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From travel and leisure to relationships, personal development, and far-flung activities, this section caters to individuals seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, and guidance for cultivating a balanced and enjoyable daily lifestyle. The goal is to equip readers with insightful ideas and expert tips for cultivating mindful enjoyment, enriching connections, and staying engaged with the possibilities each day presents—not just for getting by, but for learning to thrive with intention.

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How to Clean Pots and Pans
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How to Clean Pots and Pans

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | April 23, 2024

If you have high quality cookware then here are some ways to clean pots and pans so that they last.

Getting Organized at Home
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Getting Organized at Home

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | April 19, 2024

Clutter begets more clutter and before you know it, you’re buying a new bottle opener or nail clipper because it’s…

How to Iron Without an Iron
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How to Iron Without an Iron

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | April 17, 2024

You don't always have an iron available when you need it. Knowing how to iron without an iron, removing wrinkles, can help you look presentable.

Our Moral Dilemma
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Our Moral Dilemma

Kelli McCourt | April 16, 2024

I recently received an e-mail from a subscriber who objected to our inclusion of a property-and-casualty insurer in one of…

How to Iron Clothes
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How to Iron Clothes

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | April 15, 2024

Ironing your clothes helps you to look your best. Learn how to iron clothes, different fabrics, and maintain a clean iron with this easy guide.

How to Fold a Fitted Sheet Set
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How to Fold a Fitted Sheet Set

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | April 13, 2024

Fitted sheets save bed makers a lot of tucking, folding, and re-tucking. The downside is not many people know how to fold a fitted sheet neatly.

Real Estate Secrets
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Real Estate Secrets

Joan Herlong | April 10, 2024

These are unusual times for the real estate sector. Mortgage rates and home prices have shot up far above prepandemic…

How to Open a Coconut at Home
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How to Open a Coconut at Home

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | April 9, 2024

Coconuts is a healthy, sweet, and tasty food and coconut milk is a refreshing. That's why we've provided this helpful guide to opening up a coconut at home.

Get the Right Travel Insurance
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Get the Right Travel Insurance

Megan Walch | April 9, 2024

What if you were in Maui when wildfires ravaged the town of Lahaina? How would you have gotten home? A…

Don’t Waste Money on Plants That Can’t Stand the Heat
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Don’t Waste Money on Plants That Can’t Stand the Heat

Teri Dunn Chace | April 6, 2024

Blazing sun and long, dry days are hard on flowers…and on gardeners. Don’t waste time and money on plants that…

Protect Your Best Friend
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Protect Your Best Friend

Kelli McCourt | April 2, 2024

We came close to losing a beloved member of our family recently. My stepdaughter’s indoor cat, Healey, made a run…

Focusing on What’s Important in the Digital Age
Consumer Technology

Focusing on What’s Important in the Digital Age

Gloria Mark, PhD | April 1, 2024

Does it feel like your attention span is getting shorter? You’re probably right…and the cause is right in front of…

Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD | April 1, 2024

With the appearance of the artificial intelligence (AI) system ChatGPT—a software program that can answer questions as if you’re chatting…

Best Budget Vacations
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Best Budget Vacations

Donna Heiderstadt | March 21, 2024

Booking a vacation that won’t empty your bank account seems almost impossible these days, but there still are some places…

Where to See the Total Eclipse of the Sun
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Where to See the Total Eclipse of the Sun

March 15, 2024

A total eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It will be viewable almost everywhere in North America unless there…