The Best Places To See Fireworks On The 4th Of July
This year Independence Day falls on a Monday. This means you have a three-day weekend to get out and celebrate -- and an opportunity to travel to one of the best locations for fireworks in the country.
Below is a list of the best places to see fireworks on the Fourth of July. From live performances, 25-minute firework displays, free music, family-friendly entertainment, festivals and a variety of celebrations, you will not be disappointed.
New York City
Washington DC
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Houston, Texas
3 Reasons Every Weekend Should Be A Long Weekend
Three-day weekends are what summer is all about. We need those extra hours for traveling farther, grilling longer and taking in more sunsets. But did you know that the time-honored tradition is also good for your health? Here’s your cheat sheet for convincing your boss to extend the goodness of the three-day weekend all year long:
1. Planning short vacations throughout the year can preserve employee well-being.
Employees who took four- to five-day vacations experienced health and well-being improvements, according to a small study published in the journal Stress and Health in 2011. And you know what makes for a nice four-day vacay? A long weekend and a Friday off.
2. Working long hours can be dangerous for your health.
A study found that workers who put in 55 hours per week or more had a 33 percent greater risk of stroke and a 13 percent greater risk of heart disease than those who worked a standard 40-hour week.
We’re chalking that up as a solid reason to call it quitting time.
3. A four-day school week makes kids better learners.
A shortened work week isn’t just beneficial for office workers. Elementary school children who participated in a shortened four-day school week program scored significantly higher in math than those who went to school five days a week, according to a study conducted by Georgia State and Montana State Universities and published in the journal Education, Finance and Policy in July.
So there you have it. Three-day weekends: Good for happiness, good for learning, good for health. Step away from the computer, go forth and vacation!
How To Pair Your Wine With Your Barbecue
Summer is here and that means more meals straight from the grill, eaten outside on our decks and porches. But just because we’re cooking and eating outdoors doesn’t mean we can’t have a well-rounded meal with a nice glass of wine. The same rules of pairing wine with your meal apply to meals eaten al fresco — even when you’re eating barbecued ribs. So, what type of red should you pair with your next cookout?
From ribs to burgers to sausages and veggie burgers too, find out which wine you should be pairing with your next meal off the grill.
Best wine for BBQ ribs: Zinfandel
Best wine for burgers: Negroamaro
Best wine for meats and sausages: Côtes du Rhône Red
Best wine for veggie burger: Provence Rosé
7 Sneaky Things Making Your Home Unbearably Hot
Summer would undoubtedly be our favorite time of year. That is, if it didn’t turn our homes into hot boxes from hell.
But never fear! Avoid making the below mistakes, and your home will turn into the breezy summer sanctuary you’ve always wanted.
1. Your blinds and windows are open during the day.
The walls of your home should be a barrier between the outside temperature and the inside temperature. Shut your windows and doors during the day to keep hot air outside and maintain your cool indoor climate. Light from the sun’s rays can also heat things up, so install curtains or hanging window plants to deflect direct sunlight from entering your home.
2. Your windows and bedroom doors are shut at night.
Even on the hottest summer days, temperatures are likely to drop once the sun sets. But if you sleep with your windows or bedroom doors shut, you may be trapping the day’s hot air inside your room, sentencing you to a hot and sweaty night. After dusk, keep your bedroom door open and crack open a window to let the cool air enter your space for the night.
3. Your sheets are weighing you down.
Restyle your bedding and sheets for the summer with lighter, more breathable fabrics. If you live in a very hot climate, it may be time to ditch the comforter altogether and sleep with a single sheet. Cotton sheets tend to be cooler than polyester or flannel sheets.
4. You’re using appliances that heat things up.
Ovens obviously emit a tremendous amount of heat, but all that warmth doesn’t stay trapped inside. If you live in a small space or have a kitchen that connects to your living room, baking a batch of cookies could turn your home into a sweltering sauna. Same goes for other appliances, such as table-top steamers, hair dryers and stoves.
Just for you!
We don’t know what you do for a living, but we do know you likely need a break. And, nearly halfway through the year, we’re challenging you (yes — busy, overworked, financially stretched you) to #TakeABreak. During the month of June, we’ll help you nail down how many vacation days you have at your disposal, figure out where to go, and plan a trip you can actually afford. For 30 days of travel tips, cheap flight hacks, vacation ideas and wanderlust galore, opt in below.
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