Lifestyle
-
Best Movie Musicals of the Past 7 Decades
If you enjoy seeing actors suddenly burst into song and dance in the middle of a scene, chances are you’ve seen a movie musical or two. Most film musicals were adaptations of popular stage productions, with many taking full advantage…
-
This Beloved Store Quit Black Friday For Good
Outdoor retailer REI has said it will be closed on Black Friday this year — and every year after. Gallery: 30+ Holiday Gifts to Buy Early Instead of participating in the busiest shopping day of the year, the company will pay…
-
Target Recalls This Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Item Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
When HGTV’s golden couple Chip and Joanna Gaines launched their Hearth & Hand with Magnolia brand at Target in 2017, a frenzy was unleashed, and the line has been a stalwart in the home-goods department of the store ever since,…
-
McDonald’s Is Bringing Back Halloween-Themed Happy Meal Pails
Gen Xers, get ready for a piece of childhood to return because the rumors are true: McDonald’s Happy Meal Halloween Pails are coming back this year. The pails, first offered in the mid-’80s, featured cute jack-o-lantern faces and were often used for trick-or-treating.…
-
The Best Foods to Eat If You Have High Blood Pressure
The number of Americans dealing with high blood pressure is inching closer and closer to half of the adult population, making it more important than ever to explore new ways to lessen the negative impacts of hypertension. While foods with…
-
32 National Monuments Everyone Should Visit at Least Once
If you’ve ticked off every destination on your national parks bucket list, then this list is for you: 32 national monuments across the U.S. that showcase the nation’s history, wildlife, and stunning natural wonders. And another is soon to be…
-
Kids Use Landline Phone For the First Time, and It’s Making People Feel Old
Families used to gather around the telephone just to marvel at the technology, the magical ability to talk to someone across the globe. While we might take Alexander Graham Bell’s…
-
Dog and Cat Breeds With the Highest Veterinary Bills
Many consumers have wrestled with unexpected medical expenses, but there’s a good chance they weren’t all for human care. Veterinary bills can be costly, and some pets can cost more…
-
This British Artist Covered His Entire $1.5-Million Mansion in Doodles
When most people buy a new home, they might renovate the bathroom … or repaint a few walls. But Sam Cox (aka Mr. Doodle) had other plans. With around 240…
-
Why Trader Joe’s Plants Are Growing a Following Online
In lieu of buying homes or starting families — after all, who can afford those? — young Americans have focused on more modest endeavors: posts, podcasts, and plants. The last…
-
24 American Women Who Are Self-Made Billionaires
Enough about Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Cuban, and the like. With nearly 12 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., American women have built 10-figure net worths that represent not…
-
Culver’s CurderBurger is Making a Comeback
What started as an April Fool’s Day prank turned into a phenomenon last year when Culver’s decided to bring the CurderBurger to life for one day only. In true cult-like,…
-
Trader Joe’s Samples Have Finally Returned to Stores
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Trader Joe’s samples are back. The freebies began making their comeback Oct. 1, though dates will vary from store to store. Trader Joe’s has also made…
-
True Story: 30 Biopics That Oscar Voters Loved
Famous or obscure, people are interesting. And sometimes their life stories are better than anything Hollywood can dream up — even when they seem like something you could only find…
-
This TikTok Grandma Just Taught Us a Brilliant Dishwasher Hack
At age 73, Barbara Costello (aka Babs) isn’t a typical TikTokker. And yet, the grandmother of eight has amassed over 2 million followers on the Gen Z-dominated platform with her…
-
Cleaning Myths That Will Ruin Your Things
Few things are more satisfying than a clean home, from sparkling windows to freshly scrubbed counters. On the flip side, few things are more frustrating than finding out that the…
-
Things You Should Never Try to Sell on eBay
With 138 million active buyers, eBay is one of the largest online marketplaces in the world, and one of the most visited shopping platforms in the United States. That makes…
-
Big Names That Changed With the Times to Avoid Being Canceled
Companies, products, and artists continually reinvent themselves to keep up with consumer preferences and ensure they’re on the right side of history. Rebranding and other such changes are nothing new…
