5 Ideas for Fun Outdoor Activities with Friends – Choose Your Own Adventure!

Friends are the family you choose, and we’re thankful for that. So what do you do when your friends are scattered all over the country? You get your adventure on with them! You don’t need to spend every waking moment with your friends to keep the friendship strong. Sometimes, a little distance is nice — it gives you time to miss each other and think of fun things to do when you get together again.…

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The Hellcat Holster: A Great Alternative to the Crossbreed Holster

The crossbreed holster is not the only holster out there that caters to people who carry a concealed weapon. There are many different types of holsters and gun holders available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. If you’re someone who carries your gun every day, or perhaps even everywhere you go, it’s important to find the right holster for you. A great holster should be comfortable, lightweight and secure so that you don’t have…

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The Dolce Detox

[ad_1] The Dolce Detox Hiking on the Amalfi Coast is not a summertime activity; even for the forte, it just gets too hot. But in the spring, when the wild asparagus is sprouting, and the fall, when the chestnuts are ripening in the trees, you can climb up—on centuries-old stone stairways and winding oak-and-umbrella-pine-shaded paths—high enough that the island of Capri looks like a small grey egg poking out of the glittering Mediterranean below. Emporio…

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How to Feel More In Alignment With Your Life

[ad_1] It seems that the act of being busy has somehow become a positive quality – something we should strive for. Someone who isn’t busy is surely lazy, lethargic, and definitely not doing enough. You may have seen articles or heard talk about the glorification of being busy, and I really feel that this is a frightening but widespread phenomenon. With modern technology and a wealth of info at our fingertips (aka your inbox), it’s…

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Dating verdict: L.A. men are casual in the extreme

[ad_1] After a difficult breakup and many months of reflection, I decided it was time to join the online dating scene. I chose a site that was age-appropriate and offered me a one-month free trial. After uploading my best photo, I wrote a profile that described my interests and what I was searching for in a gentleman. My interests included cooking, museums, ballet, art galleries, theater, old movies and collecting vintage jewelry. I was clear…

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7 Best Bodyweight Workouts to Build Muscle

[ad_1] Most people write off bodyweight training as a way to achieve conditioning, fat loss, and not much more. While bodyweight moves are good for conditioning and burning fat, you can use bodyweight workouts to build muscle as well. To do that, you need to mix the right movements with the right amount of volume. The seven bodyweight workouts below will help you do it. Each of these workouts focuses on building muscle in a…

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Let’s Talk Nudes, But Not as You Know Them

[ad_1] The female gaze: A feminist theory term representing the gaze of the female spectator, character or director of an artistic work. The female gaze is not about banning sex, desire and fantasies, but about showing that these can exist without objectification. Meet Libby Cooper, 19-year-old nude photographer and creator of the Born To Be Nude project- a series dedicated to creating a safe space to celebrate nudity without being sexualised. Libby’s art aims to…

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Spinning an ancient yarn: Inside the struggle to recreate Dhaka muslin

[ad_1] It’s one of the abiding mysteries of the ancient world. How did they build the pyramids? What exactly is Stonehenge? And how on earth did they make Dhaka muslin? The fabric, popular all the way from the 2nd century BCE to the 18th century CE, is the stuff of legend: A fabric woven so fine that it was translucent, with a thread count so high that a six-yard sari could pass through a wedding…

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Habits To Create For Your Future Self

[ad_1] Your future is promising, but it may be even better. It’s difficult to think about your future when you’re living in the present, but if you merely accept each day as it comes, you might find yourself surprised when it comes to your future self. There’s a lot you can do now to get your health, finances, and other things in order for the future. Feel happy and confident at every stage of your…

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Jungalow by the Mountain in Architectural Digest

[ad_1] To quote a favorite song of the moment “Ask for what I want and somehow, it find me!!” I can’t believe I’m typing these words but I AM ON THE COVER OF ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST!!! Holy guacamole.  I couldn’t imagine a more exciting way to share our new home, #JungalowByTheMountain with all of you — than with these stunning photos captured by my friend, the incredible Jenna Peffley and an Open Door video taking you…

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