Lifestyle
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Traveling With Pets: 12 Need-to-Know Tips
With an automatic feeding dish and a friend to check in occasionally, proudly independent (and usually inexpensive to own) cats are probably fine staying home alone while you vacation this summer. Dogs typically need a lot more attention. Boarding is…
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26 Things Americans Don’t Know About Canada
America’s neighbors to the north have more of a unique cultural identity than U.S. residents sometimes give them credit for. While Canada may seem less consequential than the United States in terms of population numbers and global influence, this vast…
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15 Unique Fourth of July Celebrations Across America
Independence Day is known for parades and fireworks spectaculars, and both of those are great. But some of the best Fourth of July celebrations in America focus less on lighting up the sky and more on the culture, character, and…
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31 Spectacular Free Fireworks Shows for Fourth of July
Fourth of July festivities include concerts, parades, and other patriotic displays, but Independence Day is a dull cookout if there aren’t any fireworks. Those fireworks are at their best when you don’t have to pay admission to see them, which…
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16 of Today’s Most Ridiculous Health Fads
The pursuit of good health has inspired all manner of unique and unusual fads. And each year brings a variety of new offerings, some of which turn out to be helpful, while others are soon relegated to the reject heap…
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15 Money-Saving Tips for Owning a Cat
Cats are largely independent animals but count on their human caretakers for nourishment, shelter, care, and attention. Although cheaper to own than many other types of pets, the lifetime cost of responsible cat ownership — an average 15 years —…
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10 Ways to Shape Up for Summer Without the Gym
As warm weather arrives, most of us start wearing lighter clothes that leave our bodies exposed in all their lumpy, wintery glory. Gym workouts and personal trainers are great for…
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16 Seniors Who Are in Better Shape Than You
We expect a professional runner, a swimmer or a gymnast to be in better shape than us. But what about otherwise average seniors? These 16 seniors transform the way we…
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20 Ways to Bond With Your Adult Children
As children grow up and move out of the nest, it can often be perplexing for a parent to maintain a close relationship and strong bond with their adult child…
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Healthy Ways to Deal With Sibling Rivalry in Adulthood
Social scientists and popular culture give a lot of attention to parent-child and marital relationships, but it is sibling bonds that actually last the longest — longer than our connections…
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19 Far-Out ’70s Fads That Have Made a Comeback
Many would argue that the ’70s, in all of their feathered-hair, polyester-clad glory, haven’t aged as well as other decades. Though we often clamor for the return of our favorite…
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Warning Signs You (or Someone You Love) May Have a Hoarding Disorder
For many people, a messy home is nothing a little Marie Kondo tidying or spring cleaning can’t fix, but for up to six percent of the population, hoarding is a…
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30 Lawn and Garden Products That Are a Complete Waste of Money
We’ve all seen those mega-decorated yards where you can barely see the grass for all the decor. But often, what we see are things we’d never imagine having on display…
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11 Classic Pinball Games That You’ll Flip Over
Pinball machines have been around for almost 90 years, evolving from shady barroom amusement in the 1930s to pop-culture phenomenon by the ’70s. After a resurgence in the early 1990s,…
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Twinkies, Polaroids, and Other Popular Products That Have Been Revived
A dead brand won’t stay dead for long if there’s still money to be made off of it. There are a whole lot of companies out there looking to wring…
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20 Tips to Declutter Your Phone Using the Marie Kondo Method
Marie Kondo has inspired many to declutter their homes, whether they’ve seen her show on Netflix or read her book. Phones can also be a mess — of apps, photos,…
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30 Dangerous Products That Were Popular When You Were a Kid
We often never know how potentially hazardous our favorite childhood toys, familiar household items, or even family cars were until they’re a couple decades in the rearview. That’s certainly the…
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Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Nearly 40 million adults in the United States are providing unpaid care to an adult, and with half of that number joining the caregiving ranks every year, it’s likely to…
