Lifestyle
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The Truth About What Vaping Does (and Doesn’t Do) to Your Body
When it comes to vaping, it can be hard to hear past the biased chatter from both sides to understand the actual drawbacks and potential benefits of this technology — just as it is with any growing trend where health…
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15 Wacky Workouts to Try This Summer
If you’re still heading to the gym for that same old half-hour on the elliptical or treadmill – or worse, making excuses and not going at all – it might be time to try something different. Summer is the perfect…
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18 Ways to Monitor Your Kids’ Screen Time
It’s only a matter of time before a child begins reaching for a phone to watch videos or spending increasing amounts of time playing on an iPad. Kids are getting tech earlier than ever, too – on average, children with…
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20 Cheap Ways to Jazz Up Plain Water and Stay Hydrated This Summer
Plain water can get boring, especially during the dog days of summer, when it’s a challenge to stay hydrated. Each liter of these infusions only use a few low-cost ingredients, which is way less expensive than coconut water or sports…
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Sacramento Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
If you’ve been paying for your kids’ meals, you’re doing it wrong. The Sacramento area has a wide variety of restaurants where kids can eat free depending on the day of the week. Take the pressure off your busy schedule…
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Where to Find Family Fun in All 50 States
Just another day at the beach? Not on this list, though we will spotlight at least one beach that offers more than just swimming. We’re talking dude ranches and art trails, natural wonders and urban explorations as we crisscross the…
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Chicago Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Dining out with kids can be, well, stressful to say the least. To help make things a little easier on parents (and their wallets), many restaurants in Chicago feature “kids…
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18 Foods That Will Help You Hydrate
Contrary to popular belief, there is no expert recommendation that we need to drink eight 8-ounce cups of water per day. Consider it a “healthy habit” that just isn’t true.…
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10 Affordable Wellness Getaways to Revitalize Your Life
We all know how difficult it can be to maintain motivation and focus regarding our health and fitness goals. Often vacations or other trips can make matters even worse with…
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10 Great Summer Jobs for Teens
A summer job is a good opportunity to learn important life skills and make some spending money. Up to 60 percent of teens had summer jobs in the 1950s through…
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Best Gym in Every State
A gym is a sanctuary, a sweat session, and a social scene all wrapped up into a business that lives and dies by its members. Naturally the best gyms house…
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30 Electronics and Accessories That Are a Complete Waste of Money
The world of electronics and their accessories is a wild, untamed web of tech company stores, electronics retailers, discount stores, online retailers, convenience stores, and airport vending machines. There are…
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Don’t Buy Into These 15 Skin Cancer Myths
Over the years, you may have heard various things from well-meaning friends, family members, and colleagues about the deadly effects of skin cancer and how to prevent it. But what…
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17 Affordable Wedding and Engagement Ring Alternatives
Thanks to a very successful marketing campaign, diamond rings became symbols of eternal love starting in the 1940s. But sales have been flagging as millennials reject the marriage traditions and…
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The 16 Most Expensive Royal Weddings Around the World
The average American wedding costs more than $33,000. But there’s nothing average about royalty — or the parties they throw when they get married. From 15th century celebrations of love…
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10 Ways to Lose Those Last 5 Pounds Before Your Wedding
Just before the wedding is not the time for major lifestyle changes — but small tweaks can help with losing a few pounds. There’s no magic cure here; losing weight…
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15 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Summer Camp
With fond memories of cabin mates, campfires, swimming pools, and s’mores, it’s no wonder that parents who went to summer camp want their children to have the same enriching experience.…
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Boston Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Kids are expensive, and getting the family together for an affordable meal can be difficult. Luckily, there are many restaurants in the Boston area where kids eat free or cheap,…
