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☆ Kashmir: This disputed region of India has bread that rival France’s
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Smitha Menon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

While rice is the staple that’s cooked in households across Kashmir, bread is what drives the local community and economy. With so much traditional knowledge guarded and passed down through generations, Kashmir’s bread culture could qualify for a UNESCO intangible heritage listing and possibly rival France’s boulangerie tradition. Her father hailed from Kashmir so for her, summertime equals Kashmir, and Kashmir equals a warm, pillowy girda. When she returned years later, to learn more about Kashmir’s bread culture from her neighborhood baker, she was promptly told off. “Bread is really sacred in Kashmir and that relationship that a family has with their local kandurwan is really special.

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☆ I left a 6-figure career to raise my kids with special needs. I miss having a job, but my life is better now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Riva Soucie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementAfter receiving my Ph.D. in sociology, I launched my career in policy development and speech writing. In 2021, both my oldest and youngest kids got complex medical diagnoses. My youngest child's care is a 24/7 job, and even with cutting-edge technology to help manage his medical needs, my sleep, mental focus, and self-care time have been permanently disrupted. In between, I am in our bright and airy kitchen, cooking multiple times a day for the many special diets in our family. But none of this would be possible if I was working at another job five days a week.

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☆ Indonesia’s Argo Wilis Panoramic offers a scenic ride through Java
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Leyla Rose | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

This is the view from the Argo Wilis Panoramic, a bright and airy carriage on the Argo Wilis train. The Argo Wilis Panoramic carriage sits idle in Surabaya Gubeng Station. “For example, the Argo Wilis is named after a non-active volcano in East Java,” explains a railway guard. As well as the Argo Wilis Panoramic, there is also the Argo Parahyangan Panoramic and the Pangandaran Panoramic running back and forth between Jakarta and Bandung. If you’re traveling west on the Argo Wilis Panoramic, it’s worth exploring Bandung, where the train terminates.

Persons: Josh Edwards, KAI, ”, Argo, Yogyakarta Josh Edwards, There’s, It’s, Siripong, Parahu, Ismail Rajo, “ Organizations: CNN, Argo, Solo, KAI, UNESCO, Heritage, ” Locations: Surabaya, East Java, Bandung, West Java, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, Surabaya Gubeng, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Borobudur, Asia, Indonesia’s, Central Java, Surakarta, Pasar, Sukuh, Mt Lawu, Nature, Ismail, Paris, ” Bandung, British

Learn moreTwelve-year-olds are at a big transition point in their lives — they're starting to feel more grown up, but they're not quite out of childhood yet. We spoke to Madeleine Buckley, senior editor at The Toy Insider to help us find some of the best gifts for 12-year-old boys. Buckley recommended games, crafts, pop culture gifts, fidgets, and video games for tweens. Before buying a gift, find out what brands, franchises, and video games the 12-year-old on your list is into. Here are 17 of the best gifts for 12-year-old boys

Persons: — they're, they're, Madeleine Buckley, tweens, Buckley Organizations: Business, tweens

☆ Aging expert reveals the blueprint for a better life after 50
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Terry Ward | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

On the cusp of her 50th birthday, aging expert Debra Whitman had questions. CNN: What else contributes to healthy aging? We, as a country, need to prepare for an aging population so that everyone can live a long and healthy life. Author and aging expert Debra Whitman speaks at CareFest at UCLA on November 2, 2023. I want to live a long and healthy life through my “second 50.” So doing those things now — to build up relationships, to build up values — really matters.

Persons: Will, Debra Whitman, healthily, ”, Whitman, Debra Whitman's, “, they’re, Katie Williams, ” she’d, Katie, it’s, They’ve, Robert Waldinger, Diane Meier, Deb, Meier, can’t, Phillip Faraone, Terry Ward Organizations: CNN’s, CNN, US, Aging, Pew Research, AARP, Academies, Kiwi, —, Harvard, CareFest, UCLA Locations: Singapore, Zealand, Rotorua, New Zealand, Tampa

☆ World's first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

KYOTO, Japan — The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space Tuesday in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. Scientists at Kyoto University show LignoSat, the first satellite made from wood, in May. STR / Jiji Press / AFP - Getty Images file“Early 1900s airplanes were made of wood,” said Kyoto University forest science professor Koji Murata. “A wooden satellite should be feasible, too.”Wood is more durable in space than on Earth because there’s no water or oxygen that would rot or inflame it, Murata added. A wooden satellite also minimizes the environmental impact at the end of its life, the researchers say.

Persons: ”, Takao Doi, Doi’s, Koji Murata, ” Wood, Murata, Doi, ” Doi, LignoSat, Kenji Kariya Organizations: Kyoto University, homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry, International, SpaceX, Space Shuttle, NASA, LignoSat, Jiji Press, Getty, Elon, Station, Sumitomo Forestry Tsukuba Research Institute Locations: KYOTO, Japan, Kyoto

☆ World’s first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Kyoyo, Japan Reuters —The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. An engineering model of LignoSat, pictured at Kyoto University ahead of Tuesday's launch. “Early 1900s airplanes were made of wood,” said Kyoto University forest science professor Koji Murata. “A wooden satellite should be feasible, too.”Wood is more durable in space than on Earth because there’s no water or oxygen that would rot or inflame it, Murata added. A wooden satellite also minimizes the environmental impact at the end of its life, the researchers say.

Persons: ”, Takao Doi, Irene Wang, Doi’s, Koji Murata, ” Wood, Murata, Doi, ” Doi, LignoSat, Kenji Kariya Organizations: Japan Reuters, Kyoto University, homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry, International, SpaceX, Space Shuttle, Reuters, NASA, Elon, Space, Sumitomo Forestry Tsukuba Research Institute Locations: Kyoyo, Japan, Kyoto

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreChoosing the perfect gift for a 12-year-old girl can be a challenge. At this age, kids' interests are evolving as they transition from middle childhood to their teenage years. Some tween girls continue to play with toys while others gravitate toward new hobbies. From new hobbies and crafts to electronics and, yes, toys and collectibles, here are 31 of the best gifts for 12-year-old girls.

Persons: Sid Khurana Organizations: Business

☆ Sabae: The ‘eyeglasses capital’ of Japan
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Milly Chan | Karla Cripps | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Among them is the small city of Sabae, in Fukui prefecture, about a 3.5-hour train ride from Tokyo. An eyeglasses sculpture in Sabae, Japan. Fukui prefecture has four stations on the extended Shinkansen line – Awara Onsen Station, Fukui Station, Echizen-Takefu Station and Tsuruga Station. (Travelers can hop on a separate train from Fukui Station for the 15-minute ride to Sabae.) GI15702993/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesIn addition to being home to the eyeglasses capital of Japan, Fukui prefecture is filled with well-preserved ancient architecture, historic sites and temples, as well as newer attractions, including Nishiyama Zoo, famed for its red pandas.

Persons: Buddhika Weerasinghe, Sabae, Takeshi Yamae, “, ”, Futa Nagao, Takeshi, Sabae’s, It’s, There’s, sakura, Soto, you’re Organizations: CNN, CNN —, Bloomberg, Getty, Boston Club, Sabae’s Megane, Asahi Shimbun, Fukui, Takefu, Tsuruga, Nishiyama Zoo, Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, Soto Zen, Food, Museum Locations: Sabae, Fukui prefecture, Tokyo, Japan, Honshu, Fukui, Japan’s Hokuriku, Toyama, Niigata, Ishikawa, Kyoto, Echizen, Maruoka, Tojinbo, Mikata, Wakasa, Tsuruga

☆ 41-year-old nurse spent $40 on her Etsy side hustle—now it brings in $9,800 a month: I no longer need 'a full-time job’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Walsh, normally a part-time endoscopy nurse, was working full-time to help with the influx of patients at her hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic. Aromatherapy calmed her at home, so she ordered a pound of fragrant eucalyptus online for $40, and used it to create some wall decor in her living room. DON'T MISS: The ultimate guide to earning passive income onlineA couple months into selling wall decor, Walsh scaled back her nursing schedule. She's personally profited about $60,000 from the Etsy shop so far this year, nearly as much as she'll make as a nurse, she estimates. "I don't have to have a full-time job because of Etsy," says Walsh, 41.

Persons: Megan Walsh jolted, Walsh, Aromatherapy, DON'T, She's, It's Organizations: CNBC Locations: Manahawkin , New Jersey

☆ BookTok author Ana Huang mastered the art of billionaire romances. She said her first sports novel didn't come as easily.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Huang, 33, writes spicy romance novels, many featuring billionaire love interests, like Alex Volkov in "Twisted Love" or Dante Russo in "King of Wrath." Huang also said she worked with alpha readers who read portions of her novel as it was in progress and provided feedback. She told BI that alpha readers are particularly popular with self-published authors, though traditionally published writers could benefit from them, too. Huang has a "core group" of alpha readers who have been reviewing drafts of her books since mid-2021 or early 2022. "I'll also ask my editors if they know anyone who can alpha read for certain topics, and they usually do."

Persons: Ana Huang, Huang, —, Ana Huang's, Alex Volkov, Dante Russo, BookTok, Asher Donovan, Asher, Vincent Dubois, Scarlett Dubois, Vincent's, I've Organizations: Service, Variety, Premier League, Bloom, Leisure, Forbes, Valhalla Locations: TikTok

☆ The end of American careerism
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Aki Ito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

AdvertisementClimbing the corporate ladder was once the cornerstone of the American dream. Maybe that's why earlier this year, a young New Yorker struck a chord on TikTok when he vowed to "descend the corporate ladder." Eventually, he got promoted into a corporate office role, and that opened up even more opportunities for advancement. "That was a betrayal from a company I had been incredibly dedicated to," Zack told me. Besides, the dream of climbing the corporate ladder was probably never as great as it seemed to be.

Persons: Zack, I'm, I've, Randstad, James Yates, Dell, careerism, Benjamin Franklin —, Shoshana Zuboff, James, he's, who's, Gen, Xers, Gen Zers, Michel Anteby, Aki Ito Organizations: New Yorker, Industrial, . Companies, Harvard Business School, BI, Professionals, Gallup, Boston University, Business Locations: United States, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, New, America

With most of the population gone, residents of one village in Japan have come up with a novel plan to make it less lonely — replacing people with puppets. Fewer than 60 people live in Ichinono, and most of them are past retirement age as younger people have moved away for jobs or education. So, using old clothes, fabrics and mannequins, residents have stitched together their own population of puppets to keep them company. “We’re probably outnumbered by puppets,” Hisayo Yamazaki, an 88-year-old widow, told the Agence France-Presse news agency. Hisayo Yamazaki standing next to the puppets outside her house in Ichinono.

Persons: “ We’re, Hisayo Yamazaki, Philip Fong, Yamazaki, ” Organizations: Agence France, Presse, Getty, Internal Affairs Ministry Locations: Japan, Ichinono, AFP

☆ Former US Army soldier Sung Anh is now a Michelin-starred chef in South Korea and a Netflix ‘Culinary Class Wars’ judge
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Alkira Reinfrank | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

It’s this passion and unwavering drive to forge his own path that’s helped reshape fine dining in his birth home. Chef Sung Anh with his brother in the US Army (left) and with family in California (right). Mosu SeoulIn 2017, chef Sung opened Mosu Seoul in the heart of one of the world’s fastest-growing fine dining scenes. CNNAs recognition grows for South Korean food, chef Sung takes things further at Mosu Seoul, celebrating more than just local ingredients. “Chef Sung gives life and character to each dish I make, which I find very respectable.

Persons: Sung, ”, “, Sung Anh, …, Saddam Hussein, Mosu, “ I’ve, They’ve, Jong, Sangwoo Kim, Chef Sung, Paik Jong, Mosu —, ” Sung, Chung, Ceramicist Yoon Sol, Yoon Organizations: CNN, Michelin, Netflix, US Army, Korean, US, Porsche, West, Mosu, Acorn, Chefs, Mosu Seoul Locations: Iraq, Korea, American, Seoul, South, San Diego , California, US West Coast, South Korea, California, Vietnam, Baghdad, Dakota , Idaho, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, San Francisco, Mosu Seoul, Mosu, Hong Kong, —, Komah, Sao Paulo, New York, Korean, Gangnam, Asia

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — When schools here reopen for the first time since Hurricane Helene unleashed a frightening deluge on western North Carolina, teachers won’t simply pick up where they left off in their lesson plans. While all Asheville City Schools students and staff members have been accounted for, they are grieving the deaths of other members of their community. “We’re not going to be able to just jump right into academics,” Asheville City Schools chief of staff Kim Dechant said. The city has restored water for toilets and handwashing at all other district schools, Dechant said. And with schools being closed for over a month, teachers will inevitably have to account for students’ learning loss.

Persons: Hurricane Helene, won’t, They’ll, We’re, Kim Dechant, “, Dechant, Maggie Fehrman, “ It’s, ”, Trenton Williams, Rosalyn, Elzy Lindsey, Kathy Park, Elizabeth Chuck Organizations: Asheville City Schools, Schools, Asheville, River Arts Locations: ASHEVILLE, N.C, —, North Carolina, Asheville, Asheville’s, River Arts District, New York

☆ Op-ed: Here's how to incentivize your kid to start investing for retirement
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Winnie Sun | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

While you're doing so, it's also important to consider what counts as "earned income" for a child's Roth IRA. The maximum annual contribution for 2024 is $7,000 or the total of the child's earned income for the year — whichever is less. For instance, if a 16-year-old works at a coffee shop and earns $4,000 over the summer, that $4,000 qualifies as earned income. Earnings from a part-time job, such as working at a grocery store, fast food restaurant, or retail shop, count as earned income. For instance, if a 16-year-old works at a coffee shop and earns $4,000 over the summer, that $4,000 qualifies as earned income.

Persons: Momo, you've, Roth, it's, child's Roth Organizations: Stone, child's Roth IRA, Facebook, IRS

☆ He told his mother there was ‘no way’ he’d meet someone in Australia. Then he fell in love at first sight
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

“Then, later on, when we left, she was like, ‘Oh, so you like him,’” recalls Wati. “But a week later, we decided to get together on a Saturday, and we spent most of the day together,” recalls Mike. “He’d mail them to me in these little padded envelopes,” recalls Wati. “Eventually, I was able to figure out how to get some credit for doing a paper at Melbourne University in January 1989,” recalls Mike. “She would stay for about a month or a little bit more,” recalls Wati.

Persons: Mike Grossman, Mike “, Mike, ”, There’s, “, —, he’d, I’d, ” Mike, bode, Melbourne’s Monash, Wati, Yanti, Michael, nudging, ’ ”, Wati Grossman, ” Wati, Paul, Gauguin, Andrew Lloyd Webber, I’m, They’d, “ Wati, Khan ’ —, we’re, He’d, who’d, Wati’s, Boston, they’d, Wati —, Kevin Costner’s, we’d, it’s, Wati Grossman —, Levis Strauss, Alex, Talia, Mike’s, Grossman, We’ve, he’s, they’re, we’ve Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Harvard Law School, Melbourne’s, National Gallery of Victoria, Star Trek, “, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Facebook, “ Technology, Sony, Radio, Melbourne University, Wati, Washington DC, New, Melbourne Botanic Gardens, Harvard Memorial Church, Harvard Memorial, Fashion Institute of Technology, Levis Strauss and Company Locations: Australia, Melbourne, Boston, California, San Francisco, American, Indonesian Australian, Indonesia, “, Wati, Radio Australia, Christmastime, New York City, Washington, New York, Botanic, United States, Hotel, Sydney, Sydney “, Silicon Valley, In California

☆ Walmart-owned Sam's Club tests a future without checkout lines
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Sam's ClubGRAPEVINE, Texas — When shoppers walk into Sam's Club's newest store, they'll soon see a shiny blue Mercedes-Benz SUV, a sectional sofa and zero checkout lanes. Sam's ClubSince Walmart's founder Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983, the membership-based club has become the more tech-savvy arm of its retail-behemoth parent. Nicholas said upon its reopening, the location will become a testing ground for Sam's Club's newest features and emerging technology. Sam's Club and Costco have roughly the same number of U.S. clubs, but Costco pulls in about twice as much annual revenue. Sam's Club also opened The Clubhouse in August, an approximately 37,000-square-foot office building across from the retailer's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Persons: they'll, Chris Nicholas, Sam Walton, It's, Nicholas, you've, Peter Keith, Piper Sandler, — Organizations: Benz, Walmart, Sam's Club, Club, Costco, Sam's, Costco Costco, Costco's U.S Locations: Dallas, GRAPEVINE , Texas, Bentonville , Arkansas, U.S, Grapevine

☆ What screams 'status' on Wall Street? Here's how the movers and shakers of finance are spending their money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

That said, everyone seemed to agree that the days of logo-forward purchases and other conspicuous signs of wealth are over — even on Wall Street. The industry's movers and shakers are still into name brands but are leaning into those that exude "quiet luxury." And where there are celebrities and influencers, there tend to be Wall Street dealmakers. It's not surprising that high-earners on Wall Street would have second homes (or, in many cases, multiple). The HamptonsThe beach towns of the Hamptons have long been a Wall Street favorite thanks to their proximity to Manhattan.

Persons: —, Ken Griffin, David Solomon, Goldman Sachs, Stephen Schwartzman, Blackstone, Jessica Cadmus, Cadmus, Marie Kondo —, I've, I'd, Zegna, Tom Ford, Claudio Lavenia, Van, Cartier, Jeremy Moeller, Hermes, Gucci, Jeremy Strong, Armani, Max Mara, Celine, Bottega, It's, it's, Sean Zanni, Wall Streeters Organizations: Service, Goldman, JPMorgan, Business, Paris Olympics, Bloomberg, Citadel, Anadolu, Getty, Wall Street, Street, BI, Wall, HBO, Hamptons Locations: Queens, New York, New York City, Africa, Costa Rica, Bottega Veneta, Manhattan, Montauk, Nantucket, Cape Cod, East Hampton , NY, Hudson

☆ 3 teachers who spent up to $2,000 on their classrooms explain what they bought and why it's important
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

A survey of 2,000 elementary school teachers from the Carnation Breakfast Essentials brand conducted by Talker Research in June found that 1 in 5 teachers said they spend over $300 out of pocket on classroom items. AdvertisementMaegan Driver spent money to decorate her room with an ocean theme. She also bought items at local stores. What the three teachers bought for their classroom goals and needsDriver said no one wants to go into a boring classroom, and she bought most of the items in her room. Some items Driver bought this summer include paint brushes, dot markers, a rug, and musical instruments.

Persons: —, Driver, Rebecca Johnson, Johnson, Steve Majors, It's, Yelena Khazan, Khazan, Yelena Khazan Majors, Majors, Rebecca Johnson's, Rebecca Johnson Johnson, Mrs Organizations: Service, Business, Driver, Research, Trinity Christian Academy in, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle, Teach, America Locations: Trinity Christian Academy in Oklahoma, Ohio, Florida

☆ The Stretch Limo, Once a Luxury Transportation Option, Is Dead
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

It used to be that you saw a stretch limousine and excitedly wondered who was inside — maybe a corporate executive or a celebrity or some other classy, mysterious type. The limo industry isn't dead; it's just leaving the classic black stretch version of itself behind. Trade shows and expos for limousines and luxury transportation no longer have many, if any, actual classic stretch limos on their floors. He said they keep a stretch limo around for nostalgia's sake more than anything. A CEO gallivanting around in his or her fancy stretch limousine is gross.

Persons: They've, Joe Reinhardt, He's, they're, Brett Barenholtz, Michael Douglas, Richard Gere, Mercedes, van, Scott Michael, Robert Alexander, Alexander, promgoers, Barenholtz, It's, Reinhardt, Chris Weiss, hasn't, crouch, Weiss, " Weiss, Emily Stewart Organizations: We're, Carolina Limousine, CLC Worldwide, National Limousine Association, Consumers, Benz Sprinter, United Motorcoach Association, RMA, Trade, expos, Cadillac, Lincoln, Facebook, Mercedes, ABC, NLA, Business Locations: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Maine, Boston, —, Washington , DC, California, New York, limos, Franken, It's

China’s Risky Power Play in the South China SeaChina’s coast guard ships have swarmed and collided with Philippine boats. A New FlashpointFor months, the latest target of China’s power play was a Philippine coast guard ship, the Teresa Magbanua. Philippine coast guard Chinese ships Noon, June 17 A group of Chinese ships moved to block the Philippine vessel. SECOND THOMAS SHOAL SABINA SHOAL A Chinese ship began tailing a Philippine ship around 8 a.m. More Chinese ships waited here. 6 p.m. SECOND THOMAS SHOAL SABINA SHOAL The Chinese ships followed the Philippine ship.

Persons: Teresa Magbanua, Sabina, Thomas, ”, Jay Batongbacal, Sabina Shoal, Hu Bo, Ferdinand R, Marcos Jr, Mr, Hu, Marcos, Manlia, Jan, Thomas Shoal, “, Rommel Ong, Wu Yanan, Samuel Paparo, General, Lei Organizations: South China, Bank, University of the, Philippine Coast Guard, Coast Guard, Associated Press, Armed Forces, Facebook, Ateneo School of Government, Philippine Navy, Philippine, China Coast Guard, Reuters, THOMAS, SECOND, Strategic, International Studies, Pacific Command, Theater Command, United, Liberation Army’s Academy of Military Sciences, People’s Liberation Army Locations: South, Philippine, China, Philippines, United States, Chinese, Spratly, Scarborough Shoal, Vietnam, PHILIPPINES SPRATLY, Palawan, SPRATLY, PHILIPPINES Palawan, Sabina, Manila, Asia, University of the Philippines, South China, Beijing, Shoal, Palawan ., China’s, U.S, United

☆ Creativity has greater influence on wellbeing and happiness than work, study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Riane Lumer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

These activities provide her satisfaction and purpose in ways more fulfilling than work. She infused her love for arts and crafts into the rest of my family. Now, a new study by Keyes and fellow researchershas found that engaging in creative activities can significantly boost well-being by providing meaningful spaces for expression and achievement. Additional study is needed to examine the social aspects of creative activities, researchers said. Arts and crafts for public healthThe researchers suggested that arts and crafts could improve public health.

Persons: Pennsylvania CNN —, ”, Helen Keyes, Keyes, researchershas, “, ” Keyes, Frank Clark, Clark, ” Clark Organizations: Pennsylvania CNN, Anglia Ruskin University, Public Health, UK’s Department for Culture , Media, Prisma Health Locations: Southampton, Pennsylvania, England

☆ I spent nearly $3,000 on a Disney vacation. I'm canceling all my plans this month to limit my spending.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Frank Olito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewI am in the middle of what I'm calling Stay Home September. After my trip, I calculated I spent nearly $3,000 for six days and five nights at the parks — far more than I could afford. AdvertisementFood is my biggest expense and my biggest obstacleEvery month, my biggest expense (beyond my New York City rent) is food. I'm a terrible cook, so I am not looking forward to this change, but I hope this measure will cut my biggest expense in half. I'd rather spend money, have adventurous experiences, and explore new cultures than stay home and count my dollars.

Persons: —, I've, I'm, extrovert, I'd Organizations: Service, Disney, Business Locations: New York City, Costa Rica, Italy, Orlando, Airbnbs

☆ I Visited a $600 Adult Summer Camp With a 60,000-Person Waitlist
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The art of sharing bunks and meeting new friends over arts and crafts is no longer just for kids. Camp Social's three-day camp in late August received about 480 guests. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderA growing number of adults have started seeking out these nostalgic experiences. A spokesperson for Connecticut-based Club Getaway, which offers both family and adult-only camp programs, told BI that bookings for its 2024 season increased 17% compared to the previous year. Similarly, Philippa Girling, the CEO and cofounder of France-based woman-only summer camp Camp Chateau, told BI that the company now has a more than 13,000-person waitlist for its 2025 dates.

Persons: Camp Social's, Brittany Chang, Philippa Girling Organizations: France Locations: Connecticut

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