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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: 4 Reasons to Work Out With Your Sweetheart


New Food Rules – Consider grocery shopping tours led by nutrition pros for better overall health. (Well + Good)

Live Together, Sweat Together – 4 reasons to work out with your romantic partner. (YourTango)

Get Your Om On – Regular meditation may positively benefit the practitioner’s brain in terms of stress, memory, empathy, and self-assurance. (Well) … More »

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Morning Links: 4 Reasons to Work Out With Your Sweetheart

Morning Links: Madonna Practices Yoga In Airplane Aisles


Need Some New Year Inspiration? – Check out some of the most impressive weight-loss success stories of 2010. (That’sFit)

Is It Possible (or Recommended) to Practice Yoga In an Airplane Aisle? – Madonna says yes. (The Guardian)

Craving Christmas Cookies? – Results of a new study on dopamine’s relationship to impulse control, addiction, and some psychiatric disorders. (Science Daily) … More »

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Morning Links: Madonna Practices Yoga In Airplane Aisles

5 Complex Questions About Self-Improvement for Real Simple (A Women’s Magazine We Actually Like)


Unlike most women’s magazines out there, Real Simple is one we actually like. But unfortunately, while life is always real, it’s rarely ever simple. So we cornered an expert, Danielle Claro, Real Simple‘s Editor-at-Large, to ask her five tough questions about the realities and fantasies of trying to simplify one’s life — during the holidays and beyond. Here’s her simple, yet smart (and sassy), advice.

Blisstree: Like millions of other readers, we really like Real Simple (in print and online). But here’s what we wonder: Are there some things in life that can never be simple, no matter how hard we try to simplify them? We’re thinking of moving, death, and divorce, but what do you think is absolutely NOT real simple?

Danielle Claro: Well, everything can be simple and everything can be really complicated. It’s that “see the world in a grain of sand” thing. So yes, death and divorce are complex. But, when challenged, I can reduce even my most painful experiences to six words. And I could probably talk for an hour about the weird specific shapes on different people’s fingernails, you know? And so could we all. Moving, however, is never simple. Period. … More »

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5 Complex Questions About Self-Improvement for Real Simple (A Women’s Magazine We Actually Like)

The Blisstree 10: More Eco-Friendly Products We Love


Here at Blisstree, we’re already in the holiday spirit and gearing up for the food extravaganza that is Thanksgiving. But even if we mostly have turkey on the brain, we can’t help but get distracted by all the interesting, beautiful, and useful products we’re finding each and every day.

Our 10 favorites this week may not have anything to do with Thanksgiving but that’s okay. There’s only so many ways to baste a turkey, if you know what we mean. So check out a Chakra-focused yoga mat, a hip metallic cuff bracelet made from eco-friendly leather and a towel that you can fit in your back pocket. These products come from independent and up-and-coming companies, and you can buy them all directly from us. … More »

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The Blisstree 10: More Eco-Friendly Products We Love