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]

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

Just in case you weren’t totally sure, being around people and things that are awesome does in fact make you a better human being. [Via Gizmodo]

But if you’re still looking to be better, keep in mind that money really doesn’t equal happiness, even the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says so. [Via LearnVest]

Speaking of money, everyone deserves the right to equal pay. Well, except for women of course. [Via TakePart]

If wild rice isn’t on your regular menu, you might want to reconsider. Start with this delicious recipe for Wild Rice with Crispy Mushrooms, Cherries and Toasted Almonds. [Via Big Girls Small Kitchen]

Some models just look good, others have a mission. [Via Well+Good NYC]

As creative human beings can we push ourselves, or do we need a team to inspire us to do better? [Via 99percent]

When food trucks hit Paris, things get “très Brooklyn” real quick. [Via New York Times]

Looking to clean up your neighborhood’s reputation? Plant a garden. [Via Yes Magazine]

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