Lifestyle
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18 Surprising Ways You Can Use a Bar of Soap Around the House
With all the fabulously scented, bubbly body washes and liquid hand soaps out there, a basic bar of soap might feel old-school or passé. But there are good reasons to grab a bar like your grandma used. Bar soap has…
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12 Things You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet
It may be tempting to toss debris in the toilet and whisk it away to parts unknown, but those careless flushes can lead to not just expensive plumbing repairs (or ire from your landlord if you’re a renter), but environmental…
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Every Aldi Advent Calendar You Can Get This Year
They’re here! Aldi’s Advent calendars just hit the shelves in stores nationwide. People go crazy for them, and some sell out fast, so if there’s one that you just have to get, it’s probably best to go shopping ASAP. Here…
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Half a Million Electric Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
There’s been a recall of 500,000 space heaters. Find out which ones, which models, and what’s wrong with them. 1. What Brand? GoveeLife and Govee, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, are voluntarily…
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Drink Tumblers Sold in 8 States Recalled After Metal Straws Cut Customers
About 60,000 tumblers sold exclusively at Wawa stores in eight states have been recalled. Keep reading to find out why and what to do if you have one. 1. What Went Wrong? Four people called the company to complain that the…
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Starbucks’ Holiday Menu Is Back with New Treats — See the Full Lineup
Move over, Pumpkin Spice Latte. The most wonderful time of the year is here. Starting November 7, Starbucks is decking the menu with all things merry, according to the coffee chain’s press release. This year’s lineup features a joyful return…
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15 Reasons Why People Hate Their Refrigerators
Maybe you love your fridge or (more likely) don’t think about it much. Consider yourself lucky. More than a few people (some of whom work here) hate their refrigerators with…
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15 People Who Got Banned From Places for Unusual Reasons
Ever been kicked out of a place for life? It’s kind of a cool thing to brag about — depending on the reason. There are tons who have, it turns…
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Toonin’ In: Iconic Cartoons That Will Transport You to Saturday Mornings as a Kid
As modern TV shows emerge, some of our favorite cartoons from childhood have slipped into the shadows. But these animated gems, once the highlight of Saturday mornings or after-school TV,…
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14 Hacks to Make Your Appliances Last Longer
At the risk of sounding like a Boomer, they don’t make things like they used to — especially appliances. The fridges, ovens, and stoves of yesteryear were built to withstand…
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Frightening Finances: 2 in 5 People Say Going Into Debt for Halloween Is Worthwhile
Halloween isn’t the only spooky thing around these days — money problems are scaring people, too. WalletHub surveyed 250 people to find out what they thought was scary this Halloween…
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Popular Smoothie Chain Debuts Ozempic-Friendly Menu Nationwide
America is obsessed with GLP-1s, the medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, taken for diabetes and weight loss. Thirteen percent of Americans reportedly have used one of the medications, and…
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Costco’s Membership Drops to $20 — But Only for a Limited Time
After raising membership prices in September, Costco is now bringing some early holiday cheer with a rare deal: For a limited time, new members can snag a membership for an effective cost…
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Baby Powder Recalled in 35 States Over Asbestos Concerns — Here’s What to Know
Picture this: You grab the container of baby powder and unknowingly cover your infant in asbestos. Unfortunately, that’s the image the latest product recall conjures up. The U.S. Food &…
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This Is What Happens When You Eat Grapefruit
Grapefruit juice was a go-to drink back in the day for ladies in leotards looking to slim down. Today, the grapefruit remains a popular citrus fruit and juice — unless…
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14 Things You Should Never Store in the Basement
The basement seems like a great place to stuff anything you want to keep but still have out of the way. Unfortunately, not everything should go down below, as they…
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This Is What Happens When You Take Too Many Vitamins, According to Experts
Most people take vitamins expecting some sort of health boost. But sometimes they have the opposite effect — often as a result of the mega doses in multivitamin supplements, which…
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These Vintage Photos of Chuck E. Cheese Will Transport You Back in Time
Did you know our old pal Charles Entertainment Cheese is actually 47 years old? His “restaurant” has gone through a lot of changes since 1977, and so have he and…
