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Were you one of us kids who were regularly urged to "take a look, it's in a book, it's Reading Rainbow?" Now, after more than 20 years on the air, the show about the joys of reading is ending its run on PBS. Here's more: The program aired its final episode Friday, wrapping a more than two-decade run that began in 1983. Reading Rainbow, hosted by LeVar Burton, was designed to spark a love for Read more
LeVar Burton and the executives of Reading Rainbow taught children that they could do anything, but no one could get funding to continue the beloved show's broadcasting rights. The PBS series based on texts and inspiring kids to pick them up and turn their pages has ended. Though the program won numerous Emmys and aired for 26-years, its tried and true approach is different than what networks Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: When supermodel Coco Rocha tweeted that she was already in hair hours before the Met Gala, we knew we were in for something big. But it wasn't her side-swept waves or even her vintage Givenchy pantsuit that had style bloggers drooling — it was her My-Little-Pony pink extensions. Rocha is certainly not the first celebrity to go pink Read more
Want to get in on one of our go-to shopping secrets? At first glance you might dismiss PB Teen as a destination for polka-dot prints and rainbow palettes, but if you take the time to properly peruse their online store, you'll discover something entirely different. Underneath layers of kiddie styling, you'll find surprisingly sophisticated pieces that pair Pottery Barn's signature quality with a Read more
Despite what you think, you actually don't need more clothes. The trick is to just maximize your wardrobe. LearnVest shares how. Whether you live for shopping the latest trends or wish you could spend every day in your favorite pair of jeans and a white t-shirt, your clothes project a message about who you are. The great thing is that you have the power to control that message entirely — as Read more
Crisp green produce just looks like it's good for you, doesn't it? Out of all of the colors of the rainbow, I tend to prefer green veggies the most. While there are countless fresh and tasty options, I was drawn in particular to avocados, artichokes, english peas, and lettuce. Find out what we like to do with these bright green ingredients when you keep reading. Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Katy Perry's blue hair is still going strong, but others are ditching — or at least taking a break from — Crayola hair. Rihanna (whose hair has been fire engine red, then bleach-blond) and Lauren Conrad (peach and rainbow-colored) are now jet black and blond, respectively. In light of this return to normalcy, we asked Amy Huson of Read more
According to the PANTONE VIEW home + interiors 2013 book, there are nine color palettes predicted to dominate interior design and furniture trends in 2013. A mix of muted palettes serve as the new classics while rainbow-inspired colors provoke bolder style statements. The first palette in Pantone's 2013 lineup, Connoisseur, draws from cool neutrals like alyssum white and beechnut green, Read more
The cuisine that hails from South Africa is just as complex and multicultural as the country itself. Known as "rainbow cuisine," indigenous cookery and food from the many settlers in the country make up the broad spectrum of South African dishes. There are influences from as far as Malaysia to the Netherlands, and all come together to form a rich cuisine that is deeply loved. Generally speaking, Read more
Nestled in a stretch of pristine coastal land in Mexico's Costalegre region, the revamped Las Alamandas Resort offers new perks including additional suites, an open air rooftop bar and lounge, art gallery, and updated tennis court. While the renovations include expansions, the resort still maintains a secluded and intimate setting, with seven villas and 16 suites to accommodate 42 guests at Read more
