Buying gifts for Father’s Day can be a real pain. Hey, someone had to say it. Whether your father (or father figure) likes to cook, hike, ride his motorcycle, read a good book, or never misses a football game, the idea of buying him a present seems pretty...
Memorial Day is usually seen as a day off from work or school, but it’s so much more than that. On Memorial Day, we mourn and honor the US military personnel who have died while serving in the US armed forces. It’s also a time for reflection and to intentionally...
worradirek // Shutterstock What makes a good cup of coffee is personal. Some coffee connoisseurs swear by an AeroPress, while others are drip loyalists. But what about the steps before that? Sure, how a cup is brewed impacts the flavoring, but so does how it’s...
When it comes to astrology, your sun, moon, and rising signs are typically referred to as your “Big 3.” Okay, cool, but what does that mean? Each of these signs indicates something about your personality. They also speak to your ego, motivations, emotions, and other...
Virginia offers unique summer camp experiences for preschoolers to teens, each with its own range of fun activities. For tweens and teens, summer camp is a right of passage. It allows kids to gain a sense of independence by spending time away from home. They’re able...
From solemn observances to lively parades and festivals, Virginia provides diverse opportunities for individuals to pay their respects and celebrate patriotism on Memorial Day. Memorial Day offers an opportunity to honor those who have died while serving in the United...
Canva Know what feels good? Interacting with strangers. That’s right, researchers have observed that smiling at a random person can improve your mood and your sense of belonging. It’s a simple thing, a small gesture. So why don’t we all do it more...
Minh Mi Goi // Shutterstock Since 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic has limited and, in many cases, completely halted international travel, but that’s finally changing. The United Nations World Tourism Organization expects global tourism to return to near pre-pandemic...
Joseph Sohm // Shutterstock States with the biggest Native American populations More than 5 million Native Americans live in the United States as members of 574 federally recognized and 63 state-recognized tribes. That number is projected to rise...
