Digital Detox
An Experience Life staff member unplugs her devices and enjoys some old-school fun at adult summer camp.
An Experience Life staff member unplugs her devices and enjoys some old-school fun at adult summer camp.
Edward Slingerland suggests that "trying not to try" could change your life. And it should get easier as you get older.
The influences of meditation stretch from head to toe, positively affecting your brain, heart, and immune system, and helping with chronic pain, insomnia, and depression. We’ve rounded up some intriguing recent research showing that meditation is a powerful ally for mind, body, and spirit.
Why you should not overdo gratitude exercises, plus five more tips on how to nurture authentic appreciation.
Homemade meals can help us lose weight, develop healthy-food habits, and enrich our relationships. Dinner’s on!
Marie Forleo wants to help you build a life you love — by developing the gifts that are uniquely yours to give.
Founding editor, Pilar Gerasimo, on the challenges — and successes — we face as we embrace change.
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A hardcore workout that will prep you for surviving in the wilderness, escaping danger — or handling everyday household chores.
Roasted chicken and potatoes, fragrant with garlic and lemon . . . on a weeknight? Yes! The key is to butterfly the chicken so it can lie flat on the baking sheet, which helps it roast faster. The beauty of this recipe is that it only requires a few minutes of your attention.
The best thing about a crisp or crumble is that it’s a quick and easy dessert that you can toss together with any fruit you have on hand. Small berries can be thrown in whole; larger ones, like strawberries, are better cut in half. Stone fruits, like plums, peaches, and apricots, need to be pitted and sliced into bite-sized pieces. You can also use frozen fruit, as long as you thaw it first and drain the liquid. You might try adding a little vanilla, ginger, or grated citrus zest to the fruit for added zing. Or use some “pie spices” like cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom in the topping.
Dry pasta is cooked right in the sauce, a timesaving and delicious trick Italian grandmothers use to infuse the pasta with lots of flavor. Choose a favorite variety (such as shells, penne, or fusilli) that cooks in about eight to 12 minutes. After the pasta has cooked, you may choose to fold in a spoonful of pesto, top the meal with a fried egg for added protein, or drizzle it with balsamic vinegar.
Spoon the ingredients into Mason jars, pop the jars in the fridge, and let chill overnight so the oats soften and the flavors mingle.
A chopped salad makes everyone happy, as each bite is full of different flavors and textures. Try to cut everything the same size and use equal amounts of all the vegetables until they are humming in contented harmony — and no one veggie gets to yell too loud. You can double or triple the recipe and store it, undressed, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least four days.
Once you soak the beans, this hearty stew comes together in roughly 30 minutes and is perfect for a winter day.
This soulful side dish is a nice accompaniment to a roasted chicken. For a vegetarian version, simply omit the ham and, if you like, add a teaspoon of smoked Spanish paprika.
Carnitas — braised or roasted pork that is shredded — is a staple of Mexican cuisine and great to have on hand for eating in tacos and tamales or with rice and beans.
Perfect as a light meal, dal is a traditional Indian dish made with lentils, beans, or peas.