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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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Cruises…3 Ways to Save

Cruises…3 Ways to Save

Pauline Frommer | June 30, 2014

With nightly rates dropping to as little as $60 per person, booking an economical cruise would seem to be as…

Last-Minute Travel…3 Ways to Save
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Last-Minute Travel…3 Ways to Save

Pauline Frommer | June 30, 2014

Sometimes it pays to procrastinate. You can get some great last-minute travel deals… 1. Follow the deals: Never considered Iceland,…

Homeless Retirement: Travel the World
Retirement Living

Homeless Retirement: Travel the World

Lynne and Tim Martin | June 30, 2014

How Lynne & Tim Martin Did It How would you like to make the world your retirement home? Lynne and…

Hungry Girl’s Low-Cal Party Favorites

Hungry Girl’s Low-Cal Party Favorites

Lisa Lillien | June 30, 2014

Party snacks don’t have to be loaded with calories to be tasty. Lisa Lillien has made sure of that. Her…

This Fruit Shines Your Silver

This Fruit Shines Your Silver

June 30, 2014

You've just uncovered your mom’s tea set stored long ago, and it's completely covered with tarnish. Go to your fruit…

Beans, Beans Without the Gas…The More You Eat, the Less You Pass

Beans, Beans Without the Gas…The More You Eat, the Less You Pass

June 27, 2014

We love beans, but we hate the intestinal gas they create! There are numerous ways to cook dry beans to…

Facebook — Friend or Foe?

Facebook — Friend or Foe?

Lauren Zander | June 26, 2014

Taking Charge of Facebook in Your Life Facebook, which started as a playground for Ivy League college kids, has now…

Recipe Makeovers Make Good Use of Greek Yogurt

Recipe Makeovers Make Good Use of Greek Yogurt

Rebecca ­Scritchfield, RD | June 25, 2014

As I was talking with Rebecca Scritchfield, RD, LD, a Washington, DC–based dietitian, I mentioned that I had tried substituting…

7 Ways to Resist Temptation

7 Ways to Resist Temptation

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | June 25, 2014

Temptation is everywhere—in that second slice of pie, that way-too-expensive golf club, that not-quite-legit tax deduction, that smoldering gaze from…

Easy Trick to Tame Temptation

Easy Trick to Tame Temptation

Ying Zhang, PhD | June 25, 2014

How Anyone Can "Just Say No"—Forcefully—in the Face of Temptation Adding a bit of drama to your inner dialogue may…

Where to Sit to Avoid Turbulence

Where to Sit to Avoid Turbulence

June 25, 2014

Do you get a little nervous or queasy when there is turbulence? Here's the best place to sit on an…

Driving Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

Driving Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

John Kennedy | June 24, 2014

Driving mistakes can be very costly. A serious collision can end your life, but even a minor one can wipe…

Can’t Seem to Get Organized?

Can’t Seem to Get Organized?

Linda Samuels | June 24, 2014

Here's What's Holding You Back For the chronically cluttered, the most important part of getting organized is not doing the…

Tempted to Cheat On Your Partner? Before You Have an Affair, Read This

Tempted to Cheat On Your Partner? Before You Have an Affair, Read This

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | June 24, 2014

A smoldering gaze from a stranger across a crowded room…a chance encounter with an old flame who confesses to still…

July 2014 Checklist
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July 2014 Checklist

June 24, 2014

Ready credit cards for travel: Tell card issuers about upcoming trips so that activity will not trigger fraud alerts. Pay…