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The Idiot’s Guide To Costume Design & Dress Up
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Something to wear from Burning Man to Santacon. More »
Urban Agriculture, Coming to a Freeway Near You
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Communal back yards, converted on-ramps, reclaimed shopping malls: urban farming is getting creative! More »
Lulled Mellow in Dahab: A Tale of New Beginnings
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What does it mean to feel "at home" somewhere, and how do you know when you're there? More »
8 Jobs That Make You Feel Like A Traveler
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Turner Wright offers some job suggestions to help recapture the spirit of traveling. More »
Photo Essay: Taste of Stockholm
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MatadorU faculty, editor, and travel photographer Lola Akinmade takes us through her city's annual More »
This Is My Day: If My Hands Shake, It Will Ruin the Print
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Neha Puntambekar signs up for a block printing workshop, paint stains and all. More »
Photo Essay: Coming Home With the Matador Community
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The Matador community send in photos and captions that encapsulate what "home" means to them. More »
Going Organic: 6 Reasons Why You Should (Or Shouldn’t)
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Six common myths about organic food and farming. More »
Three Bizarre Food and Sex Combinations for Your Next Dinner Party
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If you've tried these foods, we would love to have your input. More »
Don’t Paint in Socks: 10 Fun Ways to Save your Sanity During Budget Home Renovations
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Pulling your hair out over home renovations? Here are ten ways to preserve what's left of your sanity. More »
My Hometown: A Day in Calcutta
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Reeti Roy takes us on a day in the life of her hometown of Calcutta. More »
Photo Essay: At Home With Technomadia
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Technomadia's Chris Dunphy and Cherie Ve Ard give you a tour of their home on the road. More »
Absence Makes the Home Grow Fonder
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Morgan Leahy discusses the value of creating a home and staying in one place while her husband serves in the Navy More »
Point Reyes: The Shore Left Behind
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What is it that allows certain places to set anchor in us? More »
How to Create a Peaceful & Positive Home
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Simple ways to create a calm, clean and happy living space. More »
VOTE: What Are Your Favorite Things at Home?
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Some things at home just can't be replaced. What comforts do you appreciate the most? More »
Happy Holidays and Traditions Galore from Team Matador
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The Matador team shares their favorite holiday traditions. More »
Five Recipe Blogs That Will Change the Way You See Food
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Fabulous, disgusting and awe inspiring websites that will take your culinary imagination farther than perhaps you even wanted to go. More »
Find Solitude & Rejuvenation In Life’s Best Moments
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Finding quiet time on the road can often as easy as getting up before the world has opened its eyes, but it's not as simply achieved at home. What's More »
Falling for Autumn: Magic, Poetry and Adventure In Your Local Farmer’s Market
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Winter days bring thoughts of long, dreary boredom for many. Find out how professional cook Claiborne Milde finds inspiration to warm her winter night More »
Urban Homesteading: Turn Your City Home Into Country Living
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Who says you can't have a farm in the backyard of your inter-city home? More »
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 »
