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5 Productive Things to Do On a Snow Day


Guess what? It’s snowing. Or it’s going to snow. Or it’s been snowing for a while and there’s no indication that it’s going to stop anytime soon. Ever. Though we Blisstree staffers live in the heart of urban New York City, where snow days for working adults are as rare as an empty cab at 5 p.m., we’re very envious of those of you who live in cold-weather climates and have bosses who actually tell you not to come into the office because of a snowfall. And if this latest snowstorm pans out, you lucky folks may well have some snow day free time on your hands very soon. (In between sledding with your kids, and making them grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, and hot chocolate, of course. Did we mention that we’re jealous?) So here are five productive ways to spend your next snow day, which will likely be tomorrow. And probably the next day. Us? We’ll be at work no matter what the weather, but we’re damn well at least going to buy ourselves a friggin’ hot chocolate. … More »

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5 Productive Things to Do On a Snow Day

Morning Links: Expensive Anti-Aging Skin Creams Really Don’t Work


Saving Your Sanity – One woman’s personal account of living with adult ADHD. (The Independent)

Good Poochie – New research shows that some dogs (including Labrador Retrievers) have the keen ability to sniff out early bowel cancer in breath and stool samples. (The Globe and Mail)

Face Facts – The truth about pricey, over-the-counter anti-aging skin creams. Do they really help? Not so much. (HealthKey)
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Morning Links: Expensive Anti-Aging Skin Creams Really Don’t Work

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Become a Green Machine: 6 simple ways to make your office (or home office) more eco-friendly – and nearly paperless. (The Alternative Consumer)
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Morning Links: Healthy Recipes From The Daily Green


Healthy Recipes From The Daily Green – Eat up these good-for-you recipe ideas, including vegan chocolate pudding and a broccoli cheese polenta pizza. (The Daily Green)

Toss Your Cookies – Samoas, Tagalongs, and Thin Mints actually contain small amounts of unhealthy trans fats, even though the FDA doesn’t make the Girl Scouts of America disclose that nutrition information. (Chicago Tribune)

Can’t Stand Your Commute? – Listen up to this ten-minute commuter-oriented meditation podcast from Headspace. (The Guardian) … More »

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Morning Links: Healthy Recipes From The Daily Green

Gallery: 10 Hollywood Celebrities Helping to Save the Planet


Whether they’re putting their star power or their money (or both) into projects to protect and save the earth, or just help make it a better place for all of us to live, Hollywood celebrities have a long history of supporting environmental programs and projects. (And the good PR doesn’t hurt their careers, either.) And while it’s all too easy for spoiled celebs to end up in rehab or make the news for less-than-noble antics (Mel and Charlie, this means you), the ten who made our gallery are doing the opposite — setting a good example for others by living environmentally-conscious lives, and encouraging the rest of us to do the same. Here’s who and how: … More »

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Gallery: 10 Hollywood Celebrities Helping to Save the Planet

Blisstree » LIVE 2011-01-26 13:00:14


Turn Down That Damn Thermostat! And not just to save energy and money — turns out, there’s a health link between amped-up indoor heating and obesity, according to British researchers. (Vitamin G)
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Health Starts at Home — Read, print, and save these five essential checklists for a healthy, eco-friendly home (didn’t we tell you to make your bed already?). (Re-Nest)
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Photo: View From Inside a Wave


If you need a little reminder of why you should care about recycling plastic and buying from companies that don’t dump in the ocean, check out this photo of the view from inside a wave, taken on the coast of Hawaii. … More »

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Photo: View From Inside a Wave

Morning Links: Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Won’t Work


Enjoy Your Java – Scientists now know why coffee (regular, not decaf) may prevent type 2 diabetes. (Science Daily)

Do Booze and Meds Mix? – The truth about drinking alcohol while on medications like antibiotics. (Health)

Pressure’s Off – Why those well-meaning New Year’s Resolutions simply won’t work in the long run. (Lifehacker) … More »

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Morning Links: Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Won’t Work

5 Tips for Keeping Warm Without Cranking the Heat


It’s snowy and cold just about everywhere this week — 49 states have snow on the ground! So we have some common sense ways to stay toasty without kicking up your heating use (and bill) as winter slinks along. … More »

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5 Tips for Keeping Warm Without Cranking the Heat