-
20 tips for living with less plastic It's impossible to completely avoid plastic, but we have compiled the 20 most effective ways to limit your exposure.
Limiting the role of plastic in your life is a good goal to have. It will reduce exposure to the many toxins in plastic that pose a risk to human health, such as bisphenol A, styrene, lead, and phthalates, and you will have less plastic waste to send to landfill or recycling. Avoid the worst plastic offenders If you check the bottom of any plastic container, you’ll see a number (1 through 7) inside a triangle made of arrows. The worst plastics are: #3 – Polyvinyl Chloride, an extremely toxic plastic that contains dangerous additives such as lead and phthalates and is used in plastic wrap, some squeeze bottles, peanut…
You May Also Like
12 super offensive Xmas songs to get you in the mood for the stress to come Abusive Christmas songs are just as traditional as the more saccharine stuff -- and a lot more palatable.
What is ‘the dogpill’? Inside Reddit’s belief that white women have sex with dogs With a female whistleblower on their side, an army of sex starved Redditors is seeking to expose a horrific plot against their chances with women.
Shields up! 3 ways to defend your brain against complaining children Neuroscience says whiney children not only annoy us—they actually impair our brain function. We have countermeasures.
-
Sleek and inspiring modern kitchen designs Looks to consider for your next kitchen do-over.
A sleek, modern kitchen design can give your house a homely and relaxed mood and at the same time add a cozy ambiance. Whether you choose a minimalist, comfy, or a spacious outlook, a good choice of color palettes, flooring, cabinetry, and artwork finishes can give it a welcoming atmosphere. If you want to have a kitchen facelift or are in the process of building your own house, here are the things you might want to consider for that sleek and inspiring modern kitchen design. Cabinetry and Countertops In almost every home, the kitchen is the first place where family members meet before going to work, school, or the respective…
You May Also Like
How to train kids to do their own cleaning Feeling like your family's maid? Worried your kids aren't learning to be responsible for their own messes? Here's how to get kids to clean at any age.
We hate sugar babies because they’re competition They are a new generation of women—who believe in total body autonomy. Opposition comes down to sour fucking grapes.
It Happened To Me: I finally caught myself a white man, but self-hate is driving me insane What if deep deep down he considers me "one of the good ones," an anomaly in the world of black girls?
-
Crashing waves and panoramic views in South Laguna Beach 21 pics, 21 #dreams.
From this vantage point secluded behind stone walls the breathtaking views stretch from Palos Verdes to Catalina and San Clemente Islands to Table Rock Beach and crashing waves. An exquisite 2-level main residence and guest house span approximately 4,350 square feet of French Riviera-inspired elegance and 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 half baths, 4 fireplaces. Every inch of the property has been thoughtfully and artfully finished with the finest bespoke materials and timeless European coastal style. Both houses are clad in limestone with slate roofs while interiors feature plank hardwood floors of black walnut, accents of limestone and vintage terracotta bricks imported from France, furniture-grade cabinetry and every tech/comfort amenity.…
You May Also Like
Be proud of your vaccine scar Having a smallpox vaccine scar is like walking around with the moon landing and the Sistine Chapel on your upper arm.
Interracial relationships aren’t magical, so stop fetishizing them When they aren't demonized, interracial relationships are heavily fetishized. As someone who is in one, both make me sick.
Seeing poor white people makes me happy By Nicholas Powers, associate professor at State University of New York (SUNY).
-
11 inspiring bi fold door pictures Bringing the inside out and outside in.
You May Also Like
Refusing to breastfeed your child makes you a TERRIBLE mother Giving birth doesn't make you a mother. Accepting the responsibilities and obligations of motherhood is what makes you a mother.
20 tips for living with less plastic It's impossible to completely avoid plastic, but we have compiled the 20 most effective ways to limit your exposure.
No, my Blackness isn’t determined by who I date Is Blackness so fragile that all it takes is a white dick to break it? No. Fuck that, and frankly fuck anyone who subscribes to that.
-
6 features no renovated kitchen should be without Do it right or go home.
When you renovate a kitchen, you need to be as concerned about the details as you are about the big picture. It’s all well and good knocking through a wall to connect the kitchen with a living or dining room, but if (for example) the wall colour doesn’t complement the countertops then it may end up looking a bit amateurish. It’s not just about the aesthetics, either – there are certain details that need to be got right in order to ensure that the room is functional as well. We’ve put together 6 features no renovated kitchen should be without. Scotia beading One of these functional details is scotia beading…
You May Also Like
Girls want (and need) more female superheroes Girls are just as strong as boys.
Looking for new places to have sex? Try these 7 kinky spots Get over the fear and take your relationship to new heights.
What is ‘the dogpill’? Inside Reddit’s belief that white women have sex with dogs With a female whistleblower on their side, an army of sex starved Redditors is seeking to expose a horrific plot against their chances with women.
-
The tantalising Timble Grange
Every so often an estate agent will tease me with a dream home they have listed. This week it was the wonderful team at Beadnall Copley. Set in the picturesque village of Timble, this outstanding stone home is set in approximately 8 acres. The interiors are exquisite, each room has been carefully and stylishly designed with contemporary fixtures. I love the use of dark grey in the living room and the textured wall within the kitchen. Now you know how I swoon over a pantry, well prepare to swoon! Dream Home Features include: 30ft 3in Reception hall, 29ft 6in drawing room, 26ft 2in music room/gym, 29ft 10in breakfast kitchen and…
You May Also Like
Schrodinger’s Slut — or why it actually does matter what you wear The solution to Schrodinger’s Rapist has been found.
I’m not your gay BFF If you’re one of those straight women absolutely determined to have a gay friend, here are some base-line rules.
6 easy steps to living a plant-based life Look and feel good while also being ethical. Going full vegan isn't as hard as they made it out to be!
-
How to design the perfect modern house for a historic setting The creation of Overton Court, Bristol.
Guest Post by Richenda Oldham, editor of Property News magazine It is not often that a solitary stone wall can dictate the style of an entire new homes development, but that is exactly what has happened at Overton Court, a unique collection of six modern houses at Bracken Hill, in Leigh Woods near Bristol. But then Bracken Hill is rather special. Because the wall in question encloses not just a handsome Victorian House with all its trimmings – coach house, stables and chauffeur’s lodge – but also the remains of a fabulous five-acre garden, which just happens to be listed. The history of the gardens is a fascinating story in…
You May Also Like
10 reasons going to the beach is like going to hell Hot, dry, and full of nearly naked strangers. But it gets so much worse.
On travel safety and white privilege (and why they’re basically the same thing) Feeling safe is a privilege granted to me because I’m white, middle class, non-disabled and straight.
With great privilege comes great responsibility—or why I love Downton Abbey A place for everyone, and everyone in their place. It’s not a bad way to run a family.
-
Architectural masterpiece inspired by the style of the Cistercian abbeys
Serene Estate Overlooking Lake Austin, Texas Architectural masterpiece inspired by the style and traditions of the Cistercian Abbeys of Europe by renowned architect Arthur Andersson. This serene compound overlooking Lake Austin is nested on 3.6 private acres and contains four separate structures. This unique custom home is like no other. Award winning boat house and steel cabled bridge was featured in Dwell magazine and is a brilliant combination of historical architecture, contemporary simplicity and environmental awareness. This property is marketed by Sotheby’s International Realty.
You May Also Like
Science agrees: an orgasm a day keeps the doctor away As if we needed another excuse.
I could parent without wine, but I really don’t want to One mom gets real on the topic of (responsible) drinking and parenting.
12 dramatic contemporary chandeliers born to make a statement Don't show me the price tag.
-
Georgian manor house standing in magnificently landscaped grounds
Low Street, Collingham, Newark South Collingham Manor is a fine Grade II listed Georgian manor house standing in magnificently landscaped grounds of around 5 acres, in a peaceful location with views of open countryside to the rear. The property has been sympathetically restored by the current owners retaining much of the original character of the building and enhanced with quality bathrooms and a bespoke kitchen with a Rutland conservatory off. The original Messinger orangery on the front of the property has been fully restored. The main reception rooms each have impressive marble fireplaces and there is a combination of oak and pine boarded flooring, parquet flooring and stone and tiled…
You May Also Like
The unending frustrations of an ethical porn consumer A porn consumer's manifesto.
What I learned about dating from my dog There is no age limit to creating new behaviors, and animals are always teaching us valuable life lessons. Here's one story.
This vintage makeup tutorial from 1938 is mesmerizing "Girls! It's up to you!"
-
The stunning staircase is the start of the beauty in this newly built mansion
Coombe Park, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, UK An exemplary newly built mansion on Surrey’s nearest prime private gated estate to Central London, offering an amazing 12,000 sq ft (1,115m sq) of accommodation with an incredible level of luxury and state of the art technology comprising: • Impressive entrance hall • Reception room • Lounge • Dining room • Kitchen/dining room/family room • Cloakroom • Indoor pool (9m long x 4m wide) • Gym & dressing room • Utility room • Master bedroom with lounge area, dressing room, en-suite bathroom & roof terrace • 5 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (2 with dressing rooms) • Study/prayer room • 2 further bedrooms/games…
You May Also Like
The sexperiment: 5 things I learned from sex on the first date I did the unthinkable—the girl who saved her virginity for 19 years had her pants seduced off on a first date.
Black women’s thirst for white male approval When it comes to interracial relationships between Black women and white men, white male approval is paramount. Here's why it's beyond toxic.
Why are you so fat? Your body. Your choice.
