Lifestyle
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30 Simple Recipes for a Memorable Easter Brunch
Due to the pandemic, most of us won’t be able to gather family and friends together (indoors, at least) for a traditional Easter dinner this year. Brunch might be a simpler option for a smaller crowd. With simple recipes and…
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18 Surprising Facts About Easter Candy
Easter candy, it turns out, is a bigger deal to some people than attending church for the annual holiday, and some people even buy more candy for Easter than they buy for Halloween — just a couple facts about Americans and…
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The Coolest and Most Unique Dog Beds
Whether your dog’s bed is looking a little ratty lately or you just want to include Fido in your spring home makeover, we’ve got your back (and your pup’s back). These dog beds cover a wide range of options, from…
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10 Rights Women Didn’t Have 60 Years Ago
March has been Women’s History Month in the United States since Congress designated it in 1987. (It started out more modestly in 1980, when President Jimmy Carter made March 8 the start of that year’s Women’s History Week.) Though U.S.…
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15 Meaningless Nutritional Claims by Some of Your Favorite Foods
It isn’t easy to stay healthy. Not only is it often pricier and more time-consuming to eat nutritious meals, it can also be exceedingly difficult to determine just what foods are nutritious in the first place. These brands and products…
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17 Low-Cost Home Renovation Ideas With the Biggest Payback
Don’t break the bank to renovate your home. With a little cash and some sweat equity, it’s possible to spruce up a home’s curb appeal while also making the inside more stylish and appealing. Here are some low-cost ways to…
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Awesome Plant Pots We Can’t Wait to Add to Our Collection
Do your houseplants still live in the same cheap plastic pots they had when you first brought them home? That’s almost as tacky as leaving the price tag on the…
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21 Things You Didn’t Know About New Balance
A challenger brand from the outset, the New Balance marketing platform is “Fearlessly Independent Since 1906.” Described by one executive as a “110-year-old start-up,” New Balance has been reinventing itself…
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The Best and Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle
Each year, Americans’ lists of New Year’s resolutions are topped by a desire to lose weight and exercise more. And after a year spent cooped up and socially distancing amid…
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23 Natural Ways to Boost Energy and Fight Fatigue
It’s a tired story: Americans are overworked, overscheduled, and sleeping less than they should. YouGov reports that 4 in 10 Americans wake up feeling tired at least once a week,…
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Beautiful Dog-Friendly Vacation Rentals Across America
Not all dog-friendly vacation rentals are created equal — in fact, more often than not, pup-welcoming accommodations aren’t much to look at and don’t have great amenities. We don’t blame…
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12 Ways to Save on a Bathroom Makeover
Have a bathroom in need of a makeover? The average cost of a bathroom remodel ranged from around $5,500 to $15,000, according to HomeGuide, but can be higher or lower…
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5 Projects That Boost Home Value — and 5 Cheap Alternatives
Some home improvement projects pay off more than others when it comes time to sell. For homeowners considering putting their houses on the market in the next year or so,…
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14 Cheap Pets That Are Easy to Take Care Of
Humankind’s best friend doesn’t come cheap. Owning a dog or cat costs about $500 annually, and owners can expect to pay up to three times that during the first year…
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Everything You Need to Know About Holiday Shopping and Returns at Your Favorite Stores
Every holiday shopping season, Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and countless other retailers compete for your dollars. But great deals aren’t the only thing to look for. A generous return policy…
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Vintage Photos of Christmas Parades From When You Were a Kid
A parade is fun anytime of year, but it’s something special at Christmastime. There’s the excitement of seeing Santa, of course, and the thrill of being bundled up in the…
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12 Enduring Quotes From John Lennon
Forty years ago, ex-Beatle John Lennon was gunned down at age 40 outside his New York apartment. Many people who were alive then can still recall exactly where they were…
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Best and Worst States for Women
The election of Kamala Harris as the nation’s first female vice president is inspirational, but the opportunities Harris seized upon to climb the ladder are not distributed equally to women…
