Murders & feasts: The hidden origins of Valentine’s Day
Have you bought that bouquet of flowers yet? A box of candy? A thoughtful card? If not, you’d better snap to it, because Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you didn’t get […]
How often should you clean these 20 household items?
Cleaning the house is one of those things that most people just don’t like to do. Getting out the rubber gloves, smelling all of the chemicals and spot-cleaning with a toothbrush isn’t exactly the most […]
6 road trip rules for single moms with kids
After returning from a two-week road trip with my kids, this is my perspective: Why was everyone I know warning me not to make the trek from New York City to rural Illinois with my […]
The pagan origins of Groundhog day
Groundhog Day is upon us, and with it comes an enduring question – did Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog at Gobbler’s Knob near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, see his shadow and return to his hole, signifying another […]
Living abroad can save you money — here’s how
What if I said that you can stay in five-star hotels whenever you wish, eat at the finest restaurants, travel internationally, hire a full-time housekeeper, save six figures, and more, all while earning the same money […]
The 10 best dating websites for single moms
If you’re new to online dating as a single mom, it can be totally overwhelming and confusing. Which sites are the best? Which are full of freaks and pervs? Where can you find nice guys? A […]
How to monetize your new ‘Tidying Up’ obsession
Everyone is getting rid of everything thanks to “Tidying up With Marie Kondo,” a new reality show from the famed organizing consultant. Kondo has convinced people to toss possessions that don’t “spark joy” to leave […]
10 cities where women outearn their partners
Despite the growing prevalence of women in the workforce, the median earnings of women over the age of 25 was $32,679 in 2017, with men’s median earnings for that same age group at $46,152, per U.S. Census Bureau […]
Streaming is getting pricier. Here’s how to offset the cost
Recently, Netflix announced it was raising prices by up to 18%, the streaming service’s biggest increase ever. The price of all three Netflix plans is increasing by $1 to $2 a month. The popular standard […]
Family reunites father with beloved Porsche 914 as Christmas gift
The family of an Illinois man has reunited him with his beloved 1976 Porsche 914 that he sold more than two decades ago. Richard Lotesta originally bought the car in 1978. He enjoyed it so […]