crafts ©2009 domestikgoddess.com Torn Edges for Paper Crafts ©2009 domestikgoddess.com It’s easy to create a professional-looking torn-edge effect to use when you’re scrapbooking or making greeting cards, gift tags, or other torn paper crafts — even some amazing art: Start with a fairly good quality paper...

Fixing Old Plaster Walls

Fixing Old Plaster Walls ©2009 domestikgoddess.com Fixing Old Plaster Walls ©2009 domestikgoddess.com Once again, He Who Hogs The Power Tools has graciously agreed to do a Guest Post for us. The topic of fixing a cracked plaster wall is one that comes up around here a lot… Just this...

How to Make a Greyhound Cocktail

How to Make a Greyhound Cocktail ©2009 domestikgoddess.com As the owner of a retired racing greyhound, and not being opposed to the occasional adult beverage, I was semi-thrilled to discover that there is an actual Greyhound cocktail. Here's how to make it, and why (sigh!) I won't be having...

Canada Day in the Wild East & I’m Not Dead Yet

Canada Day in the Wild East & I’m Not Dead Yet ©2009 domestikgoddess.com Canada Day in the Wild East & I’m Not Dead Yet ©2009 domestikgoddess.com Happy Canada Day! Photo: Phillie Casablanca We’ll get to the low-key-Canadian-patriotic celebrating stuff in a minute. First, I want to say thanks to all you lovely...

Frugal Dad

Beyond the Emergency Fund: Water, Water Everywhere, but Not a Drop to Drink

This article is the first in a five-part series on preparing your household “Beyond the Emergency Fund.” For five consecutive Mondays, we’ll look at a variety of preparedness methods such as food and water storage, alternative power sources and ways to prepare for specific types of household emergencies. On the scale...

A Frugal Daughter’s Guide to Back to School Shopping

The following guest post is from my daughter, Frugal Daughter. After listening to her dad’s frugal rants for the last ten years, she was bound to inherit a little frugality herself. I think she’s a pretty good writer, too (continuity plan in place…check!). First of all, let me mention that back...

Weekly Roundup: New Series Announcement

Next week I’m kicking off a week-long series here at Frugal Dad called “Beyond the Emergency Fund: Preparing Your Household for All Types of Emergencies.” I’ve had two experiences in the last week that tested our emergency preparedness here in the Frugal household. Last week, our street had a serious...

Preparing for a Heat Wave

Today’s post is a few hours late thanks to a household emergency. Over the weekend our home’s central air conditioner died. It happened late Friday night. By early morning Saturday it was 86 degrees inside our house. Opening windows would have done little good as Saturday’s temperatures were expected to...

Weekly Roundup: Support Our Sponsors Edition

I’ll be including a new feature in the weekly roundups called “Support Our Sponsors.” Just a short blurb about our current banner advertisers, whose financial support helps pay my expenses here at Frugal Dad and keep things running. Every now and then I get an email from a reader asking how...

Saving America’s Middle Class – The Return of Frugality

The following guest post is from M.W Larsson, co-founder of TheDailyMiddle.com, an excellent source for middle class survival news and information. There was a time – and it wasn’t all that long ago – when a Middle Class lifestyle wasn’t just obtainable; it was downright easy to be a member. Really,...

Frugal Babe

Saturday’s Harvest

Everyday lately we’ve been harvesting a good chunk of our food from our backyard.  I’ve noticed that our grocery bill is less than half of our usual total, and the cart looks pretty empty when we get to the checkout stand.  Here are a couple of pictures that show most...

Inside-Out Simplicity

It’s very rare for me to purchase a book, but I was inspired to buy Joshua Becker’s new e-book, Inside-Out Simplicity, and I just finished reading it this morning.  In so many ways, it echoes my sentiments exactly. Minimalism and simplicity have become quite trendy lately, but quite often the...

Shredded Zucchini Salad

Did I mention we have nine zucchini plants?  And that they are all thriving?   We’re trying to stay on top of them and pick them when they’re small, but every once in a while we miss one and find it when it’s the size of a small dog (I...

The Story Of Cosmetics

I just finished watching Annie Leonard’s new video, The Story of Cosmetics.  It is well worth the few minutes it takes to watch it, and the message it contains needs to be heard by all of us. I’ve been on a mission to get rid of toxic crud in our home...

Simple Inexpensive Fitness

Being healthy and fit are very high on my list of priorities.  I’ve mentioned many times how important our diet is to me, and exercise is just as important.  I thought I’d share some of my favorite ways to stay in shape that don’t require much in the way of...

Cool Gift Wrapping On A Shoestring

I wrapped the baby shower gift this afternoon, and just had to post a picture of how cool it turned out with the little booties: The brown paper is from a couple old grocery bags that must have been in my wrapping box for years.  I’ve been using cloth grocery...

"Deal"icious Mom

Free Origins Samples When You Recycle Old Cosmetics

Now you can bring your empty cosmetic tubes, bottles and jars, etc. – regardless of brand – to your nearest Origins retail store or department store counter nationwide. All returned packaging will be sent back to a central location where products will be recycled . To thank you for joining...

The Family Movie Night Returns: The Jensen Project Giveaway (2 Winners)

  Walmart and P&G have partnered to create the Family Moments initiative to help moms and families better connect with each other. Family Movie Night is a part of that movement to provide meaningful entertainment for the entire family. During Family Movie Night, you can be confident that the programming...

Priceless Post: Facebook for Freebies Only… I need the Freebies Not the Friends!

A while back my mom told me that the only reason she has a Facebook was so she could score all the great deals and freebies I share on my site. She noticed that a lot of the freebies required a Facebook page so she set one up BUT soon...

“Feeling Lucky’ Monday – Link Up Your Giveaways and Enter a Ton More – All in One Place!

Happy Monday! I am so glad to be back from my vacation! Here’s to a happy, stress free and lucky day! I have quite a few ways you can win today! *Enter to win a copy of Kidz Bop 18 on CD here *Enter to win a copy of Barney:...

Today’s Fast Freebies – 8/2

    _________8/2/10 * Simply fill out the form on Facebook to receive one of several gifts from Snapfish. (ends 8/31/2010) * Tracie tells us how to get a free bottle of Triaminic after rebate starting today. * Use the code GT18A through the month of August for a free...

New Month Means New Coupons! (Yippee!)

It’s a new month already so that means coupons were restocked today–get the best ones before they are gone! Print new coupons from Coupons.com   Did you find any good one? Let me know!  ...

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds: Personal Finance Blog For Women Taking Charge Of Their Finances

Let Me Upgrade You: **PAUSE**

You need a real woman in your life That’s a good look Taking care, home is still fly That’s a good look I’ma help you build up your account Thats a good look Better yet a hood look Ladies that’s a good look When you’re in them big meetings for the mills Thats a good look It take me just...

I Love My Toyota Because….

Value I know from other family members that these cars can run well into the 200k mileage range.  For that reason alone, I knew that I picked a great choice in a car that would take us through many seasons.  The warranty makes it even sweeter, knowing that Toyota stands behind...

Why I Love My Toyota!

I come from a family of Toyotamanics so it would make sense that my first car was a 1999 Toyota Solara  that I bought right after I graduated college and moved to DC for graduate school.  It was sleek and sexy with enough room for me…and well me! LOL  I...

Flower Diagram Reloaded For Relationships

Most of you know that I am serial planner.  To that end I utilize vision boards and the flower diagram from What Color Is Your Parachute to keep myself on track since I don’t like the feeling of a year going by and not being productive or moving towards my...

Festival #236: True Blood Happy Hour Edition

Welcome to the 236th Festival of Frugality, True Blood Happy Hour Edition.   I am excited to host this weekly edition and ongoing installation of the best articles on Frugality within Personal Finance. If you’re a fan of True Blood, then I think you’ll like this week’s theme! Vampire King Picks Finance 101:...

Money Cant Buy You Class: Are You Old Money or New Money?

“Money Can’t Buy You Class“, that’s the new song from Countess Luann Delesepps that kept ringing through my mind as I chatted with a friend last night.  This is an old college friend and we caught up on old times and where we both are in our respective lives today. As...

Squawkfox

How to Microwave Gourmet Popcorn in a Brown Paper Bag

Skip the chemicals and make inexpensive gourmet popcorn in a brown paper bag....

Don’t blow your dough! Use the Windfall Planner Worksheet

Download the free Windfall Planner Worksheet to better manage your found money. Part of a Budgeting Series....

Prevent a costly Christmas with the Holiday Expense Tracking Spreadsheet

Download this free Expense Tracking Spreadsheet to budget for the holiday season. Part of a series....

Tiny Tarts: How to make Pie in a Jar

Learn how to make super cute pies in a jar. These tiny tarts are frugal to bake and fun too....

Gift Giving Worksheet: Budget Today for Tomorrow’s Gifts

Download this free Gift Giving Worksheet to plan today for tomorrow's gifts and spend less....

Track your variable income with the Extra Income Spreadsheet

Download this free Extra Income Spreadsheet to track your variable income and pay off your debt faster....

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Ambrose Bierce on Reading

The covers of this book are too far apart. – Ambrose Bierce Post from: BlissTree Ambrose Bierce on Reading ... MorePost from: BlissTree Ambrose Bierce on Reading...

U.S. in Last Place for Healthcare: Even though Americans spend twice as much on healthcare as people in other developed countries, the care they get is lower quality and less efficient than in other developed nations. (via Reuters) Post from: BlissTree ... MorePost from: BlissTree ...

Our Sex Poll Heats Up With a Cool Giveaway From Random House

Remember yesterday when we asked you to take our (anonymous) sex poll and spill the goods about how often you do it? Well, now our friends at Three Rivers Press (an imprint of Random House) want to get in on all the steamy action with a cool giveaway. Here’s the deal:...

Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Twitter. Pretty Please.

We’re pretty hip here at Blisstree. Ever heard of a little thing called Facebook? We have. We’re so on it. And you can “like” us there. That way, you can kill two birds with one stone: Stalk photos of your 7th-grade boyfriend and his new wife, and check out all...

Become an EX: If you’re a smoker and want to quit (and who wouldn’t?), enter this week’s exclusive giveaway. Five winners will win an EX Quit Pack, which has all the tools you need to quit. Just leave a comment and let us know how long you’ve been smoking, and...

Dolly Parton on Dumb Blondes

I’m not offended by dumb blonde jokes because I know that I’m not dumb. I also know I’m not blonde. –Dolly Parton Post from: BlissTree Dolly Parton on Dumb Blondes ... MorePost from: BlissTree Dolly Parton on Dumb Blondes...

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Free Blockbuster Express Rentals

Need a new source for free movie rentals now that Redbox is offering fewer freebies? Then, check out Blockbuster Express. It's the same kiosk concept, just run by Blockbuster. Sign up for the New Release newsletter to get your first free rental code. Then, stop by their website on a regular...

Fill Your Freezer

Set aside some time this weekend to get some fresh fruits, veggies and herbs into your freezer. It's a simple move that will save you loads this winter. Vegetable Freezing Instructions How to Freeze Herbs Print a Freezer Inventory List More About Freezing Foods Photo &copy Flickr user epSos.de...

Covered Up in Cukes?

Don't be too quick to give them away! Once you check out this collection of recipes, you'll wish you had more (really): Cucumber Recipes More Use-It-Up Recipes: Tomato Recipes Squash Recipes Zucchini Recipes Photo &copy Flickr user foodistablog...

What Have You Canned?

It's hard to believe, but we're already about midway through canning season. What have you gotten canned so far? I've done strawberry jam, blackberry jam and pickles, and I've also frozen dandelion blossoms and tomatoes for future batches of dandelion jelly and tomato sauce. See how forum members are doing. Photo &copy...

Community Cannery Locations

Did you see the article in this week's American Profile about community canneries? It's an interesting read, but it left out something important: a list of cannery locations. After a lot of digging, these are the locations that I came up with: Community Cannery Locations Have you ever used a community cannery?...

Change Jar Challenge

When's the last time you rolled the coins in your change jar? Not sure? Put it on this week's to do list. Then, get that money into ...Read Full Post...

The Frugal Living Blog - Get Value For Money

Jul 30, Save $3.00 Huggies Diapers Coupon

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Jul 30, Don't Forget To Send Us Your Frugal Living Tips

Come I know you all have your own little methods at saving money here and there, putting every day items to other uses rather than throwing them away etc. Why not share them with the rest of us. Most of the money saving ideas that I use have come from other...

Jul 28, Today's Coupon Save $1.50 Kashi Bars

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Jul 28, Laundry detergent is TWICE as good!

No way around it - laundry detergent can be costly. I buy mine at a wholesale club and divide it up into 2 detergent containers (having saved the prior...

Jul 26, Save $2.00 Glade Jar Candles Todays Coupon

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Jul 25, The New American Frugal Housewife

I am becoming increasingly passionate about this subject because it encompasses more than just saving money. I believe at the heart of frugal living is...

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Freebies and Much More

LINK UP: Tuesday Giveaway Roundup (August 03 - August 09, 2010)

It's that time again...Tuesday Giveaway Roundup Time! Come list your giveaways, contests, and sweeps for free...or...sign-up for some wonderful giveaways, contests, and sweeps!Also, be sure to check out our HUGE 15+ Giveaway Tour - Cruisin' Through Summer! We will be giving away over $1000 in Giveaways throughout the...

Cruisin' Through Summer: Win $50 to Buy Gift Cards from CardsDirect.com Giveaway (Ends 8/31)

I recently found out about a wonderful company called CardsDirect. CardsDirect offers high quality custom printed greeting cards for consumers and businesses including Christmas cards, holiday cards, photo cards, thank you cards, anniversary cards, baby announcements, and assortment packs for all occasions. You can even order custom cards with...

Memphis Beat: Day 2 of the 5 Days of TNT and TBS TV Show Giveaways (Ends 8/10)

**THIS GIVEAWAY WILL END MONDAY, 8/10/10** Memphis Beat airs Tuesdays at 10/9c on TNTPRODUCT REVIEW INFORMATIONMemphis Beat centers on Dwight Hendricks (Jason Lee), a quirky Memphis police detective with an intimate connection to the city, a passion for blues music and a close relationship with his mother. He is "the...

Cruisin' Through Summer: My Postcard Printing - 100 4x6 Postcards Review & Giveaway (Ends 8/10)

Just the other day, I was telling a good friend of mine that I need to get the word out about our Freebies and Much More here in my hometown. Ironically enough, I received an email with an offer to try out My Postcard Printing a few minutes after...

Cruisin' Through Summer: New England Coffee (Try Me Iced) Review & Giveaway (Ends 8/18)

PRODUCT REVIEWIf you've been a long-time follower of Freebies and Much More, you'd know that my family is addicted to coffee! New England Coffee was a brand I recently found at my local Publix. I had not heard of the company and decided to give it a try....

Cruisin' Through Summer: Near East Couscous Gift Set Giveaway (Ends 8/23)

GIVEAWAY INFORMATIONWIN IT(1) Grand Prize Winner will receive:3 Coupons for a Free Near East Product1 Box of Near East Couscous Toasted Pine Nut Flavor1 Near East trivet (used to place hot pan or serving dish on)1 Near East bag1 Near East Recipe Card from Chef Peter Bowen HOW TO ENTER...

Couponing 101

NEW Kellogg’s and Keebler Printable Coupons

Snackpicks has some new coupons available for printing: $1/2 Cinnabon Bars Printable Coupon $1/1 FiberPlus Chewy Bars Printable Coupon $1/2 Keebler Sandwich Crackers Printable Coupon $1/2 Nutri-Grain Bars Printable Coupon $1/1 Town House Flatbread Crisp Crackers Printable Coupon These would go great with the Albertson’s Kellogg’s Cereal deal that ends...

Back to School Deals 8/1 – 8/7 | Free Backpack and More!

These are the best school supply deals I see this week.  Please check your ad to verify prices.  Remember that many of the basic school supplies can be found for free or nearly free if you  watch the sales! :: Office Depot Backpack, $6.99 value – available in 6 colors FREE (Limit 2...

Target Deals 8/1 – 8/7 | Free Bic Pens, Scrubbing Bubbles, and More!

Remember, you can use 1 Manufacturer Coupon AND 1 Target Coupon PER ITEM!  It might be beneficial to print and carry a copy of Target’s Coupon Policy with you to the store. Wow, there are some really really really good new Target printable coupons! Really. Go print the new Target...

Free Home Made Simple Coupon Booklet – Over $35 in Savings!

Home Made Simple has a new coupon booklet available to request: Organize in Style with Over $35 in Savings.  The coupon booklet is free to request and will be shipped to your mailbox.  Even if you have requested a home made simple coupon booklet in the past, you can still...

Nabisco Cookies and Milk BOGO Printable Coupon

Check the Nabisco Fan Page on Facebook for a FREE package of Nabisco Cookies when you buy another package of Nabisco Cookies AND 1 Gallon of Milk Printable Coupon!  The coupon is available today (8/2) only and expires August 20th.  They will be repeating this offer every first Monday of the month...

New Coupons for August

It’s a new month, which means new coupons!  Most printable coupon sites release new printable coupons and reset the print limit on the old ones at the first of the month.  The good printables disappear quickly, so print your favorites now! Here are a few of my favorite coupons from...

Home Ever After

17 Back to School Supplies to Use From Last Year

Contrary to popular belief, school shopping doesn't have to kill your budget. Recover and inventory all the supplies that came back home when school let out for summer vacation. Check your inventory against our list of school supplies not to buy before you go shopping. 17 Back to School Supplies...

DIY Repair: How to Clean a Refrigerator Condenser Fan Video

Your condenser may have overheated from the fan being so dirty that it can’t properly cool anymore. We’ll show you how easy it is to clean a refrigerator condenser fan in the handy video below. DIY Repair: How to Clean a Refrigerator Condenser Fan Video is an article from Home...

Learn How to Sew: How to Make Hair Scrunchies

Learn to make hair scrunchies with our easy step by step instructions for hand sewing or sewing machine. Learn How to Sew: How to Make Hair Scrunchies is an article from Home Ever After. Copyright 2007-2009 HomeEverAfter.com by Danelle Ice/IS World Media. All rights reserved. Reproduction of content in this feed...

Rainy Season, Fair & Back to School Already

I just realized yesterday that it’s time for the rainy season, the fair, and back to school time already here in Alaska. That means we’ve entered our abbreviated season of Fall in Fairbanks.  Alaskan summers are so short, not really starting until the end of May with warmer weather.  I’m...

8 Easy, Simple and Frugal Home Improvements

There are frugal ways that you can give your home a little lift without spending thousands of dollars. You’ll be surprised at how these 8 small, simple changes can improve the look and feel of your home. 8 Easy, Simple and Frugal Home Improvements is an article from Home Ever After. ...

4th of July Camping Photo Progression: Sun to Rain to McDonald’s (Part 2)

Did you read the first part about our camping trip?  Make sure you get the first (good) part of the story before you read on to the BAD part below!  Read about camping day 1 here first. 4th of July Camping Photo Progression: Sun to Rain to McDonald’s (Part 2)...

Pat Veretto's Frugal Living Blog

Frugal ways to cut your auto insurance

When we think about frugal ideas, we often focus on things like reusing plastic bags and not throwing out leftovers. They do save money, but things like auto insurance premiums can often stand a little adjustment that will save you quite a bit more. How? Go through your auto insurance with...

Frugal shopping and seasonal sales

With back to school sales and end of season sales, now's the time to dig out that stash of cash you put back for sales. (Didn't you??) Don't just think "school" when you see pens and pencils, jackets and shoes and backpacks on sale. First, check the price to be sure...

Make Your Own Iced Tea

By request: It's so easy to make iced tea that I can't see spending money on another appliance just to do that, or even worse, buying it already made. People have made iced tea for years (probably centuries) without the aid of a plug in contraption that eats electricity and...

Frugal summer work

Summer is not my favorite season, although I enjoy the fresh vegetables and fruits that it offers. That means it's time to can and dehydrate and freeze and put up what we can for those cold days ahead. I bought a LOT of canning jars from my sister and brother...

Christmas in July

Have you thought about Christmas yet? It's coming, you know. (And as fast as time is going, it will be here day after tomorrow!) Christmas is usually a big expense, so it's wise to prepare for it ahead of time. Either save money each month or payday so you have enough...

Eat well; eat cheap

I once salvaged a bowl of liquid left after we'd eaten the asparagus at a holiday dinner. My daughter-in-law gave me one of those looks, but I kept it anyway. It makes a rich, delicious and frugal cream soup as does the liquid from other things like potatoes and broccoli. Another...

Frugal Village

Savvycents wallet winner

This contest was sponsored by Savvycents. Congratulations to Momto5RN! You’re the winner of a Savvycents wallet. Thanks Melinda for sponsoring this contest. And thank you to everyone that entered. Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Email this to a friend? Send this page...

Make steel-wool pads last longer

Steel-wool soap pads are great for scouring, but they tend to rust. When using soap-filled scrubbing pads like S.O.S., wet the object to be scrubbed instead of the pad. The pad lasts longer and doesn’t rust as quickly. If you place S.O.S. pads in a zip enclosure bag or aluminum...

Keep spices from clumping

DEAR SARA: Please help me! I need a way to keep my spices and salt from turning into one big hard ball when it gets humid out. I have tried putting grains of rice in the salt and other spices because I heard that would take the moisture out of...

Second uses for rubber bands

Rubber bands can be reused easily. Use wide produce rubber bands to grip and open jars or hard-to-open plastic soda pop bottles. You could also place one around your TV remote to keep it from sliding off the table and to keep the battery cover attached. If you have young...

Creative ways to give cash gifts

Money can be a great gift: You know the recipient will use it. But you can be more thoughtful and creative than simply sticking it in a card or stuffing it in a plain envelope. Jazz it up by wrapping it in a more personalized and fun way. How have...

Store aluminum foil to reuse

DEAR SARA: I need ideas for storing foil. How do you store saved foil to reuse? I don’t have any extra space in the drawers in my kitchen, so I keep the foil in a plastic zipper bag in the cupboard. The bag falls out nearly every time I open...

Almost Frugal: Learning about Frugality!

Weekly Update: Flies Abound

We’ve been besieged by flies this last week- it seems like they’re everywhere! They’re not particularly big, but they are annoying. Luckily my kids have been having fun chasing, trapping and releasing them (although I have a sneaking suspicion they just come back). We don’t have screens on our windows...

Book Review: Enjoy Your Money

A few months ago, the Almost Frugal writers were contacted about a personal finance book written for young people. I felt everyone sort of collectively (and yes electronically) look over to me. As a 29 year old and the youngest writer here at AF, I was the logical candidate to...

This is What Frugal Looks Like: Jennifer

This is What Frugal Looks Like is a series that highlights different ways that people can be frugal in their lives- after all, frugality doesn’t have to be drastic or just about clipping coupons. Frugality can be fun and easy. Each respondent answers the same four questions. Today’s interview is...

This is What Frugal Looks Like: Garrett from Secure Medicare Solutions

This is What Frugal Looks Like is a series that highlights different ways that people can be frugal in their lives- after all, frugality doesn’t have to be drastic or just about clipping coupons. Frugality can be fun and easy. Each respondent answers the same four questions. Today’s interview is...

Tell Us Tuesday: Your Success Story

Success in any big goal is made up of conquering many little problems along the way. I’ve read before that in order to change any habit, you need to work at it for a certain period of time (I’ve heard anywhere from two weeks to three months!). Success is also...

Weekly Round-Up: Making Ramen Go Further

I made a particularly tasty noodle stir fry for dinner last night and I thought I’d share the recipe: About two cups cooked green beans 2 chicken breasts 2 packages ramen noodles (or about three cups cooked long noodles) 2 cups cabbage, finely cut into long strips olive oil sesame...

Lighter Footstep

NYC's Nanoosh cooks up healthy food on the go

Looking for an alternative to big box fast food meals? If you're in NYC, you're in luck....

Watch: Small Planet E-bikes

Could your second car be an electric bike? E-bikes are a great way to get around town without pumping tons of exhaust into the air....

CloudBlue: Eco-friendly e-waste recycling

CloudBlue's eco-friendly e-waste recycling program diverts 100% of electronic waste from local landfills....

Find the polluters near you

Type your ZIP code into This We Know to find out which factories near you are using dangerous chemicals -- and how many of your neighbors have cancer....

Bug burgers: Why not?

Would Western consumers eat bugs if they were presented like a Big Mac?...

Shark Week: Home decor feeding time

Attention Great White groupies: Usher in Shark Week by working yourself into a frenzy over these 10 shark-y items for the home ranging from sleeping bags to shower curtains....

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