From throwing a costume party for a few close friends to creating a personal "fun-o-dex," this series of inspirational ideas will bring anyone up who's feeling down.
Coax that inner child to the surface with 52 playful suggestions on how to take life less seriously. These illustrated cards urge you to do things like get messy, play with your food, and love what you do to make sure that you're growing younger with age.
Everyone knows someone who needs this book Think about how you feel at the end of a day when you find your first free moment so late in the evening that you're too exhausted to enjoy it. If you've had too many days like this, find the help you need to transform your life in Self-Nurture. Harvard psychologist Alice D. Domar, Ph.D., shows you how to restructure your life in a way that lets you breathe. Here are inspiring stories, easy-to-follow exercises, and meditations that will shift your focus from self-sacrifice to self-care. Written with wisdom and humor, Self-Nurture will empower you to develop the same fierce and tender concern for yourself that you've always given to those you love--a gift for anyone who needs to learn the art of self-care. To listen to an interview with Alice Domar, check out www.TalktoTara.com
This little box of enriching experiences—a refreshing update of a classic bestseller—contains 52 prompts for living life to the fullest. Make every day count with this illustrated deck of 52 experiences everyone should have at least once. This updated version of a classic from the bestselling 52 deck series offers ideas ranging from the wild and adrenaline-pumping (such as skinny-dipping and skydiving) to the mundane but meaningful (such as watching the sun rise and set in one day, or writing a love letter). As the gift of a life less ordinary, this electronic deck of cards is a fun way to refresh at the start of the new year or a sweet present for anyone turning a new leaf. INSPIRES NEW EXPERIENCES: The activities in this deck range from adventurous to poignant. Draw a card daily, once a week, or whenever you want to invigorate your routine. GREAT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION: Gift friends and family a year's worth of life-changing experiences. This deck is a fun and festive present for holidays, birthdays, graduations, housewarmings, or any celebratory occasion.
You know a pile of poo when you see one. But what about when the poo is carefully concealed in an everyday scene? Bestselling author Hugh Jassburn has created a selection of entrancing visual puzzles to entertain you while you take a break. From the beach to the street, there’s a dump to be discovered on every spread of this hilarious book.
Turn an in-flight magazine into an engaging game, transform your mid-flight snack into an instant work of art: with 52 ways to keep kids busy, happy, and occupied in the air or at the boarding terminal, this revised and updated deck is the traveling child's essential carry-on item.
From that gallery in River North you haven’t visited yet to the lakeside weekend you keep meaning to plan, experience something new right here at home with Moon 52 Things to Do in Chicago. Cool things to do in and around the city: Wander over to the zodiac sculptures in Chinatown Square, or soak up some music and history at the Black Ensemble Theater. Try out surfing at Montrose Beach, rent a kayak on the Chicago River, or hike the elevated 606 trail. Browse for your next read at an independent bookstore, explore the street art in Pilsen, or admire the architecture on a stroll through the Beverly neighborhood. Catch a classic live blues show, sample Senegalese comfort food, or savor some Southside barbecue on a Sunday Day trips and weekend getaways: Cycle through the Morton Arboretum, connect with nature in Door County, dive into history in Galena, or unwind for a couple days at the perfect lakeside cabin Experiences broken down by category: Find ideas for each season, activities for kids, outdoor adventures, exploring Black history, getting to know a new neighborhood, and more A local's advice: Whether it’s a bucket-list museum or an underrated dive bar, local author Rosalind Cummings-Yeates knows the ins and outs of Chicago Inspirational full-color photos throughout Easy-to-scan planning tips: Addresses, L stops, and nearby spots, plus tips for avoiding the crowds if you're heading to a popular attraction What are you doing this weekend? Try something new with Moon 52 Things to Do in Chicago. Winner of the 31st Annual North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Travel Media Awards Competition: Best Travel Book or Guide, Honorable Mention About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.