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Karen I. Chen

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Editorial Project Manager, Lifestyle at Dotdash Meredith

Digital content @travelleisure. Always trust your gut if it tells you to travel or eat + goodness/tech/innovation/funness.

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  • 4 days ago | drewandjonathan.com | Karen I. Chen

    Jump to a section This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive commission for purchases made through these links. Price at time of publish date may change. No matter how out-of-reach you keep your plants, or how well-trained your pets are, inevitably, your four-legged friends may get curious and take a bite.

  • 2 months ago | wsj.com | Karen I. Chen

    Shopping for in-laws is infamously tricky. “There is an unspoken pressure on nailing the perfect gift,” says Kristin Fisher, the Collegeville, Penn.-based founder of custom gift box company . Her advice? “Think about what you know of their habits and interests and that touches on those.”With guidance from our roster of gifting experts, we’ve curated a list of 20 gift ideas for all types of in-laws that will be sure to impress, whether you’ve known them for years or the relationship is brand new.

  • 2 months ago | wsj.com | Karen I. Chen

    Whether you’re , boarding a or lounging at home, a good pair of joggers will strike that hard-to-find balance of comfort and style. We tapped fashion stylists, fitness trainers and frequent fliers to find out which pairs they recommend for working out, traveling and more. Read on for their favorite styles, from cozy cashmere picks made for movie nights on the couch to sleek leather joggers to wear out on the town. Best of all, every one of these joggers has pockets for on-the-go convenience.

  • Feb 12, 2025 | wsj.com | Karen I. Chen

    Gone are the days of as footwear solely meant for playing sports or hitting the gym. Lifestyle sneakers can, in fact, be the most versatile shoe in your wardrobe. Wear them with a flowy dress, wide-leg jeans, , or slacks and a blazer. Plus, they're seasonless: The same sneakers you pair with a gauzy slip dress for date night in July can also be thrown on under a shin-length puffer to grab coffee in December.

  • Feb 3, 2025 | wsj.com | Karen I. Chen

    Whether you're a longtime yoga student or you've just begun attending classes, finding the right gear can help you get the most out of your practice. A is essential, but additional props, such as blocks, straps, bolsters and blankets can help deepen your workout, provide support and take strain off your body as you ease from one position to the next. We spoke to seasoned yoga instructors to find out which accessories they use in their studios, for home practice and for recovery.

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Karen Chen
Karen Chen @karenichen
11 Apr 20

You'd think with all this time in quarantine the LEAST I'd be able to do is start flossing... But no.

Karen Chen
Karen Chen @karenichen
7 Apr 20

Now is truly the best time to #leanintoleisure! Check out this EXTENSIVE list of some great things to do from home while travel is on pause!

Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure @TravelLeisure

⚡️ “#LeanIntoLeisure: 100+ Things to Do at Home” https://t.co/IFEpBxG2Jh

Karen Chen
Karen Chen @karenichen
13 Jul 17

A10. I would go back to Norway for sure! Am dreaming of visiting the Lofoten islands in the north! #TL_chat #TLWorldsBest