Shhh, I’m On Vacation. Travelers Are On A Quest For The Quiet
KIM COOKAssociated Press At home in the New York City suburbs, Oscar Sandoval has lots of friends and an active social life. But when it’s time for vacation, he prefers […]
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For A Brilliant Gift-Opening Move, Consider The Wide Range Of Creative Chess Sets
KIM COOKAssociated Press Part game, part sport, part home decor. Chess sets come in so many creative varieties — some museum-worthy, some utilitarian — that there’s one to suit just […]
Need Some Fall Comfort Foods? Flavorful Twists On Two Classics, Apples And Bread
KIM COOKAssociated Press The smells of warm apple pie or fresh baked bread are two of the pleasures of fall. Especially in today’s anxiety-provoking world, there’s a welcoming spot at […]
Creative Ice Cream Flavors Could Make This A Sweet, Savory, Scoop-worthy Summer
KIM COOKAssociated Press Travel anywhere on the planet and you’ll find some version of ice cream. Grab a lemon gelato in Italy; a stick of butterscotch kulfi in Nepal; a […]
Raising The Bar: Soap Gets A Refresh (No Bottle Needed)
This image provided by Andrew Tolson shows Wyllow Elizabeth trimming a batch of her popular handmade mint ripple soap, which includes a blend of cocoa powder and peppermint essential oils. […]
Dreaming of Summer in the Backyard or Patio? Create an Oasis
By KIM COOKAssociated Press This image provided by Poltrona Frau shows the portable weatherproof Sparkler lantern from Poltrona Frau and designed by Kensaku Oshiro. Inspired by the Japanese ‘senko hanabi’, […]
Gear, Goods To Celebrate Birds And A Big Global Count
KIMBERLY COOKAssociated Press If you’re planning to take part in the four-day, global Great Backyard Bird Count this month (Feb. 17-20), or if you just love birds, there’s plenty of gear and […]