These days, the term mindfulness is more likely to conjure thoughts of smartphone apps than rooms wafting with nag–champa. Business guru Tim Ferris and journalist Dan Rather profess an almost cult–like devotion to the practice, and multinationals like Goldman Sachs, Google, and Bank of America all offer mindfulness training to their employees. Recently, another large organization has jumped on the bandwagon: the United States military. So, what's all the
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March Madness Fun for the Whole Family
One of the greatest things about March Madness is that you don't have to be a huge college basketball fan to get in on the fun. Kids of all ages can fill out brackets — or have a parent fill one out for them — and watch their picks duke it out on the court. While healthy competition among family members can be fun all on its own, check out the following tips if you're looking to go the extra mile and reap as much fun from March Madness as you ... CONTINUE READING
Stay Stateside With These Little–Known St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
There's no place quite like Ireland on St. Patrick's Day. What was once a purely religious holiday to honor the legend of St. Patrick chasing all the snakes out of the country has turned into a global celebration. But if a trip to Ireland isn't in the budget, check out these three little–known stateside destinations that are just as ... CONTINUE READING
