More Hip Than Hippie #242 - About a Bird This Thanksgiving, gobble up a sustainably farmed organic or heritage turkey. According to the National Turkey Federation, 48 million turkeys were eaten at Thanksgiving last year. 99% of all turkeys raised in the US are factory-farmed Broadbreasted Whites. The ...

More Hip Than Hippie #241 - DIY Decor, Part 2 "House Whisperer" Christine MacShane returns for another round of spectacular holiday decorating tips. Plunging headfirst toward Thanksgiving and the holiday party season, the Hipsters seek inspiration from their favorite local TV star, Christine MacShane. ...

More Hip Than Hippie #240 - Log Homes Log home living provides a natural energy-efficient habitat with timeless beauty and comfort. Log homes are often thought to be rustic cabins set on remote mountaintops. They've had a bit of a bad rap from environmentalists, who insist that timber should be left ...

More Hip Than Hippie #239 - The Great Pumpkin Americans buy plenty of pumpkins in October, most of which go to waste after Halloween. Consider purchasing and eating locally-grown, organic pumpkins; next year, maybe you can grow your own! Did you know that 90% of pumpkins sold in the US are used for ...

More Hip Than Hippie #238 - Clutter Kills! Clearing the clutter from your home saves money and time. It could also improve your health and well-being. We all have bits of clutter spread about the house, right? But left unchecked, those piles of papers and heaps of laundry can quickly get out of control. ...

More Hip Than Hippie #237 - DIY Decor, Part 1 Decorating your home or office for the fall season? Artist Christine Mac Shane tells how to save money when you do it yourself. Now that autumn has arrived, bring the best of the outdoors inside! Look to nature for inspiration in your decor. The Hipsters ...

More Hip Than Hippie #236 - Permaculture 101 Permaculture systems build sustainability into all aspects of human existence. Lazy gardeners, rejoice! There's a school of thought that embraces the idea of letting nature take its course in your yard. Permaculture looks at systems like landscaping and agriculture ...

More Hip Than Hippie #233 - Health is Wealth While the future of health care in the US is uncertain, taking responsibility for your own health now could save you money in the long run. Did you know that chronic diseases account 75% of health care costs in America? Many are treatable, even reversible, ...

More Hip Than Hippie #232 - Cash for Clunkers The popular "Cash for Clunkers" program, or CARS, has new automobile sales in overdrive. As an economic stimulus program, "Cash for Clunkers" is a big success. New cars are flying off the lots and automakers are putting employees back to work. But is the ...

More Hip Than Hippie #231 - Mellow Yellow Is yellow the new green? Learn about the surprising benefits of urine, one of nature's most abundant untapped resources. "Civilized people ought to know how to dispose of the sewage in some other way than putting it into the drinking water." President Theodore ...