The Good Life

Cool stuffs, travel, pets & animals, books, the arts, health and life guide, the bitter and the sweet, and everything else wonderful in life...

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Mobile Technology
AirFly wireless headphone dongle updated with aux input support
The Verge - Jon Porter
The AirFly Pro is the latest in Twelve South’s lineup of headphone dongles, designed to let you connect your wireless headphones to a device with a 3.5mm headphone jack but no Bluetooth support — such
6 hours ago
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Cats
Shelter Cat Goes Viral For Liberating Fellow Inmates Again And Again And Again
yahoo.com - Lee Moran
A 6-year-old shelter cat named Quilty is the internet’s latest animal star after he kept breaking fellow felines out of their enclosures. Staff at the …
2 days ago
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Sicily
We bought a $1 house in Italy. Here's what happened next
CNN - Silvia Marchetti, CNN
(CNN) — It seemed like a deal too good to be true. A new house -- and potentially a whole new life -- for sale in sunkissed rural Italy for the princely sum of just one euro, or little over a dollar. the
2 days ago
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Books
Comment: Amazon Kindle’s US Public Library integration is exactly what Apple Books needs
9to5Mac - Bradley Chambers
Out of all the electronic devices I own, the one I’d want to give up last is my Kindle Oasis. In my opinion, it brings the best of technology while ignoring the worst. I even wrote a few months back about
4 days ago
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Decorations
Mini Christmas Trees Are Making a Comeback This Year
apartmenttherapy.com - Mia Nakaji Monnier
Classic Christmas trees—living, cut, and as tall or taller than a human adult—have special appeal. Not only do they smell great, but they also have …
5 days ago
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Recipes
Easy salty, sweet and spicy homemade holiday gifts
Los Angeles Times - Genevieve Ko
I always want to make homemade edible gifts for family and friends, neighbors and teachers. But in this busy season, it can feel impossible to find the time. These three easy recipes require minimal active
5 days ago
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Lifestyle
Why these bikers crisscross New York delivering donated breast milk
The Washington Post - Cathy Free
Marko grabbed her helmet and road jacket, slid onto her Triumph and headed straight to pick up 48 bottles of milk from the newly formed New York Milk Bank — a nonprofit group that distributes donated milk
November 4
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Nutrition
Health Benefits of Nuts
EatingWell - Jessica Ball, M.S., R.D.
Nuts are considered a super-healthy food for good reason. They're full of healthy fats, plant-based protein and lots of other nutrients. Find out …
6 days ago
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Holistic Medicine
An Avocado a Day Could Lower “Bad” Cholesterol, Says New Study
Real Simple - Laura Fisher
Most of us don’t need much of an excuse to include more avocados in our diet. Whether it’s morning avocado toast or party-ready guacamole, avocados …
6 days ago
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Home
Japanese Laundry: Small-Space Solutions (Many via Amazon) from a Spotless Country
Remodelista - Margot Guralnick
When my son dropped a glass bottle on a subway platform in Osaka last summer, a man appeared out of nowhere to sweep away the shards—and we learned …
6 days ago
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Diets
Dietician says this will be the biggest diet of 2020 and can add up to 9 years to your life
Ladders - CW Headley
On behalf of the roughly 97 million active dieters that contribute to the infamously indecisive weight loss industry every year, Ladders began our …
6 days ago
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Amazon
21 Items That'll Help Bring A Little Hygge Into Your Heart And Home
BuzzFeed - Victoria Kuglin
The Nordic philosophy of coziness, contentment, and a general sense of wellness is a great way to keep the winter blues away! This set of two pillowcases doesn't come with any inserts, though, but you
November 7
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Culture
Save $20 on Whistle GO and track your dog’s location and health
Mashable - Cemile Kavountzis
TL;DR: Save $20 on the Whistle GO collection with the code MASH20 through Dec. 22. You want to be the best pet parent you can be, so you do things like make sure your dog eats right and gets enough exercise.
6 days ago
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Skin Care
Gentle face cleansers to wash the day away
Popular Science - PopSci Commerce Team
After a long day, it’s important to wash your face thoroughly, removing makeup, sweat, sunscreen, and the pollutants that stick to it all. This is a vital step in keeping your skin healthy. Any serums
November 7
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Books
I lived with depression for decades – until my Asperger's diagnosis explained it all
The Guardian - Tom Cutler
At one party I said something so badly wrong that the hostess burst into tears. “Get him out of my house!” she cried It was 4.30am on a dark September morning and I was suddenly awake. I knew straight
6 days ago
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Photos
The Splendor of Fall Foliage in Pictures
flipboard.com - Flipboard Photodesk
November 7
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Exercise
Meet the female personal trainers transforming the way we exercise
Stylist Magazine - Lucy Partington
I never thought I’d be somebody with a personal trainer. The idea of me, a plus-size woman, working out in a gym filled me with anxiety. The sheer …
November 5
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Shopping
15 Classic Gifts That’ll Stand the Test of Time
The Kitchn - Lisa Freedman
On average, consumers plan to spend $659 on holiday gifts for family, friends, and co-workers this year, according to the National Retail Federation …
November 7
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Science
See the Mississippi River's hidden history, uncovered by lasers
National Geographic - By Daniel Stone and Daniel Coe
Using hyperprecise LiDAR data, a cartographer maps the river’s bends and channels over time with mesmerizing results. For cartographers and cartophiles, Harold Fisk’s 1944 maps of the lower Mississippi
November 7
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Technology
WaterField Air Duffel: Avoid the airline overhead space battle, optimize the under seat space
ZDNet - Matthew Miller
Overhead storage space on US airlines are inadequate and carriers prefer to charge you extra to check a bag. WaterField Designs developed a new …
November 7
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Home
The 10 Best Paint Colors to Upgrade Your Front Door
Martha Stewart Living - Caroline Biggs
You really can't go wrong with a majority of blues and greens. Nothing boosts your home's curb appeal faster than a beautifully painted front door. Not only is it an affordable way to bring a pop of personality
November 7
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Recipes
The Healthiest Condiment You've Never Heard Of
U.S. News & World Report - HealthDay
THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- If you're looking for a way to liven up your dishes with a great tasting, low-calorie condiment, zesty …
November 7
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Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba Shares Her Meal-Kit Secret Weapon and the $15 Face Mask That Resets Her Skin
The Kitchn - Lauren Masur
You probably already know that Jessica Alba is a successful actress, busy mom of three, and the founder of The Honest Company, a natural baby and …
November 7
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Opinion
The average American eats 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily. It’s killing us
The Guardian - Eleanor Cummins
Added sugar is all but impossible to escape in processed foods, which account for 58% of the average American's daily calories There’s a delectable scene in André Aciman’s latest novel Find Me where three
November 7
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Plants
Amazon Is Having a Major Sale on Some of Your Favorite Indoor Plants — but Only for Today!
The Kitchn - Jaclyn Turner
You can buy essentially everything on Amazon. So, why not live plants? As a car-less city dweller, I’m personally loving the idea of having an …
November 7
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Technology
How to try to trick the internet for the best deals on flights
Mashable - Sasha Lekach
Traveling isn’t just about the destination. Carry On is our series devoted to how we get away in the digital age, from the choices we make to the experiences we share. Searching for online fares for flights
November 7
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Amazon Alexa
How tech can improve everyday life for the elderly
Engadget - Andrew Tarantola
The best gear for maintaining your independence as you get older. Thanks to steady advances in modern medicine, humans are living longer than ever, but what's the point of passing that centennial mark
November 7
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Lifestyle
Dear Jenny: I Don’t Want People To Give My Kids Gifts
Romper - Jenny True
Our resident advice-giver-outer Jenny True provides shouty, full-hearted answers to your niggling questions about pregnancy and parenthood in her …
November 5
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Lifestyle
The 25 Best 2019 Holiday Gifts For Moms (AKA You)
Romper - Anne Vorrasi
In all the holiday shopping frenzy — which you handle like a champ, thankyouverymuch — there's one person who undoubtedly gets left behind each year: …
November 5