15 tasty ways to use the hot chocolate mix in your pantry
There’s a bizarre abundance of hot cocoa powder packets in my pantry. I’ll buy a box of Swiss Miss, and then someone else in my household will fail to see it and buy another. Then […]
The list of the year’s most popular slang terms is out. How many do you know?
I live with two teenage girls — and a husband who gets a kick out of mimicking them. So, on any given day, there’s a unique and ever-changing lexicon of terms getting tossed around my […]
10 food gift baskets people actually want to eat
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Look for this growth on your Christmas tree before you bring it inside
To us, a Christmas tree is a decoration. But to many insects and small critters, it’s a habitat. And when you bring that habitat inside your home, you might be in for a surprise. Andrea […]
10 of the most festive US towns during Christmastime
The holidays are upon us, no matter where you live. But there are some spots in the U.S. where just walking down a snow-covered street — bedecked with wreaths and candy cane-shaped street lights — […]
Here are 5 of the best holiday lights displays around the country
There are lots of fantastic things to love about Christmas — nostalgic songs, cookie swaps, presents. But it’s the festive lights that make the season truly magical. Christmas light attractions are now in full swing […]
Do opposites attract? New research suggests that’s not usually the case
Everyone’s heard the expression “opposites attract.” But is it true? According to a recent study, the answer is decidedly no. In a 2023 study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, researchers combed through over […]
What is the significance of red birds during the holidays?
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Perfect poinsettias: How to help your poinsettia live beyond December
If you’re like most people, you buy a couple of poinsettias in the weeks running up to Christmas — and plop them as-is (in red metallic-wrapped potters) in strategic spots around your home. Of course, […]
Dying woman raises funds to settle $82 million in medical debt for others
A young woman who recently died of ovarian cancer has left a beautiful legacy. Before dying, she helped to set up a fund for other ailing people whose medical care has put them into debt. […]
Are you ready to rock? Rolling Stones announce tour, and AARP members get early access to presale
The Rolling Stones are hitting the road for a 16-date stadium tour of North America. And clearly, they know their key fan demographic: The tour is sponsored by the AARP, the organization for Americans over […]
Make (or buy!) a fun and festive hanging holiday basket
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You’ll want to gobble gobble these turkey-shaped dinner rolls on Thanksgiving
If you are the type of holiday enthusiast for whom plain Thanksgiving dinner rolls aren’t enough, here is a way to make them more special. This seasonal take on frozen rolls comes from a viral […]
10 of Time’s best inventions of 2023 are actually really affordable
Isn’t it great to know that people are constantly thinking up products to make our lives easier? Time Magazine’s list of the 200 best inventions of 2023 includes this year’s coolest innovations in more than […]
Nutritionists share what they order at 10 fast food restaurants
Imagine taking a nutritionist along on your next trip out for fast food. Would you think twice before ordering a double bacon cheeseburger and fries? Would you hold the pepperoni on that pizza slice? Surely […]
The cheese effect: Is it really addictive?
Do you think you’re addicted to cheese? It’d be hard to blame you if you say yes. Cheese is deliciously and exquisitely involved in so many great dishes — including but not limited to pizza, […]
She woke up like this: Meet the winner of the world’s first makeup-free beauty pageant
When you picture a beauty pageant contestant, what words come to mind? Flawless. Exquisite. Perfectly made-up. What don’t you imagine? A bunch of women strutting the catwalk with the face they woke up with this […]
The most popular Halloween candy in each state — from Reese’s to Hot Tamales!
They say our country is highly polarized. Political differences! Cultural conflicts! Can we agree on anything? Why yes, we certainly can — if we’re talking Halloween candy! On that front, the blue state of Illinois […]
How to tell if your jalapeño is too hot just by looking at it
I recently heard that you can figure out how spicy your jalapeño is — before you even bite into it. Naturally, I wanted to try this trick out, and I knew just who to wrangle […]
‘Ghost bark’ is a spooky sweet treat you can make with just 4 ingredients
Do you need a quick, no-bake treat for your Halloween costume party? You’ve come to the right place. This Halloween ghost bark requires only four ingredients: a bag of white chocolate chips, a bag of […]
What is ube and why is it so popular?
I first learned about ube at a hip Seattle coffee shop with fancy iced drinks. Their hard-to-resist Ube Monster was a bright purple smoothie made with ube syrup and Oreo cookies. I didn’t know what […]
How the Norwegian practice of friluftsliv could boost your wellbeing
Which countries are happiest? Believe it or not, there’s actually a report for that. The most recent World Happiness Report was released in 2023, using data collected from more than 150 countries. Researchers at the […]
Horror movie homes you can visit, if you dare
It’s scary movie season! In the days running up to Halloween, you may be inclined to re-watch some of your favorite horror flicks. As temperatures get colder it may feel very cozy to snuggle up with […]
Find 4 apples among autumn leaves in this tricky puzzle
Fans of Gergely Dudás (also known as Dudolf) have been enjoying his puzzles and seek-and-find brain teasers for years, but some of his recent fall-themed ones might be among the Hungarian artist’s hardest yet. In […]
Here’s why babies smile in their sleep
Is there anything cuter than a smiling infant? Why yes, there is — a baby smiling in their sleep. Those tiny, twinkling baby grins were one of the many delights I experienced as a new […]
You can now hire a parent-by-proxy for your faraway college kid
I can attest to how hard it is to drop your kid off at college for the first time. I did it six weeks ago, and it was brutal. The scary thoughts just keep coming: […]
Is baking soda the secret to cooking better ground beef?
It’s recently come to my attention that I’ve been cooking ground beef all wrong. Frankly, I haven’t had a problem with the deliciousness of the ground beef I cook on my stovetop. But if there’s […]
This bar is in the middle of a grove of redwoods
Running out of romantic date night ideas? Have we got a good one for you! In Mendocino County, California, you can take a scenic, 25-minute train ride through a magnificent redwood forest on your way to […]
‘Goth chickens’ are pure black—with black bones and internal organs, too
What’s one of the most sought-after, in-demand breeds of chicken in the world? A jet-black breed called Ayam Cemani. Native to Java, Indonesia, this chicken is inky-black all over — not just its feathers, but […]
These are the cleaning products professional cleaners use
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