Daily Routine To Do Outside Instead of Inside

 

Rogan's grounds were lush with blooms and flowering herbs, exotic with olive and box trees and the

sparkle of fountains. The quiet was disturbed only by the call of gulls and the music of falling water.

Content, Maggie lounged in one of the padded chaises on a sun-washed terrace and sketched.

Born in Fire

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Increasing the amount of time you spend outdoors can have a positive effect on nearly every part of your health, from your lung function to your mood—but fitting it into an already-busy schedule can feel impossible. Here's a better approach: Shift the bulk of your daily routine outside and rack up those fresh-air minutes without any extra effort.

MARTHA STEWART

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“I thought we’d eat out on the deck.”

“Perfect.” She carried out the salad, went back for plates, flatware. By the time he pulled the steaks off the grill, she’d set the table—with the flowers—topped off their wine.

The Perfect Hope

Measure Your Ring Size at Home

 

“I love you, so we’re getting married.”

She held out her hand, tapped her ring finger.

“Right.” He took the ring, slid it on her finger.

“It fits,” she said softly. “How did you know?”

“Measured one of your other ones.”

“I’m so lucky to be marrying a handy man.”

 

The Perfect Hope

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Try one of these three easy methods to make sure your ring fits perfectly, every time.

REAL SIMPLE

Women Don't Want Pink Tools

“Personally, I like being able to do minor repairs myself.” 

She caught the smirk, narrowed her eyes. 

“I can and do make minor repairs. Do you think I call you or your brothers over every time something needs a hammer or screwdriver? I have my own tools.”

“Are they those pretty ones with flower handles?”

Now she drilled a hand into his stomach. “They are not.”

The Perfect Hope

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12 Tool Myths You’ve Believed for Way Too Long

Family Handyman

Here’s how to avoid ‘dad jeans’

Hope came back through with a man wearing what Ryder thought of as dad jeans—

though his own had never worn them.

The Perfect Hope

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As a catch-all term, “dad jeans” encompasses any pair that’s light blue, higher-waisted, looser-fitting and hypothetically favored by middle-aged men such as Jerry Seinfeld and Barack Obama.

And yet despite being adopted by the cool kids a few years ago as part of the “normcore” aesthetic, “dad jeans” have become a synonym for “outdated.” That’s likely because most men never tossed out their roomier jeans when slim, selvedge denim was in vogue — or learned the difference between old-looking (read: vintage cool) and out-of-date.

Which brings us to how you, sir, can dodge that dreaded buzzword.

NEW YORK POST

New Haircuts to Get You Excited for Fall

She looked amazing. Every time he saw her was another kick in the gut. 

“You cut your hair.”

“Yeah.” She lifted her hand to the short cap 

with long, spiky bangs. “I had some time,

and it was driving me crazy. What do you think?”

“It looks good on you.” Everything did. 

It set off those smoky eyes that matched the

smoky voice.

The Perfect Hope

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OK, so the back-to-school blues may be no fun, but there’s no denying that there’s something so invigorating about the fall. The air turns crisp, the leaves change color, you bust out the cozy scarves, and pumpkin spice everything. And what better way to mark this fresh start than with a new fall haircut? Not only is it an easy way to change up your look, but it’s also a great opportunity to snip off dead ends and undo any summer-induced damage that’s taken a toll on your tresses.

Real Simple

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"I'm getting my hair cut."

"Going all the way to Jackson for a haircut?" Fist loyalty had him frowning. 

"We've got the Curry Comb right here in town."

The Curry Comb was a two-chair establishment that ran to buzz cuts and poodle perms. 

But Reece smiled a little as she passed him the sugar bowl.

Angels Fall

“Does This Make Me Look Fat?”

"Well. Wow."

"Andrew, you're such a poet. Do I look fat in this?"

"There's never a correct answer to that question. Or if there is, 

no man has ever found it. Therefore..." He raised his glass in toast. 

"I abstain."

"Coward."

Homeport

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“Does This Make Me Look Fat?” The Best Way to Respond

Picture this.  You are shopping with a girlfriend.  She comes out of the dressing room, turns to you and says, "Does this dress make me look fat?"

Your first impulse might be to immediately say, "No,"  You cringe and feel backed into a corner.  It's a no-win situation.  Before you answer, think about this advice.  Consider what she is really asking.  Don't take this question literally.

Psychology Today

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“I don’t go shopping, tagging along

to haul bags or getting asked if some dress makes your ass look fat.”

“Take my word as gospel on this point. You’re the last person I’d want 

as a shopping

buddy. And my ass isn’t going to look fat in any dress. 

Write that down, etch it in your

memory.”

“I got it.”

The Perfect Hope

Oh 👶

“Can we say baby shower? A double-the-fun theme,” Hope decided. 

“Or what comes

in pairs, sets of two. Something like that. 

I’ll work on it. We should schedule it in early

October, just to be safe.”

“Baby shower.” Clare sighed. “More and more real.” 

The Perfect Hope

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Host a Baby Shower Everyone Will Love

A baby shower  is all about celebrating the mama-to-be,
and what better way to do that than with a fat slice of cake and
a cup of baby shower punch?

30 Adorable Baby Shower Cakes

Baby Shower Etiquette

Easy Appetizers

Creative Baby Shower Themes

The Best Games to Play During a Baby Shower

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"Mrs. Haggerty? Our Mrs. Haggerty was there?"

"Not only, but she won the song title game. You have to write down the most song titles with 'baby' in it.

You'll never guess one she wrote down."

"Okay. I give."

"'Baby Got Back.'"

Now he grinned. "Get out. Mrs. Haggerty wrote down a rap song?"

"Then rapped it."

"Now you're lying."

"She did. Or at least a couple lines. I nearly peed my pants."

Blue Dahlia

Rural Living Helps You Stress Less and Live Longer

“Listen to the quiet. Country quiet, country dark. 

You can forget in all the busyness that

there are times and places so wonderfully still.”

The Perfect Hope

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Five ways living in the country can give you a huge boost in your health by reducing daily stress levels.

But is rural living, with its own set of challenges, really less stressful than city life?

As it turn out, yes.

RETHINK:RURAL

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"It was beautiful here, beautiful and hopeful and happy," he told her. "Horses grazing, 

her dog napping in the sun. The flowers were lovely. Janet did some of the gardening

herself when she was here, I think. She came here to relax, she said. And she would, 

for short stretches. But then she needed people that's my take on it. 

She needed the noise and the laughter, the light. 

But now and again, she came out alone. No friends, no family, no press.

 I always wondered what she did during those solo visits."

Tribute

🎆 Happy New Year 🎉

"Only a minute to go," he said easily. "I always think of that last

minute between years as untime." 

When her brow furrowed, he knew he

had her attention and slid his arms around her. 

"Not now, not then. 

Not anything. If we were alone, I could do what I want with you for

those sixty seconds. But it wouldn't be real. So I'm going to wait

till it is. Put your arms around me. It doesn't count yet. Not for seconds

yet." 

Montana Sky

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Get A Fresh Start This New Year's Eve With These Cultural Traditions

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Why do we kiss on New Year’s?

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He took her hands at the countdown—ten, nine, eight. She turned to him, rose up—

seven, six, five. His arms came around her—four, three, two.

“Happy New Year, Avery.”

His lips met hers as cheers rang out, and the New Year began to tick.

As Avery rose up, Hope slipped into the kitchen. She’d open another bottle or two, she

thought, avoid the whole couples-kissing-the-New-Year-in ordeal.

She twisted off a cork as partygoers shouted out the countdown.

And Ryder walked in.

She stopped. He stopped.

“I’m just opening another bottle,” she began.

“So I see.”

Shouts of “Happy New Year!” burst out, rolled over them.

“Well,” she said. “Happy New Year.”

“Yeah. Happy New Year.” He lifted his brows when she started to offer her hand.

“Seriously? The hearty handshake again?” He shook his head, stepped to her. “Let’s do it

right.”

The Last Boyfriend

Amazing Brookie Recipe

“Let me be the first. And I picked this up at the bakery. 
Have you had their brookies?”

“No. What are they?”

The Perfect Hope

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I’m going to cut right to the chase – this right here is literally the most amazing brookie
 recipe EVER! As is usually the case with my recipes, it’s seriously simple to make. 
But the good stuff doesn’t just stop there, oh no. 
This beauty starts with a luxuriously buttery cookie base that’s 
packed to the rafters with chocolate chips and is topped off 
with an intensely rich and gooey chocolate brownie. 
I’m telling you now, life does not get much better than this! 

Kitchen Mason

4th Of July Party Ideas

"Hey, it's the Fourth of July. Ball games, beer, parades and fireworks. Some

things are sacred."

Captive Star

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You can't skip on America's birthday. And if you're going to it up, you might as well go all out with a star-spangled Independence Day Celebration.

House Beautiful

31 Star-Spangled 4th of July Party Decorations

4th Of July Cocktails You Need To Cheers To America

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When the last boom echoed, she went down to make a fresh batch of drinks. It pleased

her, a great deal, to know her guests had a good holiday experience, and were even now

talking about the show, the feel, the local color.

It pleased her, too, to realize Lizzy wanted her companionship.

She fixed more chips and salsa, plated the pretty mini cupcakes topped with American

flags she’d gotten from the bakery. She left some on the counter for those who came

down, trayed the rest to carry up for those who wanted more time out in the summer night.

The Perfect Hope