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

Premarital sex isn’t for the impure, it’s actually a choice of morality. [Via The Guardian]

Raw this, raw that; unpasteurized milk is popular, but is it really that good for you? [Via Mother Jones]

Think vegan restaurants are full of carrots and dreadlocks? Think again. In Los Angeles, the clientele is powerful and well-heeled.  [Via New York Times]

The GOP really does understand how women’s bodies work. [Via Feministing]

Take a deep breath and relax: six breathing exercises that will help you de-stress in 10 minutes or less. [Via Greatist]

The fashion question of the day: can you grow a leather jacket in a lab? [Via The Week]

A mobile espresso machine built on a bike? We’ll take a double shot. [Via Treehugger]

Is the internet really making us dumber? Maybe, maybe not. [Via Spiegel]

Vogue pledges not to use models under the age of 16, and then manages to break its own rule. [Via Refinery29]

You know the disappointment that comes from drinking a bad bottle of wine? Be glad you don’t live in the 16th century when wine bottles filled with witch urine was apparently a problem. [Via Mental Floss]

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

Striving to do better is good for business: environmentally conscious companies have more productive employees. [Via Co.EXIST]

Is soy a “dangerfood”? [Via Greatist]

Culinary collaborations can lead to great things, in this case, spicy hash browns. [Via BGSK]

It’s not just a Mars vs. Venus thing, men and women literally see things differently. [Via National Geographic]

The mysteries of coconut water finally solved. [Via Elephant Journal]

Apples are officially in season, celebrate with these 21 recipes. [Via Ecorazzi]

Why is it that women’s sports are still behind and what can we do about it? [Via The Daily Muse]

Just how do you impress someone with food in the great outdoors? [Via Adventure Journal]

Time to do more with your work space, like grow a garden. [Via Remodelista]

Economic booms and busts take a toll, as showcased in this photo series of abandoned motel pools. [Via Curbed]

Image: Andrea_Nguyen

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

Because you should never be without a to-go cup: now you can make your own from a mason jar. Just make sure you use a reusable straw. [Via Fine and Feathered]

It’s back-to-school season, but what does education look like in the rest of the world? This portrait slideshow takes us into classrooms from around the globe. [Via Brain Pickings]

Summer isn’t over until the fall equinox, and this healthy Mint Mojito Smoothie might just be the afternoon reminder that you need to embrace the late season. [Via Well+Good NYC]

Movies can be educational, which is why someone came up with this list of Lifetime movies for Republicans who don’t understand rape. [Via The Cut]

Minimalism is on trend right now. Even for Kuwaitis. [Via Dezeen]

Your drinking habits depend on the shape of your glass. [Via The Atlantic]

Our new dream house? A converted barn in France. [Via The Style Files]

On average, Americans eat 200 pounds of meat a year. That’s not just bad for our health, it’s also fueling the water crisis. [Via Mother Jones]

Trying to figure out how to live better in small spaces? You need the Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Feng Shui. [Via Greatist]

Image: Fine and Feathered

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

Worried about Todd Akin? Maureen Dowd says we should also be worried about the rest of the Republicans, calling Paul Ryan a “fresh face on a Taliban creed.” [Via New York Times]

Healthy, delicious, easy. Make your own raw nut butter. [Via Small Kitchen College]

To snip or not to snip? Opting for less circumcision could result in higher U.S. healthcare costs. To the tune of an additional $4.4 billion over the next 10 years [Via TakePart]

Does it matter why women get abortions? [Via The Nation]

If you love quinoa, you’ll love Quinoa: The Movie. [Via Huffington Post]

You might be concerned about fitting into your skinny jeans, but you should be more concerned about whether or not those pants are starving the world. [Via Mother Jones]

Sleep is much more important than you would like to think; it underpins almost every moment of our lives. [Via Brain Pickings]

If the internet is killing storytelling, are photos bringing it back? [Via The Daily Muse]

Sure, you might want to eat like your ancestors, but is it good for you? Paleo diet: the pros and cons. [Via Greatist]

Image: bandita

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

Running red lights on a bicycle is illegal, but is it ethical? Here’s someone that says yes. [Via New York Times]

What century are we living in? A new study reveals that U.S. doctors are using non-FDA approved steroids to prevent lesbianism in fetuses. [Via Queerty]

Self-doubt, worry and fear, all things you don’t need in life. [Via Elephant Journal]

Can we blame our brain for our food cravings? Maybe a little bit. [Via Greatist]

Go to this school in Louisiana and you might get kicked out for being pregnant. [Via Mother Jones]

If only Nancy Drew had a cell phone in her day, she would have been texting up a storm. [Via The Hairpin]

In the Los Angeles area, 10 women are truly changing things up. [Via Forbes]

Carla Bruni is getting her own statue… as a working woman. [Via The Frisky]

Image: Jeffrey Beall

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

If you think eating healthy isn’t economical, think again. Here are 11 ways to reduce your food costs and still eat well. [Via Organic Authority]

Obsessed with Scandinavia as much as we are? You’ll love this video of a Swedish travel adventure. [Via Traveling Greener]

Have a sweet tooth? Curb those sugar cravings the natural way. [Via Elephant Journal]

Arizona’s severe new abortion law goes into effect this week, here’s who it will affect and how. [Via The Week]

What exactly does Michael Phelps eat? 12,000 calories a day. [Via Gilt Taste]

Is 14 too young for plastic surgery? Even if the reason is to end bullying? [Via Refinery29]

Let’s focus less on looks and more on talent, it’s the Olympics after all. [Via Jezebel]

Forget potatoes, you should be making eggplant chips from here on out. Complete with basil yogurt dip. [Via Greatist]

Image: Per Ola Wiberg

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

Healthy fats: you need them, so learn to love them. [Via Organic Authority]

Been sitting a lot lately? Turns out that’s not so good for your life expectancy. [Via Wall Street Journal]

Will someone just make us these Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites (gluten free and vegan of course) already? [Via Girlie Girl Army]

Friends with benefits? Not so much. [Via How About We]

Just what is it about reality television that makes us so obsessed? [Via Greatist]

A new project seeks to share the stories of women and abortions – who gets them and how are we influenced by their stories. [Via The Frisky]

Get to the heart of Mexican soul food with a food lover’s narrative on Mexico City. [Via Afar]

These beet sandwiches just might be the most adorable food ever.  [Via Small Kitchen College]

Image: …love Meagan

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

Save some money and make your lunch instead of going out. Here are 35 quick, easy and healthy ideas. [Via Greatist]

Oh you pesky summer mosquitoes, you don’t have anything on us and our seven natural repellents. [Via Organic Authority]

Why are other countries so much better at science? Here are some lessons from teachers whose countries excel at the subject. [Via Slate]

And the BP Gulf oil spill disaster continues. [Via TakePart]

Are we addicted to being busy? It looks like it.  [Via New York Times]

Sick of hearing the “why aren’t you two hitched yet?” Come back with one of these edgy responses. [Via How About We]

Image: James Jordan

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

Did you know that the original fountain drink at McDonald’s was only a mere 7 ounces? A look at the history of soda sizes. [Via Mother Jones]

A handy guide to sorting out all the health statistics you should know, like how much your blood pressure should be and exactly how many drinks constitutes “in moderation.” [Via Greatist]

No need to lose faith in humanity when there are inspiring children making a global impact. [Via TakePart]

There are a lot of amazing women in the world. Here are 60 extra amazing ones. [Via Fast Company]

A trip through Spain, one tapas at a time. [Via Afar Magazine]

For those with a peanut butter obsession, you might not want to miss out on these Peanut Butter Meringues. [Via Big Girls Small Kitchen]

Overpriced bling is so overrated. Check out this quick DIY guide to colorful, gold tube bracelets. [Via HonestlyWTF]

Make a batch of no bake raw brownies and you just might make some new friends at the same time. [Via Girlie Girl Army]

Image: Keoni Cabral

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#startpacking
Top 20 Cities for New Ideas
from Piers Fawkes at PSFK

#8recipesbetterthanmeat
Just What Vegetarian Meals Should You Serve to Carnivores?
from Bethany Imondi at Small Kitchen College

#infographic
$3 Billion of Happy Meals Sold Every Year to Children
from Mind Body Green

#27stepstoproductivity
Get More Done. Now.
by Laura Schwecherl at Greatist

#greedymcgreederson
The Rich Are More Likely To Take Candy From Children
by Eryn Brown at the LA Times

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