Living

After experiencing several surprises during my wedding (being prepared doesn’t mean they won’t happen), here are five tips I can share, for you to keep in mind:

Using infrared saunas comes with tremendous benefits. Studies have shown that they not only help with weight loss but also aid in detoxification, stress relief and relieving a number of musculoskeletal conditions.

Some of the best Georgia beaches aren’t as far south as you might think. Instead, there are several lake beaches, all an hour or less from Atlanta. These include:

CBD, not to be confused with THC, is making waves across America. The chemical compound is found in marijuana but is completely legal and guarantees relaxation without feelings of being high.

Every pet owner wants the best for their furry friends, but sometimes it can be challenging to keep track of vet appointments, medications and past health information. Recently, I discovered Petlocity – an app that helps pet parents stay up to date on each pet’s individual wellness.

The Insight is a mightily impressive vehicle. Compared to the Prius, the Insight offers more mature looks, a more luxurious interior, faster acceleration and an extra MPG (55 vs. 54).

Last week, I set off to experience my first yoga and meditation retreat. Produced by Soul Nourish and held in Tulum, Mexico, it was one of the most magical experiences I’ve ever had. With the perfect ocean backdrop, I jumped in feet first.

This Sunday, fans across the globe will tune in to the beginning of the end of the mega-hit HBO series that took the world by storm – “Game of Thrones.”

Eighteen million acres of forest are lost around the world to raging wildfires, insects, disease, climate change and more each year. In order to combat this loss and honor the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, the Arbor Day Foundation has launched the Time for Trees initiative. The mission is simple: plant 100 million trees worldwide by 2022.

We were all beginners once. Last week, I went on my first camping trip. Lucky for me, I joined experienced campers who were able to teach me a thing or two.

Occasionally making yourself inaccessible is essential to boosting focus. A survey found that always being reachable – checking emails during off days, scrolling through social media, responding to texts 24/7 – is associated with higher stress levels. This is known as “continuous partial attention,” a state of alertness largely driven by FOMO.

If you’re interested in becoming a better photographer, these tips are guaranteed to help you up your photo game.

Run at least these four things by your parents before continuing with wedding plans:

Parents across America continue to worry about the apps their children and teens download. Here are two apps that can give parents peace of mind.

Atlanta may be a major city, but residents don’t have to travel far to get their nature fix. Within the Atlanta perimeter, there are dozens of walking trails, and driving just an hour or two will bring you to countless state parks and preserves.

If you’ve been to Ponce City Market, you’ve likely stopped in Modern Mystic. The new-age shop, founded by Kelley Knight, was designed to make mystic mainstream and help people connect with their own intuition through the products and services offered.

Whether you spend spring break at home or on the beach, it’s the perfect time to catch up on a good book.

When it comes to identifying gender, sloths are unique. Because all gender-distinguishing organs are internal, hair samples are sent to labs to perform DNA tests.

It’s that time of year again. Warmer temperatures are here, everyone is spending more time outdoors and plants are beginning to bloom. This also means it’s time to revive and replenish your landscaping, Atlanta!

Once you sit down to plan a wedding, your Pinterest dreams can turn into overwhelming decisions. I spent months researching and have put together a quick guide to help get you started. Oh, and before you do anything, toast your engagement!

When the Budweiser Clydesdales show up, you know it’s a special event. It was opening day for CoolToday Park, the new spring training home of the Atlanta Braves in North Port, Florida.

First off, what’s a PHEV? A plug-in electric hybrid is a hybrid that you can run on electric-only for the length of an average commute. When it’s out of juice, the gas engine kicks in, and it acts like a normal hybrid.

I didn’t dream of a fairytale wedding as a little girl, but I’ve always loved beautiful celebrations. I grew to be a feminist who wanted to move to the city and be independent and accomplished. Fast forward five years, and I’m happily married to my husband.

If you’re shopping for a dependable midsized sedan, the question isn’t should you buy a Camry, but which one. Bells…

Here are our favorite apps to make travel easier, more affordable and more fun.

Ever dealt with insomnia? I recently wrapped up a long run starting late last September and continuing through early January. I tried everything – melatonin, sleep medication, meditation, teas and more – nothing worked.

I’ve heard it takes 30 days to build a habit. I’ve previously tested this theory by attempting to exercise, drink more water and start other ideal habits. I usually only make it to day 15.

As warmer weather brings fresh produce, soon weekends will be filled with farmers markets all around Atlanta. This makes finding freshly grown produce in Atlanta an extremely simple task.

By now, many of you have probably heard of, if not watched, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix (or read the bestselling book). If not, I recommend jumping on the bandwagon, because there‘s no time like spring to declutter and destress your life.

Before the days of GPS I sat in the passenger seat with a map unfolded on my lap.. I’ve always been a big fan of maps and have happily adjusted to Waze. And I’ve been known to enjoy an adult beverage. So how fun is it that the two are combined on the Map Engraved Barware collection from Uncommon Green?