Monthly Archives: November 2017

Miss Washington USA Contestant Hopes Her Disability Will Empower Others

This article originally appeared on People.com. When Madeline Irwin steps onstage to compete for the Miss Washington USA title, she won’t just be standing up for herself. The 22-year-old college student was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (known as AMC), which is a congenital joint contracture in two or more areas of the body. Irwin, who… Read More »

When Is the Beaver Moon?

This article originally appeared on TravelAndLeisure.com. It’s one of nature’s most arresting sights: a full moon slowly rising in the east as the sun sets in the west. Yet few people bother to look at this highlight of the lunar month. November’s full moon is known as the Beaver Moon, or sometimes the Hunter’s Moon… Read More »

If You Struggle to Find Time for Self-Care, These Clever Apps Can Help

Finding time for self-care can be tricky, especially in the always-on, digitally connected world we live in. Even when we mean to relax, there are often distractions like work emails or Facebook messages at our fingertips. But believe it or not, your phone can also be a tool to help you prioritize self-care—as long as you know how to… Read More »

7 Best White Noise Machines for a Good Night’s Sleep

($100; amazon.com) The priciest of our picks, the Sound + Sleep offers a good deal of versatility. It can actually detect other noises in your environment (say, the neighbor’s howling dog, or a snorer down the hall) and adjust to mask them. The gadget also has a unique “richness” feature, which allows you to add… Read More »