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Catios (Yes, Cat Patios) Are the New Way to Pamper Mr. Whiskers

Forget that she shed or man cave: The home addition you need to build is a catio (um, that’s a patio built specially for cats, of course).<p>Why does …

This Beachbody Trainer Shares a Weightlifting Program For Beginners Looking to Lose Weight

For most women, strength training is the one thing we need to do more of. Cardio definitely has its benefits and it shouldn't be overlooked, but if you're trying to lose weight or just feel stronger in the gym, it's time to pick up those dumbbells and start a weightlifting program.<p>This can feel …

The 10 Best Free Streaming Services You Need To Bookmark Now

Here are Decider, we love the world of entertainment, but we’re still people first. Even when it means supporting artists that we love, paying for …

How do you strengthen hip flexors?

People who sit for extended periods of time are at a high risk of developing tight hip flexors. When hip flexors are tight, a person may experience …

These 9 Bodyweight Exercises Will Help You Get Toned AND Lean

Pull double duty—no gym required.<p>Getty Images<p>While lifting heavy has become very on-trend, that doesn’t mean workouts using just your bodyweight are any less challenging. Besides, who doesn’t love a sweat sesh that can happen wherever, whenever? Think of all the time you save—no traveling to and …

A Yoga Sequence for Deep Hip Opening

Find release through awareness and use of the hips. Try this sweet yoga sequence from Sonima and Dawn Feinberg to go inward and invite new …

The Best DIY Projects for $50 and Under — From the Archives: Greatest Hits

Pin itLooking for some DIY decor to spruce up your home? $50 is totally affordable, especially given how stylish these projects look in the end. If …

This Vintage Decor Subscription Site Changes Everything

Nothing gives a home personality like fabulous vintage finds. From objet d'art to antique furniture, these gently used items are more unique and affordable than store-bought decor. However, finding said items can be a taxing treasure hunt. We don't always have the time or patience to sort through …

Stretch Your Dollar: DIY Instagram Canvas Prints

If you love snapping cool pictures with your smartphone using Instagram but don't know what to do with those square shots, then try making your own …

Blast Fat with These 5 Total-Body Combo Moves

Exercise 1 Split squat with overhead press<p>Grab a pair of 8- or 10-pound dumbbells. Stagger your stance into a wide step, one foot forward and one back with hips squared, and hold the weights just above your shoulders, elbows close into your sides <b>(A)</b>. Leaning forward ever so slightly, bend both your …

12 health benefits of apple cider vinegar

From soothing sore throats and upset stomachs to fighting hiccups and diabetes, behold the benefits of apple cider vinegar.<p>Legend has is that …

How to build a Fire Pit and Paver Patio | Six Sisters' Stuff

My husband and I have been homeowners for almost 3 years. When we bought our house, it had been empty for quite a few months and the yard was …

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Brent & Jess | Fingerprint Wedding Rings

This is a paid post from an APW sponsor.<p>There’s something magical about a ring with an inscription, something that turns it from a regular ol’ piece …

Smarter Training through Periodization – The Best 15-Week Program Ever!

Technical and cognitive skills aside, becoming a better climber demands that you develop more strength, power, anaerobic endurance, and—yes—even a …

7 Genius Chalkboard Wedding Projects

There are lots of new and clever chalkboard craft supplies out there that make DIY wedding projects a total breeze. You don't need a chalkboard to …

Amazing No-Equipment Workouts

Then, try your hand some of the at-home exercise routines below. You may never set foot inside a gym again.

15-Minute Workout: Back Exercises

Exercise 1 Bent-Over Row<p>Hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides, bend your knees slightly, push your hips back, and lean forward, keeping your back flat and core tight (a). Slowly bend your elbows, keeping them close to your body, to pull the dumbbells to your sides (b). Pause, then slowly lower …

The Do-Anywhere CrossFit Workout

Exercise 1 Jump Squat<p>Stand with your feet wider than hip-width apart, toes pointed slightly out. Keeping your chest upright and core tight, bend your knees and sit your hips back, extending your arms straight in front of you at shoulder height <b>(a).</b> Press through your heels to jump as high as you can …

Lower Body Step Workout

Exercise 1 Single-Leg Sit and Stand<p>Stand in front of the step. Shift your weight to one foot and lift the other forward and slightly off the floor <b>(A)</b>. Extend the loose foot out in front of you as you sit back and down onto the step <b>(B and C)</b>. Press into the foot on the ground and use your glutes and …

How To: Make A Minimal Wedding Bouquet

I imagine that when last week’s bright, oversized bouquet tutorial went up, approximately half of our readership breathed a sigh of relief and …

Playlist: Hip Ceremony Music

This is a paid post from an APW sponsor.<p>Have I ever told you that I grew up in a home with literally thousands of classical records on vinyl? I did. …

Wedding Music for When You Need to Get Doooown

Guys, wedding playlist real talk moment right here: There is a ton of potential wedding music out there. On APW alone we’ve got playlists that cover …

How To: Carnation Backdrop

This project started when we ordered this super cheap, super cheesy (fairy light netting, anyone?), wedding arch off of Amazon. Since we were working …

Late Sixties & Early Seventies Playlist

<i>by Class of 1980</i><p>I had an Late Sixties/Early Seventies Playlist that wasn’t created for a wedding, but Meg said “DO IT.” The following playlist is …