These days, investing in a little bit of greenery for your home seems like a rite of passage. Not only are plants totally on-trend, they also help purify your home's air (which is important) and have been proven to reduce stress, according to a study in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology.
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How can three children who grew up with the same mother and father actually have three very different outlooks? Birth order influences personality.
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Sara Blakely may not have invented shapewear (women have been using corsets to manipulate the way they look for hundreds of years before Spanx came along) -- but Blakely and Spanx made it okay to acknowledge that corsets and girdles were not only a thing, but that it was okay to talk about them.
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We're sure you really don't need a bunch of reasons to invest in a pool this summer, but there are factors to consider before buying an inflatable one.
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For most of us, it's going to take a lot to feel safe in public spaces again in a post-COVID 19 world, but it should come at no surprise that companies are already trying to get us there. AMC will reopen 450 of its over 600 venues on July 15th, and aims to be fully operational by the end of July.
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Parents know that raising children is no easy feat. Thus, you're bound to take a few shortcuts and do some things you'd never admit to.
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You already believe, at least a little bit, in numerology, if you have a lucky number and think there's truth to expressions like, "bad things happen in threes." Numerology is the mystical study of numbers, and similar to astrology, believers say it can offer insights on personality traits.
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A face mask is now seen by some as an indicator of the wearers politics. Well, the truth, it seems, is a lot more complicated than that. Different people have different reasons for wearing face masks or not, but politics doesn't appear to be the only decision driver.
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If you're old enough to remember the 1970s, you might know of Mervyn's. The store was California's top discount clothing retailer.
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HGTV is hoping its show, Hot Mess House, will appeal to fans of its home renovation content and those addicted to watching people like organizational queen Marie Kondo do their thing. The home renovation giant also is surely banking on catching curious viewers who have run out of stuff to watch.
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Mike Lindell is worth a fortune, with MyPillow sales bringing his net worth to about $300 million, though his relationship with Donald Trump may prove costly.
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You could buy something new -- or you could try Rent the Runway, a company that offers one-time rentals of clothes. Here's what you should know before you try.
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Yep, surprisingly enough (since you maybe thought it was just you?), Alcohol.org reveals that one out of every three Americans is more likely to drink on the job while working from home than they'd be while working in their actual workplace.
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Our workout routines all came to a screeching halt when the coronavirus shut down gyms in March and April. Now the moment of truth has arrived: Fitness centers across the country are finally opening their (freshly sanitized) doors. So what should you expect when you walk in?
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It's officially beach season, and you may be wondering if it's safe to hit the sand with friends and family. And while we could all use a dose of mood-boosting sunshine, and the shops and restaurants that cater to beachgoers could use a financial lift, it's natural to have concerns.
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In pursuit of zzzs, we're willing to try just about anything - from apps to essential oils. However, weighted blankets may be a cut above the rest.
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Dollar General and Dollar Tree combined boast more than 30,000 locations across the United States, per CNN Business. In comparison, the seemingly ubiquitous Walmart has just 4,700 stores. But while one-stop shopping for all your household needs can be irresistible, there are some do's and don'ts.
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It is a safe bet that every time you walk into one of their stores, you are going to leave with a bargain, whether it is on home goods, jewelry, makeup, shoes, or clothes. But, if you learn how TJ Maxx's clever tagging system works, you stand to save even more dough, which means more shopping.
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Famed for its discount furniture and decor, HomeGoods is an American obsession. One step into the store, you get an urge to hunt down deals.
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Did you know that you can find all the haircare, skincare, and makeup items at the same place you can get a $5 rotisserie chicken? Actually, there's a good chance you may be in on the secret since Glossy notes that Costco has quietly been evolving into a "buzzy" millennial beauty destination.
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If you thought that TikTok was just another social media app, think again. Enter the TikTok garbage bag hack you need in your life.
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There's nothing like a rags-to-riches story to inspire even the most jaded souls, and one such story is that of IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad. The man who turned flat pack Scandinavian-designed furniture into a global phenomenon was born on a small farm called Elmtaryd.
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Cuddling up with your beloved pet is the purrfect way to end any day. While our cuddly companions are always sure to bring a smile to our faces, it turns out that these creatures can do a lot more than just that. According to science, this is what happens to your body when you have a pet.
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Until recently, the most widely used sun-blockers have contained oxybenzone and octinoxate, because these ingredients are proven effective at blocking the two forms of UV light — UVA and UVB. But the trouble with both chemicals is that research shows they have a devastating impact on coral reefs.
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Old-timey hobbies are lining up to be re-invented. And now, it's stamp collecting's turn to enjoy the spotlight. According to The New York Times, an average household in the United States will get just 10 pieces of personal mail a year. Why collect stamps when no one sends letters anymore?
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Band-Aid is joining the scores of corporations making changes in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the nationwide protests against systemic racism and the death of George Floyd. The company announced a new line of bandages to "embrace the beauty of diverse skin."
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You might be surprised to learn that Disneyland's Splash Mountain has a controversial origin story. If you've ever gone on the log flume adventure and wondered about the theme, it's based on the 1946 Disney film Song of the South, which has long been highly criticized for its racist themes.
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