The No-Stress Guide to Backyard Entertaining
Whether celebrating special occasions or simply gathering with friends, thoughtful preparation can make every outdoor get-together feel effortless.
‘Flag Day’: How Small-Town America Shows Big Love for This Country
One indie film flies the red, white, and blue in a show of great patriotism.
250 Years Ago: The Declaration of Independence—The Crucial Days of July 1776
The need for unanimity of the colonies on the issue of independence led to tense days leading up to the signing of the country’s birth certificate.
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins for Healthy Snacking
Grated zucchini and pureed blueberries disappear into a soft, kid-approved muffin packed with fiber and protein.
10 Cups Of Vegetable Longevity Soup: A Hot or Chilled Summer Favorite
Broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato, and warming spices are blended together until silky smooth, delivering flavor along with fiber.
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The final, unofficial last of Hollywood’s summer months promises some big hits and likely a few misses.
4 Festive Side Dishes for Your Fourth of July Cookout
National holidays, especially when they fall on a weekend, tend to bring folks together.
10 Cups Of Vegetable Longevity Soup: A Hot or Chilled Summer Favorite
Broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato, and warming spices are blended together until silky smooth, delivering flavor along with fiber.
Move Over, Meat: These Grilled Veggies Deserve a Prime Spot on the Grill
Eggplant and okra are naturals for the grill. The dry heat reduces the slippery texture that turns folks off these veggies.
Boredom and Cold Beauty: Why This Veteran Italian Designer Says Global Fashion Has Lost Its ‘Soul’
‘When a brand stops searching for its ’soul’ ... it slowly loses the heart that made it alive,' says the former designer for Prada and Benetton.
Tune in Today: ‘None Shall Sleep’ Before the World Cup
A piece of classical music becomes the anthemic song for millions of sports fans.
Roasted Veggie Bowl With Lemon Tahini Dressing
Roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and crispy chickpeas come together in a colorful bowl topped with a creamy lemon tahini dressing.
Teddy Roosevelt Items Chosen for New Badlands’ Library
Important Roosevelt memorabilia preserved in a North Carolina farmhouse is now being installed in the Rough Riders’ South Dakota library.
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins for Healthy Snacking
Grated zucchini and pureed blueberries disappear into a soft, kid-approved muffin packed with fiber and protein.
The Downsizing Audit: Home Sale Capital Gains Exclusion
How do I avoid capital gains tax when selling my home to fund retirement?
Taking the Kids: Keeping Everyone Safe This Summer
My youngest daughter came home from school with a first-aid kit she made that included a lollipop.
The Healthy Everyday Vinaigrette Dressing Your Friends Will Ask You For
Your friends will be asking for the recipe for this healthy, tangy-sweet, red wine vinegar vinaigrette.
Serotonin-Boosting Chocolate Chia Pudding
Made with clean nut milk and naturally sweetened cacao, overnight chia pudding supports gut-brain health and steady energy.
Photographer’s Dream Encounter With 1-tonne Internet Celebrity ‘Neil the Seal’
Tasmanians and visitors alike are falling in love with Neil the playful and cheeky elephant seal.
Boredom and Cold Beauty: Why This Veteran Italian Designer Says Global Fashion Has Lost Its ‘Soul’
‘When a brand stops searching for its ’soul’ ... it slowly loses the heart that made it alive,' says the former designer for Prada and Benetton.
Lost Knowledge: Amazing Inventions That Made the Ancient World Ahead of Its Time
Earthquake monitoring, steam engines, surgery, and advanced materials: A journey through ancient inventions that were ahead of their time—and did not survive.
The Benjamin Franklin Paradox–Why You Should Stop Giving and Start Asking
From a 1730s Philadelphia anecdote to modern lab experiments: How asking for a small favor flips the logic of give-and-take and fosters emotional connection.
‘Divided Over the Declaration’: Redefining the Document’s Message
David J. Bobb and Tony Williams examine how the Declaration of Independence became the foundation of American principles.
Pastime in Print: Baseball’s Journey Through Art, Ads, and American Identity
Baseball imagery became part of the national visual landscape and a record of the sport.
Why Fathers Should Stay Home Too
Modern remote work is giving some families the chance to reclaim home as the center of both work and the family
Creating Nostalgia Today: What Will Your Children Remember?
An annual camping trip, a favorite storybook, or a holiday tradition may become the emotional touchstones of childhood.
Punchlines and Proverbs: A Tribute to Dads for Father’s Day
A playful celebration of fatherhood, complete with dad jokes and one-liners, captures dads at their wittiest and most lovable.
The Spiritual Child: The New Science of Raising Healthy Children
Lisa Miller, a clinical psychologist whose spirituality research is published in top journals, shares how to make children more resilient to life’s challenges.