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With NFL Playoffs in progress and the weather too cold in most states to get off your tush even to watch touchdowns at a bar, we’ve got twists on typical bar food that you can cook up right in your own kitchen. Read on for takes on your usual watering hole favorites. -Cait Rohan Wings go gourmet oh-so-easily with this Hot Buffalo... CONTINUE READING 15

The holidays always make winter seem like a magical time, but once they’re over, I'm pretty much always praying for spring…or summer. Nix the winter blahs by taking some of your usual cold weather recipes tropical! Hey, if I can’t go to Tahiti, at least my taste buds can. -Cait Rohan Emeril Lagasse is at it again with another amazing recipe. Emeril’s... CONTINUE READING 13

While you may not be scantily clad on a beach as you sip these bevvies, you can easily imagine that you are, even if snow is falling outside. So, celebrate this Tropical Tuesday with a vacation libation! Mini umbrellas not required. -Lynden Halpern Nothing says tropical like a piña colada, but say goodbye to the typical type. This innovative twist features toasted... CONTINUE READING 14

If you have ever driven by an old barn and wished you could take home the lighting for yourself, we have found the perfect place for you. Barn Light Electric is an online store that specializes in all things “barn style.” They carry everything from barn lights to sconces to industrial furniture to fans, but you definitely need to check out... CONTINUE READING 14

We've eaten one too many holiday dinners (plus desserts) in the past few weeks, and we're certainly seeing the side effects (weight gain!). Plus, it's a new year, and who doesn't want to use this fresh start to shape up? That said, we're not ones for giving up some of our favorite foods...including pasta. Lucky for us, Gilda Mulero is back... CONTINUE READING 8

Is eating organic really worth it? There’s a ton of controversy surrounding this issue, but add these delicious organic recipes in with other reasons—like organic food comes into no contact with pesticides and animals are free-range— and we’re leaving the verdict as an overwhelming “yes.” Doing your body and the environment good is a 2011 resolution we can keep with... CONTINUE READING 9

While some are still busy making New Year’s resolutions, I’m already thinking about gifts I have to buy for weddings, birthdays and baby showers. I have several friends who have either just given birth or are about to, and that means I have find the hippest yet most utilitarian baby products out there—and for a single girl with cats as... CONTINUE READING 21

It’s easier than ever to go green, and you can do so by simply cleaning up. Cleaning is already a necessity, so why not opt for organic, good-for-the-earth products so you can feel good about making your place look good? -Lynden Halpern Seventh Generation Formed with the mission of creating a more sustainable world, Seventh Generation produces organic, green cleaning products. But it... CONTINUE READING 11

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese idea that uses the laws of both heaven and earth to help improve one’s quality of life, and achieve one's positive qi, a.k.a. energy. Feng shui translates to “wind and water” in Chinese, and though it started as a way to gain positive energy in spiritual places in the East, it has evolved into... CONTINUE READING 20

I know, I know. This is the year you'll start to eat healthy, right? Ahem, just because a BLT is on whole wheat bread doesn't mean that it's "good for you." Get real about eating right with easy swaps for every meal. -Lynden Halpern BREAKFAST While it’s easy and admittedly delicious to grab a muffin or bagel, these aren’t the healthiest options. For... CONTINUE READING 19