I blame Roo for my new appreciation of stone bath mats. My 13-year-old, 12-pound dog of indeterminate breeding is wonderful in many ways. She’s quiet, she’s a night snuggler, and she comes when called. But she hates water, and specifically,…
As soon as natural wine bars start cropping up in your neighborhood, it’s already too late. Prepare yourself for boring mid-rise developments, market lights, an onslaught of “creatives,” and sizable rent increases. The rich people have landed, and they won’t…
Tom Hanks, who turns 67 on July 9, may be the best-loved American actor currently working, with more than 80 movies and counting to his credit. With the combination of his nice-guy rep, his comedic chops, and some now-classic films,…
Big-name protein bars like Clif, Quest, and Pure Protein run about $10 for a box of anywhere between 4-6 bars. That’s a lot of loot for a little protein punch before a workout. Still, gymgoers make no qualms about shelling…
Grown-ups love Trader Joe’s. They may say they’re just picking up some groceries, but the truth is, they love wandering the aisles, sniffing the low-priced flower arrangements, and perusing all the snacks and cheeses. They invariably pick up more than…
An Unhappy History I’ve always known that I was fat. While, in retrospect, I suppose I’ve mostly been on the chubby side of average, you wouldn’t know it from the feedback I got from friends and family. As a child,…
Not to be dramatic, but if I tried to sneak past the Fourth of July without serving my family my famous fruit pizza, they would probably disown me. For every…
Traveling with kids can be exhilarating, but it can also be a real pain entertaining bored little ones who are used to their creature comforts. If you want to actually…
If you watch any of TikTok’s #CleanTok videos of someone cleaning their kitchen, you’re bound to see a Scrub Daddy or a Scrub Mommy. The sponges are so common in these videos…
If you’re looking for natural ways to refresh your home and make it smell like a tropical paradise or luscious forest without having to spend money on harmful chemicals, you’ve…
With so many housing options to choose from on vacation, why not take stab at a stay at Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse or a home you’ve seen on TV? You may remember…
Do you ever feel a bit embarrassed when you see the same Amazon driver drop your boxes off every single day? Yeah, us too. You begin to wonder: Are you…
For less than the price of a tacky poster from Ikea, you can decorate your home with a piece of fine art from one of the greats. Manet, Goya, Degas,…
There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a corporation or business venture fail, especially when it’s due to the greedy founder getting caught in lies that took advantage of the little…
Putting on muscle costs a lot of money. You’ve got to pay for your gym membership, a medicine cabinet full of supplements, and 3,000-plus calories worth of daily fuel. Since…
Music is cheaper than ever. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars for individual tracks or CDs, consumers can access tens of millions of songs for $10 a month from a…
Hosting friends and family is one of life’s great joys. It’s not just a great time to bond and catch up, it’s also the perfect opportunity to showcase your culinary skills…
Got a batch of leftover chicken stock? Whether it’s store-bought or homemade, don’t let it go to waste. With a little bit of creativity, you can whip up a handful…