MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'friendly'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:52:00 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780431&cid=t_102123_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FU6RC2pH5WF8%2F Some people say that getting naked is good for you, but according to the Wall Street Journal, it’s getting less and less popular, unless you’re really old. In a recent article, “Wearing Only a Smile, Nudists Seek Out the Young and the Naked,” the WSJ detailed the pending extinction of nudist resorts: Apparently, there just aren’t enough young people who like to get nude. While some young athletes are getting nude during their activity of choice (nude yoga, nude bike races, and nude runs are all popular ways to get active and clothing-free), nude leisure just doesn’t draw crowds like it used to, and some people would tell you that you’re missing out on some good stress relief. Since they became popular in the 60′s, nudist resorts, cruises, and... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780431 Tue, 03 May 2011 15:02:33 +0100 4780431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734439&cid=t_102123_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FIHiSDpXAsuI%2F So, it’s Earth Week. But who really cares? Anybody? This year, Earth Week directly coincides with both Easter and Passover. So essentially, it’s a battle: Mother Nature vs. Jesus vs. the Ancient Israelites. Not to take anything away from dear Mother Earth, but for the record, my money is not on her to win this fight this week. Not with that kind of fiercely religious competition in the ring. In case you weren’t aware, it’s actually been Earth Month for all of April. (And this Friday, April 22 is Earth Day.) But what does that really mean, other than that the requisite annual events, parades, activities, fairs, and open houses (that mostly serve to create more trash) are held around the world? Well, it means that for one day, one week, or one month, people talk more ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734439 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:24:19 +0100 4734439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720041&cid=t_102123_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FNvJnQ92h1cQ%2Fdiabetes-friendly-desserts.php Written by Georgie FearFor a long time, doctors and dietitians counseled diabetics to avoid all desserts. After all, desserts are usually sky high in calories, which can lead to unwanted weight gain.  Additionally, desserts are high in rapidly absorbable carbohydrates like sugar and white flour, which can lead to spiking blood sugars. But with some smart strategies, you can enjoy desserts and sweet treats as part of your diabetic diet and still meet your blood glucose goals. Read on for a few tips, along with some recipes taken from Fuel Up, a cookbook by Registered Dietitian Georgie Fear. Tip #1: Learn how to cook with sugar substitutes for sweet taste without sugarLow-calorie sugar substitutes can help you create delicious sweets without all the carbohydrates, sugar, or ca... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720041 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4720041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266089&cid=t_102123_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FypwyaXVAGxs%2F photo: Brennan Cavanaugh By Brennan Cavanaugh This story begins with my killing several of my Facebook friendships last holiday season. In one of my “let’s fix the world we’ve ruined” moments, I updated my FB status thusly: “So let me get this straight. We celebrate the supposed virgin birth of Jesus by cutting down a tree, only to throw it out a couple weeks later? Maybe this year we try decorating a cactus instead, or a chair, or a bike?” Subtle, right? But I forgot: You can’t mess with people’s unquestioned rituals and traditions. The crazies came out of the firewall calling me a Scrooge, wishing me a Merry Christmas, fa la la la la, dripping with sarcasm, and accusing me of self-righteous over-stepping. One woman actually told me to &#822... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266089 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:48:07 +0100 4266089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249189&cid=t_102123_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspiewebnet%2F%7E3%2FpSFKGBDkRJw%2F Its no secret that people with Autism have favorite textures and textures that set them off.  The textures that set people off, and the textures that comfort people vary from person to person on the Autism spectrum. I myself tend to like Felty textures as well as smooth and silky textures.  Denim textures from jeans [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249189 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:16:56 +0100 4249189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225524&cid=t_102123_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FEJG1pzV6Gso%2F We’re as jealous as the next person of the altruistic audience members who recieved iPads, $500 Nordstrom gift cards, and expensive Nikon cameras. (Though we’re perfectly happy not to be stuck with those glittery UGG boots.) But we also think Oprah betrayed her audience a little with these gifts: From beauty products full of chemicals that disrupt the human endocrine system to household items that aren’t the equally elegant and eco-friendly functional alternatives, we think the Queen of Talk could have done better. – Blisstree Deputy Editor Briana Rognlin questions Oprah’s recent gift-giving choices in her post: Oprah’s Ultimate Audience Betrayal: 5 “Favorite Things” We Wish She’d Stop Promoting Post from: BlissTree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225524 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:00:53 +0100 4225524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214212&cid=t_102123_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FOzRN5W6g9a8%2F Now that Thanksgiving is over, we’re officially in the thick of the holiday season: Hanukkah is around the corner, Christmas is almost here, and even if you don’t celebrate either of those holidays, it’s hard to escape December without getting the holiday shopping itch. We don’t have anything against buying really good gifts for the people you love, but we do think there are better ways to spread cheer than to buy a bunch of gift sets, holiday specials, and seasonal treats that will end up in the trash or in your storage unit until this time next year. What’s more, if you can resist the impulse to buy a bunch of crap you don’t need, you might just have some money left over to do something fun with your friends and family that will leave you a lot happier... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214212 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:00:00 +0100 4214212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151912&cid=t_102123_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Ftwc2Hp8YUVQ%2F Toxic Test: A new iPhone application could let you know if there are dangerous chemicals lurking around you. (via The Huffington Post) Post from: BlissTree (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151912 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:36:40 +0100 4151912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074262&cid=t_102123_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fnew-job-same-old-crohns-worries%2F A while back, I wrote about the possibility of losing my job. Well, I lost my job – with my client – but my company has decided to keep me and has already put me into another position. My company is a consulting firm, and one of our major clients is having a lot of problems with their budget. They had to lay off about 75% of their contractors, and I am one of them. My company has put me in another position for the next year hoping that, by this time, my old job will be available again and I can just slip back into it – If I want to, of course. I may actually like this new position better and want to stay in it forever. We will see. So far, it has been quite a whirlwind. Immediately after I left my old position, I had to travel for training for my new job. I am still not certain that... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074262 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:12:02 +0100 4074262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065324&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fsuck-it-environment-im-taking-my-bath-back%2F photo via GOOD Look, people. I try to be environmentally-conscious whenever and however I can. I take a lot of public transportation. I politely refuse receipts. I recycle. I set the bedroom A/C to “energy-saver.” I fall for the expensive, eco-friendly beauty and cleaning products. I use those ugly, energy-efficient light bulbs. I give stuff away instead of tossing it. I grow an herb and vegetable garden during the summer. I buy Energy-Star appliances. I severely limit pre-packaged foods and take-out meals. (Except lunches in the office. I am a terrible person.) I do all these things with you in mind. I hardly ever even do my precious favorite thing anymore: Take a bath. I’m a friggin’ saint. So please, environment, or Mother Nature, or whoever’s in charge out... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065324 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:22:28 +0100 4065324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031190&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fshocking-news-carcinogens-multiply-in-gulf-after-oil-spill%2F photo via AOL Health Check out this post from Catherine Donaldson-Evans on AOL Health. Carcinogens have spread rapidly in the Gulf of Mexico since the region was devastated by the BP oil spill in April, according to researchers. A report released by scientists at Oregon State University found that cancer-causing oil compounds increased by 40 times between May and June of 2010 in the waters bordering Louisiana. “It’s an incredibly huge jump in concentration in a natural environment,” Oregon State toxicology professor Kim Anderson, who led the study, told the Los Angeles Times. Among the dangerous agents detected are carcinogens called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs. Keep reading at AOL Health. Post from: BlissTree Shocking News: Carcinogens Multiply In Gulf Af... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031190 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:57:37 +0100 4031190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4022879&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Foil-penetrates-skin-easily-and-it%25e2%2580%2599s-highly-probable-that-some-amount-of-oil-from-contaminated-water-will-transfer-from-the-skin-through-the-blood-stream-reaching-the-liver-spleen-kidneys%2F – Dr. Naheed Ali, author of Are You Fit to Live? and Diabetes and You: A Holistic Approach, from his Blisstree post on the medical and physical effects of swimming in oil-contaminated waters Post from: BlissTree Oil penetrates skin easily, and it’s highly probable that some amount of oil from contaminated water will transfer from the skin through the blood stream, reaching the liver, spleen, kidneys, and brain. This can result in liver disorders or serious ailments arising from kidney malfunction. (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4022879 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:00:46 +0100 4022879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987149&cid=t_102123_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fthe-frustrating-search-for-crohns-friendly-foods%2F On my recent trip to Hawaii, I visited the Polynesian Cultural Center. It is a really great place to go if you are ever in Oahu — they teach you a lot about the Polynesian culture and have plenty of great activities for both children and adults. We went there after lunch, and for some reason I didn’t bring any of my Crohn’s-friendly food with me. Big mistake! Always be prepared when you go out by bringing foods that you know that you can eat. Around 5:30, I started to get really hungry and regretting not bringing anything to eat. None of the stands had anything healthy or plain that I could eat, so we started to look for a restaurant that may have something. After looking around for a while, we ended up at this snack shop. By this time, my family was getting really hungry and... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987149 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:43:19 +0100 3987149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965369&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fbutt-doesn%25e2%2580%2599t-it-hurt-part-1-of-our-tour-through-the-backdoor-and-yes-we-mean-sex%2F Leah Perrotti, Babeland's Sex Educator By Helen “Girly” Brown Plowing the back field. Bone-smuggling. Bum-stuffing, Salad-tossing. Call it what you will, anal sex is fraught with stigma and stress. Though statistically, the number of hetero women who regularly enjoy the act with their partners has risen dramatically, taking it up the butt is still seen by many as a dirty act — figuratively and literally. Women are often hesitant to give it a try, for fear that it will hurt like a bitch. But our ladyfriends at Babeland, New York City’s mecca for sex toys (who recently helped us bone up on our blowjob skills), are here to turn public opinion on its head, err, tail. With a little bit of education, letting visitors in through the backdoor can bring lots of pleasure – and a ton ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965369 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:16:18 +0100 3965369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3957883&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffall-for-the-pleasures-and-treasures-of-ontario-this-autumn%2F Autumn in Ontario is all about unexpected pleasures and treasures. Whether it’s carefree relaxation or crisp Riesling you crave – or both – you’ll fall hard this autumn for Ontario’s spa getaways and wine trails. As part of Ontario’s fertile wine country, picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake boasts two dozen organic and small craft wineries, all of which host tours, tastings, festivals, and special food events – and fall is the perfect time to take advantage of everything this naturally beautiful, historic town has to offer visitors. After feeding your body during an afternoon of tasting grapes, what better way to wind down than by feeding your soul – and indulging in pampering spa treatments. Alone or with your partner, experience soothing, rejuvenating treatme... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3957883 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:06:21 +0100 3957883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3957889&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhome-design-fantasies-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F Whether you’re living in the home of your dreams or waiting for the day you can move out of your rental, nerding out over cool home design and fantasizing about your dream home is never not fun. Here are some of the best things we found during our weekly trawl of Apartment Therapy this week: House to Drool Over: Marta and Oswaldo Viteri’s Vast Story-Telling Collection DIY Project: Chalkboard Your Minifridge Objects of Desire: Madsen Cycles Urban Utility Bicycles Home How-To: Use a Chair as a Drying Rack House Greening: Plumen’s Designer Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Post from: BlissTree Home Design Fantasies: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3957889 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:32:25 +0100 3957889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954207&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fchateau-deau-photo-of-the-day%2F We want to go to there. It’s the Chateau d’eau, a Belgian home that is actually an old lighthouse. Check out photos of the minimalist interior here. via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree Chateau d'Eau: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954207 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:30:41 +0100 3954207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954212&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcollaborative-consumption-can-facebook-be-eco-friendly%2F If you’re always looking for the next green product or earth-friendly how-to, you might be overlooking some less obvious eco-friendly tools: Sharing and community. Rachel Botsman and Roo Rogers, authors of just-released What’s Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption, say that in light of the global financial crisis, it’s time to use online social networks to deepen our sense of community, stewardship, and shared experience – and move away from hyper-consumption in society. Facebook-haters, listen up: They say that using online communities can make us feel more connected, share experiences, and even share our stuff so that we feel less need to consume and produce waste. They hope to inspire local communities to engage in “collaborative consumption&#822... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954212 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:14:42 +0100 3954212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946417&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsunny-d-goes-zero-waste-still-unhealthy-but-does-it-matter%2F photo via IDSGN.org Today, Inhabitat reported that all of Sunny Delight’s U.S. and Spanish companies have gone zero-waste to landfill. While this could be a positive change for the company, Inhabitat thinks that the corporation’s star product (Sunny D), which contains a lot of high-fructose corn syrup, cancels out the zero-waste achievement. Yes, high-fructose corn syrup is bad for us. But so is sending exorbitant amounts of waste to landfills. And sure, it’d be great to live in a world where Sunny D wasn’t made with HFCS (right?), but that just isn’t happening now. And Inhabitat’s claim that Sunny D’s move to zero-waste is an act of “self-interest” is irrelevant — less waste being shipped to landfills is a good move for the earth and... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946417 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:07:22 +0100 3946417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946420&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffall-shopping-back-to-work-with-10-autumn-essentials-under-10%2F As much as we hate to admit it, summer is almost over. And that means no more summer hours, summer vacations, or daily ice cream cones. But we’ll help make the butterflies-in-your-stomach transition as easy (and cheap!) as possible with 10 fall essentials under $10. You can even buy two of the products directly from us, thanks to our partners at OpenSky. What’s easier than that? Definitely not getting up when it’s still dark outside. That may be the hardest thing in the world. photo: Thinkstock Post from: BlissTree Fall Shopping: Back to Work With 10 Autumn Essentials Under $10 (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946420 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:58:48 +0100 3946420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3934473&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-blisstree-posts-of-last-week%2F Talk about a confusing weekend. With both LAME-i-cane Earl and the Labor Day holiday, we’re not sure whether to board up our windows or make potato salad. So while you’re braving the “storm” (and possibly eating an entire peach pie that was intended for your entire family), catch up on our 10 best Blisstree posts of last week. If your Internet still works, that is. Photo: Erik Trinidad 1. “Save the Assistants” by TheGloss Editor Lilit Marcus Debuts Today! (pictured above) 2. Is Paula Deen Making You Fat? And 10 More Icons Who Harm Your Health 3. Relax on a Budget: 10 Ways to Relieve Stress under $10 4. Bloody Hell! The 10 Absolute Worst Times to Get Your Period 5. 6 Ill-Conceived Abortion Methods From Ancient Times: A Photo Gallery 6. Delish Raw and Vega... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3934473 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:00:10 +0100 3934473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933061&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F198605%2F Remember last summer’s Cash for Clunkers incentive program? Well, turns out that environmental stinker was a big eco-bust. (via GOOD) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933061 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:28:56 +0100 3933061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933068&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Freusable-stainless-steel-water-bottle-with-filter-get-it-now-for-41%2F If you’ve seen Gasland, filmmaker Josh Fox’s new HBO documentary about the dangers of natural gas drilling in the U.S., you know that your tap water can be less than safe to drink. Anyone see the guy lighting his tap water on fire? Not so appealing. That’s why the Water Geeks stainless-steel bottle with an advanced filter is so terrific. It’s got everything we like about our stainless-steel BPA-free bottles, plus a filter that eliminates lead, heavy metals, chlorine, bacteria, and groundwater contaminants. And even if you already have a fancy water-filtration system at home, chances are you’ll have to refill on-the-go at some point. And the greatest part about this green grab? You can order a Water Geeks bottle directly from us for $41, thanks to OpenSky, our ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933068 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:30:32 +0100 3933068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933069&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fworldly-home-decor-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F In our weekly cull through Apartment Therapy’s home design tips, we found eco-friendly home design and a home filled with a well-curated collection of travel souvenirs. We call this: Worldly home decor: House to Drool Over: Azza’s Travel-Inspired Home DIY Project: Brown Paper Bag Floors Objects of Desire: Bamboo Herb Markers from Oryx + Crake Design Home How-To: Paper a Wall with Wallpaper Scraps House Greening: 10 Devices to Help You Plug Electrical Leaks and Save Energy Post from: BlissTree Worldly Home Decor: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933069 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:21:43 +0100 3933069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929206&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F198255%2F Go, Samoa, Go. Starting early next year, it’s going to be illegal for stores to use plastic bags in American Samoa. (via The Huffington Post) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929206 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:43:02 +0100 3929206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924871&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frelax-on-a-budget-10-ways-to-relieve-stress-under-10%2F The biggest thing we hear people complain about is stress. We’ve all got too much to do, and too little time — and if we ever find ourselves with a spare moment, we worry about what we’re forgetting to do. Well, we order you to take some time to try out some of our tools for stress relief. They’ll all cost you under $10, which is negligible compared to the years of therapy you might need if you actually crack. Some are eco-friendly, and you can even buy four of them from us, with our partners at OpenSky. So, lean back, turn on some Yanni, and start to relax while browsing our 10 items for relaxation under $10. photo: Thinkstock ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924871 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:50:17 +0100 3924871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924878&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffiverr-com-what-would-you-do-to-make-5%2F photo: Thinkstock If you’ve got some extra time on your hands and a unique skill, you may want to consider posting on Fiverr.com, a marketplace that offers user-generated goods and services for $5 bucks. Services range from a sticker of your company’s logo to entrance to the “hottest” clubs in Las Vegas with no wait. This got us wondering what we could do for $5. We make a pretty mean friendship bracelet. Got any other ideas? Post from: BlissTree Fiverr.com: What Would You Do to Make $5? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924878 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:30:45 +0100 3924878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3920804&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsigourney-weaver-fights-brazils-belo-monte-dam%2F The people of the Amazon are under attack: The Brazilian government wants to put the giant Belo Monte dam in the river, which would flood a whopping 415 square miles. The dam would power smelts for mining, displace more than 20,000 indigenous people, and produce tons of methane. Watch this video narrated by actress and activist Sigourney Weaver to learn more – after which you’ll have a chance to sign a petition to pressure Brazil’s government to stop the damn dam construction before it starts: via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Sigourney Weaver Fights Brazil's Belo Monte Dam (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3920804 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:59:03 +0100 3920804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3920805&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fclimate-change-cynic-changes-his-mind-in-new-book%2F photo via Guardian One of the most high-profile climate change skeptics in the world has decided that he was wrong. Bjørn Lomborg, a Danish scientist who has been compared to Hitler by the United Nation’s climate chief, has a book coming out next month recommending that tens of billions of dollars be spent every year to fight climate change. This is a man who, in the past, would aggressively challenge climate change activists, scientists, and advocates. We’re wondering what made him do such an about-face. Of course, this could’ve been his plan the whole time — to vehemently argue against the significance of global warming, only to later admit he was wrong in a potential best-seller. Is this just a ploy to make money, or did Bjørn really do a genuine 180º? via The ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3920805 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:45:27 +0100 3920805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914952&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fstupid-male-drivers-who-refuse-to-ask-directions-waste-fuel-and-money%2F photo: Thinkstock Pat yourselves on the back, women — we’re the greener (and smarter) sex. Well, when it comes to driving, anyway. Men, notorious for being too macho to ask for driving directions, waste about $3,000 on gas over the course of their lives, according to a new study. Turns out, 26% of men wait an hour to ask for help after they realize they’re lost, while 74% of women will ask for directions as soon as they don’t know where they are. So, the next time your husband or partner insists that he knows where he’s going when clearly he doesn’t, remind him of all that gas (and money) he’s wasting. Or just tell him that you’re driving from now on. (He’ll love that.) via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Stupid Male Drivers Who Refuse to A... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914952 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:32:27 +0100 3914952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914953&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffat-vs-money-which-do-you-choose%2F Which did you do today: Burn fat and save money, or burn through money and get fat? photo via The Daily What Street art by Peter Drew via The Daily What Post from: BlissTree Fat vs. Money: Which Do You Choose? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914953 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:45:37 +0100 3914953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913117&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhat-you-missed-10-best-blisstree-posts-of-last-week%2F Where the hell were you last week? Forget it…we’re not your mother. We’re just here to catch you up on the 10 best Blisstree posts of last week. Which is exactly what we’re going to do. Right now. You’re welcome. 1. When No Means Yes: Top 10 Rape Fantasy Scenes on Film and TV 2. Would You Like That Heart Attack Sunny Side Up? The World’s 10 Worst Breakfasts 3. 5 Soothing Voices That Can Make You Comatose (In a Good Way) 4. My Gay Husband Is Better Than Your Straight Husband 5. An Open Letter to Paranoid Humans (From Misunderstood Bedbugs) 6. 10 Food and Drink Products Spelled Wrong on Purpose 7. Say You’re Sorry: 10 Nostalgic Childhood Games We Wish They Hadn’t Changed 8. Our 5 Favorite Local TV Commercials From Childhood – What Are Yours? ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913117 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:52:32 +0100 3913117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911672&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffrugal-home-design-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F Home design isn’t just for rich people and homeowners: Here are some of our favorite renter- and budget-friendly Apartment Therapy posts from this week: House to Drool Over: Meg’s Eclectic & Affordable Apartment DIY Project: Make a T-Shirt Flokati Rug Objects of Desire: 10 Fantastic Frugal Finds For Less Than $20 Home How-To: Creative Re-Use Ideas For Crates House Greening: 5 Money-Saving Green Improvements For Your Rental Post from: BlissTree Frugal Home Design: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911672 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:58:21 +0100 3911672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911673&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyou-know-youre-unwell-if-you-spend-10-days-in-a-traffic-jam%2F like hundreds and hundreds of bummed-out people recently did on China’s National Highway 110 outside Beijing. Nothing was moving for more than 60 miles. Drivers were playing board games in the middle of the highway. And all involved were lucky, because the tie-up was actually supposed to last for more than a month. Blame road construction and freight traffic for this vehicular madness. Oh, and the fact that there are a lot of people in China. But somehow, the whole mess just magically cleared up this week. All righty then: So no one else on earth is allowed to complain about their work commute for a good long while. via The Economist video via CNN Post from: BlissTree You Know You're Unwell If...You Spend 10 Days In a Traffic Jam (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911673 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:09:22 +0100 3911673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907566&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvena-microhydro-system-water-powered-energy-on-the-go%2F image via TreehuggerOK, so this thing doesn’t really exist yet, but Vena Microhydro System concept – a portable, water-powered personal charger – is the latest imaginary item on our “want list”. The concept product is a small underwater turbine device that’s designed to be small enough to fit in a backpack, and can be used to generate power from a river: Campers, hikers, and especially rafters could use it to charge personal items like phones, flashlights, and GPS-devices (anything with rechargeable batteries).Hey, all you outdoorsy people: Is this something you could get into on a hiking or camping trip?via TreehuggerPost from: BlissTreeVena Microhydro System: Water-Powered Energy On The Go (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907566 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:47:56 +0100 3907566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907557&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F4-indoor-plants-to-improve-your-health%2F photo: ThinkstockYou can now thank your trusty fern for more than just looking damn good – it may actually be making you healthier. Plants reduce levels of stress, as well as soak up indoor air pollution. Researchers have identified five ornamental plants that clean up indoor air particularly well.So will you be stopping at the nursery after work, or do you have a bunch of flora at home already?1. Purple Waffle Plant2. English Ivy3. Waxy-Leaved Plants4. Asparagus Fern via Organic JarPost from: BlissTree4 Indoor Plants to Improve Your Health (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907557 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:41:40 +0100 3907557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907573&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmit-develops-oil-cleaning-robot-army-but-too-late-for-the-gulf%2F The next time a giant corporation practices gross negligence that results in a devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico (or anywhere else), we’ll be prepared. MIT’s Senseable City Lab has developed Seaswarm — a fleet of high-tech robots that talk via Wi-Fi and GPS, and eat and clean oil off the water’s surface. Then they purify the oil by pulling around a conveyor belt made of a reusable, oil-absorbing material. And poof, the water is back to its old self – we hope.via GOODPost from: BlissTreeMIT Develops Oil-Cleaning Robot Army, But Too Late for the Gulf (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907573 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:00:28 +0100 3907573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907574&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjohn-cleese-makes-climate-change-funny-tortoise-makes-it-cute%2F Sick of all the depressing photos of the effects of climate change? Then you’ll be glad to watch this adorable video courtesy of the Monterey Bay Aquarium (and John Cleese). Personally, we don’t think a dose of cutesiness will kick most people into high gear as far as taking better care of the planet – but even we can’t resist that little tortoise.via The Huffington PostPost from: BlissTreeJohn Cleese Makes Climate Change Funny, Tortoise Makes It Cute (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907574 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:42 +0100 3907574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902865&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F6-things-you-should-clean-that-you-definitely-dont%2F photo: Thinkstock We consider ourselves to be pretty clean peeps. But we’ve got to admit that we don’t always sanitize the 6 oft-forgotten household items listed below. Ewww. Thanks for the reminder, Care2. 1. Reusable grocery bags. We’ve already covered this one, but we bet a lot of you still haven’t washed them. Because we sure haven’t. 2. Showerheads. In a study at University of Colorado, 30% of showerheads tested positive for Mycobacterium avium, a particularly nasty type of germ, as well as other bacteria. We really don’t like the sound of that, because we’ve never washed our showerhead. Oops. 3. Computer Keyboards. A 2008 study in England revealed that some keyboards have five times the bacteria of a toilet seat. WTF??? So, those of us who m... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902865 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:45:12 +0100 3902865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902866&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-eco-friendly-was-your-flight-infographic-of-the-day%2F All air travel is not created equal: Some airlines are much more eco-friendly than others. Check out how your allegedly green airline of choice measures up, and then click through to GOOD for a larger graphic: Infographic from GOOD via Fast Company Post from: BlissTree How Eco-Friendly Was Your Flight? Infographic of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902866 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:16:07 +0100 3902866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902867&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-clean-water-bottle-is-easy-to-clean%2F photo via Lifehacker A while back we really nerded out over the eco-friendly Alex bottle — a reusable, BPA-free water bottle that screws apart for easy cleaning. And it looks like we’re about to have another geek attack, because Lifehacker found another eco-friendly, easy-to-clean water bottle. The aptly named Clean Bottle has a removable top and bottom, so you can really wipe out the entire thing. Of course, the bottle is made of BPA-free, non-toxic plastic, and you can even stick it in the dishwasher. So we’re going shopping. Plus, 10% of Clean Bottle profits are donated to eco-friendly or cycling charities. But we have to admit — we like the look of the Alex bottle better. Which type of bottle do you prefer? via Lifehacker Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping: "... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902867 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:36:40 +0100 3902867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902856&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Flink-like-our-5-faves-from-the-web-so-far-this-week%2F Funny Cat Video Alert! – Winston Bananas is a handsome cat with a sugar pot lid on his head who’s being videotaped while trying to catnap. Understandably, he’s annoyed. Wouldn’t you be? (Gawker TV) 10 Easy Energy Boosters – And none of them involve illegal drugs. If even half of these work, we’ll be high on life. (Shine) 4 Vices That Are Good For You…Really! – You had us at “4 Vices.” (Vitamin G) Off-Roading Wheelchairs – Donated to Haiti earthquake victims with spinal injuries. This is so good it made us cry. (GOOD) 10 Endangered Vacation Spots – Say it ain’t so! And, we don’t actually like this, but you know what we mean. (The Daily Green) Post from: BlissTree Link Like: Our 5 Faves From the Web So Far This Week (Source: He... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902856 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:14:29 +0100 3902856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902869&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbp-oil-spill-waste-heads-to-landfills-%25e2%2580%2593-is-this-a-good-thing%2F photo: Huffington Post More than 50,000 tons of boon and other debris from the BP oil spill is being put in landfills or incinerators — and that’s only about 7% of the total waste that will end up in landfills, according to The Huffington Post. All the landfill sites meet EPA standards, but three have state environmental issues – like polluting local waters. Local residents and environmental experts are worried about what the oil-covered trash will do to the groundwater in their areas, and nervous about future problems that could arise. And we’re worried for them. via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree BP Oil Spill Waste Heads to Landfills – Is This a Good Thing? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902869 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:29:34 +0100 3902869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902870&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbargain-shopping-10-lingerie-buys-under-10%2F Shopping for bras and underwear can be a real drag — particularly when they tend to be a little on the pricey side. How are you going to be a secret sex vixen beneath your office clothes if you can’t afford the lace you so desire? Don’t worry — our ten lingerie buys under $10 have got you covered. Or uncovered. Whichever you prefer. (Plus, a few picks are eco-friendly, and you can even buy one of them directly from us!) photo: Thinkstock Post from: BlissTree Bargain Shopping: 10 Lingerie Buys Under $10 (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902870 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:50:56 +0100 3902870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902871&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F196912%2F Green Production Guide: This weekend’s Emmy Awards are making tons of efforts to be eco-friendly. (via Ecorazzi) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902871 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:42:45 +0100 3902871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902873&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fworlds-smallest-hydroponic-garden-perfect-for-growing-weed%2F photo via Inhabitat Want to grow, like, vegetables and flowers and shit? But the rents won’t let you use the backyard anymore, after that unfortunate incident with the fire pit? Well, check this out, dude: A tiny, hydroponic gardening system, called LabBox. It’s got a drip irrigation system and LED lights. Whoa, this would be perfect for growing po—uhh, peppers. Totally rad for growing peppers in our closets. And our Bob Marley posters are going to look dope with those lights. via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree World's Smallest Hydroponic Garden Perfect for Growing Weed (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902873 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:15:40 +0100 3902873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899367&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgreenimation-video-of-the-day%2F We know that global warming is destroying polar bears’ habitats. But, more importantly, what is it doing to their personal lives? Post from: BlissTree Polar Bears: Losing Their Homes – and Their Sanity (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899367 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:00:56 +0100 3899367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899396&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F5-things-you-should-know-about-organic-beauty-products%2F2010.08.24 “All natural. Certified organic. Made from natural ingredients. Pure botanicals. Chemical free.” You might guess I’m standing in the farmers market. Nope. I’m in the “Health and Beauty” aisle at Target. The ubiquitous all-things-natural trend has overtaken the cosmetic industry. How do you know what’s real and what’s marketing hype? Here are five things you should know about organic beauty product labels: 1. Labels that say “natural ingredients” or “botanicals” are not certified organic. These statements are not regulated. Most natural ingredients used in beauty products are actually modified in a lab. Truly botanical ingredients, like you’d pick in your garden, are usually unstable and would spoil like food. 2. Natural doesn’t always mean be... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899396 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:49 +0100 3899396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3895849&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbrad-pitt-wants-revenge-for-bp-oil-spill-in-spike-lees-new-hbo-documentary%2F photo: Apega/WENN.com Spike Lee’s new, follow-up documentary about the repercussions in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Katrina, as well as this year’s BP oil spill starts screening this week, and environmentalist and activist Brad Pitt is doing interviews as part of the film. Pitt is asked if he thinks capital punishment would be suitable for those responsible for the oil spill, and he responds, “I was never for the death penalty before — I am willing to look at it again.” Whoa, Brad! This flick should be called Death Wish X: The Oily Payback. But Spike Lee actually titled it: If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise (the follow-up to his 2006 HBO documentary When the Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts). It’ll be shown in two parts tonight an... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3895849 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:04:45 +0100 3895849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3895851&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgreen-your-jeans-6-eco-friendly-ways-to-recycle-denim%2F photo via Ecouterre We’re getting a lot closer to those chilly days of fall, which means one thing: We really need a new pair of jeans. Our old ones are patched past the point of recognition, but that doesn’t mean we need to trash them. Ecouterre suggests 6 ingenious ways that people have recycled denim. 1. Insulation. Bonded Logic makes nontoxic insulation out of 90% post-consumer denim fibers. Find out how to donate your jeans here. 2. Corsets. A limited edition collection of corsets made from recycled denim is being made by Eden by Cyan Rein, and the proceeds will benefit Australia’s Children’s Medical Research Institute. Donate your denim here. 3.  Sneakers. An Australian denim company created a line of sneakers made out of preworn jeans. 4. Furniture. If you m... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3895851 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:57:00 +0100 3895851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885317&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-transportation-finlands-green-highway%2F photo: Thinkstock Finland would like to create the world’s first “green highway.” It would have service stations with charging ports for electric cars and gas pumps with biofuel made of waste and other local resources. “Smart” lighting is also an idea that would be incorporated — lights would be switched off at entryways that are empty of cars, and lights along the highway would adjust to weather conditions. The country wants to create a model for a green highway that could be copied around the world. What other eco-friendly elements would you like to see incorporated into the highway? via Yahoo! Green Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Transportation: Finland's Green Highway (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885317 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:39:00 +0100 3885317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885321&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F196040%2F Green Sex: Find out the most ec0-friendly forms of birth control. (via Huffington Post) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885321 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:12:14 +0100 3885321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876617&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fopensky-meet-our-new-shopping-buddy%2F You may have noticed something new going on around Blisstree. We’ve been able to share our love of shopping with our dear readers — who, we have a feeling, also enjoy a little retail therapy every now and then.  How is such an innovation possible, you ask? With the help of our new friends at OpenSky. They’re hooking us up with tons of independent companies who have some cool products for sale. All you do is click the “Get It Now” button that you’ll see on the bottom of every post we do about an OpenSky product. Then the item will be added to your cart, and you can either head to OpenSky to register and buy it, or you can save it for later and keep browsing Blisstree. The process is scam-free, and we won’t be sharing your information with anyone — w... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876617 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:22:46 +0100 3876617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3872524&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Foil-spill-fallout-what-happens-when-you-swim-in-oil-contaminated-waters%2F Taking a dip in the oil-contaminated Gulf could be scarier than Italian Vogue's Oil & Water fashion shoot. There’s no question that the oil disaster in the Gulf will have long-term effects on the environment, but people are starting to wonder: What about the health effects of all that oil-contaminated water? From harming our seafood to raising the risk of cancer, everyone’s concerned with how the oil spill fallout will affect our health in years to come. So we asked Dr. Naheed Ali, author of Are You Fit to Live? and Diabetes and You: A Holistic Approach, about the medical and physical effects of swimming in oil-contaminated water. There are serious and potential health hazards from swimming in oil-contaminated waters. (Shocking.) Here’s what you could expect to ha... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3872524 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:01:40 +0100 3872524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3866952&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week-6%2F Did you not have time to get your Blisstree on properly this week? You can make it up to us by clicking through the links to our 10 best posts of last week (if we do say so ourselves): 1. BOOTYCamp! Fitness Advice From Real Women In Phenomenal Shape 2. Top 10 Energy Bars From Foodtrainers Nutritionist Lauren Slayton 3. Sleep or Food: Which Is More Important? (According to Tony Schwartz, Founder of The Energy Project) 4. Cook, Lawyer, and TV Star: Q&A With The Next Food Network Star’s Serena Palumbo 5. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Baking Essentials Under $10 6. Eating, Praying, Loving In Pop Culture: A Female Mid-Life Crisis Retrospective 7. Hoop Dancing: Fun? Yes. Exercise? No. 8. Nutritionist Lauren Slayton of Foodtrainers Grills a Skeptic on Her Eating Habits 9. Beauty Product Rev... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3866952 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:00:05 +0100 3866952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865239&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcreative-home-design-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts from this week, featuring creative (and eco-friendly) ways to make the most of your space at home: House to Drool Over: Jennifer’s Retro Residence DIY Project: Pallet Furniture Object of Desire: Wood Baguette Board Home How-To: Choosing A Desk Layout House Greening: Water Usage Calculator Post from: BlissTree Creative Home Design: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865239 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:28:51 +0100 3865239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858122&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-home-design-upside-down-planter-table%2F photo via Inhabitat The great thing about ferns is that they don’t require light to flourish. The best thing about this side table is that it’s also an inverted planter that gives a fern shady space to grow. And this particular table, designed by Ori Mishkal, introduces plant life into your home without taking up valuable tabletop real estate. We’d like to see these in our houses, pronto. We’d try the DIY approach, but we have a feeling it’d be (a lot) messier than this one. via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Home Design: Upside Down Planter Table (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858122 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:50:08 +0100 3858122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858128&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-10-baking-essentials-under-10%2F We can’t wait for the weather to cool off — then we’ll actually be able to stand in our kitchen with the oven on. We’re prepping for our upcoming fall bake-a-thons with 10 eco-friendly baking supplies. They’re free of BPA, which often lurks in plastic kitchenware, and you can even buy one of them straight from Blisstree, thanks to our pals at OpenSky. photo: Thinkstock Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Baking Essentials Under $10 (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858128 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:55:02 +0100 3858128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854495&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fzero-carbon-lobster-harvesting-simpler-times-mean-fewer-emissions%2F photo via The Huffington Post A Maine lobsterman is trying to take the lobstering tradition back to the old days — for the environment. Nat Hussey is using recycled gear that he found on the shore; propels his boat through pure manpower; and pulls up his lobster traps by hand. He’ll be making half the income he earned when worked on a large commercial boat, but he’ll produce zero carbon emissions. Hussey compares himself to small-scale organic farmers. Has America had it with corporations and factories? Do you think we’ll all return to the older, simpler ways of doing things? Somehow, we doubt it. via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Zero-Carbon Lobster Harvesting: Simpler Times Mean Fewer Emissions (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854495 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:47:45 +0100 3854495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3848850&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F193763%2F Eco-Friendly Fall Fashion: Everyone knows the best part of fall is the clothes. Ecouterre put together a list of 14 earth-friendly picks for fall that are fit for campus or the office. (via Ecouterre) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3848850 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:55:38 +0100 3848850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3833418&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week-5%2F It’s the weekend once again and here we are, as always, making it super-easy to check out all the best posts from Blisstree last week that you may have missed. (Shame on you.) 1. Top 10 Weight Loss Tips From Our Hunky Naturopathic Doctor 2. 7 Questions for a Colon Therapist Named Sharon Stone 3. Vegan Avocado “Fries” and Ketchup Recipe From Raw Chef Doug McNish 4. BOOTYCamp! In Action With Lacey Stone: A Photo Gallery 5. My Quest to Quit Smoking Continues (Or, Becoming an Ex Sucks) 6. Equinox Fitness Trainers Lacey Stone and Annie Galovich Do the Madhouse Scramble: Video of the Day 7. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Backyard Supplies Under $10 8. Is Thinking About Cheating Actually Cheating? Poll of the Day 9. BOOTYCamp! Before and After Money Shot: Cast Your Vote 10. Elemental... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3833418 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:00:45 +0100 3833418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831322&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Faugust-exodus-10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend%2F We’re heading out for the weekend, and, man — do we have some plans. What do you have on tap before the next work week begins, which will be all too soon? Try to have a good time. Even though sometimes it’s hard, if we find ourselves in a less-than-ideal social situation, we’re going to try and suck it up. Get spicy. Whether it’s a killer guacamole or a spicy meatball, we’ve had a hankering for spicy food all week. Eat some fries. Even if they’re not traditional French fries, we feel like doing some dipping. No double dipping, though — well, only when you’re not looking. Plan next week’s meals. This is going to take some organization, but it’ll help us lose weight. And it’ll probably save us some money, too. Get a colon... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831322 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:53:43 +0100 3831322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831324&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-ethicaldeal-com%2F We’re addicted to those email coupon services — a full-body massage for $20? Yes, please. And now a new one has us excited for the future of eco-friendly shopping: ethicalDeal.com. Dubbed the “Green Groupon,” ethicalDeal offers exclusive discounts on the best green things to do, see, and buy. For now, the service is only available for deals in Vancouver, Canada, but we’re hoping ethicalDeal will come to a city near us very soon. (Are you listening, ethicalDeal?) Anything that makes living a green life more affordable is a service that the entire continent (and world) can use. Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping: ethicalDeal.com (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831324 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:10:27 +0100 3831324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831326&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Falmost-invisible-mirrored-tree-house-coolest-thing-weve-seen-today%2F Architectural firm Tham & Videgard has successfully built a beautiful, mirrored, environmentally-friendly, and practically invisible tree house hotel in Sweden, and, as Liz Lemon says on 30 Rock: We “want to go to there.” The Wonder Woman-esque box (six units hover inconspicuously high among the trees) is 40 miles south of the Arctic Circle, and is made from sustainable wood, with radiant heat flooring, and an eco-friendly incinerating toilet. Plus, as you see, it reflects everything. (But don’t get your feathers ruffled; the architects made sure birds won’t hit it.) And no snowmobiling allowed – wilderness walks only. No word on how the hell you get up there, though. Still, we’d like to book an invisible box for the weekend, please. via Yahoo! Green Po... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831326 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:53:08 +0100 3831326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831327&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fperfect-summer-cottage-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F While we don’t have the vacation home of our dreams (yet), that doesn’t mean we don’t already imagine how we’ll decorate it. We scoured Apartment Therapy’s posts from this week to come up with the perfect design plan for our future summer cottage. What do you think? House to Drool Over: Michael’s Laid Back Cottage DIY Project: Mason Jar Chandelier Object of Desire: Embroidered Porcelain Dishware Home How-To: DIY Lighted Paper Pennant Garland House Greening: Upcycled ‘Head Gardener’ by Anna Garforth Post from: BlissTree Perfect Summer Cottage: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831327 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:21:20 +0100 3831327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827038&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdo-compostable-deli-containers-really-work%2F As both lovers of food and the environment, we’re drawn to restaurants that offer compostable take-out containers. Whole Foods is one of these establishments, and we often graze the salad bar there instead of making our own food at home (oops). But how well do these containers actually compost? Inhabitat did a little experiment to find out. photo via Inhabitat It turns out, they compost really well. We can now continue to shop there, guilt-free. What a relief — we do not feel like cooking tonight. Check out Inhabitat for a slideshow of the composting process. via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree Do Compostable Deli Containers Really Work? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827038 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:55:14 +0100 3827038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827039&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-future-home-the-vacuum-dryer%2F image via Dvice We like the sound of this: A clothes dryer that uses vacuum condensation technology to dry clothes at lower temperatures, thus saving tons of energy. If only it were a reality. The DryMate, which is only theoretical at this point, could eliminate the need for a classic tumble dryer — a huge energy guzzler. We’ll eagerly awaiting the DryMate’s development, but the idea of vacuum technology got us wondering: If we aimed our vacuum cleaners at damp shirt, would the vacuum suck out the moisture? Not that we plan on trying this at home or anything. via Dvice Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Future Home: The Vacuum Dryer (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827039 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:38:49 +0100 3827039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827040&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Finfographic-of-the-day-the-cost-of-keeping-the-lights-on%2F This fall, The Little Book of Shocking Eco Facts, by Mark Crundwell and Cameron Dunn, will be released. Fast Company got a preview: via Fast Company Post from: BlissTree Infographic of the Day: The Cost of Keeping the Lights On (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827040 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:05:47 +0100 3827040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827065&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fipads-for-all-first-year-medical-students%2F2010.08.05 Stanford plans to provide all first-year medical students with a 32 GB WiFi iPad. The students are already familiar with them, the tablet enhances how they view course content and take notes, it allows better access to textbooks, and it’s environmentally friendly. Good thing they’ll become doctors, because one blogger says the iPad is an ergonomic nightmare. It’s too heavy to use for long stretches, and even Steve Jobs has to be a contortionist to balance it while reading. (Scope-Stanford School of Medicine, Suite101.com) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827065 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:00:00 +0100 3827065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827043&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcar-thieves-disregard-environment-prefer-gas-guzzlers-to-hybrids%2F photo: Thinkstock Yet another reason to pat yourself on the back for buying a fuel-efficient car: It’s less likely to get stolen. A new report from the Highway Loss Data Institute shows that crooks are way more likely to jack a flashy, gas-guzzling SUV — like an Escalade — than they are to steal a sensible, sedate hybrid, like a Prius. This just shows that car thieves are dumber than we thought. If you’re so broke that you need to steal some wheels, you really should choose the make and model that will get you the best mileage. via Grist Post from: BlissTree Car Thieves Disregard Environment, Prefer Gas-Guzzlers to Hybrids (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827043 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:34:25 +0100 3827043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827045&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F193170%2F High on Sweat but Low on Dough? Check out 13 Ways to Save Money on Air Conditioning. (via The Daily Green) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827045 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:00:10 +0100 3827045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3822884&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-10-backyard-supplies-under-10%2F Your backyard is already eco-friendly. (It’s just grass.) But there are simple ways you can make your yard and garden even greener – and they needn’t cost you a fortune. (We’re not talking about installing a greywater collection system.) The best part? With help from our friends at OpenSky, you can buy some of these items directly from Blisstree. So here’s this week’s 10 under $10: photo: Thinkstock Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Backyard Supplies Under $10 (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3822884 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:55:12 +0100 3822884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3822888&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F192901%2F Redoing Your Kitchen? Here’s what to keep in mind while painting to keep the process eco-friendly and safe. (via The Green Guide) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3822888 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:15:56 +0100 3822888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816364&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fa-bpa-free-water-bottle-you-can-actually-clean-the-alex%2F photo via Inhabitat I love my reusable water bottle, which I realize makes me a dork. But it’s durable, bright blue, and BPA-free. Of course, I also like that I’m not sentencing tons of plastic water bottles to life in a landfill prison. But the one thing about my bottle I’m not crazy about is how difficult it is to clean. I can only hope I’m keeping my bottle hygienic as I blindly shove a scrub brush down its narrow mouth. My problem is now solved, with the Alex. It’s a sleek, BPA-free stainless steel bottle that separates in the middle for easy cleaning. It even has a strap made of recycled water bottles, which is kind of crazy, when you think about it. It’s also pretty. Sorry, old SIGG, but you have no idea how much bacteria I suspect is lurking at t... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816364 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:44:36 +0100 3816364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816365&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-jewelry-bangles-from-garbage-of-eden%2F Newspapers suck. Not only are they good for just one day, but they’re delivered inside those long plastic bags that you can’t use for anything else. That is, unless you’re a designer for Garbage of Eden, in which case you turn those useless plastic bags into clever, multicolored bangles. These handmade accessories turn unnecessary waste into essential style, and with three different color patterns, you can match them with pretty much anything. Have a look. And if you like what you see, buy them right here, right now on Blisstree through our partners at the OpenSky Project. Take your pick for $17 each: New York Times blue and black Barnes and Noble green Yellow and orange from a Connecticut newspaper bag Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Jewelry: Bangles From Garbag... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816365 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:20:25 +0100 3816365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816371&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fget-married-plant-5-trees-indonesian-law-helps-the-environment%2F Wedding traditions can include the sentimental, silly, pricey, cheap, or tacky (or any combination of those adjectives), but very rarely are Western weddings good for the environment. That’s why we’d like to adopt a new marriage custom from Indonesia. Well, not a custom exactly – more like a law. The “Couples Caring for the Environment” program requires newlyweds in the West Java province to plant and care for five trees. The groom typically gives the trees to the bride as a dowry. Indonesia’s green spaces have been destroyed to make room for agriculture, and this program is an effort to restore that greenery. We’d like to add this to U.S. wedding customs — should the government (or wedding planners) create eco-conscious programs like this one from I... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816371 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:11:11 +0100 3816371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3812940&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F8-weird-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-recycle%2F photo: Thinkstock Magazines: Yes. Cardboard: Yes. Plastic bottles: Yes. CDs: No? We like to think we know what can and can’t be recycled. But Care2 has a list of eight surprising things that can be put to use again and again — in some very creative ways: 1. Wine Corks. Send them to Yemm & Hard Green Materials. They’ll recycle your corks into neat cork floor and wall tiles. 2. Books, DVDs, and CDs. Check out Swaptree.com — you can trade your old books and movies with other people, for free. 3. Shoes. If you feel like it’s insulting to donate your dirty, torn-up old gym shoes to charity, you can send your old gym shoes to Nike, and they’ll recycle them into new athletic surfaces like basketball courts and running tracks. 4. Foam Packing Peanuts. These pesky pe... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3812940 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:54:51 +0100 3812940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3807386&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week-4%2F Need better sleep, eco-friendly lunch supplies, or a fantastic popsicle recipe? We thought so. They’re all in our 10 best posts on Blisstree last week, which we present here just for you: 1. Dream Catchers: 10 Coolest Sleep Masks on the Internet 2. 10 Ways to an Eco-Friendly Bedroom: Green Your House Series 3. People’s Pops: Q&A With Top New York Popsicle Purveyor (Plus Peach, Chamomile & Honey Pop Recipe) 4. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 BYO Lunch Supplies for Under $10 5. My Office Sucks Worse Than Yours! (Dress Code Rant) 6. Would You Ever Have a Threesome? Poll of the Day 7. More Celebrities Over 40 We’d Rather Die Than Look Like 8. Yoga Supper Club: Invigorating Class and Local Foods Make One Great Summer Night 9. Meatless Monday Recipe Roundup: 10 Vegetarian Sum... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3807386 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:00:13 +0100 3807386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805793&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-10%2F We’ve been waiting all week for these upcoming two glorious days of fun and laziness — and they’re almost here. We want to get all this stuff done this weekend, but we’ve got to be honest: We might end up trashing all our plans and taking a two-day nap instead. Save some money. An easy way to save some dough would be to bring our lunches to work. This weekend we’ll be stocking up on everything we need to brown bag it while still being kind to the environment. Change our sheets. Even though we do it as often as we should (we’re not that gross), we may as well do it during our free time this weekend. Maybe we’ll even take this opportunity to buy some organic sheets. Wear our favorite jeans. We may not get to wear our worn-out, patched-up jeans to wor... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805793 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:10:37 +0100 3805793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3802354&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-ways-to-an-eco-friendly-bedroom-green-your-house-series%2F Stop dreaming of an eco-safe-haven, and make it a reality with these enviro-chic items for your bedroom. (Y’know, the place where all the magic happens.) For the final post in our Green Your House Series, here are 10 ways to get an eco-friendly bedroom – naturally. ‘Night-night. Non-Toxic Bed Rest Snoozing on a bed stuffed with off-gassing materials finished with chemical-laden flame-retardants? Sounds like the stuff nightmares are made of. Stop tossing and turning with a more earth-friendly option: Organic cotton, wool, or natural latex. Savvy Rest’s Serenity mattress gets high marks, thanks to three layers of customizable latex. Serenity mattress, from $1,589 at Savvy Rest. Earth, Wind, and (Soy) Fire Light up and get in the mood with a soy candle. What’s more romanti... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3802354 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:23:40 +0100 3802354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794743&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-unfriendly-why-dont-more-magazines-use-recycled-paper%2F photo: Thinkstock While many magazines are panicking about the continuing rise of digital media, which is resulting in new business models and more online content, the vast majority of mags don’t seem to be adapting to the green movement. And that doesn’t necessarily mean going paperless — it could simply mean printing on recycled paper, which is available for the same price as the paper they already use. Only 200 of the 17,000 magazines published in the U.S. use recycled paper. (Is your jaw on the floor?) One mainstream magazine that takes advantage of recycled paper is Shape, which prints on 35% post-consumer paper. Once the magazine made the switch to recycled paper, readers were thrilled. For all their international influence, Condé Nast publications aren’t so eco-... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794743 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:44:50 +0100 3794743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794748&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbpa-found-in-receipts-now-we-really-hate-tracking-our-spending%2F photo: Thinkstock If you know us, you know we like to freak out about BPA. But our freakouts aren’t unwarranted: BPA is an endocrine disrupter that is linked to health issues in men, women, and babies. Plus, the stuff is hard to avoid: it’s in pretty much all canned foods and many plastic bottles and containers. And according to a new study, BPA was even present on 40% of receipts collected from supermarkets, ATMs, gas stations, and retail chains. In some cases, the levels of BPA found were 1,000 times greater than the BPA found in the lining of canned foods. Ugh. We throw our receipts all over the place. They rub all over our groceries on the way home from the market and we keep them in our purse for months, right up against our lip gloss. While it’s not clear if the BPA... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794748 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:15:25 +0100 3794748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786122&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-posts-on-blisstree-this-week-2%2F You may have been so busy this week that you missed our heated hippie debate, or our post about the many things you can do with your placenta. Have we piqued your curiosity? Check out our favorite posts of the week below: 1. Women at Work: What Are Your Biggest Problems? 2. Gallery: 10 Celebrities Over 40 We Don’t Want to Look Like 3. 6 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Your Placenta 4. Popsicle Summer: Q&A With L.A.’s Popshop (Plus DIY Blueberry Lemonade Popsicles) 5. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Bathroom Essentials for Under $10 6. The ecobutton: Save Energy and Money 7. 11 Things We Love About Hippies 8. BOOTYCamp! Day 5 With Lacey Stone: Pulled Muscles, Bruised Egos, and Team Spirit 9. Gallery: 10 More Celebrities Over 40 You Couldn’t Pay Us to Look Like... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786122 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:00:41 +0100 3786122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784221&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-9%2F We hope the weather is good this weekend — we’ve got way too much planned to get slowed down by rain. Here’s how we’re going to be spending our time. What’s in the cards for you? Check out our medicine chest. It’s good to peek every once in a while to make sure that nothing is expired, and to double check the doses on our supplements and vitamins to make sure we aren’t taking too much. Watch a gross-out movie. We haven’t had an old-fashioned gore fest in a long time, and our stomachs are a little stronger since we read all the sick things we could do with a placenta. Spread some peace, man. Why not use this weekend to build up some good karma? Make a Caesar salad. A leisurely Saturday afternoon seems like the perfect time to try an updated ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784221 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:38:46 +0100 3784221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784223&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsponge-tampons-and-other-more-normal-ways-to-green-your-period%2F We know that having your period is an environment-killer. Every year, 20 billion pads and tampons pollute our water and end up in landfills via toilets and garbage cans. And if you think a pad is gross right after you’re done with it, imagine what it will be like in 100 years. But our periods rage on, so The Huffington Post offered a few suggestions for making your cycle easier on the planet, including using a natural sponge tampon. (Check out their full slideshow.) Their alternative suggestions leave us with some burning questions: Are you brave enough to try a natural sea sponge tampon? How about The Diva Cup? We can handle organic cotton applicator-free tampons, and maybe even reusable pads, but the sponge and the cup are just a little hard to wrap our minds around. Though, as The... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784223 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:12:58 +0100 3784223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776348&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fthe-ecobutton%25e2%2584%25a2-save-energy-and-money%2F How often do you actually turn off your computer? If you’re like us, not very often. (It just takes so long to restart!) But we still feel pangs of guilt when we leave our computers on – eating energy – for long stretches of time while we’re doing other things. Here’s where the ecobutton™ comes in. It’s a light-up button that plugs into our computers, and every time we need to step away or take a phone call, we can hit the button and our computer will instantly go into its most energy-efficient power-save mode. Then when we’re ready to get back on our computers, we can just hit any key and we’ll be right back where we left off. The ecobutton™ software will also let us know how many carbon units and how much power and money we saved by putting our... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776348 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:26:45 +0100 3776348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776350&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-10-bathroom-essentials-for-under-10%2F Making your bathroom eco-friendly doesn’t mean spending tons of green (or buying a can of paint). You can get almost all your earth-friendly bathroom must-haves for under $10. Sound too good to be true? Check out our green gallery below: Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Bathroom Essentials for Under $10 (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776350 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:12:40 +0100 3776350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772207&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-cigarette-machines-promote-literacy-not-smoking%2F Nowadays, it’s tough to find a cigarette machine anywhere — aside from a retro bowling alley or a factory cafeteria. But rather than just let the remaining old clunkers go to waste, a German publishing company is re-purposing them into book vending machines. They’ll carry condensed novels, photo books, graphic novels, and poetry collections from local authors and artists. A green literary vending machine purchase costs $5. We’d love to see these pop up in the U.S, and wonder what other vestiges of yesteryear we could re-purpose into cool new gadgets with an eco-friendly spirit. photo via Inhabitat via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Cigarette Machines Promote Literacy, Not Smoking (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772207 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:53:42 +0100 3772207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772209&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-online-trading-from-cell-phone-to-porsche-in-2-years%2F image via Auto In The News A 17-year-old in Glendora, California, is Blisstree’s new role model. He started with an old cell phone, then used Craigslist to trade his way to an iPod. Then to some dirt bikes, then a few cars and trucks, and eventually, a Porsche. The whole process took him two years, and, obviously, a lot of patience. He’s also living a pretty green life. He didn’t waste anything — he always found someone who needed what he had. Would you have the patience to trade online for two years with a goal in mind? We never thought that driving a Porsche could be eco-friendly, but now we’re having second thoughts. via Auto In The News Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Online Trading: From Cell Phone to Porsche In 2 Years (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772209 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:54:50 +0100 3772209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767044&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdiy-home-screen-printed-bathroom-tiles%2F Sometimes, bathrooms are small, drab, and depressing – and dreary bathrooms can make your home feel as cozy and stylish as a prison cell. But not everyone has an unlimited budget for fancy tiles. Including me with my stunningly cheerless, tiny bathroom. But I can do it myself, and so can you. Just get some thick art paper screen-printed with whatever pattern your heart desires (you can also choose eco-friendly screen printing). Slap a bunch of waterproof PVA (glue) down on the backs of the pieces of paper, and lie them on the bathroom floor. Cover them with few coats of PVA, and for good measure, cover with a coat of boat varnish (not so eco-friendly). Let us know what DIY ways you have to brighten up a tiny, sad bathroom in the comments section, below. photo via Lifehacker via Lifehacke... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767044 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:07:34 +0100 3767044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767045&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffree-webinar-for-women-solar-power-your-home%2F photo: Thinkstock General public opinion is that the current energy crisis is a man’s problem (like drinking milk from the carton or B.O.), but a survey by the Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment shows that 90% of women are enthusiastic about solar energy playing a serious role in our country’s environmental future. And why shouldn’t we care? Women have always looked for innovative solutions to tough problems. That’s why One Block Off the Grid (1BOG), a free service that helps homeowners transition to solar power, is hosting a free webinar to help women decide if solar energy is right for them. You’ll find out a lot of info about how to go solar in your home, and the environmental and economic benefits of converting to a solar-powered energy sy... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767045 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:36:12 +0100 3767045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3762895&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week-3%2F It’s been a long week and you deserve a break from work, family, and all those other websites floating around out there. All you really need is Blisstree, and our top 10 posts of last week. Dive right in: 1. BOOTYCamp! Day 3 With Lacey Stone: And The Self-Inflicted Torture Continues 2. Roman’s Polanski’s Release: Are You On Team Switzerland? 3. Nutritionist Lauren Slayton of Foodtrainers Weighs In on Our Coke/Diet Coke Debate 4. Eating Less Salt Doesn’t Have to Suck 5. 11 Things We Hate About Hippies 6. Skin & Bones: An All-Natural Beauty Product That Has Some Grit 7. Do Sketchers Shape-Ups Really Work? What Doctors, Trainers, and Shoe Companies Say 8. 10 Things Oprah Has Ever Been Wrong About 9. 10 Ways to an Eco-Chic Living Room: Green Your House Series 10. Th... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3762895 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:00:52 +0100 3762895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757829&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvacation-in-nature-%25e2%2580%2594-literally-treehotel%2F If you happen to be traveling to Sweden this summer, and enjoy — I don’t know — having your mind blown, then you’ll need to check out Treehotel. Opening on Saturday, Treehotel consists of four rooms, each in a separate, unique building suspended in the canopy of the Boreal forest. Though only one of the rooms is mirrored (much to our and Double Rainbow Guy’s dismay), all of the rooms will offer breathtaking views of the forest surrounding them. The hotel also offers year-round activities, but none that hurt the environment. We are definitely putting Treehotel on our fantasy to-do list. Check out the other three rooms on Inhabitat. photo from Inhabitat via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree Vacation in Nature — Literally: Treehotel (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757829 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:53:15 +0100 3757829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757830&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftrash-free-for-a-year-could-you-do-it%2F Think about everything you’ve thrown out today so far. A lot of crap, right? The average person tosses four pounds of trash a day. But get this: An eco-friendly couple in Oregon created just four pounds of trash over 365 days. They decided to go debris-free for an entire year, and through recycling, buying locally grown food, and composting, they accumulated around 75 pieces of small trash during that time. Crazy. Could you do it? via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Trash-Free for a Year: Are You Eco-Friendly Enough? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757830 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:30:25 +0100 3757830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757831&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F188942%2F Travel Cheap — and Green: Heading out of town this weekend? Get the seven rules of eco-friendly traveling on a budget. (via The Daily Green) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757831 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:14:12 +0100 3757831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757832&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-fashion-a-cork-bag-for-all-seasons%2F photo from Eco Salon We’ve heard of cork board, cork shoes, even cork furniture. But there’s another eco-friendly product made of recycled cork that we hadn’t heard of until now — cork purses. But, man — were we missing out. We love the understated elegance of Peasants and Travelers‘ cork Doctor’s Bag, which we found while browsing Eco Salon. It’s fashioned from remnants of wine bottle corks from Portugal that have been smashed and laminated, but the material is flexible and waterproof. The rest of the bag is made from reclaimed materials, like its cotton dress shirt lining. And at $150, it’s a forever piece that isn’t too much of an investment. via Eco Salon Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Fashion: A Cork Bag for All Seasons (Source: B... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757832 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:10:46 +0100 3757832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757836&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fflush-down-your-dead-eco-friendly-or-awful%2F photo: Thinkstock Swirling down into the sewage system has traditionally been a burial ritual reserved for goldfish, but undertakers in Belgium think humans should go to the same place. They’ve developed a system of converting deceased bodies into a mineral ash and liquid, and then adding the remains to the sewage system to make their way towards the water processing plants to be recycled. The undertakers claim that the method is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than using polluting crematoria or using acres of land for cemeteries. Apparently the process is already approved for use in Maine, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Oregon, and Maryland. We find the idea incredibly disturbing, to say the least. Not to go against our greener sides or anything, but really? The sewer? We c... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757836 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:47:18 +0100 3757836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757837&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-ways-to-an-eco-chic-living-room-green-your-house-series%2F Kick back and relax at home in your living room — just not in a pleather recliner in front of a plasma TV with the A/C blasting. Here are 10 natural selections that will liven up your living room in the eco-friendliest (and eco-chicest) ways. Energy-Efficient Boob-Tube With all their bells and whistles, some flat-screens now rival the fridge as your home’s energy Public Enemy Number One. Your best bet: an Energy Star-certified LCD or LED model (plasma TVs tend to be the biggest electricity hogs). We like the sleek look of Philips’ new Eco TVs from the 5000 and 7000 series. From $1,000; visit Philips for more. Clean Carpets Sure, sisal and sea grass are earth-friendly and affordable rug options, but unless your house is free of kids wielding markers, pets that pee, or guests who s... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757837 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:42:05 +0100 3757837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757838&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbp-biofuels-start-buying-ethanol-plant-could-they-actually-be-learning-something%2F photo: Thinkstock In an uncharacteristic smart move, BP committed to buying a technology and ethanol plant in Jennings, Lousiana. The plant uses bagasse, the residue from sugar cane processing, to make ethanol, which then mixes with gasoline. The new CEO of BP Biofuels says that the purchase will help speed the delivery of a low carbon, low cost, sustainable biofuel. Well, at least this is one step in the right direction after BP’s marathon debacle in the Gulf of Mexico. Could the (oily) tide be turning? via CNET Post from: BlissTree BP Biofuels Buys Ethanol Plant (Could They Actually Be Learning Something?) (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757838 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:21:07 +0100 3757838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753778&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-living-the-perfect-beach-tent%2F When it’s a beach day, we definitely can use a little shelter from the sun, wind, and unexpected torrents of rain (Sometimes we forget to check the weather, okay?) If only we could have this beautiful Folding Beach Hut, created by design student Josif Neema. It neatly closes up into a portable, box structure. We found this sweet little shelter while browsing The Alternative Consumer’s gallery of green architectural concepts. Check it out for some other innovative and eco-friendly design ideas. image via Alternative Consumer via The Alternative Consumer Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Living: The Perfect Beach Tent (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753778 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:02:20 +0100 3753778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753782&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fj-r-ewing-is-back-selling-green-energy-not-oil%2F If you were a fan of Dallas back in the day (and who wasn’t?), you know that J.R. Ewing as a big-wig oil tycoon who only associated the color green with money – and got shot. But now, J.R.’s back, singing the praises of green living through solar energy in a commercial for SolarWorld. Check out the commercial here, and an interview with Larry Hagman (the man behind J.R.), at his real-life solar powered mansion, below. Perhaps next, Homer Simpson will convince Mr. Burns to convert the nuclear power plant into a wind farm. via The New York Times Post from: BlissTree J.R. Ewing Is Back: Selling Green Energy, Not Oil (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753782 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:34:47 +0100 3753782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753785&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsecret-environment-enemies-lurking-in-your-grocery-store-refrigerators%2F photo: Thinkstock You know those giant grocery store refrigerators that keep all your organic, locally-raised and grown meat and produce cool? Those monsters are actually killing the environment. And it’s not the amount of electricity they use, either. Most large grocery store fridges use hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to keep the food cool. While HFCs are ozone-neutral (which is why they replaced the ozone-depleting CFCs and HCFCs back in the 1990s), they have about 3,900 times the global warming effect of carbon dioxide. In fact, one ton of HFCs produces a global warming effect that’s the same as one billion car trips to the grocery store. The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is trying to raise awareness about the environmental problem, but not many supermarkets are respon... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753785 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:49:04 +0100 3753785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750022&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fun-eco-friendly-transportation-colorado-town-bans-bicycles%2F photo: Thinkstock Most of the U.S. seems to be moving in the right direction (slowly but surely) as far as eco-friendly transportation goes. Cities are creating Bike-to-Work events and using hybrid buses and taxis. But Black Hawk, Colorado, just took a big step in the opposite direction by banning bike riding. WTF? The town relies heavily on casinos for revenue, and vans containing gamblers drive through the town’s narrow, shoulder-less streets. A Colorado law requires cars to leave three feet of room while passing cyclists, which would mean they’d have to swerve into oncoming traffic. While it doesn’t seem safe for bicyclists to ride on a road with no shoulders alongside buses and trucks, no related accidents have been reported. But lawmakers appear to be acting out of i... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750022 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:47:09 +0100 3750022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750026&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fthe-scamwow-videos-that-crack-us-up%2F We should probably add “And Make Us Cry” to that headline, since anything that mocks how poorly BP is dealing with the oil spill (despite last night’s temporary cap placement) just reminds us of the actual environmental trouble we’re all in. That said, the ScamWow! might be just what BP is looking for: via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree The ScamWow!: Videos That Crack Us Up (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750026 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:25:11 +0100 3750026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750027&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fverizon-opens-green-store-an-empty-gesture%2F photo: Thinkstock Verizon Wireless announced plans to open a state-of-the-art green store in the Bank of America Tower in New York City. The Bank of America Tower is certified from the Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design — so, basically, it’s super green. But cell phones are definitely not. A Huffington Post article suggests that it would be more beneficial to the environment for Verizon to have a “Turn Off Your Cellphone Hour” rather than open up one eco-friendly storefront. What do you think? Is it hypocritical for a company that sells a not-eco friendly product to operate out of a green store? Or does every little green effort count? via Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Verizon Opens Green Store: An Empty Gesture? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750027 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:03:23 +0100 3750027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750028&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-fashion-the-truth-about-bamboo%2F photo: Thinkstock Even Walmart is selling bamboo clothing and textiles, which touts them as an easy, inexpensive way to buy green. Bamboo is the fastest growing wood-ish plant in the world, and most of it is grown organically without using fertilizers or irrigation. This all sounds very eco-friendly, until it comes time to actually make the bamboo into fabric. Most bamboo fabrics are basically rayon. The process most widely used to create bamboo fabric (and rayon) is called viscose, which involves taking the fiber (in this case, bamboo), and dissolving it in a strong solvent to make a thick, gummy solution. Then, that’s shoved through a spinneret and into a quenching solution that solidifies the goop into a fiber. Unfortunately, the solvent used in this process is a toxic chemical ca... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750028 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:02:01 +0100 3750028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750031&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsummer-secret-weapon-fans-keep-mosquitos-away%2F We love stretching our muscular backs next to our fans./photo: Thinkstock While we don’t use bug repellents that contain DEET anymore (because of both the health and environmental effects), we do remember the days of blissful DEET-ignorance. We didn’t have bug bites on every limb, and we could spend a summer evening lounging on our porches without swatting and scratching every two seconds. But those days are over, so we might as well make the best of it. We were thrilled to hear that something we do in the summer anyway could actually keep bugs away. According to Lifehacker, using a fan (both indoors and outdoors) disperses the carbon dioxide you emit. Carbon dioxide is one of the major chemicals that attracts mosquitos. Also, if you’re keeping cool with a fan, you’... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750031 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:45:12 +0100 3750031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746711&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbp-ify-your-computer-screen-instant-oil-spill%2F If you need something to occupy yourself today while BP is trying to put a new cap on the leaking oil well in the Gulf, we’ve got just the thing. It’s called Instant Oil Spill, and it’s an interactive site that brings the murky toxins of the oil spill right to your computer screen. The site is brought to you by A Cleaner Future, a nonprofit that focuses on creating awareness about alternative and cleaner energy sources. We thought that adding a little oil spill to the BP website would be cathartic, and, while it was sort of fun in an ironic way to see the black goop fill their homepage, it just wasn’t all that satisfying. via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree BP-ify Your Computer Screen: Instant Oil Spill (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746711 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:19:31 +0100 3746711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742239&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week-2%2F Been busy all week? So have we. But we don’t want you to miss out on anything, so here are links to our top (and favorite) Blisstree posts from last week: 1. Day 1 of BOOTYCamp! With Fitness Trainer Lacey Stone: Owww 2. Coke and Diet Coke: Sodas We Love to Hate (and Drink) 3. What’s In Your Wallet? LearnVest CEO Alexa von Tobel Shows the Contents of Her Money-Bag 4. Feminine Hygiene: 8 Dumb Douches, Sprays, and Wipes 5. Summer Food: Cool Raw Recipe From Our Hot Vegan Chef 6. Beauty Product Review: ~H2O+Sea-Derived Oasis Collection 7. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Camping Gear Essentials Under $10 8. 7 Fast-Food Slushies and Smoothies: Just How Fattening Are They? 9. Jennifer Aniston vs. Brooklyn Decker: Bikini Body Face-Off 10. Foodie Secrets to Staying Slim: Gail Simmons and Frank... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742239 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:00:57 +0100 3742239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740566&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-7%2F After a short week, the weekend came as a pleasant surprise to us here at Blisstree. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have a ton of things we want to fit in over the next few days: Have some chocolate. Even if it’s just a little square, we’ll be having a bite of chocolate this weekend. It was its birthday, we have to. It would be rude not to. Go camping. We’re ready to head out into the great outdoors and rough it for a night or two. But only with our eco-friendly camping supplies, of course. Read some foodie lit. We love reading about food almost as much as we love eating it (okay, maybe not that much). We might even read some good advice about how to eat well without gaining weight. Have a snack. Sometimes you just feel like snacking. We’ll be ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740566 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:39:48 +0100 3740566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740568&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fminimalist-living-could-you-live-like-this%2F photo via Treehugger It’d be handy to tote around all your belongings wherever you went, but could you downsize everything you own to fit into this small canvas tent? That’s what Lehman B, a self-proclaimed “do-tank,” has done with his miniature camper called Supertramp. His home is attached to a bike, so he can change locations, and it includes a bed and a wood-burning stove. Ignoring the obvious fire hazard, would you be able to live like this? Let us know by taking our poll, below. #MicroPollDiv_264943 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Minimalist Living: Could You Live Like This? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740568 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:03:23 +0100 3740568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740572&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhaiti-relief-earthship-biotecture-builds-sustainable-home-for-earthquake-victims%2F Earthship Biotecture is a company that builds 100% sustainable homes that deliver their own electricity, maintain temperature, use solar energy, gather and recycle their own water, and grow their own food. Uber-eco-friendly. Recently, the Earthship team took a trip down to Haiti to build a sustainable building for the victims of the January earthquake. Their trip was a total success: They built a structure completely out of garbage (not kidding), and fed Haitians who helped with the construction. Plus, they have plans to go back in October to finish installing the heating, electric, water, and solar systems on the building. In the meantime, the participating Haitians have learned skills they need to build more sustainable structures like this one, which will create jobs and, of course, hou... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740572 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:39:47 +0100 3740572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740574&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcool-home-design-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts from this week, with an emphasis on revived, restored, and vintage decor: House to Drool Over: Lana’s West Hollywood Haven DIY Project: Book Lamp Objects of Desire: Quilt Coverlets for Warm Summer Nights We Think This Is Hilarious: 5 Green Life Lessons We Can Learn From Twilight ‘Eclipse’ House Greening: Pack A Green Car Kit For An Eco-Friendly Road Trip Post from: BlissTree Cool Home Design: On The Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740574 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:00:19 +0100 3740574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737018&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbp-oil-spill-is-killing-fish-we-didnt-even-know-existed%2F image via Treehugger Hey, everyone — good news! Scientists have discovered three new species of fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Oh, wait — that Gulf of Mexico. Turns out, not only is the BP oil spill killing underwater species we already knew about, but it’s also eradicating species we didn’t even know existed. Another giant win for BP. Next, perhaps scientists will discover a tribe (school?) of mermaids, who will declare war on us for decimating their watery home. Mermaids can breathe underwater – we’d definitely lose. via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree BP Oil Spill Is Killing Fish We Didn't Even Know Existed (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737018 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:33:40 +0100 3737018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737024&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-10-camping-gear-essentials-under-10%2F Getting back to nature is one of the most eco-friendly things you can do in the summer, and even if you’re not the camping-type, a long day spent hiking and hanging out in at a National or State park is a great way to stay fit. But making sure you “leave no trace” and use eco-friendly products is especially important when you’re in the wild, so we found 10 things that you can pack in your backpack and use in your tent to keep nature pristine, all under $10: Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Camping Gear Essentials Under $10 (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737024 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:37:54 +0100 3737024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733049&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-pets-could-puppies-really-be-bad-for-the-environment%2F photo: Thinkstock Your dog doesn’t drive a car, use electronics in an office building, or drink bottled water (he doesn’t, does he?), which sounds pretty eco-friendly to us. But according to Time to Eat the Dog? The Real Guide to Sustainable Living, dogs are worse for the earth than SUVs. We’ll have to read the book to find out exactly why, but we’re guessing it has to do with unsustainable pet food and plastic toys. Eco Salon suggests that if you aren’t already a dog-owner, you may want to try a more eco-friendly pet like a hamster, canary, fish, or cat. But…but…but…We love dogs. We think that as long as you try to make your pet’s life as green as you can, you should adopt that puppy you’ve been visiting in the shelter. After all, who el... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733049 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:08:24 +0100 3733049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733054&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F7-ways-to-stay-safe-in-the-sun-because-love-is-not-a-heatwave%2F It’s like a heat wave…Burnin’ in my heart…I can’t keep from cryin…It’s tearin’ me apart. Martha Reeves and the Vandellas might call this love, but we call it hellish weather, and it’s hitting a lot of us this week. We haven’t figured out how to stay unfazed by 100º weather, but we welcome Care2’s 7 tips for avoiding heat stroke. They might seem obvious, but muggy heat doesn’t exactly encourage clear thinking. Stick to the basics and be smart in the sun this summer: Air-conditioning, fans, and shade: The best way to keep cool is air-conditioning, and though we don’t encourage excessive use of the energy-sucking machines, when it gets super hot, it’s smart to use air-conditioning, fans, and shade to keep... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733054 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:07:15 +0100 3733054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733056&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyou-know-youre-unwell-if-you-live-in-the-northeast-because-its-really-really-hot%2F In fact, as you probably know, there’s a major heat wave happening in the Northeast. The Mid-Atlantic, too. And parts of the South. It was 103 degrees in New York City yesterday. So we’re allowed to complain about it a little bit. And then we’re going for ice cream. Post from: BlissTree You Know You're Unwell If...You Live In the Northeast, Because It's Really, Really Hot (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733056 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:12 +0100 3733056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729848&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhat-does-your-hair-color-say-about-your-health%2F photo: Thinkstock We all love our hair. (Or we hate it.) We preen over it for way too long in the morning, we spend months deciding on a new cut or color, and definitely think our luscious locks add to our feminine wiles. But apparently, our hair can even alert us to possible health risks. Check out what your natural hair color could say about your well being, courtesy of Women’s Health: Blondes You’re at risk for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye condition that can lead to blindness. Eat food rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, like kale, spinach, and snow peas. Blondes are also at the highest risk for melanoma. Make sure you wear a full-spectrum SPF 30, and wear a hat in direct sunlight. Check out some of our favorite eco-friendly hats here. Brunettes Y... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729848 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:49:48 +0100 3729848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723298&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week%2F The long July 4th holiday weekend is finally here, and we hope you can take a little time out to kick back with our Top 10 Blisstree posts of the week. Catch up with us, then go outside and play catch with someone else. 1. 4th of July Desserts: Our 15 Favorite Red, White, and Blue Recipes on the Internet 2. Eating Disorders on TV and Film: 9 Female Characters Who Eat Everything and Never Gain Weight 3. Eco-Friendly 4th of July: 10 Patriotic Party Supplies for Under $10 4. Dating Rules: Kill ‘Em With Kindness After They Break Your Heart 5. Extreme Fitness With Lacey Stone: Bring It! to BOOTYcamp! or Just Go Home! 6. What Do Eva Longoria, Venus Williams, and Chris Martin Have In Common? They Sew. 7. Ten Ways to an Eco-Friendly Kitchen: Green Your House Series 8. Meatless Monday Recipe ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723298 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:00:57 +0100 3723298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723300&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fpaul-bunyan-and-his-babe-photo-of-the-day%2F June 27 or 28 was Paul Bunyan Day (the date varies regionally). While the fictional lumberjack isn’t usually known as the most eco-friendly hero, his myths include more than just chopping down forests. Legend has it that Bunyan created the Grand Canyon, the Great Lakes, and Mount Hood. Photo from Flicker user get directly down Post from: BlissTree Paul Bunyan and His Babe: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723300 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:00:12 +0100 3723300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721736&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjuly-4th-fun-ten-things-we-want-to-do-this-long-weekend%2F We doubt you need guidance, but here are a few of our suggested activities for this long holiday weekend. Happy 4th of July, be safe, and have fun. Get Patriotic We’re all about the stars and stripes this holiday weekend, and in addition to celebrating the 4th of July, we’re still partying over our new commenting system. No registration, no personal details, no censors: That’s freedom, baby. Get Better Skin Who doesn’t want to glow, especially in the summertime? We’re hitting up the supplement aisles for some natural skin-helpers this weekend. Eat Desserts a la Red, White, and Blue Even if you skip the burger, chips, and soda this Sunday, who can say no to these berry-filled, 4th of July desserts? Make Our Summer Reading List When the fireworks are over, we&... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721736 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:33:19 +0100 3721736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721738&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhome-decor-roundup-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts of the week: House to Drool Over: The Bruns Breathtaking Bucolic Colonial DIY Project: 4th of July Banners Object of Desire: Vegetable Keep-Sacks From Orka Problem Solver: How to Make a Custom Knife Tray Out of Wood & Glue House Greening: 49 Ways to Go Green for Renters Post from: BlissTree Home Decor Roundup: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721738 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:02:23 +0100 3721738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721740&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjust-when-you-thought-bp-couldnt-get-worse-they-cover-oil-with-sand%2F BP really should stop lying, and realize that they can’t get away with their catastrophic and irresponsible environmental damages forever, but somehow we have a feeling that’s not going to happen anytime soon. The corporation’s latest mistakes include trying to cover up washed-up oil by dumping more sand on the beach. Check out a visual tour of their latest scumbag move: via Fast Company Post from: BlissTree Just When You Thought BP Couldn't Suck More, They Cover Oil With Sand (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721740 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:06:37 +0100 3721740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721743&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmobile-gardens-working-with-what-youve-got%2F Want to garden but don’t have a backyard? No problem – there are lots of ways to rig up “mobile gardens.” You can go big or small with your garden-on-the-go, and below you’ll see examples of both in our favorite mobile garden photos. Check out the full set at The Daily Green. photo via The Daily Green photo via The Daily Green photo via The Daily Green via The Daily Green Post from: BlissTree Mobile Urban Gardens: No Yard Required (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721743 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:37:50 +0100 3721743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718361&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F186699%2F Think organic farming is simple and straightforward? Think again, according to this post on today’s Grist.org: Battling the bugs – and the temptation to use chemical WMDs. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718361 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:37:57 +0100 3718361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714140&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frollerblades-are-now-eco-friendly-and-much-less-dorky%2F We know we were just talking about rollerblades being such a throwback, but our dorky secret wish has come true: Rollerblades could be making a comeback. An eco-friendly comeback, to be exact. K2 Skates has created a pair of “Eco” rollerblades. Its soft boot, laces, and webbing are made from recycled plastic bottles; the frame is made of bamboo. While K2 admits that the skate isn’t entirely green, there isn’t any PVC in them, which is a huge plus. We know the truly green thing to do would be to make our own rollerskates rather than buy a brand new pair, but still, doesn’t the bamboo look purty? photo via Ecouterre via Ecouterre Post from: BlissTree Rollerblades Now Eco-Friendly and Slightly Less Dorky (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714140 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:29 +0100 3714140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714147&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fneed-10-million-figure-out-how-to-clean-the-oil-spill%2F photo: Thinkstock Who couldn’t use a cool ten mill? We wouldn’t mind it. That dough could be yours if you figure out an effective way to clean up the BP oil spill in the Gulf. It’s a pretty daunting task, but if the future of the oceans don’t motivate you, maybe this will: The X Prize Foundation, a nonprofit that offers prizes to spur technological innovation, is offering the reward. Now if only they could figure out a way to persuade BP to actually accept some help with cleaning up this environmental disaster. via Triple Pundit Post from: BlissTree Need $10 Million? Figure Out How to Clean Up the Gulf Oil Spill (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714147 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:32:39 +0100 3714147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710533&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-music-cutest-speakers-ever%2F On a recent trip to the beach, we were wishing for some small, portable speakers to plug into our iPods. Who knew our wish would be granted so adorably? This little eco-friendly cutie is handmade out of natural cut apricot wood, can be recharged via a USB connector, and can plug right into your headphone jack. We wonder how it sounds. Though, honestly, we might trade sub-par sound quality for this awesome design. It can be yours for $44.50 on Delight. photo via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Music: Cutest Speakers Ever (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710533 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:06:18 +0100 3710533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710534&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185972%2F Win Food Network Cooking Gear: All you have to do is tweet or share this post on Facebook, and you’ll be entered to win an autographed copy of Cat Cora’s Classics with a Twist and a Food Network apron signed by chef Aarón Sánchez. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710534 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:43:16 +0100 3710534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706640&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-family-mother-and-daughter-bike-for-land-conservation%2F photo via Planet Green You think your morning ride to work was rough? Try biking cross-country. Helen and Al Steussy, a mother-daughter team, are on day nine of 50 in their 3,630-mile journey from Oregon to New Hampshire. They’re doing it all in the name of land conservation. The Steussys aim to raise $20,000 to stop current trends of city sprawl. Each day, 5,000 acres of land are developed in the U.S. That’s a lot of land that could be an eco-friendly nature preserve, but instead becomes a parking lot, an office park, high-rise condos, a Target, or some other big box store. Money raised will be donated to Red-tail Conservancy, the Land Trust Alliance, and local land trusts the Steussys find along the way. Track their progress and donate on their website. via Planet Green Post... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706640 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:41:45 +0100 3706640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706646&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhy-didnt-we-think-of-that-bp-funny-ish-photo-of-the-day%2F Well, duh. Now that we see it, the solution seemed so obvious. via Bits and Pieces Post from: BlissTree Why Didn't We Think of That, BP? Funny-ish Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706646 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:58:47 +0100 3706646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3707030&cid=t_102123_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Ffree-eco-laundry-wash.html method laundry: You may remember an earlier post about 'Toxins in the home''In short, every room in almost every house in the United States is likely to contain at least one of these chemicals, many of which did not exist a century ago.'Here's a chance to try out a free sample of a new laundry washing clothes wash liquid that ticks all the boxes on your environmentally friendly kinder to the planet and your health wish list.A very easy way to cut out some of the unecessary chemicals in your home that you keep close to your skin.Grab one now - see top right flash - Free ProductsNutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News) Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3707030 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:26:00 +0100 3707030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702930&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fannouncing-the-5-lucky-winners-of-our-reader-comment-and-win-special-giveaway%2F We’re happy to announce the five lucky winners of our Blisstree Reader Special Giveaway: Just Comment and Win! (Celebrating the revamp of our super-simple commenting system.) Congratulations to: David, MissParker, Krista, Lubaska, and Erica – You all won! Check out your sweet prizes below: 25 Packets of EBOOST – And the winner is…Krista! (She needs EBOOST for her roller derby events.) An all-natural, delicious, sugar-free alternative to all the high-calorie, chemical-filled energy drinks out there. Carol’s Daughter Love Butter – And the winner is…Lubaska! (She’s about to be buttered up.) Natural, moisturizing body butter that smells great and nourishes dry skin. EcoSystem Artist Notebook – And the winner is…David! (This notebook will inspire ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3702930 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:32:13 +0100 3702930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701667&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-from-this-week-2%2F A little behind on your reading this week? Not a problem. Here’s the quickest, easiest way to catch up on all things Blisstree. 1. Calories, Carbs, Sugar, and Fat: 25 Energy Bars vs. 25 Candy Bars 2. 31 Things You Should Never Do In (Enclosed) Public Spaces 3. Top 5 Bogus Infomercial Exercise Equipment for Lazy People 4. What Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Coke Every Day, For a Long Time 5. Gluten-Free Gluttony: Our Raw Chef Returns With a New Original Recipe 6. DIY Dare: If Julia Roberts and Sarah Jessica Parker Knit, It Must Be Cool 7. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Summer Beauty Products Under $10 8. Our Sex Poll Heats Up With a Cool Giveaway From Random House 9. Hamadi Organics: Our 3-Product Hair Care Review 10. bodyFood: Natural, Eco-Friendly Face and Body Products Post from:... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701667 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:00:37 +0100 3701667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699458&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-6%2F Hear that? It’s the sound of the weekend calling your name. We’re getting goosebumps of excitement. Here are ten things you’ll find us doing over the next two days: Rethink our shampoo choice. Our old brands are full of harsh chemicals, and we’re guessing eco-friendly brands smell just as good – or better. Continue our crafting. Last week we tried crocheting, and this weekend we’ll try our hand at knitting. Take all day to plan a beautiful meal. We’ll definitely be sure to take some photos, too. We’re sure the food will look amazing, but we also want proof that we slaved in a hot kitchen all day. Give up Coke for the weekend. We don’t know about you, but we’re getting a little freaked out about the possible side effects. We&#8... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699458 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:25:19 +0100 3699458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699460&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwash-your-reusable-bags-duh-of-the-day%2F A study at the University of Arizona tested 84 reusable bags, and found that half of them were contaminated with bacteria. Researchers recommend washing your bags, especially if you use them to transport raw meat. Yes…insightful advice that we’d hope most of our readers don’t need. Maybe the researchers should have added, “If a raw egg cracks in your reusable bag, wash it.” It’s hard to imagine an adult that wouldn’t get this. Let’s just peg the 42 bacteria laden-bags on well-meaning but clueless University of Arizona freshman. via USA Today Post from: BlissTree Wash Your Reusable Bags: Duh of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699460 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:35:58 +0100 3699460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699463&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185262%2F Ready, Set, Comment: This week, to celebrate our new super-easy commenting system, we’re giving away five prizes to the authors of our five favorite comments of the week. So just put your best comment faces on and have at it! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699463 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:44:39 +0100 3699463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695529&cid=t_102123_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgulf-oil-spill-spirit-air-must-be-high-to-stoop-so-low%2F So far, it seems like no one’s really capitalizing on the BP oil spill in the Gulf. We haven’t seen any t-shirts or heard any #1 hits about oil – and if we did, we’d hope the proceeds would be going to those people and wildlife affected by the spill. That’s so gre–wait, what? Spirit Air is running ads that are exploiting the oil spill – and sexist to boot? Spirit Air’s new campaign focuses on scantily-clad women lounging on beaches, all lubed up and enjoying the sun. The tagline reads, “Check out the oil on our beaches.” So tasteless. Did anyone at the ad agency perhaps think it was too soon, insensitive, or inappropriate to exploit a disaster that killed people, wildlife, and ruined a huge swath of the Gulf of Mexico – and is just getting ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695529 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:10:36 +0100 3695529