Megy Karydes

1 week ago | aol.com | Megy Karydes

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Planning a road trip around specific towns and famous roadways with impeccable views is a tried-and-true vacation method. For many people, that means hitting up iconic diners, small town Main Streets, and even treasure hunting at flea markets, but if you’re an avid gardener, why not plan your next adventure around gardens?

2 months ago | chicagohealthonline.com | Megy Karydes

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in 2022 paved the way for states to ban abortion. On the day of the June ruling, Wisconsin’s four abortion clinics closed their doors. Yet, it wasn’t only the clinics that shut down. In Wisconsin, while patients lost access to a crucial healthcare service, obstetrics and gynecology medical residents lost access to abortion training required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Mar 7, 2025 | retailinginsight.com | Megy Karydes |Maryon Stewart |Carol Schroeder

Why Modern Spirituality is Reshaping Retail Modern spirituality centers on personal empowerment, holistic well-being, and personal relationship to the metaphysical, skipping the middle man of traditional organized religion. It often blends elements from various spiritual traditions, cultures, and ancient wisdom, allowing individuals to curate their belief systems. As our society navigates increasingly tricky social and political landscapes, the desire for spiritual connection has exploded.

Dec 4, 2024 | naturalawakenings.com | Megy Karydes

When Chicago resident Debbie Carlson wants to buy a book, she goes online. Instead of Amazon, she places her orders through Bookshop.org because her local bookstore benefits from the purchase while she enjoys the extra convenience. Carlson is not alone, as consumers increasingly look for ways to bolster their neighborhood economy. “I want to have a thriving retail and local community, and I want to support businesses here,” she says.

Nov 30, 2024 | sandiegouniontribune.com | Megy Karydes

By Megy KarydesFor The New York TimesMany high-performing, water-saving fixtures and appliances are designed like straws, supplying only enough water to satisfy one’s thirst. But the pipes that bring that water into Americans’ homes are sized more like fire hoses. Oversize plumbing pipes move water inefficiently, wasting money and increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. And water efficiency is especially important as climate change makes droughts more frequent and severe.