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Looking to add some spice into your weekly exercise routine? Training martial arts isn’t just a fantastic way to get into better shape — you’ll learn self-discipline, self-defense, and self-respect. In mastering these and other popular systems and styles, you’ll come away feeling more confident and complete.

If you are ready to get away from the daily grind and recharge on a vacation, you know planning ahead is key, especially if you’re working with a limited budget. Here are a few tips to help you save money for your next vacation:

Gardening doesn’t have to break your back and your budget. With a container garden, you can enjoy the literal fruits of your labor without spending a fortune, having a large tract of land, or spending hours in the sun tending to your crops. Whether you’re looking to grow fresh herbs on your balcony, or spruce up your front porch with a splash of...

If a good night’s sleep is hard to come by, Harvard Medical School recommends cultivating habits like regular exercise and consistent bedtimes while avoiding electronics, alcohol, and caffeine right before bed. You can also improve your sleep by turning your bedroom into a more relaxing environment — and these accessories are a great place to...

Traveling can be stressful, from booking flights and hotels, to making sure that you get to the airport on time. But before you even leave, you have to pack your suitcase and ensure that you have everything you need. To be as efficient as possible, follow these tips for organizing your suitcase:

As gas prices go up and the auto industry steers toward full electrification, more people are considering buying an electric vehicle as their next car. But what is owning and driving an electric car like? Here are some of the pros and cons of electric car ownership, which may help you decide whether to jump on the EV ship:

If you grew up daydreaming about being an adventurer and finding buried treasure, geocaching is a perfect summer pastime for the kid inside. You can enjoy this unique outdoor hobby on your own or with friends — either way, you’ll be part of a thousands-strong community around the globe. 

When you’ve got a busy schedule between work, social life, and home responsibilities, finding time to go to the gym can be tough. Add to that the cost of gym memberships, and you may find yourself falling out of fitness. But you don’t have to find time to go to an expensive gym when you’ve got affordable and easy-to-use workout equipment at home.

Pre-packaged trail mix may have added ingredients like candy, chocolate, extra sodium, or sugar that will wreck your healthy eating habits. If you want to make sure your trail mix is delicious and chock-full of healthy ingredients, incorporate these into your favorite grab-and-go snack:

Car insurance is an agreement between you and an insurance company that will ideally protect you from financial loss if you were to get into an accident, experience damage to your vehicle, and more. But certain factors could affect the price you pay for this coverage — and it mostly comes down to data and risks.