PiperWai natural deodorant rocks a crowd funding campaign, hits small screen

No Sweat by William Beisley Jess Edelstein, CEO and co-founder of PiperWai, has a rote but enthusiastic way of discussing her all-natural cream deodorant, which is understandable considering their recent bombardment of interviews. Edelstein, along with co-founder and CFO Sarah Ribner, had four interviews the day before their meetup with Grid, not to mention an

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Personal Essay: How decluttering your home can enrich your neighborhood

Illustration by James Olstein Buy Nothing, Gain Everything by Susan Corcoran About two years ago, I realized that every time I walked into my apartment I felt anxious and unfulfilled. Things I didn’t use were everywhere. I was always questioning why I had so much when it caused me nothing but stress. I first tried

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Letting Go of Sentimental Items

Letting Go of Sentimental Items by Joshua Fields Millburn My mother died in 2009. She lived a thousand miles away, and it was my responsibility to vacate her apartment in Florida. It was a small, one-bedroom place, but it was packed wall-to-wall with her belongings. Mom had great taste (she could have been an interior

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Minimalism: Can fulfillment be found in an empty room?

Krista Pleger enjoys her clutter-free apartment. A table in the Bella Vista apartment of Susan Corcoran. The shared bathroom space of Art Museum resident Krista Pfleger. Krista’s sink is on the right. Aaron Bitler’s sparse sanctuary. The light-filled, West Philadelphia bedroom of Ayse Unver. Aaron Bitler’s closet of wardrobe essentials. Susan Corcoran’s living room furnishings.

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Homesteading: Candlemaking 101

Sweet smells and subtle light will get you through winter’s dark nights by Anna Herman When I was seven, I had a revelation. I could have brownies on demand if I made them myself. Learning this simple skill gave me agency over my appetites and fueled a lifelong interest in figuring out how to make

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Your hybrid car isn’t good for the environment

Illustration by Kathleen White Car Culture Calculus by Jerry Silberman Question: What is best for the environment—a fuel-efficient internal combustion car, hybrid, or electric car? The Right Question: Is driving, regardless of the car, the biggest threat to the environment? When it comes to evaluating a car, we tend to look at how much gasoline

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13 Vintage Shops You Can’t Live Without

Vintage Shops As cooler weather approaches and you’re ready to switch over your wardrobe, you can find everything you need at Philadelphia’s growing cadre of vintage shops. A more sustainable choice than a run for cheap goods at a national chain, you’ll find handmade sweaters, fall boots, fancy holiday dresses and all the flair you

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