The Art-Full VacationStretching your creative muscles while traveling can double your funJune 16, 2025
I Tried a Mental Health Platform — Here's What HappenedDuring a mental health crisis over the holidays, I received much-needed help onlineMarch 11, 2025
Eat, Pray, BatikThe ancient art of using wax resists and dyes to create unique fiber paintings is alive and wellJanuary 27, 2025
How to View the Northern Lights — Maybe Right in Your BackyardThe magical light show is particularly active now during the peak of an 11-year sun cycleJanuary 10, 2025
New and Easy Ways to Renew Your PassportMany people can now renew a passport online or through an appDecember 5, 2024
How to Cope with Travel AnxietyFears about traveling can increase with age, complicating the desire to explore the worldOctober 16, 2024
Meet Cute With Mary EngelbreitMary Engelbreit is an American artist who has delivered four decades of charming illustrations and uplifting messagesAugust 21, 2024
50 by 65! I’ve reached my goal of seeing every state in the US — here’s how you can do it, tooAugust 6, 2024
How to Go to Baking School Without Leaving HomeOnline baking classes make it easy for you to roll up your sleeves and perfect a variety of baking recipesJune 5, 2024
Following a Trail of Painted QuiltsDriving across America, you'll find buildings adorned with giant, colorful quilt blocksApril 23, 2024
Reverse Snowbirding“Sunbirds” flock to cooler climes when home gets too hot in the summerMarch 28, 2024
Quilt Shop HoppingMake new friends and buy more fabric at these quilt 'shop hop' stops across the countryJanuary 23, 2024
Looking for Unique Volunteer Opportunities?Unshackle your imagination and follow it to volunteer experiences you never thought you’d have, from the Super Bowl to the Rose ParadeDecember 7, 2023
In Praise of Travel GuidesHiring a guide can make the difference between a good and great vacationOctober 19, 2023
Writing and Sharing Your Story Can Help You Navigate a Serious IllnessHere's how storytelling can connect you to others and help you reclaim your well-beingSeptember 25, 2023
Snowbirding in the Age of AirbnbIt’s easier than ever before to enjoy some winter months in the sun, as long as you follow these tipsSeptember 8, 2022
A New Trend: Pick-Your-Own Flower FarmsTips for making the most of this fun, fresh air activityAugust 10, 2022
6 Top-Notch Craft Schools From Across the CountryLearn to make art with instruction from professional artistsJune 13, 2022
Confessions of a 60-Year-Old GamerWhat you need to know to start playing video games like a millennialApril 15, 2021
Create a Sketchbook of MemoriesThe Brooklyn Art Library’s Sketchbook Project lets participants leave a visual legacyOctober 28, 2020
The Therapeutic Power of Making ArtFor a respite from COVID-19 worries, try simple creative projectsApril 24, 2020
Pack Your Curiosity for an Educational TripHistory and culture tours can elevate your travels to the next levelFebruary 26, 2020
5 Steps to Cut the Cord, Ditch Cable and Save MoneyThese days, you can do it without sacrificing your viewing optionsMay 8, 2019