Is This the Answer to Your Sleep Issues?

Nov 29, 2018

We all feel better—and are better able to cope with busy lives and unexpected events—when we’re well rested. But sometimes even getting to bed early doesn't give you the relief you’re looking for after a long day. Your bed may actually be what’s keeping you up at night and leaving you with back pain and

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Keep Your Indoor Air Clean and Healthy

Nov 13, 2017

Given that the average American spends 90 percent of their time indoors, it’s important to make sure the air inside your home is healthy. While dust, pollen, secondhand smoke and pet dander are the most common pollutants, there are more toxic contaminants like radon, bacteria, viruses and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from household products,

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The Chill Way to Listen to Tunes

Jul 10, 2017

By Anna Soref Having three teenage kids helps keep me at least moderately tech savvy; I know how to use bitmojis and have a Snapchat account. Now, thanks to my girls, I am enjoying music in an entirely new way. With all three kids paying for a music streaming service, we decided to

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How to Recycle Worn-Out Clothing and Textiles

Jun 26, 2017

Ever wonder what to do with worn-out clothing or bedding that seems too threadbare to donate to charity? According to the nonprofit trade association Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles (SMART), 11.1 million tons of used clothing and textiles ends up in landfills every year. But it doesn’t have to. Here are some ideas to give

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Natural Flea Control: 6 Solutions That Work

Jun 8, 2017

Dogs and cats bring love and companionship into your home, but once the weather turns warm, your pet may also bring in annoying houseguests: fleas. These tiny biting pests reproduce rapidly and can make you and your pets uncomfortable and possibly even sick. Never fear, we’ve rounded up six all-natural ways to fight fleas safely

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Bird Songs Are the New Alarm Clock

Jun 2, 2017

By Linda Knittel, Senior Editor One of my favorite things about camping is waking up to the sounds of birds singing right outside the tent. Although rolling out of bed to begin your workday might not be quite as relaxing as waking up in nature, a new app created by the Carnegie Museum of

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Rowdy Kittens: Going Small Can Bring Big Happiness

Apr 24, 2017

By Linda Knittel By her early thirties, Tammy Strobel was what many people would consider a success. She was pulling in a decent salary and, together with her husband, had two cars and a two-bedroom apartment in Davis, California, packed with shiny possessions, and closets filled with stylish clothes. But she wasn’t happy. “I was commuting two

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Hygge: The Danish Art of Calmful Living

Apr 10, 2017

Jutting out into the North Sea just above Germany is Denmark. This small country may be overshadowed by its glitzy European cousins, but its inhabitants have a lot to teach other Westerners about happiness and the art of coziness or hygge. Denmark has been ranked the happiest country in the world in studies

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Change Your Room Color, Change Your Mood

Feb 27, 2017

Slapping a fresh coat of paint on the walls is one of the quickest, easiest and most affordable ways to refresh a room. Once you are standing in front of all those swatches though, choosing colors can make you feel a bit like a kid in a candy store. Before you reach for the first

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Throw a Low-Stress Dinner Party

Oct 27, 2016

By Linda Knittel, Senior Editor I love the idea of hosting dinner parties, but the stress of putting one together usually stops me before a single invite goes out. Apparently I’ve been making it harder than it needs to be. By following a few simple guidelines and, surprisingly, thinking more like a chef,

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