“Midwest is best.” Not only is that the truth, but it’s also a perfectly acceptable thing to say to a Midwesterner. As a lifelong Wisconsinite, I’ve found that people have a tendency to put their foot in their mouth about…
They say that a dog is a man’s best friend, and some people take that literally. They’ll bring their dog everywhere, even if that means breaking the rules. But sometimes bringing your dog isn’t the best thing for them— or…
Social media isn’t always fun and games; it can sometimes lead to dangerous trends and food challenges that take things too far — especially for young, impressionable audiences. These extreme challenges that dare one to not use the bathroom (why,…
Old-fashioned towns across America are often overshadowed by the allure of sprawling urban centers like Los Angeles and New York. These quaint spots, with their charming main streets and historic buildings, often struggle to attract tourists who are drawn to…
Sometimes, the best things happen when you least expect them. While one might think that behind the things that we use every day, there were months, or even years of meticulous planning and experimentation, some of the most revolutionary inventions…
Unbeknownst to many consumers, quite a few popular brands used in everyday life started as specialty suppliers for professional industries. These brands crafted their products with high-quality materials and robust designs to meet the rigorous demands of specific professions. Over…
Originating in the 1930s during the Great Depression, potlucks are the tried-and-true tradition of communal dining where everyone contributes a dish. You’ll usually see a little bit of everything: cheesy…
When it comes to Mother’s Day, thoughtful and sweet gestures are worth their weight in gold (or flowers). Luckily, you don’t have to break the bank to show mom how…
Summer is marked by warm weather, long days spent outside, and sunkissed skin — dotted with mosquito bites. Mosquitos are literally summer’s biggest buzzkill and professional lawn spraying services can be…
Conventional wisdom holds that there are two kinds of cult classic movies. The first is “the lost gem,” a great film that failed at the box office but found a…
You’re not imagining it — tipping culture is totally getting out of hand. Going to the gas station? Expect to tip the employee just for spinning the iPad around. Heck,…
Escape the summer heat with a splash in one of the most inviting swimming spots in your state. Some of these top picks, based on online rankings and reviews from…
With summer quickly approaching, it also means our energy bills are likely to rise as we crank up our AC systems to keep cool. But wasting electricity at home is an…
We like to think that the concept of low-budget DIY ingenuity is like ‘Murica meets MacGyver. When you don’t have something you need and also don’t have the means to…
Good things come in small packages, the saying goes, and these tiny breeds are no exception. They may be the littlest dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club, but they…
Times have indeed changed, and with the relentless march of inflation, it has become more and more difficult for millennials and subsequent generations to enjoy the financial stability that baby…
Mornings suck. Especially when you have to make breakfast, fuel your car up, do chores, and complete a laundry list of other to-dos before you can head out the door. …
In today’s expensive and fast-paced world, it can feel super challenging (if not impossible) to save money and live comfortably. Thanks a lot, inflation. That’s why having a set of essential life…