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An Apocalyptic Valentine

Or, how to turn a Facebook quiz into a Valentine's Day gift

14. Feb, 2010 2 Comments

Guest blogger The Apocalyptic Housewife is back with a dose of romantic realism—and a freegan Valentine idea.

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Friday Photos: Kittery Point, Maine

22. Jan, 2010 2 Comments

August in Maine: foggy, grey and serenely beautiful.

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One Year Ago: Dumpster Diving in West Oakland

15. Jan, 2010 5 Comments

What a year, what a year! Last January, I was riding bikes around Oakland in search of delicious leftovers. Now that I’ve learned to dumpster dive, I’ll never be scared of it again. Here’s my report, from 1/18/09.

Oakland, food, garbage, under the radar

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Death, Destruction & Carnage in a Provincetown Tourist Shop

In which I cynically poop on your shell collection.

16. Dec, 2009 7 Comments

Ah, the joys of shell collecting: millions and millions of dead animals imported from Asia. With googly eyes.

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How to Travel Cheap & Green: couchsurfing vs. hostel

30. Nov, 2009 13 Comments

I stayed in Boston twice: once at the hostel, and once as a couchsurfer. Each has its charms, and its problems; what are the differences, and which would you choose?

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The Apocalyptic Housewife Goes Seedbombing

Or, A Job Worth Doing is Worth Doing Crappily

25. Nov, 2009 6 Comments

An illustrated primer, based on one total n00b’s first documented experience with chlorophyll graffiti. The first-ever guest post from The Apocalyptic Housewife.

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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!)

Try This at Home: Join a community garden

19. Oct, 2009 5 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.