Working out at home, especially in a small space, can be a huge hassle and feel potentially less effective, making hitting the gym seem like a necessity.  This latest news has me thinking that maybe a quick, effective and compact at-home exercise routine not only exists, but is worth a try. Check out the full regimen below...

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We often hear about the harmful and to-be-avoided effects of volatile organic compounds, especially when it comes to household paints and cleaners. But VOC's also once hampered astronauts aboard the International Space Station, making fresh produce brought up to space ripen too quickly. Born from this problem, NASA engineers devised what would later become an effective consumer air cleaning solution...

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Weekend naps are the best...falling asleep in a comfy chair after catching up on your Facebook updates or a session of YouTube cat videos. But there's always a little bit of "did-I-drop-it?" panic when you wake up with your iPad on your chest. And if you're one of the 600,000 people in America with a heart defibrilator, rolling over on your screen isn't the only thing to worry about. More

No doubt you've heard of white noise, the sounds that can help you block loud or distracting noises in order to sleep or concentrate. Well, it turns out that, depending on the type of noise you're trying to avoid, you may want to try some colored noise instead.  

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Looking for a natural deodorant sans parabens, aluminum, and other yucky toxins? If so, you may have discovered that it can be difficult to find an effective brand. With a handful of ingredients that you may already have on hand, you can make your own effective, healthy deodorant in about five minutes. I get that it sounds crazy, but once I started making my own deodorant several years ago, I never looked back.
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Placemat & Portion Plate

• $15/$18
• Georgie Porgie

Promote healthy eating habits with these colorful reminders on your table. The plate is melamine; the placemat is linen cotton canvas. "Eat a Rainbow Every Day!"

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The last we heard, Nintendo has sold over 32 million Wii Fit Balance Boards, which means there's a good chance you've got one stored away in the closet or media cabinet, neglected and forgotten since your last Wii-fueled workout. Even if you have no further plans for working out using the balance-oriented accessory, a new open-source Android application can breathe new life into the Balance Board as a fitness tool connected to your Android powered device...

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From the day we got the keys, my husband and I have been working furiously days, nights, and weekends on our 1919 home in Seattle. Eleven months later, we have finished our DIY renovating and are now in a place where most of the big stuff is done and we can sit back and finally enjoy our house as a home and not a job site.

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Fitbit Zip
• $59.95
• Fitbit 

Health experts often advise making small changes in habit can add up to a healthier lifestyle. This is especially true when it comes to being physically active. But "active" doesn't have to mean "at the gym". Walking regularly is cited as the best 1st step toward fitness, with 10,000 steps most often offered as a daily goal. The Fitbit Zip was designed with walking in mind, a clip-on device which could be described as the hybrid of a Tamagotchi and a pedometer; the Fitbit Zip is one amongst several gamification fitness devices, tracking steps, distance, and calories burned, all with a mobile app and browser tracking feedback to keep you moving and motivated.

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Each year around Earth Day the American Institute of Architects (AIA) celebrate the top ten green projects of the past year. This year's list included two homes — one a net-zero live/work home, the other a small affordable house in a planned community.

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