Since I lived in a small rural town, there was just one bookstore, but I fondly remember visiting it. My dad would peruse the magazines while I hung out in the children’s section. But it wasn’t until I was 12 that I experienced my first real love affair with a bookstore.
The bounty of summer is upon us, and farmer’s markets (and even traditional grocery stores) will be flaunting the vibrant show of colors and flavors that mark the season. You’ll obviously want your juicy, local tomatoes and that sweet, sweet corn. But try branching out a bit, and add less traditional veggies to your plate. Here, are a few of our favorite, under-the-radar beauties.
Take a vacation, grill outdoors, head to the pool; there are certain rites of summer we all tend to enact year after year. And while traditions are traditions (all of the above are pretty great), sometimes it’s good to mix things up a little.
Though I spent the majority of my adult life in New York City, I had one charmed summer in San Francisco. It was just enough time to whet my appetite for more, but not enough to really discover what the city was all about. Cities, like people, take time to develop relationships with—and I’d only become friendly acquaintances with this one.
There’s the obvious three trimesters in pregnancy, plus the fourth-month post-birth when you’re in a bit of a haze. But what exactly is the “Fifth Trimester?” According to author Lauren Smith Brody, former Executive Editor at Glamour magazine, it’s the pivotal time in a mother’s life when she tackles the challenging question: Do I go back to work or stay home and raise the kids?
We all can do our part to keep our bodies—and our planet—healthier, and even small steps count. In The Reducetarian Solution, author Brian Kateman—and the thought leaders who contribute to the book—makes a compelling case for eating less meat.
If you’re like me, you’re not the best at meditation or deep breathing exercises. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to relax and bring mindfulness into your day—which is sorely needed in our fast-paced, always-connected world.
You’ve probably noticed when perusing the vitamin aisles that calcium often comes packaged with a couple of other vitamins and minerals–typically vitamin D and magnesium. What’s the deal with that, and do you need them all?
Certain words don't translate perfectly from one language to another. It's part of what makes languages so intriguing. One word that you've probably been hearing quite a bit lately, hygge (most likely pronounced incorrectly, it's "hoo-gah"), is Danish for a hard-to-pinpoint sense of contentment and well-being that comes from slowing down and taking comfort and joy in small, purposeful moments.
The offering of massages at spas and healing centers these days is extremely diverse—and goes far beyond just the usual Swedish or deep-tissue, incorporating techniques from all over the world. If you’re feeling adventurous, or your regular massage just isn’t cutting it, here are four popular styles to consider.
