As back-to-school season approaches, it’s easy to focus on school supply lists and sales. But for educators and after-school program leaders across the country, getting ready for a new school year means so much more.  It means stretching limited budgets to meet growing classroom needs while still creating spaces that inspire—places where kids feel safe,…

I’ve always struggled with seasonal depression, especially when I was living in Canada. The long, cold and dark winters felt like they were never-ending, and finding the motivation to do anything, even just getting out of bed in the morning at a normal time, was tough. What made matters worse is that I usually didn’t…

Ad content in partnership with Papa Johns. Busy summer days can throw a bit of a wrench into your usual menu plans. The kids are home from school, staycation days are spent soaking up the sun until it sets and — most of all — the weather’s way too hot to even think about turning…

Store brands are stepping up their game. Once upon a time, store-brand products were considered second-tier alternatives to name brands. Also called “generics,” these goods were cheaper for a reason, with lower quality, stripped-down packaging and a reputation for being kind of blah.  Fast-forward to the present day, store brands have evolved from low-quality copycats…

Summer heat has a way of turning even the happiest of us into sweaty, sticky puddles. Between scorching sidewalks, airless commutes, and the sun that feels like it’s personally attacking you, staying cool can feel impossible. And while hiding indoors forever sounds like an option, most of us actually want to enjoy summer… or try…

The world of free fitness has gotten good. Like, really good.  Gone are the days when “at-home fitness” meant a VHS tape and a lot of hope. These days, there’s a full-blown digital universe of pro-led workouts at your fingertips — from strength circuits and mobility flows to hip-hop kickboxing (it’s probably a thing). You…