Why Everyone Is Talking About This Unusual Succulent
Succulent novices may think that all succulents are little green sprouts, but not all succulents are created equal. Case in point: the Haworthia cooperi.
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Why The 'Quarantine 15' Conversation Can Be So Harmful
All of us have a different relationship with our refrigerators and pantries, as well as the food in them (CW: disordered eating). And during a pandemic, this paradigm can be scrutinized more than ever, depending on your relationship with food.
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The Surprising Items People Are Buying With Their Stimulus Checks
Many people used the stimulus check to cover basic needs, but some people, however, used their stimulus money on some surprising non-essential items during the pandemic.
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Aldi's House Flipping Business No One Knows About
What more could you possibly need from Aldi, who is possibly the world's best-beloved budget grocer? How about a house in which to house all your Aldi loot? If you act quickly — and you've also got $925,000 to spare — you may actually be able to purchase an entire house directly from Aldi.
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The Trikini Is The Latest Beachwear Trend Everyone's Talking About
They often say that necessity is the mother of invention. In the case of the trikini, the necessity for smiles and laughter inspired this mother, an inventor. Italian fashion designer Tiziana Scaramuzzo was feeling down about shop closures and lost sales of at her swimwear shop.
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This Is The Best Time Of Day To Take A Nap
If you think naps are only for children, we would beg to differ. But the execution of a nap makes all the difference in the success of said nap.
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We Finally Know How Aldi Keeps Their Prices So Low
Aldi isn't your traditional supermarket. There's cardboard boxes for shelves, shopping carts you can rent for a quarter, and DIY bagging stations.
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The Internet Is Calling This Costco Worker A Hero. Here's Why
The internet is a fickle beast, no one can dispute that. Case in point: The same internet that was so vocal about calling for a boycott of Costco after the grocery giant rolled out new rules requiring shoppers to wear face masks is now lionizing a Costco worker who enforced that same rule.
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Read This Before You Set Foot In Dollar Tree Again
Dollar Tree is about the only place where you can get a full bag of stuff and still get change back from a $10 bill. The trick with Dollar Tree is knowing what items are actually worth that hard-earned dollar, and which ones are going to be disappointing at best and downright dangerous at worst.
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Pier 1 Just Announced Sad News For Fans
A combination of shelter-in-place and social distancing orders have planted the nail in the coffin of a high profile home goods retailer. After examining its options, Pier 1 Imports says it will close all its shops and end retail operations "as soon as reasonably possible."
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This 'Hug Time' Structure Is Melting Everyone's Hearts
Social distancing is leading to loneliness as friends and family stay apart. While zoom calls may help ease the loneliness of isolation a little bit, there's no substitute for physical touch. So one woman found a way to let her kids safely embrace their great-grandmother during the pandemic.
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Here's What You'll Need To Do To Enter An Apple Store Now
The U.S. Apple locations that plan to reopen include Florida, California, Washington, Hawaii, Oklahoma, and Colorado (via CNET.com). Despite reopening, Apple is implementing strict precautions for both customers and employees. So what will you have to do to get into an Apple store?
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Aldi's Business Is Booming During The Pandemic. Here's Why
A lot of retailers are getting hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Some iconic retailers may not even survive after months of having to keep their locations closed to the public. Not all retailers are facing this sort of crisis, though. In fact, some — like Aldi — are doing better than ever.
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The Truth About Being Pregnant During A Pandemic
Here's what you should know about being pregnant during the pandemic.
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The Real Reason JCPenney Filed For Bankruptcy
JCPenney was one of the store brands that went into the coronavirus lockdown in a weak position. Forbes says the 118-year-old company, which was once considered the go-to store for everything including cosmetics, fashion, and furnishings, hadn't turned a profit in almost 10 years.
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Costco Has Changed Their Safety Policy Yet Again
Now, add to the maze of safety rules and regulations put in place since the emergence of COVID-19 that for the first time since early April, Costco has lifted the two person limit per family for members entering its stores. That means your whole crew can head to the store to do the shopping.
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The Real Reason Men Are Less Likely To Wear A Face Mask
Several recent surveys show that there is one group of people who are less likely to obey the CDC's guidelines regarding compulsory mask wearing: men.
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Here's How To Get Good Feng Shui In Your House
Feng shui is something we all need, considering its aim is to achieve balance in your living and working space and maximize your potential for success in all areas of your life. Sign us up! Here's how to get good feng shui in your house.
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The Reason Some People Don't Want Quarantine To End
As states rush to end lockdowns in order to restart their economies, those of us who suffer from quarantine fatigue may well be looking forward to the end of our enforced homestay. But there are others who might find that they are feeling quite anxious about emerging from their homes. Here's why.
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The Reason You Feel So Conflicted Saying No To Zoom Calls
Because we're at home, it's difficult to find excuses to skip a Zoom call. The ease of joining a Zoom call makes it easy to do, and difficult to walk away from as a result. There is a deep sense of guilt that kicks in when we say no to connecting with friends and family. But why?
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Here's How Lyft Will Be Different After The Pandemic
Hailed a Lyft lately? Yeah, didn't think so. Who's got anywhere to go, anyway? The entire transportation industry has taken a huge hit due to the pandemic, and Lyft, of course, is no exception — MarketWatch reports that the company lost $398.1 million during the first quarter of 2020.
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The Truth About Quarantine Fatigue
When was the last time you did anything we used to take for granted? If your answer is "too long ago" and you're starting to view the home you once loved as a prison, you're most likely starting to feel quarantine fatigue. Quarantine fatigue sounds like a first-world problem, but it's a real thing.
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When You Have A Hangover, This Is What Happens To Your Body
When you have a hangover, it makes starting your day difficult, as it's just about the worst way to wake up. Hangovers are brutal to deal with. And it turns out that there's a lot about hangovers that might surprise you. Here's what happens to your body when you have a hangover.
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What It Really Means When You Dream About Losing Your Teeth
You're about to give a presentation in front of the class or your colleagues at work, and all of a sudden your teeth start falling out. You can't get the words out and people are looking at you with shock and horror. Then you realize it was a nightmare. Had a dream like this? You're not alone.
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The Real Reason There's A Tomato Plant Shortage
First they came for the household cleaning supplies and the toilet paper. Then they came for the masks and hand sanitizers. Now garden centers and greenhouses say consumers are buying up tomato plants, resulting in a shortage no one might have predicted.
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Why You Might Not Want To End Your Text Messages With A Period
There's this thing you're going to have to do, or more accurately not do, when it comes to composing texts. Although it may seem wrong, wrong, wrong to compose a sentence without any type of end punctuation, there's a reason why you should not end texts with a period.
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The Truth About Chris Hemsworth's At-Home Workout
Chris Hemsworth is undeniably in excellent shape, but that perfect physique takes hard work and sometimes a personal trainer. Many of us don't have the funds for a specialized program like A-list celebs do. But Hemsworth and his trainer came through with an easy home workout that you can do at home.
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