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I've lived in one of New England's most popular tourist destinations for over 20 years. It's certainly not for everyone.
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (458+ words) As a local in Newport, Rhode Island, living in a popular New England city that attracts tourists year-round comes with challenges and surprises....
Heeled flip-flops are everywhere, but most are miserable to walk in. These 4 pairs are the rare exceptions.
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (898+ words) This summer, the humble flip-flop has gotten an elegant upgrade in the form of a sleek kitten heel. The heeled flip-flop trend is everywhere, but there's one problem: almost every version is uncomfortable. So, I tested lots of cute versions…...
I live in Rhode Island. My favorite town to visit in the summer has great seafood, quiet beaches, and a bamboo forest.
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (279+ words) As a lifelong New England local, my favorite Rhode Island town to visit in the summer is Charlestown, home to quiet beaches and great seafood....
Last summer, I signed up my kids for too many camps. This summer, we leaned into getting bored.
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (247+ words) After filling my children's summer with nine weeks of camp, I realized they, and I, needed a real break instead....
We tested 42 sun shirts to find ones that stay cool and dry on active summer days
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (1812+ words) Many sun shirts are too thick to wear in the heat, or don't actually hit the UPF rating they claim to. I would know — I live in the Colorado mountains where I test outdoor gear, and have tried all the…...
Our favorite weekender bags that fit a ton and make quick trips feel less chaotic
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1170+ words) Our favorite weekender bags make it easy to pack for quick trips. Here are the most stylish, convenient carry-alls our editors love to travel with....
I landed an Nvidia internship after sending out 200 applications. I learned Big Tech wasn't for me.
1+ week, 3+ day ago (509+ words) My philosophy about luck is that it's really about how many times you're willing to flip the coin. At some point, it stops being luck and turns into inevitability. While studying at the University of Waterloo, I treated applying to…...
Summer break looked different for each of my children. That's what made it work.
1+ week, 4+ day ago (552+ words) More than New Year's celebrations and their birthdays, the first and last days of school each year were the greatest markers of time's passage in my five children's lives. I can still recall their nervous excitement as they anticipated the…...
20 photos show how summer vacation in the US has changed over the last 100 years
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (585+ words) These days, summer vacation is more than sitting by the pool or biking around the neighborhood....
10 book recommendations for your summer reading list
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (597+ words) Happy Fourth! Hope everyone enjoyed a good backyard barbecue, a trip to the beach, or simply had the chance to slow down and recharge. With the holiday weekend winding down, that can only mean one thing: summer reading season is…...