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10 School Backpack Essentials
July 31, 2017. Christina Elston
Your child’s backpack is a kind of bridge between home and school, a place to carry essential supplies. But carrying around a pack all day can take its toll. Help your child start the school year off right with a backpack that fits correctly and fill it with all the necessities.
Save & Splurge: Saratoga Springs
July 31, 2017. Craig Idlebrook
Saratoga Springs is a city that has reinvented itself many times throughout history. Since before Colonial settlers arrived to this New York city, its mineral springs have drawn visitors for the water’s reportedly restorative properties. Then it became known as a hotbed of gambling and horseracing. In the time since, Saratoga Springs has once again…
Iceland: Close By, But Worlds Away
June 01, 2017. Kim Foley MacKinnon
It’s not hard to see why Iceland has become such a popular travel destination.
Beyond the Leis, Hawaii Truly Pops
April 18, 2017. Erik Trinidad
Having been to almost every state in the USA – I’ll get to you one day, North Dakota – it dawned on me that I’d never been to Hawaii. Pop culture had conditioned me to think of the 50th state as a paradise where women wore hula skirts, men wore Hawaiian shirts, and tourists wore…
Favorite Childhood Foods Reinvented
April 01, 2017. Dana Laverty
If you’re feeling nostalgic, try these “grown-up” versions of childhood foods and feel like a kid again! Gourmet grilled cheese Betty Crocker ups the grilled cheese game with this beer-battered recipe. Hickory-smoked bacon, provolone and cheddar cheese, and an ale-based batter reinvent a childhood staple for grown-up taste buds. For a sophisticated twist, try adding…
Find Your Flow With Varied Yoga Styles
April 01, 2017. Dana Laverty
More than 36 million people practiced yoga in 2016, according to a Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal study. If you’d like to become one of them, we’ve put together a primer with the help of Andrew Tanner, chief ambassador for Yoga Alliance. His No. 1 piece of advice? “Look for a studio near you, particularly…
Gardening Resources to Help Boost Your Blooms
April 01, 2017. Dana Laverty
Spring is here! In the Northeast, many of us just can’t wait to get our hands in the dirt and play in the garden. Whether you’re the kind of gardener who starts with seeds or you just dabble in the occasional potted plant, we’ve got great gardening resources to help you cultivate your green thumb…
Weekend in Nashville
April 01, 2017. Jill Fergus
Love good food and good music? Nashville, one of the South’s most exciting cities, has an abundance of both – and plenty more, making it a great choice for a fun-filled weekend.
Discover the Emerald Isle: Visit These Regions in Ireland
March 08, 2017. Jill Fergus
If you’re looking for a destination to put on your 2017 wish list, consider Ireland. Researching your ancestry, discovering the country’s rich history – who doesn’t love castles? – and taking in the legendary landscapes are just a few reasons to visit. And there are numerous ways to experience the country, from an escorted tour…
Getting Caught Up With Pokemon Go
February 08, 2017. Dana Laverty
You may have seen them around town: Children, teens, even adults wandering around, only periodically looking up from their smartphones. They’re probably playing one of the hottest games of the app era: Pokemon Go. Q. What in the world is it? A. Pokemon Go (iOS, Android) is an augmented-reality game released in July 2016 by…
Tips For Traveling With Older Parents
January 15, 2017. Christina Elston
Valerie Grubb loves to travel. Not only that, she loves to travel with her mom. In the past 20 years, the author of “Planes, Canes, and Automobiles: Connecting With Your Aging Parents Through Travel” has logged more than 300,000 miles with her mother, now 85. “It’s been one of the best things I’ve ever done,”…
Stay Active With These Winter Workouts
January 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
Our motivation drops with every snowfall, but you can stay active when cold weather hits. Fight off hibernation habits with these winter workouts. Shoveling snow • A person weighing 170 pounds can burn about 250 calories over 30 minutes of shoveling, according to North Dakota State University. • Shoveling increases your heart rate and provides…
Got Game? Your Smartphone Does
January 01, 2017. Dana Laverty
Winter means lots of time spent indoors. Lots. And there are only so many movies and You-Tube cat videos that one can watch. Why not liven things up with a board game or two? But instead of hauling your circa-1985 edition of Trivial Pursuit or Risk from the basement, check out a new game on…