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Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen sales of paint and wallpaper spike; being stuck at home means you can finally tackle that project you’ve been putting off. But what about ways to pass the time that don’t involve a mini renovation? ShopStyle recently pulled data from its network of shoppers—and it turns out, the best-selling items all have one thing in common: They’re all various tactics people rely on to unwind. No paintbrush required.  For example, bakeware sales are up 311 percent, while clicks on drinkware are up by 167 percent. Bath towels have seen a 1,310 percent jump;...

I know some of you would rather be called corruptionistas or corruptologists, but we’ll continue that debate later. Today, unfortunately, I have more important things to discuss. This may come as a shock, coming from the head of a pro-corruption organization, but I’m going to be brutally honest with you. Actually, I have always been pretty honest with all of you. I’ve saved most of my dishonesty for the general public where I admit to bending the truth a wee bit on occasion, or sometimes maybe a wee wee wee wee wee wee bit.  Before I go on, please keep...

Summer is officially over — the kids are back in school, the leaves are starting to turn and, before you know it, the holidays will be here. But even though the temperatures are dropping at home, there’s still plenty of surf, sand, sun and snorkeling to be had elsewhere. Fall is actually the perfect time to plan a weekend beach getaway or an extended trip. Why? In many regions, it’s considered the “shoulder season,” when crowds are smaller and things generally tend to be more relaxed. You can typically get better deals during this non-peak time, too, which means you...

Traveling for work is super fun — up until a certain point. Whether it’s because of your stage in life, lifestyle preferences, comfort with displacement or just sheer volume, there’s definitely a point where leaving home for the sake of your job becomes a drag. Hotels literally become home for serious road warriors, some of whom spend upwards of 200 nights a year in hotel rooms. Thus, it’s no surprise that many career travelers have perfected an extensive wishlist of hotel room criteria they seek out for extended stays. For the hotels that get it right, just a few of...

Summer is officially over — the kids are back in school, the leaves are starting to turn and, before you know it, the holidays will be here. But even though the temperatures are dropping at home, there’s still plenty of surf, sand, sun and snorkeling to be had elsewhere. Fall is actually the perfect time to plan a weekend beach getaway or an extended trip. Why? In many regions, it’s considered the “shoulder season,” when crowds are smaller and things generally tend to be more relaxed. You can typically get better deals during this non-peak time, too, which means you...