No spare room for a nursery? How to maximize a small nook or cranny

No spare room for a nursery? How to maximize a small nook or cranny

Emily Motayed Lancaster knows personally and professionally how important maximizing nursery space is. “The minute you get pregnant, the temptation to start buying ‘stuff’ kicks in,” said Lancaster, a mother of two and co-founder of Nurture&. But, “the reality is that babies start out very small and don’t need very much.” The essentials are a … Read more

5 ways to maximize your chances of survival in a kidnapping situation: experts

5 ways to maximize your chances of survival in a kidnapping situation: experts

Not everyone who is kidnapped or goes missing is found alive or recovered safely — but those who do sometimes have their own resourcefulness and quick thinking to thank for their survival. In the event that you are held against your will or suspect that you are in danger of abduction, whether for ransom or for a … Read more

Solar eclipse 2024: Wear these 2 colors on April 8 to maximize the experience

Solar eclipse 2024: Wear these 2 colors on April 8 to maximize the experience

The cosmic event of the decade is upon us. On Monday, a large swath of the United States will fall in the path of totality during a total solar eclipse. While you may have a destination in mind and your glasses on deck, have you considered what colors to wear on the day of days? … Read more

Are you eating Pringles wrong? Here’s how to maximize flavor in each bite

Are you eating Pringles wrong? Here’s how to maximize flavor in each bite

So, you thought you knew how to eat Pringles. The average person might pop open a canister of the salty snack and place the concave side of the chip — which faces the bottom of the container — on their tongue, but they’d be foregoing flavor for ease of consumption. “Did you know that there’s a correct … Read more

Cleaning your house can burn up to 500 calories, experts say — how to maximize your workout

Cleaning your house can burn up to 500 calories, experts say — how to maximize your workout

Don’t want your belly shaking like a bowl full of jelly this holiday season? Wellness experts claim that performing everyday household chores like scrubbing floors and folding laundry, can burn up to 500 calories a go — and ultimately aid in the mission to avoid packing on the pounds.  “If you’re using house cleaning as a … Read more

How to maximize your college journey and land a good job

How to maximize your college journey and land a good job

Soon, high school graduates will be making monumental decisions that will determine their future quality of life. These decisions include whether to attend college; if so, where; and what degree program to pursue. Research shows that while not guaranteeing career success, a college degree often affords students more control over their destiny and enables a … Read more