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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

Looking to add some stellar new material to your reading list? Check out our roundup of some of the best books released in March, featuring a popular advice columnist’s collected wisdom; a clinical psychologist’s poignant exploration of the relationships between caregivers and those living with dementia; a sharply funny bestseller about a wealthy New York

Spring has sprung! The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and — more than likely — your space is crying out for a good cleaning.   With roots dating back centuries and spanning multiple cultures, spring cleaning is more than just a lineup of chores: It’s a chance to shake off the dust accumulated throughout

March is Women’s History Month: a chance to celebrate the talented, heroic, and innovative women who have positively influenced society, as well as those who impact our individual lives every day.  Of the many opportunities to observe, one simple way to honor the month is by focusing your purchasing power on female-founded brands. We’ve compiled