20 free grants for your business startup
This is the fifth installment in a five-part series. Part Four: “Being Your Own Boss: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Tips” There might not be such a thing as having too many resources when it comes […]
Funyuns & cheese? Oddball pairings you’ll absolutely love
“What do you think pairs well with Funyuns?” asks Kirstin Jackson of the 20 curious students gathered for an evening workshop she’s leading at San Francisco’s non-profit community cooking school 18 Reasons. It’s the […]
30 fun things to do this weekend that won’t break the bank
Too often, free time winds up costing us money, whether that means going to the movies, hitting the mall, or paying for an in-demand yoga class. But the truth is, passing time outside of work […]
Do you shop when you’re bored? Here’s how to stop
If you’ve ever spent a lazy Sunday wandering through the mall, not in need of anything in particular, only to emerge with a couple of bags of purchases, you are not alone. Many of us […]
Yes, you can be your own boss. Here’s how
It takes guts to start your own business. But many people, after weighing the pros and cons, feel they can’t not make this move. As Amazon’s Jeff Bezos said, “I knew that if I failed, I wouldn’t […]
11 amazing hobbit homes you can rent on Vrbo
Whether you’ve just gotten deep into the bold new “Rings of Power” series on Prime Video, you’re more of a J.R.R. Tolkien purist or you simply have a fondness for all things Middle Earth, you have […]
Smart ways to fund your small business
This is the third in a five-part series on small business success. Part Two: “You Built It, Why Didn’t They Come? Questions about money come with the territory when you’re starting a small business. At […]
The best place in your state for a scenic fall drive
While warm weather may be on its way out as we get into September, that leaves us closer to seeing the beautiful color changes that happen within nature during the autumn months. What’s even more […]
Weird etiquette rules around the world
When it comes to social etiquette, it seems that the devil is in each culture’s details. Every country has its own social rules and manners, and what one man considers rude may be appropriate for […]
This big company is giving away its profits to help end climate change
In an announcement made on Wednesday, the founder of the clothing company Patagonia, Inc., Yvon Chouinard, said that his company was being given away to help fight the climate crisis, saying: “All profits, in perpetuity, will go […]