With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, sometimes we just need to take time out for a day of rest. And what better way to signify a little R&R than by also wearing clothes that help you unwind?

Cozy and comfy is where it’s at, so we’ve hand-picked five of our loungewear favorites to help you get in the mood. Whether you do a little binge-watching and cocoa drinking, or prefer your night to feature yummy takeout and a bottle of wine, our list will help you dress the part.

1. Plush Sherpa Robe

Perfect for hanging around the house, you, like all of the other rave reviewers, will want to live in this plush reversible lounge robe. Obviously awesome for wrapping yourself in luxurious comfort whenever the need arises (Who doesn’t love a big, cuddly hug?), but also superb for a jaunt to the corner store for those times you run out of your favorite whatevers. Besides, we could totally see this dressed up with a pair of cool skinnies and boots with the sherpa side out, especially since the robe outerwear look is still trending. Priced at $138.

2. Cozy Velour Joggers

Somewhere between casual day wear, loungewear, and pajamas fall these luscious velour joggers. Wear them around the house all day while snuggled up with your favorite book, or toss on a cute t-shirt, a warm cardi (could also go with a bomber jacket), and a pair of sneakers for a seasonal take on the athleisure look. No matter how you choose to wear these, just know that this deep, rich color coordinates perfectly with a glass of your favorite red. Priced at $102.

3. Wrapped In Luxury

Nothing says warmth and luxury quite like an authentic cashmere sweater. This particular style blends cashmere and silk and offers it up in a relaxed, slouchy fit that’s perfect for creating casual chic combos all season long. Great for at-home lounging with your favorite leggings or joggers, it will be your go-to piece for laid-back get togethers with friends and loved ones. Pair it with jeans and knee-high boots when hitting the town, and add a touch of holiday sparkle with your favorite jewelry. Priced at $168.

4. Second-Skin Pants

Although these are designed to be yoga pants, anyone who has put on a quality pair can attest to wanting to practically live in them 24/7. A departure from the usual jogger or skinny style, these bell-bottomy leggings will spice up your casual rotation a bit thanks to the wider opening. Perfect for lounging, a little at-home yoga for winding down, or pairing with a cozy sweater for a little on-the-town shopping or lunching, we’re certain that you’ll find plenty of reasons to wear these soft, second-skin pants. Priced at $89.

5. Cocoon-Shaped Cardigan

Perfect for dressing up or down and keeping on hand when you need an extra layer of warmth, you’ll find yourself wearing this piece at home, work, and on the weekends. Choose to style this cozy cardigan cocoon-shaped or in low-high form, where it’s longer in front than it is in the back. Great for lovers of relaxed clothing (could very well classify as boho) or for nursing mamas that want ease of access, there are many reasons for getting or gifting this soft and stylish cardigan for the holidays. Also comes in black and burgundy. Priced at $68.

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Winter fashion isn’t all crazy, overdone layering and barely there leather bondage-y stuff. There are plenty of trends that fall comfortably in between, and we’re here to cover them. From eye-popping, confidence-boosting color, to shimmering, holiday-ready metallics, we’ve got your winter fashion just the way you like it–a mix of warm and cozy easy-to-wear pieces with a chic, sophisticated streak.   

1. Shimmering Lights

In this case, all that glitters is gold…and silver, and bronze, and rose gold, and any sparkly look you fancy. Whether you prefer just a dash of glitz, or head-to-toe sequinage, it’s your prerogative to choose how much or how little. Fortunately, with this winter fashion trend, less is more, and more is fabulous when it comes to wearing metallics, making it quite easy to do. We’re loving the peek-a-boo metallic neckline featured on this sweater. Pair it with faux leather pants or a skirt, as shown, and voila!, perfect party outfit. Priced at $98.

2. Duvet-Inspired Outerwear

Duvet-inspired outerwear is trending hard, and the more oversized your coat, the better. A universally flattering trend, you can leave your house wearing an almost-actual-quilt and no one will be the wiser. The particular jacket we’ve chosen is lovely shade of khaki and features a faux fur neckline that flawlessly incorporates a second trend of the season. Not only that, but it has some seriously enviable hand-warming pockets. Pair this with rugged, distressed looks, like jeans and combat boots, or softer, boho looks featuring lots of pattern mixing and your favorite ankle booties. Priced at $119.

3. Seeing Ra-Ra-Red

Beyond what the world of fashion recommends, psychology also suggests that wearing red is good for your confidence, making this color trend a win-win this season. Seeing red in your closet and on your body is actually a good thing, although this particular study suggests some introverts may react differently. However, we say step out of your comfort zone, and reap the benefits of wearing red. This red jumpsuit is holiday party ready. Consider pairing it with a blazer for added warmth (bonus points if it’s velvet). Priced at $59.  

4. Feeling Folksy

The folk trend is back in a big way and is surprisingly easy to wear. The basic rule here, if you’re not a skilled pattern mixer or just don’t feel comfortable attempting, is to choose your statement piece featuring the look, usually a pattern or design reflecting the genre, and then pairing it with your everyday basics. For instance, this jacket is great for wearing with jeans, trousers, and even maxi skirts or dresses. To bring it into modern day, we’d suggest layering it over a longer, lace-trimmed camisole and pairing with tapered trousers and ankle booties. You can even wear this with a form-fitting mini dress and over-the-knee boots for an edgier, youthful take on incorporating the folk trend. Priced at $168.

5. Cozy and Comfy

Uber softness and all the feels that hot chocolate by the fire on a cold winter’s day conjure up are what this trend is all about. Extreme comfort is never something you’d hear us complain about, and we’re pretty sure you can’t mess up this wrapped-in-a-cloud fashion statement, but in case you weren’t aware, it’s time to gather your softest sweaters and cardis to live in all winter. Whether you’re lounging around the house, are experimenting with your casual chic look, or want to keep warm at your office desk (we dare you not to fall asleep), you’ll fall in love with this cardigan just as much as we have. Priced at $248.

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Jewel tone colors are the hallmark of fall. Rich, deep, and highly flattering, choosing clothes and accessories featuring these hues is sure to pack a punch. Take a look at our picks below and get inspired for autumn!

1. Deep Citrine Cords

From the French word for lemon, the jewel citrine is a well-known variety of quartz said to range in color from pale to golden yellow, appearing as light as honey or nearly brown. And when it comes to changing seasons, this is definitely a shade reminiscent of falling foliage. Perfect for putting you in the mood for cooler weather, these citrine cords are a great wardrobe staple that add the perfect splash of color. Pair these with all of your neutral sweaters and tops, or take a risk, and couple these corduroys with other jewel tones. They’ll look great with boots, loafers, sneakers, and sandals, too. Priced at $88.  

2. Purple Garnet Pullover

Jewel tone colors are often dramatic, which is exactly what we love so much about this next piece. A classic essential for your fall wardrobe, a comfy, chunky cable knit sweater is an excellent addition. Factor in a deep, beautiful hue like this purple garnet, and you have the recipe for a great fall staple. From making holiday rounds and eating plenty, to relaxing at home and reading your favorite book, it’s the type of sweater that will quickly become like a second skin. It’s a great length for pairing with leggings or tights, but would also look great with jeans. Tuck in the front for a different look. Priced at $168.

3. Sapphire Blue Overalls

This awesome one piece covers your bases for fall fashion and total comfort. Great with sweaters, tees, and button-down shirts, plus perfect for layering, you have a surprising number of options for styling these overalls. From a chunky knit cardigan and loafers, to a tailored blazer and boots, there are lots of fun ways to make these work for you. The color, akin to sapphire blue, definitely falls under the family of jewel tone colors. Try this shade of blue’s complementary color, burnt orange, for a lively match, or stick with toned down hues for a more subdued look. Priced at $79.99.

4. Emerald Green Top

Ranging from a true green to one with a touch of blue, emerald varies in appearance, but always delivers. In addition to jewel tone colors being on trend for fall, statement sleeves are still totally a thing. This slouchy sweater features a cold shoulder look with raw edges that would look great with leggings, jeans, vegan leather pants, skirts, and more. Definitely a departure from the typical sweater, this one looks and behaves more like a shirt, but with added warmth and style. Great for layering, or wearing solo, have fun with your jewelry, shoes, and other accessories. It’s like starting with a blank canvas–the possibilities are endless. Priced at $66.99.

5. Deep Ruby Dress

A tad darker than your typical ruby red, this richly hued dress is the epitome of fall-forward color and is sure to spice up your wardrobe. The V-shaped back is a unique touch that can be worn as shown, or turned around to the front. Great with all of the usual fall staples, this sweater dress will work perfectly with leggings, jeans, scarves, hats, and a variety of boots. For an even sexier version, try this dress solo, and pair it with knee-high or thigh-high boots for the perfect date or girl’s night look. Priced at $58.

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Sweaters and leggings are the ultimate comfortable, easy-to-wear outfit. You can dress-up this classic look, or dress it way down. We’ve picked 5 sweater and leggings combos that should keep you warm, cute, and comfortable until spring.

1. Extreme Cowlick Pullover and Sweater Leggings

This over-sized sweater is just cute enough to make it work with everything, but especially leggings. It’s roomy, relaxed fit will eventuate your stellar stems in whatever footwear you decide to don. Priced at $275. We chose to pair this sweater with the above leggings because, duh, they are darling, but also because we love the legging’s detail. Priced at $68.

2. Slouchy Tunic and Lacy Leggings

Sexy and slouchy: That’s the name we’d give this outfit. Obviously, the sweater is the slouchy part of this ensemble, but you’ll look like anything but a slouch in this sweater. While this top is  shapeless, it effortlessly drapes the human form. Priced at $148. Now, the leggings pictured above are definitely sexy. While we wouldn’t suggest wearing these leggings out without a skirt — or a slouchy sweater — we love that these leggings challenge the whole “Netflix and chill” label this piece of clothing has acquired. Priced at $48.

3. T-Neck and Soft Legging

You know those February days that feel and smell just like spring? This is the sunny outfit to wear on that day. We love this t-neck because it’s simple, vintage inspired, and sexy. Priced at $98. And, yeah, these leggings are just leggings, but its hue is beautiful and we love how its bottoms are ruffled. Priced at $29.95.

4. Ida Cardigan and Side-Zip Leggings

Grandpa cardigans never go out of style — especially when you pair them with form-fitting leggings. This cardigan is $268 and has a deep, earthy hue, which thankfully pairs well with these side-zip leggings. The leggings, priced at $118, are simple and resemble pants, which will allow you to get a lot of wear out of them.

5. Pullover Sweater and Leggings

If you like looking soft and fluffy while feeling soft, this combo is the best on the list. This white, fluffy, “wraparound” sweater — priced at $12.49 — pairs extremely well with these light pink leggings, which are priced at $153.99. While this is a casual outfit, you could sass either of these pieces up easily.

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Multiple women have accused Bill Cosby of rape — 46 women have come forward in the past five decades. And for all we know, there could be many other women who have decided to remain anonymous. Kudos to New York magazine’s representation of those women, and all other women, who have chosen to remain silent about their rapes. Thanks to these women, the world now sees that Cosby is a definite creep.

Since all of these rape victims have recently been somewhat vindicated (thanks to the documents that were released in a 2005 civil lawsuit), all of Cosby’s work has become un-watchable and mockable. We didn’t want to miss out on the finger-pointing fun, so we’ve rounded up a few Cosby sweaters and sweatshirts that he would have worn in jest, but now that we know what we know about the comedian, are just plain creepy.

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The Sex Joke Turned Visual Assault

We are well aware that the negative connotations of this sweater are pretty obvious, but we had to include it. What once could have been laughed off as a silly but sexy Bill Huxtable sweater meant for Clair at a Christmas party is now a sweater that could cause bystanders at that party to gag.

Image: Etsy UK

The “I’m With the Times” Joke Turned Twitter Disaster 

We all know that Twitter conversations with celebrities can go badly very quickly. So, if we saw Cosby wearing this in an attempt to be hip, we’d laugh and start a hashtag campaign to the tune of #WhyWeHateCosby, and we’d have fun counting all the ways.

Image: CafePress

“I Can Make a Drink” Shirt Turned “I Know How to Drug” Shirt

Cosby has a history of drugging drinks, so we’d rather never see him touch another glass, or insinuate that he knows how to make a drink, ever again.

Image: Pinterest

The “Pastime Sweater” Turned “I Love Drugging” Sweater

Cosby has admitted to drugging women to sleep with them. So, if he wore this shirt, it would basically be confirming what we already know — that he like sleep so much that he uses drugs to get women into that “no consent” state.

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Turn those sweaters you’ve been meaning to drop off at the fabric recycling bin into functional and fashionable items using these repurposing ideas.

We’ve all felt that sinking feeling when something happens to make our most comfiest of sweaters unwearable. Whether its a hole developing in a super noticeable spot (I am not above mending a hole in the armpit) or whether its a stain that didn’t come out from that super stain-y yellow curry (true story), the fact of the matter is that stuff happens. Comfy sweaters are unfortunately an ephemeral  phenomenon, and every good thing must come to an end. Don’t despair though, your sweater can live on. All it takes is a little inspiration, creativity and some clever repurposing ideas to transform your favorite sweater into a useful upcycled diy project.

From hot water bottle covers to arm warmers and everything else in between, here some ingenious repurposing ideas for reusing your favorite (or not so favorite) sweaters.

9 Repurposing Ideas for Old Sweaters

1. Sweater Patchwork Blanket – Cuddle up under a super warm and cozy blanket you make from repurposed sweaters. Collect sweaters from the thrift store or ask family and friends for contributions.
2. Hot Water Bottle Cover – Whether you hurt your back or need to warm up the bed sheets, a hot water bottle is a useful thing. Add a cover using made from and old sweater to make it more presentable.
3. Cool Bangle Bag – Turn a frumpy sweater into a chic bag using this easy project.
4. DIY Sweater Pillows – Who doesn’t need a few more cozy pillows on the sofa? Make some up from those older sweaters.
5. Sweater Mittens – You won’t have to mourn the loss of your favorite sweater, instead you can turn them into your favorite mittens.
6. Boot Cuffs – Boot cuffs are a great way to add some texture and color without adding bulk by actually wearing bulky socks.
7. Asymmetrical Sweater Wrap – Turning a sweater into a fashionable wrap is a super clever repurposing idea.
8. Arm Warmers – Turn sweater arms into practical arm warmers.
9. Lampshade Redo – Add some texture and color to a boring lampshade with this project idea.

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Everywhere I turn, it seems people are complaining about the cold weather. Ok, no more sitting beach side for a while but come on, hot chocolate, warm fires and cozy sweaters warm the soul!  There’s nothing like cozying up as the cold weather rolls in. And with so many great options for eco-friendly sweaters on the market today you can be assured you are staying toasty with quality made responsible garments. Here is a round up of our favorite eco-friendly fall sweaters.

1. Rib Pullover by Organic by John Patrick

If there is one thing John Patrick Organics has nailed it’s high quality basics. This eco-friendly sweater is made from premium fibers—90% wool and 10% cashmere. Recognized by the CFDA, Organic by John Patrick is showing the high street fashion industry basics last, and they can be organic too.

Organic by John Patrick, $340

2. Aztec Stripe Sweater by Chinti and Parker

If you are looking for a graphic, eco-friendly sweaters this fall, Chinti and Parker has you covered. Their enormous selection of sweaters “spells a new era of style and luxury, one that is built on integrity and sustainability, and one which far outlives seasonal trends.” Chinti and Parker offset all their carbon emissions making their clothing carbon neutral, and each garment comes with a tag stating its ethical credentials.

Chinti and Parker, $495

3. Alpaca Sheer Pullover by Indigenous

Indigenous creates organic and free trade certified clothing by collaborative with artisans around the world. As a Certified B Corp, Indigenous is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of industry best practices. This fair trade certified sweater is made with 100% (super soft) wool from free-ranging alpacas and is dyed using low-impact dyes.

Indigenous, $190

4. Florence Sweater by Curator

Simple and sweet, this sweater is made using 100% organic cotton. Curator is a label labor of love and all Curator clothing is designed and produced in San Francisco with minimum waste.

Curator, $84

5. Bougainvillea Sweater by The Reformation

The Reformation has created somewhat of a cult following around their brand and we love their PSA’s like this one: “Cotton is scary. Conventional cotton crops in California alone are dusted with 6.9 million pounds of chemicals yearly. We don’t use new cotton fabric in any of our clothes, so you can breathe easy.” Can you guess this sweater is made from surplus cotton blend fabric in sunny Los Angeles?

Reformation, $98

6. Tunic Diagonal by VOZ

This sweater is so cool! And the story behind it is even better. VOZ works with indigenous artisans empowering them through collaborative fashion design, and allowing them to gain access to western markets. Each hand-made garment is made of the highest quality natural and eco-friendly fibers, hand dyed and woven to preserve tradition.

VOZ, $435

7. Lola by Beaumont Organic

Perfect for cozying up with, Beaumont Organic’s 100% Alpaca loose fitting, color blocked cardigan is great to throw on around the house or wear with a button down and pencil skirt to work. And pst, it’s on sale!

Beaumont Organic, on sale for £95.00

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When Raquell Guimaraes had the opportunity to expand her Brazilian fashion knitwear label Doiselles, she looked to a most unlikely place for nifty fingers. She found her crafty companions at Arisvaldo de Campos Pires maximum security penitentiary about 100 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, who had time to kill—with a pair of knitting needles.

When Guimaraes first presented the idea of prisoners to help produce her designs, she thought that women would be likely candidates. The prison administration, however, found that it could be more productive to work with the male prisoners, a risk which has turned out excellent results (see above and below!). Several of the knitting prisoners have violent histories, having been imprisoned for offense like drug trafficking, murder and armed robbery.

Through this project the participating prisoners have learned a valuable handcraft skill that has also given them motivation to re-enter society. For every three days an inmate spends creating knitwear, he receives one day off his sentence, along with receiving a minimum wage salary.

Today 18 prisoners work with Guimaraes to help produce high quality, hand knit clothing under the Doiselles brand in Brazil, Tokyo, San Francisco and New York. She works side-by-side with the prisoners, spending time in a designated ‘knitting cell’ to share her designs and instruct patterning and stitching techniques for creating unique sweaters, vests, dresses and shawls. The results of working with these hard-working crafters has been tremendous for Guimaraes and Doiselles, which has recently received significant international recognition for its philanthropic and business-savvy prison venture.

As former inmate Celio Tavares stated, “The program gives inmates skills and confidence they can use when they return to life on the outside. This raises the self-esteem of the prisoners and opens the door to work and employment for everyone else.” In the ‘knitting cell’ prisoners have a chance to socialize and learn a number of viable skills from the craft of knitting itself to design principles, time management, and dexterity.

Think about it: I know that if I had to do some time, I would definitely choose to knit. Wouldn’t you?

Image: Doiselles

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Designer Brooke Roberts takes inspiration from her medical industry past and designs knitwear based on CT scans and x-rays of the brain.

Sometimes inspiration can come from the strangest of places. Designer Brooke Roberts worked for a few years as a radiographer in Australia before moving to London to study fashion design and pattern cutting at London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins. However, it was not until her second collection that she was inspired to merge her science past with the fashion future she is trying to build.

Using her unique scientific and technical insight and broad knowledge of human anatomy, Roberts started looking at x-rays and CT scans for inspiration. Using Photoshop and a textile design program called Eneas she programs knitting machines to translate these medical images into bold yet organic graphic patterns for her clothing. Roberts’ pieces are knitted, with each pixel representing a stitch, in a mix of cotton, wool, cashmere, silk, and lurex. This material mix gives the final pieces a wonderfully layered, luxurious quality.

Inspired by fashion greats like Thierry Mugler, Pierre Cardin, and Haider Ackermann as well as starchitect Zaha Hadid, Roberts has a very specific person in mind when she designs. In an interview on Stylenik, she talks about her:

A woman who belongs to a seemingly unserved segment. I think about science, technology, medical and media professionals who will not only appreciate the beauty my designs, but will also connect with the story and information behind it. I am targeting a group of incredibly smart people – people who work in industries that advance by the hour, people who enjoy, if not expect, to learn something new every day. I am aware that for many people in this niche, fashion can be a bit too subjective, too lacking of structure, rhyme or reason. With my brand, I want them to make sense of it all. I want my customer to see their field combine with the enigmatic fashion world to create products that are cutting edge, innovative and serious conversation starters.

The collection, which is called “Cuts” is sold exclusively at British retailer Browns Focus. Brooke Roberts is based in London and, while she grows her line, continues to support herself as a radiographer.

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The hard working contributors, columnists and editors at EcoSalon are earning their green stripes, blazing the trails and taking their proven commitment to sustainable living beyond the daily blog. Our strides are so darn exciting, we simply can’t keep them to ourselves.

Ready, set, kvel!

Fashion Editor Amy DuFault has stepped over to the other side, opening her own eco haunt, Shift Boutique. Sure to be the next Hyannis, Mass. hot spot, the store peddles sustainable products by Prairie Underground and Dahl, to name just a few emerging green lines. Amy also hosts events through her lifestyle consulting company, Greenover. If that didn’t keep her busy enough – she is signed up in January to teach eco fashion enrichment at her local middle school, helping 12-year-old girls create recycled fashion to showcase on a catwalk at a fashion show.

Contributor Susan Chaityn Lebovits is developing and implementing ways Boston University can reduce its environmental footprint. Susan is the Communications Specialist for Sustainability at the university, and is working to launch a new website in January that will house everything from research on renewable energy to classes that touch on sustainability and energy-saving building retrofits. The site will even help visitors locate bike racks and recycling stations. Meantime, Susan is producing a 15-stop Green Campus Tour Podcast, which covers locations such as the university’s geothermal building.

Anna Brones, our newest contributor, gets all of our votes as the people’s representative for the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. HuffPost in conjunction with Hopenhagen is sponsoring the competition and voting ends December 4th, so cast yours as well! If chosen, Anna would report back daily from the conference as a HuffPost citizen journalist. Anna is the co-founder of Under Solen Media, where she develops social media marketing strategies to positively align brands, causes and adventurers. She’s also been busy helping the Save Our Wild Salmon campaign in the ongoing litigation process to come up with a scientifically sound plan for restoring Columbia-Snake River salmon.

Senior Editor Luanne Bradley will soon appear with her husband, Edwin, in a San Francisco Chronicle article on eco power couples. The feature highlights their daily work for green change. Edwin is an environmentalist and lawyer and Luanne writes the column Life in the Green Lane, a humorous look the modern family going green in the city. Luanne continues her green design consulting, having completed a teacher’s lounge with healthy fibers and vintage Mid-Century furniture.

The Green Plate Columnist Vanessa Barrington is on a daily mission to make the small changes that add up, riding her bike everywhere she can, finding “the car is merely a taxi for the dog to go on walks.” She is limiting her meat and processed food consumption and still working to get one hold-out member of her family to see the joy of giving to charity instead of “stuff” for the holidays. Her garbage can is minuscule and she only fills it once a week! She uses bathwater to flush her toilet and when she is cold, she puts on a sweater instead of cranking up the heat. Of course, she can also make a steaming bowl of delicious soup from one of her dozens of dynamite recipes.

EcoMeme Columnist Lora Kolodny is in a holiday mood, trying to knit a gift-scarf out of bamboo yarn, and looking forward to the Green Drinks holiday party Dec. 8th in NYC. She recently convinced a Manhattan restaurant manager to stop serving coffee in disposable cups by default. Now only to-go patrons get the paper. When not writing for EcoSalon and her blog at the New York Times, she also volunteers for God’s Love We Deliver.

Publisher and EIC Sara Ost has been busy building the green community at EcoSalon through Trashless Tuesday on Twitter (a la Meatless Monday), drawing chuckles and questions cruising around the Bay Area in her Smartcar, hosting Treehugger’s Carnival of the Green recently, and turning up as one of Greenopia’s Green Women We Love. Next up is convincing the neighbors they really, really need the Omlet.

Check back soon for more updates on the green goings-on from all our contributors. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter!

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