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IT’S COOL TO… | august 2011

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It's Cool to... Beat the Heat DO hydrate properly. That means drink eight 8oz glasses of water. DON’T drink hot drinks, like coffee, soft drinks or sugar-filled drinks prior to strenuous or outdoor activities.                   TIP: Try flavoring your water … [Read more...]

IT’S COOL TO… | july 2011

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It's Cool to KEEP A CLEAN HOUSE                               Yes, this sounds pretty basic, but our help has told us horror stories about some of the houses they keep clean. Some of you are messy and, well, dirty. So here are … [Read more...]

IT’S COOL TO… | april 2011

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It’s Cool to KNOW HOW TO SHOP FOR A ROCK. 002houston’s debonair groom meets up with (DO #1) highly reputable jewelers, Zadok Jewelers. The family-owned company has a vast selection of loose certified diamonds, settings and more ­– plus they’ve been in business for over 34 years and we’re super comfortable with all of our shopping … [Read more...]

IT’S COOL TO PLANT A FRUIT TREE | january 2011

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As taught to 002houston’s gardening novice by the Urban Harvest’s Education Director, Gary Edmundson and demonstartion by Michael godoy. A beautiful Satsuma (available at Wabash Feed Store on Washington) will be this novice’s first attempt at planting a fruit tree during the perfect season. Inspired to plant your own? The Urban Harvest is … [Read more...]

IT’S COOL TO… | november 2010

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Cool to Change a Flat Tire. We are pretty advanced when it comes to technology, but until the day comes when we are piloting flying cars, you’re stuck having to deal with those black rubber things known as tires. 002houston’s driving Andretti gets a lesson on changing a flat tire from the maestros over at the Varcados Shell on 610 and 8602 … [Read more...]

IT’S COOL TO… | october 2010

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IT'S COOL TO COOK A MEAN TURKEY YES, WE ARE FULLY AWARE THANKSGIVING IS IN NOVEMBER, BUT IT’S NOT EASY TO COOK A TURKEY FROM SCRATCH. 002’S JACK-OF- ALL-TRADES STARTED STRESSING ABOUT THIS LAST MONTH AND DECIDED TO CALL UP THE PROS AT CENTRAL MARKET. DAVID KISER, COOKING SCHOOL MANAGER, SHOWS US HOW IT’S DONE...OR WORST CASE, HOW TO FAKE … [Read more...]

IT’S COOL TO… | august 2010

Who better than the woman behind realmeals365 (and modern day renaissance woman) to teach us how to make the perfect shake post-workout! Ivonne Hallard takes time out of her busy day to share some tips! When Hallard isn’t at the helm of 365, she’s busy with her latest venture www.mydailydeals.com, A local version of Groupon where she snags the … [Read more...]

IT’S COOL TO… | june 2010

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be fit for the summer! Summertime will be knocking on your door in no time and your calendar will be swamped with invitations to pool parties, days at the beach, luaus and many more body-exposing soirées. Never fear, 002houston’s exercising aficionado get his derrière off the couch for five easy-to-do-at-home and dummy-proof exercises … [Read more...]

IT’S COOL TO BE | may 2010

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It’s Cool to ... find your inner Picasso as told to 002houston’s budding artist. How many of you have thought at one point or another in your life that you’d like to learn to paint? Well, we’re teaching you how…OK, artist Amy Elizabeth Wright is. She’ll explain how they do it at Pinot & Picasso. Bring your own wine … [Read more...]

IT’S COOL TO BE | april 2010

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IT'S COOL TO  ... be cool at a wedding Alright, guys. naturally the groom is nervous about the big day…and the groomsmen are either a wreck because they are one step closer to having to pop the question to their girlfriend of 5+ years, or they are chill to see you’ve finally crossed over to the marriage club and will now be able … [Read more...]