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Come to a nearby toilet (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Millennials have become synonymous with avocados and are criticized as the generation that gave up all their money to buy brunch instead of real estate. But people like us own our own homes or rent places that we can actually decorate however we want, and the coded interests of the Millennial generation are percolating. That’s because avo green and its bright colors are making their way into the interiors of young people, especially in their bathroom choices. Wild sage, lemon, peach, sorbet, mint and avocado are becoming popular among this demographic, with even…
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Michele Pitek moved to Arizona from her lifelong home of California with her husband, Mike, about seven years ago. Part of the reason is that the couple is tired of struggling to meet the cost of living in the Bay Area, even though they both earn six-figure salaries.After settling into their newly built home on more than an acre of land with stunning views of the rocky peaks on the edge of Scottsdale, Pitek, 57, said there were some adjustments. We learned to rely on septic tanks to treat well water that contained arsenic, like when we…
Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, My husband and I went into parenting thinking we’d like to have three or four kids. My first pregnancy had some serious complications at the end, but my doctors agreed that a second pregnancy was still appropriate with a few precautions. My second pregnancy was terrible and ultimately led to a hysterectomy when the baby was delivered. Last year, when our kids were 3 and 4, we decided to explore adoption and/or fostering, as we felt like we still had…
Slate Plus members receive more care and meals each week. Do you have questions about children, parenting, or family life? Submit them here! Dear care and food, My sister asked me to be her legal guardian for each of her children (11F and 10M) during her pregnancy, and I agreed without hesitation. At the time, I was young (23 when my first son was born) and single. I lived about an hour away from them, so if I had to step in as their guardian and didn’t set up my own family in my area, I would have to worry…
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Rescue Alliance continues to support pets displaced by Hurricane Helen, while continuing to support local communities as a nonprofit organization prepares for animals displaced by Hurricane Milton. We are urgently appealing to residents to donate pet food and supplies.Director Jonathan Enriquez said resources were already stretched to the limit due to Hurricane Helen.“As Hurricane Milton approaches, we are preparing for an even greater influx of animals in need. We are urgently appealing for help to ensure food, water, bedding and other essentials,” Enriquez said.Rescue Alliance is partnering with Property First Realty Group and United Cajun…
Beautiful paradise beach in Angthong National Park, Koh Samui, Thailand | Image credit: fototrav/Getty Images 2025 is fast approaching and travelers are already starting to book their vacations for next year in earnest. American Express (AMEX) has announced its annual Trending Destinations list, featuring 10 must-see global hotspots. This list is based on cardmember bookings and year-over-year growth data. In the United States, there is a clear focus on travelers who want to visit the great outdoors. “Moab, Utah, and Sun Valley, Idaho, are seeing an increase in bookings, especially from Millennials and Gen Z,” Audrey Hendry, president of American…
Indian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ISLM) 5th Annual International Conference concludes in New Delhi | Photo courtesy: Special Arrangements The 5th annual international conference of the Indian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ISLM) concluded in New Delhi, attracting medical experts and experts from across the world. The conference focused on the role of lifestyle medicine in modern medicine and emphasized its integration into public health strategies to combat chronic diseases.Chief Guest and Executive Director of the National Health System Resource Center, Major General Atul Kotwal, emphasized the importance of incorporating lifestyle medicine within existing health programs. He emphasized the need for…
Fitbit/CNETIf getting a big score gets your heart rate up, consider investing in a good fitness tracker. Amazon’s second Prime Day event of 2024 starts tomorrow, so now’s the perfect time. As the big day approaches, thousands of products, including smart watches and fitness trackers, are on sale at discounted prices. The race is on to get them before the sale ends. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals text is free, easy to get, and saves you money.The best fitness trackers can be very helpful in achieving your fitness goals and monitoring your health. Track your daily activity, heart rate,…
The financial industry thrives on connections and relationships, and no event embodies these qualities more than the Financial Powerhouse London Summit (FMLS). This will include premium networking opportunities where attendees will have the opportunity to meet, collaborate and connect at Old Billingsgate from November 18th to 20th. Now in its 13th year, the London Summit has established itself as a top networking destination for multiple elements of the financial services sector.Perhaps the biggest draw of the upcoming FMLS:24 is the inclusion of big-name talent, brands, and players from multiple industries. The event will cater to online trading, fintech, payments and…
At a bright, palm-fringed hair salon on the corner of London’s Portobello Road, there’s a sense of calm amidst the chaos of a steady stream of clients, including literary figures, thought leaders and A-list actors, who stream through the door. To refresh your hair.More than just new braids and coiffed bangs, they gathered at Charlotte Mensah’s Hair Lounge to catch up with Mensah and her team, make new connections, gossip, and more. They gather to learn how to care for their daughter Carl, and of course, to eat. The owner’s famous homemade cakes were flavored with customer-sourced nutmeg flown in…