June 2013
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May 2013
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MNN's top stories
What’s trending on Mother Nature Network today? Take a look!
April 2013
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March 2013
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Today's top stories
What news is trending on MNN today? Take a look!
- Dogs befriend cheetahs to aid cats’ survival
- The 5 best snacks for grown-ups
- 15 famous people who mysteriously disappeared
- Lone seal pup found wandering in a forest, miles from the sea
- World’s largest indoor vertical farm opens in Chicago
Meet SEO Editor Lisa Agostoni
Lisa is a yoga instructor, tea drinker and search engine optimization expert. She joined the MNN team in June and brought her SEO expertise and enthusiasm — as well as countless boxes of tea — to the office.
How did you begin doing yoga?
I started taking yoga in 2000 to mix up my fitness routine, build strength and endurance and increase flexibility. I discovered that the benefits of yoga, for me, like many others goes way beyond moving through the physical poses. The practice of meditation has helped in so many aspects of my life from stress management to sleep to focusing better. I knew that someday I wanted to share what I’d come to love with others, so 11 years later I became a teacher. I love teaching, but what I love most is what my students teach me every day.
What was it like serving as the model for MNN’s office exercise article?
The office exercises were hilarious. It’s really a great piece on some ways to get out of your seat during the day and move. We sit so much of the day that our muscles forget how to work, so these exercises are a great way to wake up a little, get your muscles active, and most importantly laugh at yourself. Particularly if it’s captured in film for the world to enjoy. You should see some of the Fark comments.
How do you go green at home?
Going green at home for me, starts with my trash can. Years ago, I stuck a giant label on my trash can that says “Landfill” so that I think about everything I toss in there. I look for ways to reuse repurporse or “return” everything. If I can’t return it to the earth in the form of compost, I try to figure out how I can re-turn it into something useful either for myself or by donating. And I look for ways to be more efficient like scrubbing the tub and shower while I’m in it, or grouping my errands so I don’t have to make as many car trips.
February 2013
4 posts
We sure could use your vote!
MNN’s AT&T video is a finalist in the Center for Corporate Citizenship’s annual film festival. We’d appreciate it if you’d give AT&T a vote!
9 Tumblrs Every Environmentalist Should Follow →
mashable.com
Yay! Mashable named us as one of 9 Tumblrs to follow! We’d like to thank all of our Tumblr friends for making this possible! We truly couldn’t have done it without you!
But that’s not all! The Tumblr for our sister site, Mother Nature Network, was also named to the list! Double yay!
Thank you so much!
January 2013
5 posts
Got the winter blues?
It may be cold, dark and snowy, but we’ve got tips to help you stay active, eat healthy and have fun all winter long!
- 5 recipes to fight the winter blues
- Tips for riding your bike all winter
- 15 fun outdoor ideas for winter
- Natural beauty tips for gorgeous winter skin
- 5 vibrant winter salads
- Why winter is a smart time to garden
- Why you should run outdoors this winter
Getting fit in the new year
We’ve rounded up some of our top links for eating healthy and staying fit in 2013!
- DASH and Weight Watchers are 2013’s best diet bets
- 9 eco-friendly diets
- How to increase metabolism
- Healthy foods that will help you lose weight
- How to get a great workout at home
- How to survive your first month as a vegetarian
*And don’t miss our 7 resolutions for a better planet!
MNN employee stands up for health
MNN photo editor Catie Leary kicked off 2013 by transforming her cubicle into a standing desk. Research shows that people could live longer if they cut down the amount of time they spend sitting, so it’s definitely a step in the right direction and we suspect it’s only a matter of time until other MNN employees stand up and join the standing-desk bandwagon.
Although Catie says her new desk is taking some getting used to, she says she won’t go back to sitting eight hours a day. (Plus, the rest of us enjoy waving at her from down below.)
Want to create your own DIY standing desk? Here’s how Catie made hers with just $22 of IKEA parts.
December 2012
1 post
Things that make you saw 'aww'
It’s a cold, dreary Monday here in Atlanta, and I don’t know about you, but I sure could use a little dose of cute.
Luckily, we’ve got…
25 cats in, on and under Christmas trees
And a baby sloth!
November 2012
3 posts
Feeling crafty?
We’ve got some great DIY projects for you to try out this weekend!
Have a healthy, happy holiday season
With Thanksgiving over, the holiday season is truly upon us, and MNN has some tips for your holiday preparations.
- How to create less waste during the holidays
- Nutrition data for 17 seasonal lattes
- The best gift cards to buy
- What’s more eco-friendly? A real Christmas tree or a faux one?
- Cider: The better holiday cocktail
Meet the winner of MNN's Room with a View contest
Alyson Lucey and her husband, Sean, of Massachusetts will be traveling to Costa Rica in May to spend seven days at the Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn, the country’s first certified sustainable hotel. This contest - sponsored by the smart folks at PGI - gave Alyson the thrill of a lifetime.
A longtime fan of the Mother Nature Network, Alyson says MNN is her homepage and that she often spends hours reading articles on the website. We spoke to Alyson about her reaction to winning the sweepstakes, what she’s looking forward to most and how she stays green while traveling.
What was your reaction to winning?
When I received the email stating that I won the trip I almost didn’t respond because I thought it was a scam. I was very hesitant because I never win anything and there are too many hoaxes out there. I almost deleted the email without even reading it. The only thing that led me to believe it might be true was the fact that it was from the Mother Nature Network. After reading the email I remembered filling out the contest information. I was still in shock and really thought it wasn’t true. Once I realized it was true (which took me a while to sink in) I was overjoyed. My husband and I never really get to do much together without work being involved in some way.
What are you looking forward to most about the trip?
Sean and I plan to treat the trip like our second honeymoon since we may not get the opportunity to travel alone again for a very long time. Between his schooling, work and our new baby, timing is complicated.
I am looking forward to taking in the scenery and culture of the surrounding areas. I love to explore new places even if it is just a park down the road. I can’t wait to see the wildlife and natural flora of the area.
What are some of your green travel tips?
Some things I do regularly are I always reuse the linens for a day or two, use public transportation and do a lot of walking.
