10 movies that will ring in the New Year right
A lot of people like to argue about whether or not “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie. Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t, but we know one thing for sure – people never tire of […]
Can you really catch up on sleep on the weekend?
Sleep is a precious commodity, but many of us have trouble getting enough of each night. We set early alarms to face the busy days ahead. And after long days of work, caring for our […]
I tried the viral TikTok pancake hack—here’s my honest opinion
In a viral TikTok video that’s been making the rounds, a woman named Alex G (@lilypcrumbs) makes a pretty outrageous claim. She said she’d “seen these big, fluffy, thick pancakes all over social media,” specifically […]
Navigating needs vs wants: Your guide to smart budgeting in 2024
Budgets typically require you to categorize your expenses by “needs” versus “wants.” While that sounds straightforward enough, it’s not always easy to do. There may be times when you want something so badly (say, a […]
The Dirty snowman cocktail is like hot chocolate for grownups
Hosting this season? Have we got a cocktail for you and all your favorite elves. Created by food blogger Mary Neumann of Sweet Little Bluebird, the “Dirty Snowman” is a hot-chocolate treat that’s decidedly for […]
Europe’s 15 best winter getaways for warm sunshine & hospitality
When the “oohs” and “ahhs” of the holiday bonanza fade away, you’re left with nothing to do except delve into the melancholy of January — “the Monday of months.” To seek refuge of the gloom […]
Your daily horoscope for Dec. 27 according to ChatGPT
Each day, we ask ChatGPT to look at what the stars hold in store for each Zodiac sign. Here’s what the AI engine had to say today: “As the year gradually winds down, December 27th […]
A curmudgeon’s guide to New Year resolutions
Ah, New Year’s. It is when we embrace wretched excess while simultaneously discussing all the positive changes we will make, starting right away on January 1. While we hate to be negative, Nellies, you’re not […]
New mom tucks her baby into her college graduation gown at ceremony
A 24-year-old Michigan mom thought she had the perfect plan to balance her upcoming graduation and the arrival of her second child. Grace Szymchack intended to receive her degree during Ferris State University’s Dec. 15 […]
This is the right way to remove eggs from a carton
File this under “solutions to a problem you didn’t know you had.” Apparently, some scientifically-minded folks have looked into the best ways to remove eggs from a carton. Confession: I have always just plucked them […]