Beat the heat, prep your home for summer with these tips
Regardless of what the weather is doing in your area, you can prep your home for summer to get the most out of the warmer months.
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This silicone popcorn bowl will help you make healthier snacks
Sitting down with a bowl of popcorn and streaming your favorite show can be a relaxing way to unwind after a long day, but bagged microwave popcorn isn’t always the healthiest snack. The plastic and paper wrapping create more waste, and it’s less cost effective than buying popcorn in bulk. The biggest downside of making your own popcorn has always been the lack of convenience. But you don’t need to use a stove top popper to eat your favorite snack.
These in-cabinet recycling bins are serious space savers
Maybe you already recycle but you hate the way that clunky blue bin takes up kitchen space. Maybe you just sobbed through the walrus scene in Our Planet and you’re newly committed to reducing your impact but you’re living in a small space. These in-cabinet recycling bins will help you cut down on waste without taking up precious floor space.
A guide to choosing the safest sunscreen for your family
This year, the Environmental Working Group analyzed over 1,800 products, and found that 75% did not provide adequate sun protection or included ingredients linked to harm.
How to get started reselling common products on eBay and other sites
Here's what you should know about the growing trend — and three questions to help you get started.
A year ago today, in pictures: Virus Outbreak and more moments you may remember
Also on this day in 2020 bars, restaurants, cafes offering outdoor seating started to serve their first consumers since March 14, as the Czech Republic took a step to normalcy and eased restrictions adopted by the government to contain the coronavirus pandemic. See more top news photos as selected by the Associated Press.
How to deal with 9 common social media situations
Experts talk about navigating social media after a tumultuous year that left many of us wondering what "friend" really means.
100 best 90s movies
Here's a look at the best movies of the 90s, according to IMDb and Metacritic scores.
School’s out, pool’s out: 14 kiddie pools for summer fun
While buying a kiddie pool is a modest investment, the benefits are endless. Here are 14 pools to try for any level of splashing.
8 colorful, beach-friendly Bluetooth speakers
Bluetooth speakers for the beach need more than good sound quality.
Easy habits will keep dog at healthy weight — and get you moving, too
A third of owners with an overweight pet say the pet became overweight in the pandemic. Here are tips to help dogs maintain or achieve a healthy weight.
26 songs about mom to celebrate Mother's Day
Here's a collection of some of the all-time best tunes about moms. So, crank it up and have a happy Mother’s Day.
Earth Talk: What are the environmental pros and cons of GPS apps?
It’s hard to measure whether having GPS apps on our smartphones is positive or negative for the planet, but some environmentalists are skeptical.
Your kid’s sidewalk chalk art just got a major boost
By reimagining the traditional shape of chalk, the designer has created architectural drawing tools that make circles, rows of wavy or straight lines and fields of dots — all with geometric precision.
6 must-watch movies for Mother’s Day
The day we honor mothers is almost upon us. For the occasion here are six great films about mothers. So hug your mom. And avoid wire hangers.
5 tips for refreshing your resume amid the pandemic
In a tough job market amid the pandemic, here are tips for a resume showing you're prepared for a new opportunity and have the skills for it.
How shopping small makes a big impact in your community
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, when you spend $100 at a small business, $48 stays in the community. Spend the same $100 at a national retailer and only $14 stays.
Bandanas in home decor? Here's a twist on interior design
Bandana prints have gravitated from the wardrobe to the rest of the home. Here are some ideas of how to incorporate the bandana motif in your home.
The most car-dependent states
Car travel is a uniquely American obsession. In comparison to most other developed nations, the U.S. has a land area that is larger, cities that are less densely populated, and mass transit infrastructure that is less robust.
Vegas hitting jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors crowd back
To Mike Anger in Midland, Michigan, a $100 round-trip airline flight and $260 for five nights at a Las Vegas hotel made it too easy to say yes.
