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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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How to Stop Your Rice from Sticking

How to Stop Your Rice from Sticking

October 1, 2014

We love plain old long-grain white rice...the most versatile side dish ever. But we hate it when cooked rice sticks…

How to Stick with Exercise
Exercise & Fitness

How to Stick with Exercise

Osama Hamdy, MD, PhD | September 30, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: What’s the easiest way for someone to start exercise and stick with it? As we said, people have…

Clear Those Paint Smells

Clear Those Paint Smells

September 30, 2014

To eliminate strong paint odors, the obvious thing to do is open a window and air out the smell. But…

A Surprising Way to Handle Difficult People

A Surprising Way to Handle Difficult People

Judith Orloff, MD | September 29, 2014

Guilt Trippers...Control Freaks...Anger Addicts...more When faced with difficult behavior at work or with family and friends, most people tend to…

Favorite Finds at the Fancy Food Show 2014

Favorite Finds at the Fancy Food Show 2014

Linda Gassenheimer | September 29, 2014

This summer's Fancy Food Show was the largest one ever, with more than 2,700 companies and 80 countries represented. Here…

How to Transport Your Car Cross-Country
Automotive

How to Transport Your Car Cross-Country

Ronald Montoya | September 29, 2014

Say you need to get your car to another part of the US, possibly because you are ­relocating or going…

Purse-Saving Tip
Money Savers

Purse-Saving Tip

September 29, 2014

What's more annoying than digging around in your bag for a pen that you know is there but you just…

Choose the Best Music-Streaming Service for You

Choose the Best Music-Streaming Service for You

Donald Bell | September 26, 2014

Instead of depending on compact discs or radio stations, hundreds of millions of people worldwide now listen to music through…

No More Hard Edges On Your Cheese
Food

No More Hard Edges On Your Cheese

September 26, 2014

You know those hard, translucent edges that form on your block of cheese when it sits in the fridge for…

DIY Fixes for Laptops, Tablets and Cell Phones
Consumer Technology

DIY Fixes for Laptops, Tablets and Cell Phones

Kyle Wiens | September 25, 2014

Who Needs a Geek Squad? Portable electronic devices are convenient…but they are prone to mishaps and other frustrating problems. Smartphones…

Make Bread Fresh Again

Make Bread Fresh Again

September 25, 2014

You just bought that baguette yesterday, and it's already feeling a little too stiff to eat. Here's an easy way…

Great Books on Wealth, Health and More

Great Books on Wealth, Health and More

Bill Tipper | September 24, 2014

These diverse books are among the most useful works on bookstore shelves today. Some are newly published, others are classics…

Red-Wine Stain Remover

Red-Wine Stain Remover

September 24, 2014

Yikes! Someone just spilled red wine on your carpet. Grab a bottle of white wine, but make sure it's champagne!…

October 2014 Checklist
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October 2014 Checklist

September 23, 2014

Get your flu vaccination: Everyone six months old or older should get the annual vaccination. Age 65 and older: The…

26 Whodathunk Household Tricks That Save You Money
Money Savers

26 Whodathunk Household Tricks That Save You Money

Julie Edelman | September 23, 2014

You can save hundreds and potentially thousands of dollars a year with these money-saving household tips and tricks… Cleaning Tricks…