Lifestyle

Let’s be honest — no one needs a special reason to celebrate ice cream. It’s ice cream, after all! Researchers believe that humans have been enjoying it in some form since as far back as the first century A.D., and today, the average American consumes about 20 pounds of the frozen dessert each year (so next […]

The non-alcoholic beverage market has been booming in recent years, something economists speculate is driven by younger consumers looking to drink less, along with the growing popularity of the “sober curious” movement.  One thing is certain, though: The rise in booze-free beverages means even more delicious options to offer your pals at pool parties and

Applying your purchasing power to Black-owned businesses this Juneteenth and beyond is one of the many ways to champion the Black community — and there are thousands of brilliant creators to support. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite brands that are sure to elevate your day-to-day, with products ranging from scrumptious snacks

Let’s hear it for the dads!  Celebrated annually in the U.S. on the third Sunday in June, Father’s Day recognizes all of the incredible paternal figures in our lives: the teachers of lessons, the givers of advice, the supporters of dreams, and the proud tellers of corny jokes (that we secretly can’t get enough of). 

Bicycling has long been celebrated around the world — and the sentiment is seemingly growing. An increasing number of protected bike lanes are being built across the United States; Amsterdam unveiled a massive underwater bicycle parking garage earlier this year; and more doctors have been prescribing cycling to help patients with anxiety and depression.  If you

Since at least the Middle Ages, humans have been dining alfresco for fun. Picnics as we know them today have their roots in elaborate medieval hunting parties and gained popularity as fashionable soirees in the Victorian era, per Smithsonian Magazine. Now, people are enjoying their meals in the open air more than ever. The beauty

While moms deserve to be recognized and celebrated all year-round, Mother’s Day is a welcomed opportunity to show the most important women in our lives just how much they mean to us.  Beautiful bouquets and handwritten cards are lovely, tried-and-true acknowledgements, as is spending quality time together (click here for some fun activities). But if

Ready to add some brand-new books to your bedside table? Find your next read in this roundup of our favorite April titles, featuring a moving memoir by an acclaimed poet, a look into the royal marriage that may have “saved the monarchy,” a guide to making meaningful friendships as an adult, and more. You Could

The breadth of human accomplishment is mindblowing: We’ve cured diseases, implemented programs to take care of and give back to one another, and developed technology to make our lives easier. One area humanity could still stand to improve upon, however, is the negative impact we have on our planet.  Each year, people produce more than

There’s something special about cultivating a garden: A certain kind of quiet pride comes with planting seeds in soil, nurturing them as they take root and grow, and then admiring the fruits of that labor. In fact, gardening provides a whole host of physical and mental health benefits. Not only can it serve as a