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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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The Secret To Opening Champagne Right

The Secret To Opening Champagne Right

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: There's probably a million YouTubes out there showing how to open a bottle of champagne. Let's do it…

Little Known Wines the Experts Prefer

Little Known Wines the Experts Prefer

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Everyone always wants to know what the experts drink. So what do the sommeliers or the oenophiles, which…

How Good Are Boxed Wines?

How Good Are Boxed Wines?

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Are bag-in-the-box wines ever OK to drink? Amy Dixon: Absolutely. We had this discussion just on vacation with…

Don’t Freeze Your Cat’s Ears Off
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Don’t Freeze Your Cat’s Ears Off

December 23, 2014

You probably know it's not a good idea to let your cat outside when it's below freezing, but do you…

Little Known Wines

Little Known Wines

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Everyone knows there's great wine in France and in California, but there are all sorts of great wines…

What Wine Should I Bring?

What Wine Should I Bring?

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Do you ever get panicked when you're invited to someone's house for dinner and you're told to bring…

How Do You Know If Wine Is Bad?

How Do You Know If Wine Is Bad?

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Have you ever opened a bottle of wine and maybe it doesn't smell like a wet basement, but…

Best Wines Under $15

Best Wines Under $15

Amy Dixon | December 23, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: Anyone can buy a good bottle of wine for $50, but what if you want to find a…

Simple Trick to Wash Wine Glasses

Simple Trick to Wash Wine Glasses

Amy Dixon | December 22, 2014

Bottom Line/Personal: One of my least favorite things is washing wine glasses. So, if I can have plastic—that's a beautiful…

The Best Thing I Did in 2014 That You Can Do in 2015

The Best Thing I Did in 2014 That You Can Do in 2015

Maxwell Ryan | December 22, 2014

Inspiring Ideas from Bottom Line's Experts With 2015 rapidly approaching, we asked a wide range of our experts to share…

Keep Your Car Doors from Freezing Shut

Keep Your Car Doors from Freezing Shut

December 19, 2014

If you aren't blessed with a garage, like some lucky so-and-sos, and wet, cold weather is in the forecast, you…

How to Clean Up Cat Barf
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How to Clean Up Cat Barf

December 18, 2014

Homemade cat-vomit removal… easier than you think. Meet Patches. She’s like a member of the family, but sometimes, she finds…

Superfoods You Can Prepare in Seconds

Superfoods You Can Prepare in Seconds

Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, CDN | December 18, 2014

Try these delicious, disease-fighting meals... In a perfect world, our diets would consist of nothing but those nutritional powerhouses known…

January 2015 Checklist
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January 2015 Checklist

December 18, 2014

Plan for Social Security ­changes: On January 1, 2015, benefits increase by 1.7% to a maximum of $2,663 each month.…

How to Juice for Healing Power

How to Juice for Healing Power

Michael Murray | December 18, 2014

Juice has gotten a bad rap. We're often advised to eat whole fruits and vegetables—for the fiber and because they…