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6 Reasons to hit the farmer’s market this weekend

20. Nov, 2009 3 Comments

Sure, farmer’s markets are a great idea. But admit it: you were planning to buy all your Thanksgiving food at the big-box store. Here’s why this weekend is the perfect time to change your plans and shop local.

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Chicken in the City

Or, How to Have Fun in New York Without Spending Money!

11. Nov, 2009 8 Comments

Travel doesn’t have to be expensive–or even scary. Here’s how I saw Manhattan for the grand sum of ten dollars. (Featuring The Navigator!)

How to Travel Cheap & Green: Take the $1 Bus!

21. Oct, 2009 6 Comments

Megabus and other budget transportation companies are not just cheap: they’re comfortable and eco-friendly, too.

bus, eco travel, economy, ecotourism, ecotravel, energy-efficient, environment, green living, how-to, megabus, New York, starving artists, transportation, travel

Try This at Home: Join a community garden

19. Oct, 2009 10 Comments

Community gardens bring people together, beautify neighborhoods, improve the climate and feed the poor. Here’s how you can get involved, even if you don’t have much time to spare.

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Change the World, Ride a Bike

Tallbike jousting, Critical Mass, Black Label and the sociopolitical underground

02. Oct, 2009 5 Comments

Bike culture has changed: what was once a rich man’s sport is now the pastime of artists and anarchists. How bicycles can (and will) change our lives.