By Mikey Rox Want to be more eco-conscious but draw the line at eliminating animal products from your diet? Here are seven ways to live a semi-vegan lifestyle without going the whole hog. Skincare There’s no shortage of vegan skincare products on the market. It’s the category’s most abundant non-edible, even though you can technically

By Mikey Rox Saving money is a crucial aspect of financial planning. When we’re conscious of our spending habits, we’re able to make better decisions to build bigger cash reserves and prepare for the future. There are lots of ways to save – but sometimes our savings strategies end up costing us more. Nip these four in

By Mikey Rox You work hard at the gym, and it can be frustrating when all that exercise and effort isn’t providing the results you want – like melting away the fat around your midsection. Part of the problem may be that you’ve gotten yourself into a routine that’s no longer working, causing your weight-loss

By Mikey Rox Fact: You can’t go to Target without spending a hundred bucks. You know how it goes: You enter the store armed with a list that you plan to stick to, yet this, that and the other thing (thanks, Hunter for Target!) ends up in your cart because you have to have it.

By Mikey Rox Staying motivated at work when the chips are down isn’t easy. You feel deflated, like a failure, maybe even afraid you’ll lose your job. The first thing to remember, however, is that none of us are perfect and all of us make mistakes. The second thing is that you can turn the

By Mikey Rox Relationships are hard enough as it is, but throw money into the mix and it becomes a recipe for certain disaster. It doesn’t have to go down like that though. Your relationship can survive a financial crisis – yes, even a menacing mound of debt – if you can both get on

By Mikey Rox Our dogs treat us to kisses, snuggles and cuddles every day, and it’s about time we return the favor. This National Dog Day – Aug. 26 – pack up your pup for a new adventure in these dog-friendly places where canines receive all the perks of people and sometimes more. 1. Chicago,

By Mikey Rox There’s more to gay travel than P-Town, Fire Island and Fort Lauderdale. Every state (yep, even the red ones) has something to offer our community, and with the help of LGBTQ-friendly travel site Orbitz, I’ve narrowed them down to the best of the bunch. Start packing 1. Camp Wonderful in New York

By Mikey Rox So many of us go to work, do what we’re paid to do, punch out, and go home. But are we happy? Take a look at these eight things content employees do, and see how you measure up. 1. Go the Extra Mile Without Being Asked People who love their jobs don’t

By Mikey Rox When swim briefs are your go-to gay summer attire, why wear anything at all? Stay naked with these fun, in-the-flesh warm-weather activities and getaways. 1. Nude Beaches My first introduction to naked summer a few years ago was on Gunnison Beach in New Jersey’s Sandy Hook State Park – located on the