While still fun for adults, amusement parks cater primarily to young children, the ones most excited by meeting fictional characters and riding the teacups. But what about the adults — childless and otherwise — who want a more age-appropriate source…
What time is it? If it’s not a digital watch or a phone screen, some kids are downright stumped. And telling time isn’t the only traditional skill or activity getting lost amid rapid changes in technology, fashion, and culture. Here’s…
Spun sugar has been a treat around the world for centuries. But it wasn’t until a dentist — of all people — named Dr. William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton invented a machine in 1897 that brought cotton candy…
Just like humans need exercise to maintain their health, so do animals. Fortunately, getting fit together is a new trend, with classes popping up in everything from goat yoga to puppy paddleboarding — plus some workouts to do with your…
Many people dream of furthering their education even later in life, and it can be very affordable or even free to do so. One the best perks of getting older is, every state has at least one institution where senior…
Ready for back-to-school madness? Even if you’re not, big-box retailers such as Target are. Like arch rival Walmart, Target will be saving some of its best prices on basics such as paper and notebooks for in-store shoppers, but online shoppers…
How much are couples spending on their big day? Nationwide, the average in 2017 was just under $25,800, according to data collected by The Wedding Report. But depending on where…
Whether it’s exchanging vows on a tropical island or saying “I do” in Las Vegas, about a quarter of all engaged couples say they want a destination wedding. But the…
Gone are the days when weddings were a predictable affair with a church ceremony and a bland hotel-ballroom reception. Today, many couples try to show a little more personality on…
It’s all fun in the sun…until someone gets burned. You can lather on sunscreen and reapply, but sometimes you just forget. This summer season, if you misplaced your sunscreen or…
The world population is currently at 7.6 billion. The growth or decline of a nation’s population is due to multiple factors. Fertility rates, life expectancy, standard of living, socio-economic developments,…
Instead of ordering pizza or picking up fast food, treat the kids to a fun night out at one of the many local restaurants offering free kids’ meals. From simple…
Your time is your money, but freeing yourself from a time-consuming, water-thirsty lawn can still be a hard decision to make. Our American mind’s eye sees traditional homes paired with…
Spending more time outside being active is a big part of summer. But the flurry of activity can also lead to a variety of injuries, many tied to sudden overuse,…
When’s the last time your kids played hopscotch or jumped rope? It seems a whole generation — or two — of games have been eclipsed thanks to new rules and…
It’s no secret that a dog is man’s best friend. And what’s better than being able to bring your best friend to work with you? Pets in the office can…
These days, PR fumbles and full-blown scandals are just as likely to ensnare celebrities as they are to trip up companies and politicians. And while some stars find they just…
Romance is usually a private affair, but there have been many instances throughout history when a loving embrace between two people — whether real or fictional — became famous in…