holidays
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Skip the holiday rush this year — for the planet’s sake
Spend some time making a sumptuous, low-carbon chili instead.
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Is dyeing rivers for St. Patrick’s Day an un-green move?
A writer wonders if our urban waterways are suffering from exuberant St. Patrick's Day river dyeing. Advice maven Umbra Fisk dives in to the emerald waters to investigate.
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What’s the best way to transport my Thanksgiving leftovers?
When packing up Thanksgiving leftovers for future gobbling, which container is best? Advice maven Umbra Fisk dishes up an answer.
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These Valentine’s Day cards will show you care and cost you nothing
"My love is like a summer's day" -- rapidly warming, thanks to climate change.
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Redeem this story for one last-minute, totally green gift idea
On the 12th day of DIY Christmas, it is getting down to the wire ... but it's still not too late to make some coupons for favors redeemable at a later date.
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How to skip the gift wrap and enjoy the present instead
On the 11th day of DIY Christmas, I dispensed with material good altogether and had a really fun time.
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This bourbon balls recipe will knock your socks off
On the 10th day of DIY Christmas, I made my true love these delicious bourbon balls.
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Make your own Febreze, no benzisothiazolinone required
On the ninth day of DIY Christmas, I gave my true love a fresh-smelling alternative to chemical-laden air fresheners.
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How to smell your best with DIY perfume, cologne, and beard conditioner
On the eighth day of DIY Christmas, my true love smelled fresh as a daisy.