Colleen Kozy
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Best Trips to Take After Retirement
Blue Ridge Parkway<p>Billed as “America’s Favorite Drive,” the spectacular 469-mile drive joins Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and Great Smoky …
National ParksTipoon is a tiny pop-up camper that triples in size at the campsite
If you’ve always wanted a full-featured camping trailer, but don’t happen to own a truck or SUV to pull one around, we may have found just the thing …
CampingA Meditation Exercise For People Who Simply Cannot 'Quiet' Their Minds
<i>In a warp-speed world, it can be difficult to entertain even the thought of slowing down for a meditation. The following mindfulness exercise,</i> …
MeditationGolden Turmeric Tahini Dressing [Vegan] - One Green Planet
<i>If you enjoy recipes like this, we highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App, it's available for both Android and iPhone and has free and</i> …
RecipesAre Your Kids Misbehaving? Here's Why Sleep and Family Routines May Be Part of the Problem
Emily Davies cringes when she remembers how she and her husband berated their son Christopher for being lazy at schoolwork and for not reaching his …
ParentingThis is how to sleep better: 5 secrets from neuroscience
I’ll bet you’re not getting enough sleep. Honestly, I’m kind of cheating — it’s a pretty safe bet.<p>Two-thirds of adults throughout all developed …
Immune System25 Nifty Home Products That Will Help You Save Major Space
Living in a small home or owning a lot of belongings can make the task of organizing a real challenge. While it helps to declutter by tossing out things you don't need, you can also create more space by knowing how to manage your space. Luckily, there are a ton of clever products that can help you …
Home DepotMatcha Almond Cookies Recipe
PER SERVING *<p><b>Calories</b>260Calories from Fat140<p><b>% DAILY VALUE*</b><p>Total Fat15g23%<p>Saturated Fat9g45%<p>Trans …
This could be the ‘simplest diet in the world’ — here’s how it works
It has been dubbed as the “simplest diet in the world,” and nutrition experts say the Scandi Sense Diet really deserves this title.<p>Story continues …
Weight LossThe Lao-Style Coconut Milk Marinade You'll Want to Use on Any Meat
<i>The following essay, recipe, and photos are excerpted from</i> Hawker Fare: Stories & Recipes From a Refugee Chef's Isan Thai & Lao Roots <i>by James Syhabout. A word on the marinade: though it is pictured with kalbi (beef), which is how James's mom prepared it, it goes just as well with chicken. Memorize</i> …
VietnamFive Easy Yoga Poses That Will Make You Feel Like a Million Bucks
Tired of halfhearted toe-touches? Try these movements instead.<p>The fundamental problem with stretching is that it is as critical to good health and injury prevention as it is painfully boring to actually <i>do</i>. Especially for those who are short on time, the banality of it all—a few halfhearted toe …
YogaEverything You Need to Know About Lavender (Plus 5 Kinds to Grow)
Everything you need to know about lavender is a lot. Remember the <i>Encyclopedia Britannica</i>? The final hardcover edition—with 32 alphabetized volumes …
Northern California30 Dreamy Outdoor Kitchen Ideas
(Image credit: Caesarstone)<p>As the weather gets warmer, cooking alfresco is so much better than staying cooped up inside your kitchen. Dinner parties …
KitchensRecipe: Rhubarb Curd
Chop rhubarb into 1-inch pieces and place in a small saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes until …
RhubarbIkigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life Might Just Help You Live a More Fulfilling…
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life Might Just Help You Live a More Fulfilling Life<p>In Japan, millions of people have <i>ikigai</i> …
HappinessThe 50 Best Cookie Recipes in the World
Cookies are simply the best. A warm, gooey fresh-baked cookie is one of life’s simple pleasures. Baking cookies at home can be just as fun as eating …
DessertThree Simple Ways to Cultivate Gratitude
Sometimes it can feel difficult to find things that we’re thankful for. Finding time to practice gratitude in smalls ways throughout our day enables …
MindfulnessModular, Erector-like camper van slides easily between work and play
VanDoIt spun off from Kline Van/Woody's Automotive Group last year with a mission to grab a piece of the van life pie by building custom vans for …
RVsAirstream sheds its aluminum shell with the Nest fiberglass glamper
With outdoor travel and recreation big business among the young and adventurous, Airstream is making a play to broaden its appeal. In 2016, it …
AirstreamYale’s beloved happiness class is now on the internet for free
Happiness, they say, is infectious. Perhaps that is why the most popular course ever to be taught at Yale University—this semester enrolling 1,200 students, or a quarter of the undergraduate student body—is one titled “Psychology and the Good Life.”<p>PSYC 157, or “Laurie Santos’ happiness class” as …
HappinessWhy I meditate every day
<b>Meditating can work wonders if you commit to it. Shutterstock</b><p><b>Meditating every day has changed my entire outlook on life.</b>• <b><br>It has helped calm the symptoms from my panic disorder.</b>• <b><br>Committing to meditating every day is hard, but rewarding.</b>• <b><br>Mental exercise needs to be valued as much as physical …
MeditationHealthy Potato, Leek, and White Bean Soup
Nutrition Highlights (per serving)<p>Calories 144<p>Fat 2g<p>Carbs 24g<p>Protein 8g<p>Nutrition Facts<p>Servings: 8 (1 cup each)<p>Amount per serving<p>Calories<p>144<p>% Daily …
FoodPanic attacks explained
This month, the <i>GQ</i> Therapist tackles panic attacks. What are they? Why you get them? And most importantly, how to stop them?<p><b>Dear GQ Therapist,<br>I</b> …
Mindfulness5 TED Talks That Are an Instant Dose of Optimism
Life got you down lately? These talks are just what you need to feel more optimistic.<p>Optimism can be hard to maintain these days. The polar ice caps are melting, world leaders are taunting each other like schoolyard bullies, and billion dollar companies are revealing themselves to be clueless about …
Self-improvementGinger Carrot Radish Salad Recipe
PER SERVING *<p><b>Calories</b>80Calories from Fat25<p><b>% DAILY VALUE*</b><p>Total Fat3g5%<p>Saturated Fat0g0%<p>Trans …
How to Make Peace with Persistent, Negative Thoughts.
Even when I’m mindful, some thought patterns just keep resurfacing. A botched conversation here, a future plan there. You probably have a few of your …
Mindfulness