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It's been gray skies here in San Francisco, which means we've been dodging the downpours and making sure our laptops are covered up on the way to work. If you are similarly waterlogged and are looking for ways to keep your electronics away from the rain, check out some cute water-resistant options to cover up your laptop, iPad, or other tablet! Read more
Chances are when you workout, you have a water bottle close by to stay hydrated. That's not all I like to have with me though. If I go for a run outside, I usually have my keys, and if I'm at the gym, I like to keep my cell phone handy in case of an emergency (like where is the 2-year-old's ever precious Snuggle Bunny?). Most of us don't have pockets on our spandex pants or tank top, so where Read more
With summer upon us, many of you will be heading to the beach or hanging out poolside. With this being the case, you might need some water friendly gadgets. I've already showed you the Pentax waterproof camera, which takes phenomenal pictures underwater, but if you want something that isn't as expensive as this one, check out the Jazz water-resistant camera with flash. This camera only costs $43 Read more
The rowing machine can be intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it's an effective way to spice up your cardio routine. But while the rowing machine, also called an ergometer, is a calorie buster (about 280 calories in 30 minutes for an 130-pound woman) and a good leg and core workout, improper form can lead to back injuries if you're not careful. Read on for our tips on proper rowing Read more
Indoor cycling classes are an amazing cardio workout, but if you don't know what you're doing, you'll walk away frustrated, or, even worse — injured. Compared to other group fitness classes, indoor cardio cycling is also a little harder to pick up on when trying it for the first time. After getting the lowdown on what to expect from your first class, follow these rules on things you should Read more
We're happy to present a post from Stylelist Home! Without a doubt, one of the most essential furniture pieces for outdoor lounging is a comfortable deck chair. And, over the years, the deck chair has come to include a wider selection of designs, from colorful slingback seats to larger adirondack styles (some even recline). Lounger-like deck chairs make relaxing seats by a pool, while foldable Read more
We've plated up some tips on selecting dinnerware for your wedding registry, but what about cocktail hour? Whether you prefer cocktails, wine, beer, or juicing, glassware is an important category to fill in your registry. Sure, you can go with the selection that your registry consultant recommends, but each couple has individual libation habits that don't always fit the standard mold. Read more
Drinking enough water during the day is important for everything from fighting fatigue to controlling your appetite, but you could be doing more with those eight glasses a day. Here's why you should jazz up water to make it even better for your body and your taste buds. Essential nutrients: Add flavor and vitamins with cooling cucumber or melon; not only will these fruits help hydrate, but they Read more
With last week's Boston Marathon kicking off marathon season, there's been a lot of talk about how to tackle long-distance runs and how to recover from an endurance run once it's over. All great advice, but for many of us, a 30- to 40-minute run is all we want to handle. For all you short-distance runners out there, here's a list of things to never do during your workout. Skip the warmup: Even Read more
It's funny to think that just a few years ago, bamboo cutting boards were hard to come by. These days, the boards have taken their place as standard fare beside their wood and plastic peers. This material has endeared itself toall kinds of kitchen products, not to mention environmentalists, thanks to the plant's rapid growth and regeneration. Bamboo grows to a harvestable height in three to five Read more
