Hi, contributing author Lynn Nightengale here. If you’ve been bored at home this summer, maybe you’ve picked up a good book – a well-worn classic or a new best friend. Or maybe you haven’t. Maybe you’ve popped in a DVD or binge watched something on streaming. Or is a podcast more your speed? If you…
Category: Lifestyle
Travel isn’t just something you do a few times a year. It is a state of mind. Many travelers bring the adventure home by pursuing an urban homesteading lifestyle.
What is urban homesteading? The term once referred to revitalizing urban areas. Today, urban homesteading involves making the most of – and improving – your environment, wherever you live. Many urban homesteaders pursue useful hobbies such as gardening, beekeeping, raising small animals, cooking, preserving food, wildcrafting or foraging, and DIY.
The best part is, anyone can be an urban homesteader. Even if you live in a tiny economy apartment, you can learn to grow and prepare your own food. So dive right in, we’re here to guide you an your homesteading adventure.
Thirsty for Adventure? Get Free Coffee!
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us thirsting for the travel we love. You may not be able to make that round-the-world voyage just yet, but could two months of daily free coffee make your staycation easier to bear? When you sign up for the Panera Coffee Club by September 7, Panera is offering…
Best Brussels Sprouts Recipe: All It Takes Is an Air Fryer
Remember that recipe post last week, the silken noodles with blackened Brussels sprouts on the side? You asked, and we delivered – here is the best Brussels sprouts recipe we’ve ever come up with. What Are Brussels Sprouts? Brussels sprouts are a leaf vegetable related to the cabbage, broccoli, collards, and kale. They are native…
Vegan Ginger Silken Noodles Recipe
Maybe you’ve been eating a lot of ramen noodles while under quarantine. Ramen is fast, easy, and inexpensive. But did you know that you can take those simple noodles to a whole ‘nother level of flavor and texture? Check out this silken noodles recipe. It’s vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly. Plus, it packs a protein punch…
All About Rhubarb: Dairy-Free Rhubarb Custard Pie Recipe
Yesterday, I finally got around to harvesting my rhubarb. I’ve been nurturing my plants for nearly three years – after all, it’s not easy to grow rhubarb in Tennessee’s hot summers. It was a bumper crop, and I promptly celebrated by making a rhubarb pie. Below, I’ll share my dairy-free rhubarb custard pie recipe. What…
We’ve Got Face Masks!
We’re living in strange times in which even banks encourage you to cover your face with a cloth bandanna. Here at Anatomy of Adventure, we’re so excited that Fine Art America is now offering stylish, artist-inspired cloth face masks! Order yours now. Life’s Storms is a digital painting created by Cara Siera. Wearing it on…
The Bloom: A Wildflower Calendar for New England
The early spring is a time of awakening in New England as temperatures rise and snow begins to melt. It’s also a time when many adventures desire to get out and get moving. There’s plenty to see from spring until the first frost, and with the aid of a wildflower calendar, you’ll know what you’re…
Let’s Do Lunch: Maximize Your Lunch Break With Nutrition and Exercise
How do you spend your lunch break? According to recent surveys, eating, socializing, surfing the internet, reading, continuing to work, and running errands are the most common activities. These, however, are mostly sedentary, and are often followed by an afternoon lull. Most U.S. states require that workers take at least a 30-minute lunch break each…
Winter Weather Packing List: Stay Warm This Winter With the Right Gear
Snowball fights and building snowmen; ice skating; skiing and snowboarding; hiking; even dog sledding! Whatever your favorite winter sport, you need warm, waterproof gear that can help you withstand the winter weather. Check out our “packing list” of unexpected items to ensure you stay warm as you enjoy all the season has to offer. 1….
Cold Weather, Cold Symptoms: Should You Exercise When You Have a Cold or the Flu?
Should You Exercise When You Have a Cold? You’ve decided to get in shape this year, but now you’ve come down with a case of the sniffles. Should you put your workout routine on hold or muster on? Should you exercise when you have a cold? Evaluate Your Symptoms Should you exercise when you have…