Best friends Ku and Mae have a lot in common: After meeting over 20 years ago as teens during a summer program at the Parsons School of Design, they both spent time traveling the globe; they’re both mothers; and they both have a passion for driving forward sustainable, ethical practices in the fashion industry.
Every third Sunday in June, dozens of countries around the world celebrate dads. From new dads to granddads, godfathers, and guardians — any and all paternal figures who’ve made a positive impact on your life deserve an extra outpouring of love and gratitude this Father’s Day.
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Camping — whether in an RV in the desert or the open air on a beach — is an opportunity to commune with nature, check in with yourself, make memories with friends, or all of the above. But as any old hat will tell you, a large part of ensuring your experience goes smoothly is bringing the right gear.
Going Camping? Everything You Need for Your Next Stay Under the Stars Continue Reading »
Mothers spend the majority of their time thinking about other people, so much so that “I don’t need anything” is a common refrain leading up to gift-giving holidays.
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It’s all too easy to ignore the burnt food droppings at the bottom of the oven or that sticky spot in the fridge — that is, until the oven starts smoking when you turn it on or the fridge is overtaken by a mysterious odor. Most of us know we should be attending to our
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Getting lost in a novel on a rainy afternoon, learning something new from an engrossing work of nonfiction, seeing ourselves reflected in someone else’s life story: Reading is both a pleasure and a privilege. And for many people, it’s our mothers who are responsible for some of our earliest and longest-lasting memories connected to books.
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Your ride, your wheels, your wagon, your whip. No matter what you call it, your car can be a source of pride and joy or just another place to park your seat, if you will.
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You may have heard of a practice called “Swedish death cleaning” — a name that’s both intriguing yet fairly straightforward. Perhaps one of the more succinct and accurate summaries of the concept comes by way of comedic actor Amy Poehler’s narration in this amusing trailer for the TV series The Gentle Art of Swedish Death
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It’s spring cleaning time again! By mid-April, the dust has settled on a year’s worth of clutter, and as the sunshine starts streaming through the windows more regularly, it also starts shedding light on all that needs to be tidied inside.
When it comes to beauty, Nice News is of the opinion that what’s on the inside is what really matters. But we’re also big fans of self-care and self-expression — like practicing ancient Chinese massage techniques to promote circulation or using bold blushes to make a statement.
