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This weekend, many of us will gather in a park or backyard with family and friends for a barbecue. Which means lots of beer will be consumed: Sales of the bubbly beverage begin to increase in May, peaking during the late summer, when we’re all spending hot, lazy weekends gathered around our grill. If you find yourself the host of a summer party, it’s likely you’ll wake up to a dozen half empty beer bottles scattered around the yard. But resist the urge to dump them out! You may be surprised to l…
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We all carry around an invisible mental weight — here’s how to lighten the load.
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If the continued hype around pumpkin spice lattes is any indication, we’re all ready to take the plunge into fall food trends. Luckily a lot of them are a whole lot healthier than the sugar-loaded calorie bomb that has a special place in every sweater-lovers’ heart. To the contrary, fall produce is chock full of healthy nutrients. We all know that in-season foods tend to be a little easier on your wallet, plus they introduce a whole new array of ingredients to get creative with in the kitchen. (…
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“Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day — a little over a month — is the most overstimulating time of the year,” says Dr. Belisa Vranich, clinical psychologist and author of “Breathe: The Simply, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve your Mental and Physical Health”. “There are way too many obligations from too many parts of life that coincide in the same time: financial, vocational, emotional, family-related.” While we would all benefit from pressing pause and taking a much-needed break, jam-packed h…
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Our pets are a part of the family — we might even like them more than the humans on our list. They keep us company, boost our happiness and lower our stress levels (just the sound of your cat’s purr can calm your nerves). With everything our pets give us all year long, it comes as no surprise that we want to put something special under the tree just for them. Here are some of our top picks for a gift that will spoil your fur baby, help keep them healthy and happy and make caring for them easier…
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Do you keep killing your houseplants? Foster your green thumb with these expert
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Serve up a craft cocktail, without spending hours shaking behind the bar, with
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The next few weeks are filled with celebrations with family and friends as we exchange presents, celebrate the holidays and ring in the new year. So what festive beverage is going to fill your cup? Anthony Henriquez of Lumaca restaurant in NYC showed us how to go beyond the traditional hot toddy and egg nog this year. These elevated cocktails look (and taste!) impressive without taking you a ton of time to whip up. Plus, they are the perfect warm and comforting sip after a day out in the bluster…
about 4 years ago
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Snag an amazing deal on a flight for the holidays? Better read that fine print before you start packing. According to a report by Hopper, airlines are increasingly unbundling their offerings so that they can offer the lowest possible fares. Which means that once you get to the check-in counter, you’ll likely find yourself shelling out more cash for things that were once included in the base price of your ticket — like a checked bag. In fact, travelers who check at least one bag when flying domes…
about 4 years ago
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A tie again? This year, give him something that will let him indulge in his
favorite pastimes (or get better in what he likes doing).
over 3 years ago
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Last week, a half a bag of grapes, a container of homemade soup and a few rogue radishes I found buried at the bottom of the produce drawer all ended up in my garbage. It pains me to see produce tied up in a garbage bag for multiple reasons: I’m well aware of how many people don’t have easy access to the fresh produce I conveniently pick up on my walk home from work.I could have used those ingredients to create healthy meals.I see dollar signs going right into the garbage can along with my wilti…
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