Lifestyle
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7 Bedtime Habits of Successful People in their 60s
The importance of sleep cannot be overstated. You suffer greater risk for just about everything when you’re not getting enough sleep, and it becomes especially important as you get older. Looking to improve your sleep routine? Here are seven bedtime…
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6 Places in Your Home Where You Lose the Most Heat
When days are cold, staying warm inside sounds perfect — but heat follows the laws of thermodynamics, not your wishes. It naturally moves toward cooler areas, slipping out through hidden weak spots in your home. That means your heater is…
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Guinness Cake and Other Delicious Recipes to Make With Irish Stout
As one of the most recognizable beer brands in the world, Guinness can be found flowing from taps at restaurants, hole-in-the-wall bars, and even upscale cocktail bars. But what about incorporating Guinness into your own kitchen? There are plenty of…
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Never Sell These 9 Things at a Garage Sale
Spring is the perfect time to clean out junk — and possibly make a few dollars while you’re at it. If you’re into the idea of holding a garage sale, it’s not as easy as you may think. Before you…
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The 7 Things That Use the Most Water in Your House
You may spend most of your time thinking about how to save on your energy bill, but it’s also worth keeping an eye on your water usage. There are seven main culprits for what uses up the most water, according…
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35 Warning Signs You’re Getting Old
Were you surprised to find out you’re now on AARP’s mailing list? Are you getting unexpected senior discounts, and do you have a growing desire to be home on weeknights? Guess what: Your 50s have crept up on you. (Weren’t…
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Joann Fabrics Now Closing All Remaining Stores and Going Out of Business
Crafters and sewers are not going to like this news: Joann is going out of business and closing all remaining locations. The news comes after the arts and crafts store…
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Declutter Like a Pro: 15 Things to Toss From Your Home Right Now
Decluttering is not for the faint-hearted, especially if you’re a sensitive person, but once you get the ball rolling and work your decluttering muscle, decluttering and tidying up your home…
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50 Toy Fads That Have Driven Parents Crazy Over the Years
The right toys can create the person your child ends up becoming (some of those toys you might remember from growing up). They can also turn you into a raving…
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Never Make These Home Maintenance Mistakes
For many, homeownership is the fulfillment of a dream, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be a serious pain in the you-know-what. Even though it can save you money…
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11 Retro Things That Gen Z Is Bringing Back
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately and thought, why does everything look like your life in 2002, you’re not alone. For Gen Z, everything old is new again. From Y2K…
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Things Only People Who Grew Up in the ’70s Will Remember
Everybody remembers the big things of the ’70s: Disco balls, bell-bottoms, inflation. But it’s the random items of everyday life that are memory touchstones, bringing us back into that daisy-patterned…
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15 Important Life Skills Everyone Should Master Before Turning 40
The proverbial clock is always ticking, and life has a way of creeping up on you. As we launch farther and farther into the future, it’s important to have a…
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Big Financial Mistakes You Should Never Make After Losing a Spouse
The days and weeks after the loss of a spouse can be overwhelming, filled with grief, confusion, and uncertainty. It’s also a time when it’s easy to make mistakes that…
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9 Things You Should Never Do on Valentine’s Day
Whether you’re someone who goes all out for Valentine’s Day — basking in boxes of chocolates and stuffed teddy bears — or you’re someone who swears the day off as…
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Once-Loved Shopping Mall Stores That Are Gone Forever
Malls, once the epicenter of Americans’ suburban shopping sprees, continue to struggle. Even the flashy, much-hyped American Dream mall in New Jersey, which just opened in 2019, lost a whopping $60…
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Igloo Recalls Over One Million Coolers For a Horrifying Reason
Though we’re in the middle of winter, soon it will be time for people to start picnicking, tailgating at baseball games, and heading to the beach again. But the popular…
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13 Things Lurking in Your Home That Could Be Triggering Your Allergies
We generally associate allergies with what’s happening outside — pollen, ragweed, etc. But what about when you’re indoors, windows and doors shut, and you still feel sniffly? If you know it’s…
