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8 Simple Ways To Be A Great Host
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Being a great host can be inexpensive and easy, provided you take a few minutes to plan in advance. And since long-distance friendships depend on thos More »
Lost Voices: Boston Hustle
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We saw Paulo at the Havard stop on the Boston Underground. His music followed us outside as we departed the subway building. We returned to record som More »
5 Ways to Simplify Your Life
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Thoreau said it best: "Simplify, simplify." Here's how. More »
Photo Essay: 20 of the Freakiest Custom Bikes on the Road
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For those out there who think bikes are nothing more than two wheels, two pedals, and a chain. More »
What’s Up with Upcycling?
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Upcyling is a much-discussed but poorly understood concept of green living. Fortunately, the basics are easy to understand and the results are eco-fri More »
A Beginner’s Guide To Foraging For Food
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Though we have found more complex ways to assemble a meal, foraging remains relevant today for anyone interested in cheap, locally-sourced, food. More »
Wine With Your Whopper: An Interview With Sommelier Gary Vaynerchuk
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"With Cheez-its I think Sancerre could be an interesting play." More »
Goodbye Sushi, Hello Ceviche
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Cooking raw fish in citrus juice is at the heart of one of South America's most popular dishes, Ceviche. More »
Anatomy of a Smörgåsbord
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Ever wondered what a typical smörgåsbord includes? Matador Editor Lola Akinmade goes hunting for the usual suspects. More »
Recession-Proof Your Pet
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Despite what the pet industry tries to peddle, animals do not need much to be healthy and happy, but they do need consistency and care. More »
Avoiding Household Dangers: An Interview With The Queen Of Clean, Alison Haynes
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All you need to know about keeping your crib in order. More »
Tasting Place
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In that sometimes maddening quest to feel connected to place, sometimes the best thing to do is poise oneself over a pan of local flavors. More »
7 Holiday Craft Projects to do with the Kids
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Spending time with your favorite little people this holiday season? Channel your inner Martha Stewart and get them into these 7 craft projects. More »
24 Super Healthy Eats and Drinks For 2009
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Here's to a happy, healthy, and delicious 2009! More »
10 Essentials For Switching to a Vegan Kitchen
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No vegan kitchen is complete without these items. More »
My Hometown in 500 Words: Bristol, New Hampshire
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"It was the kind of town you'd drive through while singing to your radio, completely unaware that a population had just passed." More »
Five New Turkey Recipes to Spice Up This Thanksgiving
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Whether you want a new take on traditional turkey recipes, or tasty but but quicker meals, try one of these dishes this Thanksgiving. You'll thank us. More »
How to Make Sugar Skulls for Dia de los Muertos
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Learn to make this traditional Mexican folk art for memorializing the dead. More »
12 Tips for Landing an Apartment in NYC
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12 steps to help you find your New York City abode. More »
Four Easy Apartment Garden Projects
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Want to try gardening but don't think you have the space? Want to improve your cooking? These four garden projects are for you More »



















