When I told my dear friends that I'd be moving to the prairies of Illinois, they were all excited for me, thrilled about the new adventures I'd be embarking upon. But whenever acquaintances hear I'm moving to the country, they immediately start listing all kinds of elaborate ways I can fill my apparently soon-to-be-empty days...

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Now that we've been staying put all winter, we need to get out and go places. It's time for a road trip! Looking at strategies to keep my kids from going completely crazy in the car, I stumbled upon this very clever DIY organizer that hangs on the back of the passenger seat.

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We recently had our first 50 degree day in Chicago so I was happy to dust off my old bike and go out for my inaugural spin of the season. Now that it's warming up and I'm more likely to rely on pedal power get get around, it's time to look around for some new biking gear. 

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Lola Madrid, a Spanish creative agency, is working on a project that turns old cars into new bicycles. Each bike is hand built by bicycle shop owners using materials that are sourced from junkyards: car metals are recycled to build the frame, transmission belts become bicycle chains, turn signals are used as reflective lights, and the bike seat and handlebars are covered with car upholstery.
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I live in Los Angeles, and the best ways to get to work is often a hot topic of discussion ("forget the 10, take the 110 to the 105!"). So are complaints about the traffic out here. For those of you living in cities that experience the same type of traffic agonies, here is a roundup of tech that can help you get through a painful commute. More

Somewhere between Carrie and Samantha's ill-fated train trip across the country on Sex and the City and a dream excursion aboard the Orient Express lies The Passenger, a rail travel inspired restaurant in the trendy Malasaña/Triball neighborhood of Madrid. According to Parolio, the restaurant's designers, it was the long, narrow space itself that first triggered the concept… More

I have a confession to make… my driving has gotten worse. I am not in tune with things that used to be second nature to me, driving stresses me out much more than it used to.
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As I was assembling my morning tea and raisin bran, I started thinking about what I would do if I had access to a car (and a license, but preferably a driver) for a day. The answer came in a flash, but sadly, it was not a sexy one… More

If you're a commuter who carries around a lot of tech, you've likely been through a few rounds of trial and error to optimize the essentials inside your laptop bag. The ideal setup has everything you need minus any extraneous items, so wherever your travels lead you, you'll be armed with tools for work, play, and a great first impression. Here's a peek inside my tech travel bag... More

Riding your bike is a great way to get exercise and help the environment at the same time. Unfortunately, it can be perilous if cyclists and drivers do not practice safety and consideration. This is especially true at night. That's where Monocle comes in. More