The "Granny Pod" Lets Your Elderly Parents Move in Without Setting Foot in Your House The "Granny Pod" Lets Your Elderly Parents Move in Without Setting Foot in Your House Most families have had to tiptoe around that difficult conversation of what they'd agree to do with an ailing, elderly parent. We might not want to see our aging moms, dads, or in-laws living alone or in a nursing home, but the alternative — having them move into a spare bedroom or the basement of our own house — has its own complications. Thankfully, if you're concerned about a new roommate but have enough cash and yard space, a "granny pod" can serve as the ultimate compromise. This particular tiny home, known as MedCottage, is set up to serve as a portable hospital room — complete with hand railings, remote monitoring, lighted floorboards, soft tile floors to minimize damage from falls, and a fully stocked first-aid cabinet. The small cottage is roughly 12 by 24 feet, which is enough space for a bed..

9 Backhanded Compliments Parents Get at Restaurants 9 Backhanded Compliments Parents Get at Restaurants Before I had children, I used to love going out to dinner. I would pick out the perfect outfit, my girlfriends and I would drink our favorite cocktails, and I would eat (and actually enjoy) food without a care in the world. But when kids do come, dinner outings just aren't the same. Gone are the cute outfits and funny cocktail conversation, and instead come bulky diaper bags and nicely worded threats to "eat your dinner now." And total strangers suddenly become very interested in why you're out to eat with all your children. Through talking to other moms, I've discovered nine backhanded "compliments" people think it's OK to say to parents while dining out with children. Related This Mom's Video Totally Nails Why Having a Dog Is NOT the Same as Having Kids

12 Healthy Salad Recipes That Are 100% Better With Chicken 12 Healthy Salad Recipes That Are 100% Better With Chicken Grilled, shredded, cubed — any way you make it, your salad's bound to benefit from this versatile (and delicious) protein. We've rounded up the best kale-, quinoa-, cabbage-, and romaine-based recipes so you can get your greens on every day of the week without ever getting bored. Enjoy! Related An Easy Technique to Pack 5 Salads Tonight That Will Stay Fresh All Week

10 Make-Ahead Meal Prep Hacks That Will Make You Feel Really Good Later 10 Make-Ahead Meal Prep Hacks That Will Make You Feel Really Good Later #MealPrep is all the rage on Instagram and with good reason: who wouldn't love a fridge and freezer full of meals they can simply whip out and reheat on the fly? We've gathered our favorite meal prep ideas from eggy muffins to chicken freezer packs. Suddenly cooking at home doesn't seem like such a laborious chore. Related We've Been Making This Mason Jar Lunch Week After Week and Aren't Sick of It Yet

9 Relaxing Airbnbs Just Minutes Away From Your Dream Wellness Spots 9 Relaxing Airbnbs Just Minutes Away From Your Dream Wellness Spots Your health should always be top of mind in everything you do, including travel. Whether that means finding the hotel gym while you're away or bringing along your favorite protein powder to make smoothies is up to you, but one thing to consider is taking an entire vacation dedicated to your wellness, both mental and physical. Related 9 Unique Travel Destinations That Focus on Fitness and Fun As the world becomes more aware of alternative medicines and ways to be healthy, we are finding more ways to take part, like yoga retreats dedicated to mindfulness and exploring salt caves to relax our bodies. For ideas on trips you can take yourself — and suggestions for Airbnbs to check out — keep reading.

NYFW Makeup Pros Dish on How to Get Picture-Perfect Skin NYFW Makeup Pros Dish on How to Get Picture-Perfect Skin It's a myth that all New York Fashion Week models have perfect skin. They've got zits, visible pores, oily t-zones, under-eye circles, and dry patches like the rest of us. In that sense, it's not just a makeup artist's job to create a pretty face for the runway; it's their duty to conceal and perfect in order to create the most gorgeous, flawless skin imaginable. We were naturally curious about how they work their magic on exhausted models who go through multiple makeup changes in one day. So we asked them to dish on their best tips and tricks that anyone can use — runway model or not. Here's what they said! Related Trend Alert: Bangs Are Having a Moment at NYFW