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It’s widely accepted to talk about fitness, healthy food, and self care. But conversations about financial wellness—which is crucial to well-being—are in large part still very hush-hush. Even in a time when no topic seems to be off-limits, talking about money still too often carries a stigma, but Well+Good’s Checks+Balanced series aims to help end that stigma. Each month, one person shares their income, living expenses, and what they spend on their favorite healthy habits. This month, *Alicia, shares how she saved enough money while living in New York City to quit her job and move to London. Now living there with...

A rendering of a bridge that will go over the East River Pinch Point. The project, dating back to the 1990s, would bring a 32-mile perimeter bike path around the borough. [ more › ]

s   Sorry I missed my Thrifty Moves post last week.  It has been a crazy last few weeks for me and time completely got away from me.  Sunday morning started out cool and sunny.  I opened up the windows and set the box fan at our back door to blow in the cool fresh air.  I was greeted by our Catalpa tree in full bloom.  It's so very pretty.  I began the day with a nice long walk and by the time I got home things were really starting to heat up.   I finally had a week off...

9-11 The temperature may be hot but this weekend the events are cool. Check out our list below for all the ways to play in and around LA this weekend—from participating in a live, interactive CLUE game to helping craft a cardboard city, scroll below for the best things to do with kids all weekend long. photo: Margaret River via flickr Brentwood Country Mart Movie Night Save the date for the return of Movie Nights! Come see a classic film (with a Pixar short* to start!) every Friday night at 6 p.m. in the South Courtyard at the Mart. Grab...

It’s widely accepted to talk about fitness, healthy food, and self care. But conversations about financial wellness—which is crucial to well-being—are in large part still very hush-hush. Even in a time when no topic seems to be off-limits, talking about money still too often carries a stigma, but Well+Good’s Checks+Balanced series aims to help end that stigma. Each month, one person shares their income, living expenses, and what they spend on their favorite healthy habits. This month, *Alicia, shares how she saved enough money while living in New York City to quit her job and move to London. Now living there with...