3 Easy (Non-Bean) Recipes for the Quarantine
Do you really want to be cooped up with people who have just loaded up on beans? (Kidding, sort of). Yes, beans are nutritious and keep well, but here are three easy recipes that rely on fresh foods — which last longer than you think when stored properly.
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Help Protect Kids and Teens from Coronavirus
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How to Keep Calm in the Age of Coronavirus
We asked a war correspondent for tips on maintaining one's cool against an unknown enemy.
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Welcome to a news series here at The Plum: Juicy Women. These women are shaping the current conversation in all sorts of ways. And while we may post these stories inconsistently, we promise they will be consistently fascinating.
The Quintessential Guide to Gifts for Wine Lovers
Just about everybody loves a good tipple or two, especially around the holidays. With that in mind, we’ve created a booze-infused gift guide to help with all your shopping challenges. All gifts are available for purchase online, so slip into that Snuggie and get clicking!
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A Guide to Special Diets: Plant-Based, Vegan et al
Unless you’ve been trapped under a large houseplant, you know that plant-based diets are everywhere. Trouble is, plant-based can be interpreted in so many ways. Find yourself pulling out your hair when you’re getting friends together and one’s vegetarian (but not THAT type of vegetarian), another’s pescatarian, and one’s, gulp, reducetarian? Read on.
Do You Need a Sleep Divorce?
Sleep doesn’t come easily for many. One in three American adults isn’t getting the sleep they need (defined as seven to nine hours a night), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Numerous factors may be driving these sleep woes, but one that stands out if you’re in a romantic relationship? Your partner. Rest easy. We've got help.
GenX and Body Image: Why we Need More Positivity
Women who are critical of other women’s bodies are doing a disservice to themselves, their kids, and their peers. We’re old enough to know better.