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From travel and leisure to relationships, personal development, and far-flung activities, this section caters to individuals seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, and guidance for cultivating a balanced and enjoyable daily lifestyle. The goal is to equip readers with insightful ideas and expert tips for cultivating mindful enjoyment, enriching connections, and staying engaged with the possibilities each day presents—not just for getting by, but for learning to thrive with intention.

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The 12 Best Road Trips in America

The 12 Best Road Trips in America

June 25, 2015

How to Save on Airfare with Google Flights

How to Save on Airfare with Google Flights

Kim Komando | June 25, 2015

Google’s airfare-finder website Google Flights offers some money-saving features that better-known sites such as Expedia, Orbitz and Kayak either don’t…

Guide to Nifty (and Unusual!) Ways to Have Fun Outdoors
Exercise & Fitness

Guide to Nifty (and Unusual!) Ways to Have Fun Outdoors

June 25, 2015

Go play outside! You heard that as a kid—but running, jumping around and just moving your body out in the…

Are You Too Cheap?

Are You Too Cheap?

Brad Klontz, PsyD, CFP | June 24, 2015

The Dangers of Being an Underspender Some people struggle to control their spending…others struggle to spend at all. The latter…

Can a “Robo Adviser” Boost Your Investment Returns?
Retirement Living

Can a “Robo Adviser” Boost Your Investment Returns?

Pam Krueger | June 24, 2015

Are you better off letting a computer invest your money rather than hiring a human financial adviser or doing it…

Cool, Last-Minute Recipes for the Fourth

Cool, Last-Minute Recipes for the Fourth

June 24, 2015

Serve a patriotic appetizer—cherry tomatoes, a creamy white-cheese dip and blue corn chips. Or after the barbecued burgers and dogs,…

6 Ways to a Hassle-Free July 4th Picnic

6 Ways to a Hassle-Free July 4th Picnic

June 24, 2015

You can find picnic recipes galore online, but who wants to bother with that? You want a day off just…

Watch Something Better Than Fireworks This 4th

Watch Something Better Than Fireworks This 4th

June 23, 2015

Instead of spending the rest of this week trying to decide if it’s worth it to suffer through two hours…

Keep Bananas Longer

Keep Bananas Longer

June 23, 2015

Maybe you avoid buying bananas in the summer because they tend to ripen too fast in the warm weather. Hesitate…

made in america

made in america

June 23, 2015

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How to Water Your Plants While on Vacation

How to Water Your Plants While on Vacation

June 22, 2015

Are you getting ready for a big getaway and don’t have someone to water your plants? Here’s what to do……

July Checklist
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July Checklist

June 22, 2015

Protect your heart: High heat and humidity are risky for people with heart disease. If your doctor approves, drink a…

Easy Way to Get Rid of Pet Hair (No Vacuum Needed!)
Pets

Easy Way to Get Rid of Pet Hair (No Vacuum Needed!)

June 17, 2015

Get rid of pet hair. Meet Survivor. He's a American Eskimo mix, and when the temperature goes up, his hair…

Eliminate Stubborn Toilet Rings

Eliminate Stubborn Toilet Rings

June 17, 2015

Have you had enough of that obnoxious ring in your toilet bowl? Here’s what to do… A ring in the…

Nail-Salon Health Dangers

Nail-Salon Health Dangers

Mitchell Gaynor, MD | June 17, 2015

There has been a lot of media ­coverage about toxins in nail salons and the effect that these chemicals can…