Why ‘Couch to 5K’ Doesn’t Work for Everybody
The “Couch to 5K” program has gotten tons of people started with running. It starts off light, has a structure that’s easy to stick to, and you graduate with the…
How (and Why) to Add Strides to Your Runs
If you can only do one type of running, many of us choose slow, steady running—“zone 2” is the trendy name for it these days. But if you want to…
Avoid These Common Money Mistakes When Buying a Home
When navigating the current hell that is our housing market, it’s natural to have financial tunnel vision for things like the down payment and steep mortgage rates. However, in addition…
Five Types of Garden Hoses (and Which You Should Choose)
You probably don’t give your hose a lot of thought until it starts leaking, at which point you are reminded how weirdly expensive hoses are, and how little you’ve previously…
You Should Ditch These Travel Items for the Full-Size Versions
Travel-sized items have their place. I swear by my little dopp kit that has a travel toothbrush, mini tube of toothpaste, pint-sized deodorant, and a short-handled razor in its own…
How to Turn a Bad Run Around
Last Wednesday, I was trudging up a hill barely able to breathe. Something was constricting my chest, and I wasn’t sure whether to blame a too-tight sports bra, the heart…
Baking Soda Will Fuck Up Your Carpet
Photo: Maderla (Shutterstock) Once again, we regret to inform you that a cleaning hack you may have seen online is maybe not a great idea. This one involves sprinkling bicarb—or…
12 of the Best Gifts for Someone Who Needs Help Relaxing
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) You know when you are checking out at a department or drug store during the holiday season and you see those big, pre-made gift baskets filled…
The 7 Deadly Sins of Decorating Your House for the Holidays
I’m sure he’ll fall.. According to The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 15,000 injuries involving holiday decorating in 2012, and that was the fourth consecutive year that injuries…
10 Ways to Make Your Kids Less Materialistic During the Holidays
Photo: EvgeniiAnd (Shutterstock) The season is upon us: Mailboxes are filling up with letters from children to a jolly bearded toymaker/reindeer breeder while we frantically shop for the things our…