1. Go forest bathing Part health trend, part mindfulness practice, shinrin-yoku (known as forest bathing) is a Japanese form of ecotherapy that involves being immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the forest. Relax under a canopy of trees in the Recycled DoubleHammock from Nakie, which plants four trees for every hammock sold. $103, nakie.us 2. Get tree-smart Jonathan Drori’s botanical tour Around the World in 80 Plants (Laurence King) reveals how the science of plants intertwines with our history, culture and folklore....

A.B. Quintanilla was in a band called Los Kumbia Kings with Selena’s husband Chris Pérez In 1999, Quintanilla formed a band called LosKumbia Kings with Pérez. Their debut album was certified gold and earned them a Grammy nomination for Best Tejano Performance. They released a total of seven albums, one of which was a live record, until the group—which had gone through numerous lineup changes—disbanded in 2006. In 2006, Quintanilla and Pérez teamed up once more to form Los Kumbia All Starz....

“Aimee’s charming performances have resonated with viewers and critics alike. We are thrilled to continue working with her on new feel-good movies,” remarked Lisa Hamilton Daly, executive vice president, Programming, Crown Media Family Networks. “Getting to work with Hallmark on projects that are both heartwarming and inspirational has been a dream come true,” Teegarden said. “I’m ecstatic to continue.” Teegarden is best known for her role as Julie Taylor on the Emmy-nominated series, Friday Night Lights....

After the 68-year-old TV personality revealed last week that he has been recovering from blood clots in his legs and lungs, he was later released from the hospital on Thanksgiving, only to be “rushed” back less than 24 hours later. The Today show weather anchor was reportedly taken to the hospital via ambulance on Friday, where he was taken away from his Upper East Side home in a stretcher, witnesses told Page Six....

The Oscar-winning siblings’ films always strive for excellence; they often school other directors of our time in technical wizardry, and find exceptional entertainment value through intelligent humor, unforgettable characters—and, frequently, graphic violence. To celebrate the release of likely Oscar contender The Tragedy of Macbeth, we’re ranking the Coen Brothers’ entire oeuvre worst to best—or perhaps more precisely, from misfire to masterpiece. For this ranking of films from nearly four full decades and counting, we’re taking into account all pictures’ overall greatness, how well they’ve aged, and contribution to pop culture....

Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned. What is new or changing this year? Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Wi‑Fi+Cellular, 512GB), Originally $1,599, Now $1,499 You don’t have to be a pro to get the most out of this versatile tablet, which you can snag in two colors with 512GB of storage, all-day battery life, and an Apple M1 chip for top-tier performance....

The goal of the series is to give a boost to America’s greatest inventors and small businesses by inviting them to sell their products live on-air to home viewers, and, at the end of each episode, the person with the highest dollar sales will win the chance to strike a life-changing deal with one of the retail giants behind the series. “Being an entrepreneur, because small businesses and entrepreneurs were hit hard in the last year and a half, I said this is my time to give back,” Mangano told Parade....

“They knew I was going to be a perfect fit for this show because I come from an extreme sport industry and I thrive on adrenaline rush,” Nikki told Parade.com in this exclusive interview. “To have a front row seat to all these incredible acts that thrive on the same thing has been so thrilling and exciting for me. I do have those ‘oh s**t’ moments, where I’m like, ‘Oh, my gosh’ or ‘Why are they doing this?...

Plus, the rest of the Top 9 returned to join renowned music artists Lindsey Buckingham, Alessia Cara, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Fall Out Boy, Mickey Guyton, Chaka Khan, Leona Lewis and Macklemore on the American Idol stage. Who was eliminated on American Idol last night: Grace Kinstler, Willie Spence Who won American Idol: Chayce Beckham American Idol Finale performances – Round One – Songs Picked by the Judges Grace Kinstler Song: “All By Myself” by Céline Dion Katy Perry: “You did not just take that one higher than Céline!...

It’s been nearly a year since the proverbial lights went out across the United States. Eleven months ago today, the paperback version of my novel The Winemaker’s Wife debuted—into a world that had abruptly closed down just days before. I was supposed to be traveling up and down the East Coast to meet readers. Instead, my book tour had been hastily canceled in a flurry of panicked phone calls. I was sitting at my desk, head throbbing with guilt as I called or emailed the bookstores I should have been visiting, asking each bookseller, “Are you going to be okay?...

The hit series focuses on Strangis’ relationship with Pure Food and Wine owner Sarma Melngailis, who accused him of using “coercive control” to bilk investors and employees of the restaurant out of millions of dollars. To refresh you on the long, sordid case: According to Vanity Fair, Melngailis and Strangis married in secret in December 2012, but their relationship got ugly fast: Melngailis alleged that Strangis promised to make her beloved rescue pitbull immortal, as well as to help her live forever if she passed a series of “tests,” almost all of which involved large transfers of money from her vegan hotspot restaurant to his personal bank accounts....

Geared toward younger kids (or anyone who loves having fun, TBH), Banza’s Masterpiece’za Kits come with three chickpea pizzas each that work as an art canvas, and “art supplies” that consist of veggies from Farmer’s Fridge, vegan pesto from Gotham Greens and more. Offered in two varieties (vegetarian and vegan—both great for certain dietary restrictions), there are four different packages to choose from—all with different pizza artwork featured. And they are all available now!...

What is Bastille Day? On July 14th, the French celebrate Bastille Day every year to pay homage to earning their freedom from the monarchy. Bastille Day is the French national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille at a turning point during the French Revolution in 1789. It is known as the French National Day (La Fête Nationale), or the 14th of July (Le 14 Juillet). It is a holiday celebrated in France by the French Military Parade and it’s followed by a day of feasting with friends and family and fireworks in the evening....

Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned. What type of baby deals will I see this Black Friday? Black Friday is a big time for sales across a range of categories, including baby. This year, expect to see markdowns on items like clothes, strollers, gear, feeding products and even diapers, in some cases....

JLo rocked a chic black and red one that paid subtle homage to the holiday season. She finished the look by cinching it at the waist and pairing the sweater with a high-slit maxi skirt for a trip to see “The Music Man” at the Winter Garden Theatre." Regardless of where your winter travels will take you, a Fair Isle sweater ensures you’ll always look chic. And these Cyber Monday sweater deals ensure you’ll get the timeless look for less....

In a Nov. 27 social media post, the former Real Housewives of New York star shamed the celebrities and public figures working with the brand for their silence regarding Balenciaga’s latest ad campaign. So far, Kim Kardashian is the only star aligned with the brand that has made a public statement condemning the campaign, but it wasn’t until after Frankel scorned Hollywood A-listers associated with the fashion legacy– like Kardashian, Bella Hadid, and Nicole Kidman–for their silence on what she referred to as a “massive scandal....

“Row, row, row your boat, Swiftly to jury, Went from power to the bottom, Eviction for SB” Forensic scientist Sarah Beth Steagall came into the house claiming she was a voice actress. But despite her choice in fabricated career, she had difficulty having her voice be heard early on. While she made an incredibly close connection with Kyland Young early on, it wasn’t as easy on her Kings team. When her quartet gained power at Christian Birkenberger’s HoH, she made a push to go after Hannah Chaddha, feeling she was a stealth threat for the endgame....

Here’s what we know so far about season 2 of Big Sky. When does Big Sky return for season 2? Big Sky season 2 premiered Thursday, Sept. 30 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. The post-Station 19/Grey’s Anatomy Thursday night spot is a move from its season 1 slot on Tuesday nights. When will Big Sky return for the second half of season 2? Big Sky returned for the back half of season 2 on Thursday, Feb....

Big Sky quickly became a fan favorite when the series premiered in November 2020 and has become a streaming winner for ABC during the show’s first two seasons. The series hit 11.1 million viewers, getting about 31 percent of its total viewers and more than half its 18-49 audience via digital. With a new show title, Big Sky: Deadly Trails, and the addition of country music icon Reba McEntire for season 3, the show will surely draw more eyes to the David....

Six years into launching A Tour of Possibilities, a guided exploration of African-American history in Memphis, Tennessee, Carolyn Michael-Banks was forced to consider shuttering entirely as the pandemic hit. “Then I realized ‘possibilities’ is literally in my company name,” she says. “I couldn’t not see that as a sign.” Instead, Michael-Banks pivoted to a 2.5-hour Caravan Tour. She leads the tour from her Possibilities van using Zoom audio. $45,atopmemphis.com With a desire to feed her nieces cleaner snacks with pronounceable ingredients, Chauniqua Major-Louis launched Major’s Project Pop, a brand of popcorn that “puts people and purpose over profit,” using organic kernels popped in preservative-free small batches....