A round-up of what we’re reading right now. 

Hey ladies, why are you getting so riled up about abortion and birth control? Shouldn’t you be concerned about real economic issues? Oh wait… [Via Jezebel]

Up the ante on your love life and take the time to be more environmentally sexy. [Via Elephant Journal]

Pursuing a life on two wheels? Here are the ten best bikes for women. [Via Active Times]

You know what tops the list of 10 Ways to Eat Healthy? Eat what you love (in the right quantities that is). [Via The Age]

Honey Drizzled Semolina Cake? Can we have seconds please? [Via BGSK]

Stretching is a great way to take a break from a fast-paced life, here are a few ways to get more of it into your busy day. [Via Organic Authority]

Put old things to use and keep your house well lit with these upcycled lamps. [Via Curbly]

If you depend on maps for getting around on public transportation, there’s a large likelihood that they’re distorted ones. [Via Smithsonian]

Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring was published 50 years ago. It changed the way we think about nature- or did it? [Via Orion Magazine]

Coliving: when your network isn’t just your Facebook friends or business contacts. It’s your friends, influencers, ad hoc family, and home. [Via Utne]

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A round-up of what we’re reading right now. 

In the mood for better sex dreams? Change your sleeping position. [Via Women’s Health]

Want to impress at your next dinner party? Build your own picnic table to sit at.  [Via Curbly]

The Brooklyn food scene is hot, and what better way to explore it than with a full guide from an expert. [Via Big Girls Small Kitchen]

To say that the Dalai Lama is a wise man would be an understatement. But he also gets social media. 10 gems from his Twitter feed. [Via Ecorazzi]

Cut expenses and toxic chemicals by making your own detergent; it’s easier than you might think. [Via Organic Authority]

An invisible bike helmet? Yes, you read that correctly. [Via MNN]

Hey Todd Akin: a woman is more than twice as likely to get pregnant during a rape than during consensual sex. [Via Popular Science]

If you have a thing for living walls, you’ll love Reykjavik’s City Hall. [Via Treehugger]

Just what do you need to know about Paul Ryan? His take on tax cuts, reductions in social programs and much much more. [Via LearnVest]

Got your eye on late summer glamping? Here are some tips from a pro. [Via CasaSugar]

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A round-up of what we’re reading right now. 

Care for a vacation in Chernobyl? A new book explores the world by visiting some of the globe’s most polluted places. [Via Afar]

Does retail therapy really do anything to make us feel better? As it turns out, you might be better off “underindulging.” [Via LearnVest]

The main seven reasons why you’re unhappy and what you can do about them. [Via Pick the Brain]

What to do when your dream job isn’t so dreamy anymore. [Via The Daily Muse]

Liven up your house so that you’re truly celebrating the summer season. [Via CasaSugar]

You’re planning a dinner party and you just can’t bring yourself to do another taco buffet. Solution? Noodle bar party. [Via Big Girls Small Kitchen]

Ordering food online might seem to be a quick fix for the busy schedule, but it’s actually making you fat and broke. [Via NPR]

With summer in full swing, it might be high time to take on one of these 8 outdoor DIY projects. [Via Curbly]

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A round-up of what we’re reading right now.

Would you choose food over sex? Because apparently 1 out of 3 singles would. [Via Today]

Take the time to be happy, which means stop doing these 10 things. [Via Elephant Journal]

Hanging planter gardens, so hot right now. Make your own with this guide. [Via Curbly]

The Olympics are fast approaching, and if you’re like us, you have a twinge of London fever. Here is a roundup of excellent London-focused blogs to follow. [Via Traveling Greener]

Can’t travel this summer? Get some map art instead. [Via CasaSugar]

The joys of working – and eating – on a vineyard. [Via Small Kitchen College]

The ultimate summer delight? Foraging for a dinner party. [Via Grist]

Nope, mermaids definitely are not real. [Via Gadling]

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A round-up of what we’re reading right now.

Eating consciously does not have to be expensive. As it turns out, you can eat like a vegan and be on food stamps. [Via Ecorazzi]

Looking to decorate? This line of reclaimed lumber can be used on walls, on floors and even on your ceiling. [Via CasaSugar]

You can stop looking for the perfect summer project; DIY lighting it is! [Via Curbly]

$500.50 for a pound of coffee beans? Sure, that seems reasonable. [Via New York Times]

It’s good to have daily reminders of happiness. Some of the best? Children. [Via Elephant Journal]

Mixed drinks do add up; for every $100 the average American spends, about $1 of it goes to alcohol. [Via NPR]

There are things in life you should worry about, like courage. Then there’s a lot of other stuff that you really should just let go of. [Via Lists of Note]

Just imagine what you could accomplish if you were just a little more anxious. [Via Jezebel]

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Curating the very best reads weekly from our daily recommendation engine, We Heart This.

#issuesofreporting
Is Posting Pictures of a Woman Being Raped Acceptable? 
by Amelia McDonell-Parry at The Frisky

#thelistisoriginofculture
For Anyone That Loves Making Lists
by Jillian Steinhauer at The Awl

#visualtravels
Paris vs. New York
by Maria Popova at Brain Pickings

#itisntfacebook
12 Tech Trends That Will Define 2012 
by frog at Co.Design

#itsactuallyaculture
And You Thought Cupcakes Were a Craze 
by Andrea Adleman at the Washington Post

#helveticaforwinos
Give Your Wine Bottle a Typographic Makeover 
by Chrisjob at Curbly

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