Matt Loter, New Haven County Board Games "It's my signature look," says Matt Loter of his Snow White costume, and he's never had to use his Krav Maga training to defend it. A leading figure in the burgeoning indie game scene, he's president of Prettiest Princess Games, a company that has published...
April showers bring May tag sales. By the time spring blooms, we're tired of breathing that thick, stuffy air within the tight spaces of our homes. As we draw open the drapes, unlock the windows, and walk around in our T-shirts, the warm sun and fresh air encourage us to regroup and clear out the...
Perusing Carolyne Roehm's exquisite new book, "At Home In The Garden," in anticipation of the Trade Secrets garden tour on May 15, a mere mortal of a home gardener can't help but wonder: How does she do it? Roehm's photographs lavish love on her beautifully designed gardens, on individual flowers...
At the mention of "indoor/outdoor carpeting," most of us think of a stiff, dark-colored rug that's good for taking a bit of abuse from wet boots, soggy pets and dripping umbrellas in a home's entryway. Not much to look at, right? What a difference a few years — and a few new manufacturing materials...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published its first national survey of sleep for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In many respects, it's consistent with our image of ourselves as bleary-eyed insomniacs downing triple espresso shots and melatonin pills as we stare...
Every year, my husband and I take our kids on a two-week trip that differs from our other vacations in one significant way: We completely unplug from the Internet. No iPhones, no email, no Facebook. We don't even check the news. At first it's hard. I feel twitchy, unsettled and panicky. After a...
In a country where senility and incontinence have become tropes of aging, at least for Hollywood and Madison Avenue, it's no wonder many people are stressed about the prospect of aging out of a younger, livelier in-group as we all must someday. A Yale researcher says people who embrace those negative...
Looking for a destination that offers a multi-generational experience, full of culture, activity and natural beauty? Head to Heritage Museums & Gardens in beautiful Sandwich, Mass., the oldest town on Cape Cod. "We like to think of ourselves as the 'Museum of Summer,'" says Ellen Spear, president...
Orlando's magic comes from more than just a kingdom. Like peanut butter and jelly, Orlando and Walt Disney World go hand in hand. Each year tourists from all over the world descend on the sunshine state to pose with Mickey and watch fireworks over Cinderella's castle. So popular are the theme parks,...
It doesn't matter if you ski six days each season or 60. If you're the type of person whose dreams are always filled with snow even as the season is winding down, take heart, you've still got the spring skiing season to enjoy and the resorts are likely to be pulling out the stops for their customers...
From the exchanging of vows to the cutting of the cake, every wedding has its share of unforgettable moments. There's the first kiss, first dance, and, of course, the very first time the bride and groom see one another on their wedding day. Traditionally, it's a moment that has been largely reserved...
Under a shower of rice and cheers from the crowd, the bride and groom duck into a waiting limo before being whisked off to the airport and jetting to some exotic destination with palm trees and umbrella drinks. It's the kind of stuff that dreams are made of. However, as romantic as it all sounds,...
The wedding party used to be a slew of bridesmaids, including the maid of honor, attending the bride and an equal number of ushers and a best man standing up for the groom. Couples have gotten more creative lately. Brides are asking their best guy friend or favorite brother to take the place of...