Topic: iPad

Is Your iPad Giving You Insomnia?

Studies reveal that 61% of e-reader owners think bedtime is a perfect time to read an e-book, and among those surveyed, 37% spent read e-books the most while lying in bed. But when it’s time to hit the sheets, current research suggests the bright light from your iPad may cause bouts of insomnia. More »

Eco-Accessories for Your iPad

Your iPad makes you an eco-friendly citizen; you no longer buy newspapers, magazines, or books in print, and that saves trees, right? But when it comes to accessorizing your reader without using plastics and PVC, you’re at a loss. That’s why we like YourDailyThread’s guide to green for iPads More »

We’re as jealous as the next person of the altruistic audience members who recieved iPads, $500 Nordstrom gift cards, and expensive Nikon cameras. (Though we’re perfectly happy not to be stuck with those glittery UGG boots.) But we also think Oprah betrayed her audience a little with these gifts: From beauty products full of chemicals that disrupt the human endocrine system to household items that aren’t the equally elegant and eco-friendly functional alternatives, we think the Queen of Talk could have done better.

– Blisstree Deputy Editor Briana Rognlin questions Oprah’s recent gift-giving choices in her post: Oprah’s Ultimate Audience Betrayal: 5 “Favorite Things” We Wish She’d Stop Promoting

Are 4Food’s Doughnut-Shaped Burgers Healthy? Who Knows, But They Could Win You an iPad

It sounds like a fast-food-flash trend, but 4Food‘s signature W(hole)burgers are meant to be sustainable for your diet and the environment. The doughnut-shaped patties are filled with a vegetable mixture, making them healthier and tastier. Why? Apparently, the wacky idea … More »

Summer Reading: Top 10 Books on Our List

Summer’s almost officially here, which means we’re supposed to force ourselves to read actual books (not iPads or iPods) at the beach, by the pool, or lounging in bed on a lazy Sunday morning. So here, in no particular order, … More »

This Week’s Top 10 Posts on Crushable

10 of our recent faves from Crushable, our sassy sister site, for your entertainment and enjoyment: 1. Cutegreggator: 23 Napping Kittens! 2. Bravo Readies Another Food Competition Show With Rocco DiSpirito 3. Young People More Emo Than Old People 4. … More »

There’s an iPad in Your Kitchen Cabinet! – Video of the Day

There's an iPad in Your Kitchen Cabinet! â��Â Video of the Day

What to do with your iPad? Put it in your kitchen cupboard, of course. This crafty home project makes us want to run home and cut a hole in our cupboard so we can read online recipes, watch videos, and … More »

Final Best of Blisstree Last Week (Then We’ll Stop Bragging, We Swear)

1. Let’s Dress Like an Adult! (Round 2): Because sometimes the truth hurts. 2. 5 iPad Cases With an Eco-Conscience: Because we haven’t bought an iPad (yet), but we like to know what our accessories options are. 3. Videos That … More »

Stephen Colbert’s Favorite New Kitchen Tool: A new way to slice vegetables, with your iPad. (via Gawker)

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5 iPad Cases With an Eco-Conscience

All you tech geeks are probably reading this on your sparkling new iPad, and we’re jealous. But before you go buy a bunch of plastic and neoprene, consider one of these eco-friendly covers to keep your new beauty safe and … More »