Ah, fall: chilly evenings, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes on every street corner. That’s right, the first sign of fall is no longer when the leaves start to turn—it’s when Starbucks releases its signature Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL), which has been around for more than 20 seasons now. As Food & Wine reports, this year, […]
You’ve just gotten home from the grocery store with some fresh strawberries. You set them down in the kitchen and walk away for a moment, only to come back and find your kids have already started eating the berries — without washing them first. Suddenly, headlines about E. coli and salmonella pop into your head. Are they doomed to […]
Almost every inch of your home requires some amount of maintenance, including your front door. Painted doors are prone to chipping over time, and can require touch-ups; however occasionally you may be ready for an entirely new look. In either case, set aside time — perhaps a weekend — to select a color, purchase supplies […]
For the last five years, you’ve been able to follow individual contributors on Google Maps to see their recommendations on where to go, helping you discover hidden gems from people you trust. Now, Google is killing the feature. As PCMag reports, on July 24, Google confirmed the follow feature where you can track members of the Google Maps community […]
While most of us want to vacation with our pets, sometimes that’s just not possible. Choosing a responsible boarding facility, pet hotel, or in-home caregiver requires some due diligence so both you and your beloved furry pal are comfortable while you’re gone. To help put your mind at ease, the pet loving experts at Daily […]
Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs are taking their longtime partnership to the next level: Coppola has directed her first-ever documentary, with the iconic fashion designer as the subject. Titled Marc by Sofia in perhaps a winking nod to Jacobs’s Marc by Marc Jacobs line, the film will premiere later this summer at the Venice Film Festival out of competition, […]
The rich, bitter, and almost-chocolatey flavors of Guinness have earned this Irish stout its spot among the most iconic beers worldwide, across multiple generations. Simply put, Guinness appeals to everyone. As Food & Wine reports, whether you’re looking for new ways to enjoy your favorite stout or want to savor the beer’s flavor without the alcohol, the […]
As you cut into a cantaloupe’s understated exterior, a vibrantly colored, orange center appears. From vitamin A to vitamin C, studies have shown that cantaloupe packs a punch with essential nutrients that can help support your immune and digestive systems. But as USA Today reports, cantaloupe is particularly helpful to eat during the hot summer months because of […]
Lavender is a popular plant, and with good reason. It looks good, smells great, and is fairly low-maintenance, but is it really worth the hype? As Realtor.com reports, the experts say, definitely. Lavender can help transform outdoor spaces—and lead to long-term wins for both your yard and your home value. Why lavender improves your yard—and your […]
The hurricane map in the Atlantic Ocean may be nearly blank now, but forecasters say that may not last much longer, as several signs point to an uptick in activity across the basin. “The tropical environment should become more conducive for Atlantic hurricane activity in the next few weeks,” said Colorado State University meteorologist Phil Klotzbach in a July […]