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10 Earth Day Ways to Save the Planet, Your Health, & Money!

By Laurel House IN Home & Garden Apr 21

You don’t have to be an Extreme Greenist to Go Green! Just one Daily Green Decision can go a long way. The average person decides to Go Green for one of three reasons: -The Environment (*) -Their Health (+) -Save Money ($) Choose one of the 10 green actions below to help the Earth today. Then select something different tomorrow, and the next day……. + READ MORE

 
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Top 5 National Parks Features

By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 20

It's National Parks Week on Planet Green, and we're celebrating! Take a look at our top online features exploring the splendor of our nation's natural majesty, then tune in April 23 - 27 on TV for a fantastic programming lineup capturing the preserved wilds of our country. + READ MORE

 
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7 Common Questions about Changes at Planet Green

By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 4

Take a look at our Q&A; where we answer questions about what's in store for Planet Green. + READ MORE

 
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A Family-Friendly Spring Break Staycation

By Julia Austin IN Travel & Outdoors Mar 8

As your friends start cluttering their Facebook walls with Spring Break pictures, you don’t need to feel left out just because you couldn’t get out of town! + READ MORE

 
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Vegan For Newbies, Celebrities, and Me

By Laurel House IN Food & Health Feb 21

Being Vegan isn’t just a trend. It is a movement that can change bodies, and your health, some say it can change the Earth. + READ MORE

 
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Stop Checking! A Travel Writer's Tips on Packing the Perfect Carry-On

By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 17

If there is one thing I have learned from being a travel writer, it’s NEVER CHECK YOUR LUGGAGE (except for extreme circumstances where lots of luggage is a must). The second thing I learned about luggage by being a travel writer? There is definitely an art to packing the most efficient, space-saving, light yet loaded carry-on bag. Here's how... + READ MORE

 
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Sex-Drive Boosting Bites w/ Benefits

By Laurel House IN Food & Health Feb 7

You're “not in the mood”… again. Instead of reaching for some chemically-concocted pill, faking it, or simply ignoring him, do something to help the situation… Eat! Yes, there are Bites with Benefits that act as aphrodisiacs. This is the list of foods to get her in the mood (another one will be posted soon to get him in the mood too). + READ MORE

 

Step Inside the Glacier Caves (Slideshow)

POSTED IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 4

Eric Guth journeys inside glaciers to bring you an 'ice eye view' in these amazing photos from Patagonia, Alaska and beyond. + VIEW SLIDESHOW

 
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Planet Green and National Park Foundation Partner to Celebrate National Park Week 2012

By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 24

Planet Green, soon to be named Destination America, and National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America’s national parks, have partnered to spotlight the country’s natural marvels during NATIONAL PARK WEEK. + READ MORE

 
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5 Furniture Rescue and Redo Tricks

By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Jan 12

There are so many ways to restore or reclaim old ugly furniture. Whether you have furniture hand me downs that need work, or have found a beat up piece of furniture with good bones in the thrift store, here are some great transformations to inspire you. + READ MORE

 
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Surviving Palau… and a Homeland Security Interrogation

By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 9

From homeland security to sting-less jellyfish, kayaking with sharks to discovering a hidden WWII bunker strewn with sake bottles and war helmets... it's no wonder "Survivor" selected Palau as the place for season 10. But beyond the show, any adventure should seek to survive Palau too. + READ MORE

 
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What You'll Have to Do to Burn Off Your Holiday Feast...

By Laurel House IN Food & Health Dec 23 2011

A post-holiday dinner walk is custom for lots of families. But a marathon? Before you serve yourself with several helpings of Thanksgiving dinner, think about the amount of calories that are quickly adding up, and what the after-dinner repercussions will be. Charles Stuart Platkin, author of “The Diet Detective’s Count Down” breaks down each food item’s calorie and fat content, then equates it to the amount of time you will have to spend working it off! Be afraid, be very afraid….. + READ MORE

 
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When You Know It's Time To Take Up Golf...

By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 20 2011

Trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro, climbing Mt. Everest, cross country skiing to the North Pole... for an extreme adventurer those aren't that crazy. “People often ask me what I am planning to do when I can no longer climb or do things like ski to the top of the world. I guess that is when I will take up golf.” + READ MORE

 
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Traveling for the Holidays? Do These Quickie Workouts to NOT Gain Weight

By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 19 2011

I’m the first to admit that an out-of-town attitude includes skipping out on my regular workout. But that’s the great thing! It's your opportunity to try something new, work new muscles, and maybe even LOSE, as opposed to GAIN weight! I know... the holidays can be brutal for your diet. You're too busy, tired, and full to do your entire regular workout routine. Instead, slip in several quickie workouts into your day, every day, to keep your metabolism stoked and naturally burning off even more calories for you. + READ MORE

 
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5 Quick and Easy Christmas Ornaments You Can Make

By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Dec 9 2011

Whether for gift tags, place markers, or for your own tree, homemade ornaments help make the holiday special. Want to make some of your own? Here are some ideas to inspire you. + READ MORE

 
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Book is a Hitchhiker's Guide to America

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 9 2011

"Redwood to Deadwood" by Colin Flaherty explores the roads of America from the passenger's seat. + READ MORE

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10 Man Cave Must-Haves

By Team Planet Green IN Born Dealers Dec 6 2011

Tune in to Born Dealers Saturdays at 10 pm! Find out more about the show and get a sneak peek. Written by Jeremiah Pasternak Guys don't decorate. They have stuff that they like and they fit it into whatever space... + READ MORE

 
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Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Wrap

By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Nov 29 2011

Holiday gift giving doesn't have to mean giant trash bags full of discarded wrapping paper. Here are a few eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas to help make your holidays less wasteful. The best thing about these wrappings is that they're not only earth friendly, but can be reused year after year. + READ MORE

 
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5 Unique Advent Calendars: Countdown to Christmas!

By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Nov 28 2011

Part of the joy of the holiday season is the anticipation of Christmas day. Advent calendars are a fun way to keep track of the big day as it approaches. Here are five great advent calendars you can make that will delight children, young and old, through each day in December leading up to Christmas. Start a holiday tradition of your own by making one (or more!) this year. + READ MORE

 
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A Handful of No-Fly Travel Options for the Holidays

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 22 2011

A Top Five No-Fly List from the U.K. gives us a few U.S. ideas, too. From trains to ferries, feet to bikes. + READ MORE

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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