outdoor activities

  1. Gardening

    4 Gardening apps for your green thumb

    By Lauren Fairbanks on Mar 2, 2011
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    Though gardening and technology may not seem to mesh, there are a growing number of smartphone apps to help you with your green...
  2. Road Trips & Air Travel

    Cheap travel: 3 budget-friendly weekend retreats

    By Lauren Fairbanks on Jan 20, 2011
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    High-end spa vacations are a luxury that not everyone can afford. While it would be nice to be able to hop on a plane and skip out...
  3. Gadgets, Electronics & Automotive

    CES: 8 high-tech innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show

    By Lauren Fairbanks on Jan 18, 2011
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    The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is an annual conference featuring all things tech-related. This month, Las Vegas swarmed with...
  4. Valentine's Gift Ideas

    Manly Valentine’s Day gifts for your guy

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Jan 17, 2011
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    Sure, a box of dark chocolates, sexy lingerie or a spa package may be exactly what you want, but your guy is hoping for...
  5. Children's Health

    Sledding is a hazardous sport for kids

    By Karen Hawthorne on Dec 6, 2010
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    Sledding is a popular winter pastime, but it leads to a trip to the emergency room for more than 20,000 kids each year, according to...
  6. Exercise & Fitness

    Snowboarding: 'Tis the season for winter fitness

    By Sarah Kelsey on Nov 30, 2010
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    Hitting the slopes with a snowboard is de rigueur among the celeb set. Everyone’s doing it, from the Jolie-Pitt crew to Jessica...
  7. Heart Health

    3 Cardio routines you can do without the gym

    By Linda Melone, CSCS on Sep 7, 2010
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    Work, home obligations or simply a desire to avoid hot, sweaty, crowded places may be enough to make you want to skip a trip to the...
  8. Exercise & Fitness

    Outdoor exercises to bust you out of your gym rut

    By Kathy A. Johnson on Sep 1, 2010
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    If the treadmill or gym is your best friend when it comes to getting fit, consider taking it outside. In addition to fitness...
  9. Christmas Gifts

    Christmas gifts for the outdoor woman

    By Lisa M. Maloney on Dec 3, 2009
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    If you've ever mail-ordered outdoor gear, you know that opening the package is almost like opening a Christmas gift. So why not...
  10. Gardening

    Gardening with your family

    By SheKnows Living Editors on Mar 2, 2008
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    Green thumb or not, gardening with kids typically combines healthy physical activity with learn-by-doing opportunities, says Evelyn...
  11. Exercise & Fitness

    Snowshoeing for winter exercise

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Feb 19, 2008
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    If winter weather has you begrudgingly working out indoors, opt for getting your heart rate up and muscles pumped while breathing...