by Brett Blumenthal
Let’s face it, smoking is a controversial topic.  If you smoke, you probably feel that it is your personal right to smoke and that you should be able to do so anywhere you want to.  On the other hand, if you don’t smoke, you probably feel that those who smoke around you invade your [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
I run about 3 miles, 3 times a week.  I enjoy it, but there is definitely a mental ramp up and inner pep-rally that goes on prior to my initiating my run.  Part of this ritual includes the question: “Do I run inside or out?” Most of my impending decision is predicated purely on [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
When we moved into our condo three years ago, my husband and I knew that the crappy beige carpet that came with the condo had to go.  It was obviously one of the cheapest carpets that the management company could find and install.  At first, we looked into putting down bamboo flooring: it was a sustainable [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
With all of the hoopla about water bottles and plastic these days, taking a simple drink of water can be a bit intimidating.  If you use a water bottle for the gym or as a way to ‘measure’ how much water you are drinking through the course of the day, you probably have become [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Ironically, Tavern on the Green isn’t that green.  Ever wonder if your favorite restaurant is attempting to be green…whether they are using organic ingredients…whether they recycle?  Look no further.  The Green Restaurant Association is answering your call.  The organization is a non-profit organization that aims to ‘certify’ restaurants as being green.  What does [...]

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