Do you reach for your phone the moment you receive a notification? Do you often spend 30 minutes scrolling through social media when you only meant to spend five? If you’re ready to kick these habits, follow these simple tips for reducing your screen time:
Sedans You Can Still Buy New
With crossovers, SUVs, and pickup trucks at peak popularity, a new sedan might seem harder to come by. Ford, one of the world’s biggest automakers, no longer offers a single sedan in its lineup. But if you know where to look, you’ll find there are plenty of great cars out there you can buy brand-new.
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Knee-Friendly Exercises to Avoid Squats or Lunges
If your knees hurt, go-to exercises like squats and lunges can turn a self-improvement session into a world of pain. Luckily, there are plenty of alternatives you can use to stay fit without putting undue pressure on your knees.
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5 Pet-Friendly Houseplants to Grow
Bringing the outdoors in is a great way to add life, a touch of color, and a burst of brightness into your home. However, be careful before grabbing any specimen from your local nursery. Even if you and the human members of your family know not to munch on leaves, flowers, or stems, your four-legged family members may not. The following plants,...
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Beyond Breakfast: 2 Creative Egg Recipes
When was the last time you ate eggs for a meal other than breakfast — that wasn’t egg salad or deviled eggs? Chances are you haven’t explored the humble egg to its full culinary potential and have relegated it to mere omelets and scrambles. Revive your love of eggs by trying these two iconic egg dishes from other continents:
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Tips for Fixing Your Sleep Schedule
Getting enough sleep is integral to living a happy, healthy life. When you rest, your mind and body get a chance to recover and recharge for the next day. Whether you’ve found yourself staying up a bit too late, or you recently changed work schedules, there are many ways to get your sleep schedule back on track:
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6 Immersive Travel Memoirs
Whether you’re a restless wanderer or a confirmed homebody, reading a great travel memoir will expand your imagination, strengthen your empathy for those around you, and introduce a little more excitement in your life. Not sure where to begin? Start with one of these six highly recommended travel titles:
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New Cars Experts Love
If you’re ready to hit the open road but your vehicle can’t quite keep up, it might be time to go shopping. This model year’s cars have a lot to offer, and here are some of the most recent award winners:
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3 Unique Burger Recipes for Your Next Cookout
On a warm summer day, nothing is more delicious than a burger cooked on your backyard barbecue grill. But that doesn’t mean the meat you use has to be beef — or meat at all. If you’re tired of only eating beef patties, prefer something healthier, or want an animal-free option, here are some unique burger ideas that are just as tasty:
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How to Get Better Sleep While Traveling
Whether you’re simply going on a quick weekend getaway close by, or heading across the country, getting enough sleep is essential. But sleeping while traveling can prove to be quite difficult. Your body and mind are not used to your new surroundings and that can cause your internal clock to be off. And you may not have the comforts of home on...
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