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What better way to while away a sunny Summer day than on a sailboat? In this photo, the French schooner Etoile is a picture-perfect example of that very concept. While I didn't live on the Atlantic growing up, I loved taking our small sailboat onto the choppy waves of Lake Superior during the dog days of July and August. But if you can't hop a boat and sail away into the sunset, you can at least Read more
Ahh, it's finally flip flop season. You could definitely spend $12 on a cheap pair of foam ones, but chances are your feet and back won't be too happy with you. So you might want to spring for a more expensive, yet more supportive, long lasting pair of Chaco sandals. These shoes have a durable yet comfortable sole that was specially designed to support the arch of your foot and control Read more
This week I caught a rerun of the Friends episode where Rachel tries to teach Joey how to sail. It was quite funny when Rachel channels her father's strict sailing teacher ways and Joey just can't handle it; he simply calls Rachel "mean." Mean she may have been but her little sailing outfit was all cute and Tommy Hilfigered out. I thought it would be fun to put together a sassy and functional Read more
David Beckham had the honor of bringing the Olympic Flame from Athens, Greece, to England yesterday. He participated in a welcome ceremony in his home country that marks the beginning of a 70-day relay for the flame before the start of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The flame has since moved into the hands of three-time Olympic sailing champion Ben Ainslie, who is the first of 8,000 Read more
The 2012 Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, and along with our red carpet coverage, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite celebrity boating moments. When it comes to Cannes, stars love to let loose at yacht parties. Aside from the South of France, celebs still adore hopping on board during their downtime. Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Matt Damon set sail together to promote Read more
Sun Salutation can mark a beautiful, introspective time in your day, and I'm a huge fan of employing the help of some happy, sunny tunes to get me motivated and centered. Starting a day with even just 20 minutes on the mat can make a big difference in how you look at the world around you. If your morning practice is feeling a little tired — or like me, you've literally fallen asleep on your Read more
Bachelorette parties can be a blast, but a large, random group, poorly planned festivities, or an unhappy bride-to-be can turn a fun night into a total disaster. One of the easiest ways to ensure a great time? Think ahead. Learn these common bachelorette party mistakes so that your next round of festivities is all smiles and smooth sailing. Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ben Sommer, conceived through alternative insemination, is a young man now and tells the story of deciding to meet his donor. I grew up in a middle-class home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with two loving parents, both of whom are women. My conception was perhaps the most organized and scientific miracle of Read more
Instead of putting together a list of April must haves for you to spend your hard-earned cash on, I've put together a laundry list of things you should do this month to Spring clean your finances. Checking all of these off your list will take less time than your normal Spring cleaning, and help you prepare for smooth sailing come Summer. Get a fresh start this month with these must-do savvy Read more
Kate Winslet held hands with boyfriend Ned Rocknroll leaving a boutique in London on Saturday. The couple were all smiles and shared a hug while shopping around Covent Garden. Kate's schedule takes her to NYC today where she's expected to make an appearance on Live With Kelly! It's been almost 15 years since Kate and Leonardo DiCaprio set sail on the Titanic, and they're making a return to the Read more
