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The beauty of microworkouts is that you can do them virtually anywhere with minimal time investment, and the cumulative training effect really adds up… if you remember to do them. To be successful with microworkouts, or any form of exercise, consistency is key. Not rigidity—we’re not big fans of rigidly adhering to a strict exercise schedule here—but you need to put in the time and effort. Workouts that don’t happen don’t change you. Unlike going to the gym or taking a Crossfit class, which you might schedule into your busy calendar, microworkouts are meant to be sprinkled throughout your day....

The world of American folk art is truly vast, but even in such a wide and deep category of collectible, one would likely recognize the presence and popularity of tramp art. Tramp art is a type of wood carving that likely began in the 1850s and continues even today. Renowned scholar and collector Clifford Wallach describes it best: “small pieces of wood, primarily from discard[ed] cigar boxes and shipping crates, are whittled into layers of geometric patterns having the outside edges of each layer notch carved.” Unlike many other art categories, tramp art is delineated not by its artists, date...

Phoebe Howard  This is a wonderful space. I love the hexagonal rattan stools/side tables, the director's chair, the single monstera leaf in a vase, and especially that umbrella stand - more specifically, a white faux bamboo umbrella stand filled with white golf umbrellas. I might be copying that!  I have a bit of a thing for umbrellas and I don't know why. I have at least a dozen. My favorite ones are my collection of Scalamandre Zebras.  #Monstera #Rattan #FauxBamboo #ScalamandreZebras

They help protect your skin from harmful UV rays, allow you to sit out even in the rain, and the plethora of pretty fabrics that are available will add color and personality to your yard. They also come in a surprisingly useful range of sizes, shapes, and configurations – you’re not just limited to sticking a canopy on a pole in a hole in a table. The best patio umbrellas are made from tough, durable, weather-resistant fabrics. All open and close, and some tilt as well, so you can adjust your shade as the sun moves across the sky. If...

Aggressive behavior in dogs can be scary, whether it's in your home or in public. Luckily, you can take steps to prevent it. If you have 2 or more dogs that are resource aggressive, meaning they fight over food or toys, you can take steps to keep them separated during stressful times. If your dogs just tend to fight with each other, you can lower aggression by changing some of the environmental factors. When you're in public, take steps to stay away from stray dogs, as you never know when they'll want to start a fight. When you're introducing new...