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Gisele’s Green Team Eco-Cartoon


Ever miss Saturday Morning Cartoons? We do, too. But thankfully, we feel justified checking out Gisele Bündchen’s new eco-friendly cartoon, Gisele and the Green Team. The supermodel has lent her likeness to AOL Kids for the new web cartoon series that features lessons in environmental issues and self-esteem for young girls, according to Gisele. … More »

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Gisele’s Green Team Eco-Cartoon

Hospitable Home Design for Thanksgiving: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy


It’s the final countdown before Thanksgiving, folks. That means you need to bust out the broom, scrub down your kitchen, and make sure your table linens are ironed. Or, at least get some plastic cups for wine. Whatever your hosting style, prepping your home for Thanksgiving helps keep holiday stress at bay, so this is a good time to check in with Apartment Therapy for some good home design advice. Here are our top picks in hospitable home design from the last week: … More »

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Hospitable Home Design for Thanksgiving: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy

Is Your Floor Making You Sick?


You’ve used low-VOC paint, non-toxic household cleaners, and even bought a pricey air purifier for your house, but according to a recent study, your toxic floors could be canceling out your good deed. The consumer protection group HealthyStuff.org recently conducted tests on vast numbers of home improvement products, including over 1,000 samples of flooring, and found that many popular flooring types contain toxic chemicals and additives that have been linked to serious health problems. … More »

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Is Your Floor Making You Sick?