Thinking about welcoming a new addition to your household—one with roots and leaves? Plant parenthood can certainly be rewarding, especially when you’re staying home most of the time. If you’re just getting started, here are a few plants that can thrive in your apartment. Jade. This simple succulent with scarlet-tinged leaves barely needs to be…Read More

When it comes to brunch, Blackbird Cafe does it right. While the eatery boasts a menu with as much variety as a diner, everything is a bit elevated—take, for example, the omelets. It’s not all cheese and ham. You can also order arugula, feta, and dill folded into your omelet, or even Philly cheesesteak, mushrooms, onions, and…Read More

It’s a day that new medical school graduates eagerly await every year: Match Day! Held annually on the third Friday of March, Match Day is when the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) matches applicants seeking residency and fellowship training positions in the United States to their residency program. The matching process is highly complicated and involves a…Read More

While St. Patrick’s Day usually involves a visit to your favorite pub followed by a parade, celebrations will likely look a little different in 2021. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t enjoy the camaraderie, delicious food, and the Irish spirit that make March 17 so special. Here are three ways to celebrate St. Paddy’s…Read More

If you’re looking for new ways to enjoy the outdoors this winter, the organization Earthwise Aware has an option for you. Its members strive to preserve the precious local ecosystem by learning more about how climate change affects it—and that means regular forays out into Mother Nature. You can tag along for one of them…Read More

If you’re searching for a V-Day bouquet that looks like you handpicked it yourself from a local garden, A Whole Bunch Flower Market has the perfect thing. Its Garden Gems arrangement was specifically handcrafted with this bohemian vibe in mind. A floral artist loosely combines an array of white, pink, and purple blooms with vibrant greenery—some of it might…Read More

A lot has changed in the past year. For one thing, staying home became the new going out. That theme is going to hold through February, at least, which is why you should start planning for an at-home Valentine’s Day. Begin with these creative ideas. Plan a picnic in the living room. It may be too…Read More

Looking for a way to get out of the apartment and enjoy some fresh air? The Winter Climate and Wildlife Watch at The Fells will do you one better. In addition to providing an active adventure in the great outdoors, the hike also offers an opportunity to protect your local flora and fauna. On Wednesday, January 13th—one…Read More

Working out in the warm months was pretty easy, even with gym closures and other restrictions. The great outdoors always beckoned with sunshine and balmy breezes, inviting you to go for a run or maybe join an outdoor fitness class. But with the colder temperatures moving in, staying active has become more challenging. Here are…Read More

If you’re dreaming of the perfect, heartfelt gift but struggle with seemingly simple DIYs, holiday gift-giving can bring a bit of a struggle. Used Book Superstore just might save the day with a present that comes with plenty of meaning but doesn’t require any artistic ability.  If you’re hesitant about gifting a used book, worry…Read More