Lifestyles Digest
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 4 years, 11 months AGO
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GENERAL
Books-Binge-Reading JD Robb: What's it like to read 50 books in five months? AP writer Sophia Rosenbaum did just that with the ``In Death'' series by J.D. Robb. Five lessons she learned. SENT Wednesday, 1,400 words, photo.
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HOMES
Jigsaw Puzzles: Jigsaw puzzles are in vogue. There are puzzles left out in offices and at coffee shops, puzzle clubs and competitions online, and artistic, mind-bending puzzles that sell for thousands of dollars. By Tracee M. Herbaugh. SENT Wednesday, 600 words, photos.
NerdWallet-Improvements-Resale: Before you embark on a home renovation, consider how it could impact your home's resale value. When it comes to these five projects, you're unlikely to recoup the cost when you sell. They may even lower the price of the offers you get. By Kate Wood of NerdWallet. SENT Wednesday, 830 words, photos.
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FASHION
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, continuing coverage. SENT Sunday: LaQuan Smith; Brandon Maxwell. Monday: Carolina Herrera, Anna Sui, Proenza Schouler, Oscar de la Renta, Tom Ford. Tuesday: Khaite, Vera Wang, Naeem Khan, Rodarte, Prabal Gurung, Christian Cowan, Longchamp. UPCOMING Wednesday: Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs.
CLOTHING-RENTALS: Renting clothes could be the future of fashion — or it could just be a fad. But traditional retailers can no longer afford to wait on the sidelines to find out. That's why a growing number of them are now offering customers the option to rent clothes for a monthly fee instead of buying them. By AP Retail Writer Anne D'Innocenzio. SENT Monday, 990 words, photos.
OSCARS FASHION: A breakdown of the gowns, bling and beauty from the Oscars. By AP Entertainment Writer Leanne Italie. SENT Monday, photos.
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FOOD:
Ultimate Grilled Cheese: For the ultimate grilled cheese, use both stovetop and oven. By Elizabeth Karmel. SENT Monday, 790 words, photos.
EU-France-Wine Industry: France's big wine industry is hoping to re-energize global interest in its products with a big trade fair in Paris. By Thomas Adamson. SENT Tuesday, 420 words, photos.
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TRAVEL
US Historic Hispanic Trail: A new proposal seeks to dedicate more New Mexico resources to make "El Camino Real de Tierre Adentro," a trail that brought early Spanish settlers into the present-day American Southwest from Mexico City, a tourist attraction as a time people of color are demanding more historical cities across the U.S. By Russell Contreras. SENT Tuesday, 600 words. AP Photos.
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GARDENING
Camellias: Thanks to plant breeders, camellia moves farther north. By Lee Reich. UPCOMING Tuesday, 540 words, photo.
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PERSONAL FINANCE
NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Dangerous Decade: The numbers show that the 50s and beyond are a precarious time for U.S. workers, with more than half of those who enter that decade with a stable, full-time job pushed out involuntarily before they’re ready to retire. Few find a new job that pays as much. There are some ways to mitigate the risk, such as keeping skills up to date and maintaining a healthy career network. On the money side, saving more (and earlier), keeping debt low, and weaning adult children from parental support can help older workers weather unexpected turbulence and recover financially. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. SENT Monday, 710 words.
NerdWallet-Millennial Money-Valentines Money Goals: It may not sound romantic, but Valentine’s Day is a good opportunity to deepen your financial commitment to your partner — or to show yourself some love by strengthening your financial security. By AMRITA JAYAKUMAR of NerdWallet. SENT Tuesday, 770 words.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
SUMMER CAMPS SPECIAL EDITION: Includes five stories. Romance; College Applications; Generations; Reunion, NerdWallet-Pay Credit Card.
FASHION: Ongoing coverage of New York Fashion Week. Plus Oscars-Red Carpet Afterlife; Italy-Milan Fashion-China; Italy-Fashion-Prada-UNESCO.
FOOD: Science Says-Recounting Calories; Kitchen Smarts-Condiments Guide; Toasted Nuts
HOMES: Designer-Decorating Together; Kitchen Smarts-Condiments Guide
GARDENING: Disaster Resilience.
PERSONAL FINANCE: Nerdwallet-Liz Weston-Travel Hack-College Tour.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EDITIONS, for 2020:
March 3 — Spring Homes
April 7 — Weddings
May 5 — Pursuits/Outdoors
July 14 — Back to School
Aug. 11 — Fall Homes
Oct. 6 — Pets
Nov. 17 — Holidays