Lifestyle
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Holiday Vacation Rentals for Families and Groups
Thinking of getting away with family and/or friends for the holidays? Now is the time to book — we’re seeing vacation rental properties get snatched up quickly already. If you’re already looking to late 2022 and beyond to plan a…
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These Adorable Dogs Are Ready for Fall
There isn’t a lot that can make this lingering pandemic better, but pets sure do help, and sharing photos of those pets is one of the next best things we can think of to alleviate the effects of those daily…
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Don’t Ever Fall for These Weight Loss Gimmicks
Losing weight requires both rock-solid commitment and a plan for reaching and maintaining that goal weight. There’s no shortage of weight-loss strategies out there, but the trick is finding one that doesn’t chomp away at your wallet or your health.…
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Pumpkin Spice-Flavored Products You’ll Want to Try — and Which Ones to Skip
Many people enjoy a pumpkin spice latte in a toast to autumn, and pumpkin pie is certainly a seasonal delight. Not long ago, those two things pretty much made up the whole pumpkin spectrum for most of us. Not so…
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44 Unhealthy Habits You Need to Rethink
Once you’ve developed a habit, engaging in it too often becomes a prerequisite for feeling good about yourself. Unfortunately, this applies to bad habits as well as good. Since it can be so hard to recognize the full effects of…
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Celebrity Podcasts for Every Listener
Let’s be honest: Even if you love podcasts, there’s only so much time in the day and only so many shows you can hope to follow. Podcasts have become the next big thing for a wide range of famous folks…
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Age Pays: 130+ Senior Discounts (Some Starting at Age 50!)
Types of Discounts: Restaurants Hotels Retail Travel & Transportation Gifts & Entertainment Education & Services Health Aging doesn’t always have its perks, but this list of discounts might add some…
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Got Allergies? 9 Home Remedies to Try — and 1 to Skip
The mold, ragweed, and dust mites of fall can just add to the miseries of spring and summer for anyone reacting to pollen and other commonplace allergens. If you suffer…
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Fires, Floods, and Cicadas: Dramatic Photos from a Historic Summer
If last summer was notable for pandemic panic, canceled events, and lockdown measures, then the summer of 2021 has been notable for both the aftermath of that — including the…
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These Skin-Crawly Things Are Surprisingly Useful
Slithering worms. Slimy maggots. Boiled animal guts. Is that a collection of horror movie props or a list of incredibly useful things that can be used to make your life…
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Empty Nesters Checklist: Here’s What to Do When the Kids Leave
So, the kids are gone. Finally! Once your last child heads off on his or her own, the house is yours — and yours alone. Join us as we take…
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Overpriced Workout Gear: 16 Items That Are a Waste of Money
Living a healthy lifestyle is important to many Americans. But at times it feels like a bragging contest — especially with the popularity of social media. Expensive activewear, matching sneakers,…
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30 Essentials You Need to Buy to Keep Your House Organized
It’s always a good time to give your home a thorough decluttering and reorganization. From the linen closet to the bathroom vanity and from the playroom to the basement, each…
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21 Over-the-Top Marriage Proposals
A wedding can be an expensive enterprise, starting with the proposal preceding it. In 2016, the wedding services industry was worth $72 billion in the United States alone, with a…
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Live Music Is Back: The Best Bands Touring This Year
People missed live music, no doubt about it. Performers, sidelined by the pandemic for more than a year, have also missed their live audiences (and their lucrative source of income).…
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50 Ice Cream Shops With Unique Treats Across the Country
When it’s time to get your licks in these days, there’s no need to stick with the old standbys of vanilla and chocolate or even cookie dough and cookies and…
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Best Perks for Seniors in All 50 States
There are financial benefits to getting older. Supermarkets, drugstores, restaurant chains, and retail outlets offer senior discounts. And it doesn’t stop there. All 50 states give seniors unique opportunities to save…
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Massive Rewards Celebrities Have Offered for Lost Pets and More
Losing a pet is traumatic enough to loosen purse strings for anyone — but when the person who has lost a pet is a star, sometimes the reward offered to get…
