Fall is one of the best seasons to get outside—the air is crisp, you aren’t dripping with sweat or shivering in the cold, and the foliage is too pretty to miss. With the fall season comes lots of farm stands, pumpkin patches, and apple orchards and if you plan on including your dog in as […]
Cable and Broadband Companies Sue the FTC to Stop the new “Click to Cancel” Rule
The cable TV and broadband industry is suing the Federal Trade Commission over a new rule intended to help consumers easily cancel unwanted subscriptions, arguing that it’s unlawful. As PCMag reports, three trade groups that represent the cable industry, advertisers, and video surveillance companies filed a lawsuit in a US appeals court to invalidate the FTC’s “click to cancel” […]
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi Volcano Erupts, Shooting Ash over a Mile High
One of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes erupted Sunday, spewing thick columns of ash over a mile in the air at least three times and blanketing villages with debris, but so far, no casualties were reported. As Republic World reports, Mount Marapi, in Agam district of the province of West Sumatra, is known for sudden eruptions […]
IED and With Love Halston Foundation Join Forces for the First Time at 080 Barcelona Fashion
IED Istituto Europeo di Design and the With Love Halston Foundation are collaborating for the first time in the With Love Halston Fashion Scholarship challenge. As Fashionista reports, the special awards event was held on October 15th as part of the 080 Barcelona Fashion. And the big Scholarship Winner was… Virginia Ceruti from IED Barcelona, who presented a look inspired in Classic Greek […]
It’s National Chocolate Day!
It’s Halloween week, and let’s face it, we’ve all been dipping into the treats we bought too early. But that’s okay, because now you have an excuse to grab some ooey gooey chocolatey goodness, be it milk, dark, or even white chocolate, because today is National Chocolate Day! Chocolate through the Ages Did you know […]
Think you have to Skip Halloween Treats because of a Gluten Intolerance? Think again!
Gluten, a protein in many wheat, rye, and barley products, can put a damper on your sweet tooth if you are allergic to it or have celiac disease. Health magazine’s list of gluten-free products is perfect for those extra-sweet times of the year like Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. These treats are also perfect for […]
October 27 is National Black Cat Day! Combat the Myths and Show these Ebony Felines some Love!
National Black Cat Day, celebrated annually on October 27, was established to combat the superstitions and misconceptions that have surrounded black cats for centuries. It emphasizes the importance of celebrating and supporting these often overlooked and misunderstood feline companions. This day plays a vital role in advocating for the welfare and adoption of black cats, […]
October 26 is National Pumpkin Day – Fun to Decorate, and Good to Eat!
Pumpkins are a huge part of American culture, so much that every year about 655,765 US tons of them are produced. Yes, our nation is obsessed with these orange globular squashes of all sizes, especially in the month of October, which just happens to be National Pumpkin Month, AND October 26th is also National Pumpkin […]
What Exactly IS Mincemeat, Anyway?
October 26 is National Mincemeat Day, which begs the question, what exactly IS Mincemeat, anyway? Well, it may not be what you think. If you didn’t grow up with mincemeat, chances are you’re totally confused about what this food actually is. From the sound of it, one would assume that meat was the main ingredient, […]
10 Pet Safety Tips for a Healthy and Happy Spooky Season
Whether it’s a date on the calendar, a drop in temperature, or nature’s fade from green to gold, we all have our cue that it’s time to bid summer farewell and embrace a new season. But before you dive headfirst into a pumpkin spice latte or don your coziest sweater, it’s worth taking a moment to examine autumn […]