I’ll admit it, I’m a beach bum. One of my best packing hacks is to bring stylish staples that do double duty. Case in point: I always keep a lightweight long-sleeve shirt on hand. It’s a chic beach cover-up that transitions into a smart blouse when I hit the town. Amazon’s Ekouaer Beach Cover-Up Shirt…
If you’re a frequent Disney-goer, like me, you absolutely need a belt bag. In a bout of midlife-crisis nostalgia some years back, I returned to Walt Disney World for my 40th birthday for the first time in two decades, and I’ve found myself there multiple times a year, ever since. I am no novice. And…
Daryn Wright of the U.S. Olympic Diving Team will compete in the 10M platform competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images) The goal of the 2024 Paris Olympics is to be the most environmentally-friendly Games ever, and to France’s credit, in many ways they have become a model for how to use existing…
Whether you’ve suddenly gotten the itch to renovate your home or are just in the market for a new coffee maker or set of sheets, Wayfair’s Black Friday in July sale — the online retailer’s biggest sale of the summer — is not to be missed! The discount event, which runs from through Monday, July…
There’s lately been a preoccupation — verging on an obsession — with getting enough protein. And it’s no wonder, given that, compared with carbohydrates and fats, proteins are the most filling macronutrient, which are the nutrients your body needs in the largest amounts. Proteins are present in every cell of the body and are considered…
There’s nothing like a caffeinated concoction to kickstart — or restart — a long day for a coffee drinker, especially when that concoction is served chilled and it’s a sweltering 90°F outside. Bonus points if it doesn’t require you to drive far or pay a pretty penny! Enter the best iced coffee makers of 2024….
Confession time! I don’t floss daily, even though I tell my dentist otherwise, but I do carry floss picks for those emergency food-stuck-in-teeth moments. These instances inevitably remind me of my inconsistent flossing habits. I’ve long wondered whether a good water flosser would help me be more diligent. Now, after much research and testing of…
As the astrologically inclined will tell you, this third week of July finds us smack-dab on the Cancer-Leo cusp. “Swinging from one emotion to the next, the challenge for this cusp is to find their emotional center. Meditation would be a great ally in their constant struggle for balance.” This expert take is intended for…
If you’re a fan of leftovers, good for you for not letting perfectly good grub go to waste. But we’re also willing to bet you have a cabinet full of stained, mismatched plastic containers that make packing up said leftovers quite the chore. Well, it might be time for a little upgrade. Thousands of Amazon…
The French chef Yann Nury wants you to remember that the winter holidays will be over soon. Roasts will be sliced, served and forgotten; Champagne will be drunk. And, if you choose to serve canapés, each one you make, no matter how labor-intensive, will be gone in a single bite. “Enjoy the specific moments,” Nury,…
