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Dolly Parton addresses Private Health Struggle during Dollywood Appearance

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton has returned to the public stage, as the iconic “9 to 5” and “Jolene” singer-songwriter made her first major in-person appearance since announcing a health struggle late last year — which she revealed details of as she spoke to the crowd while on stage in Tennessee. As Entertainment Weekly reports, Parton, 80, greeted attendees during the […]

Spring Interior Décor Trends are all about Nature and Nostalgia

Outdoor patio stylish wicker furniture

Scrolling on social media, you’ve probably seen a fair amount of trendy decor influenced by various aesthetics — cottagecore, farmhouse, mid-century modern, vintage, whimsigoth, and botanical, just to name a few. Each has its own unique vibe, and it can be hard to keep up with what’s a fad that’ll fade quickly and which styles have true staying power. To help […]

Apple is Cleaning House: Out with the Old, In with the New

Apple iPhone 16

Last week, while all the attention was on the half dozen products Apple unveiled, the company quietly discontinued 15 of its relatively recent products, according to MacRumors. As PCMag reports, when Apple discontinues a product, it only means the company will stop selling the product through its own online and physical stores. The products will continue to […]

Record Levels of Sargassum could hamper Spring Break Revelers

Atlantic Sargassum Belt washes ashore aerial view

There’s nothing more disgusting while trying to enjoy a pristine, sandy beach and clear blue water than smelly piles of sargassum lining the beaches and surf. Unfortunately, this year is shaping up to be one of the worst years for sargassum on record. As The Weather Channel reports, the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography […]

It’s National Poison Prevention Week (and Month)

National Animal Poison Prevention Week during the third week in March focuses on educating owners on what can poison their pets, identifying the signs they’ve been poisoned, and how to prevent poisoning. The week is tied to National Poison Prevention Awareness Month, observed throughout March. The National Safety Council first began promoting National Poison Prevention […]

Celebrate the Peanut Love on Peanut Lovers’ Day!

Several peanuts in shells, two cracked open

Peanut lovers, rejoice!  March 15 is National Peanut Lovers’ Day, right smack dab in the middle of National Peanut Month. From PB&J’s to “everybody get your peanuts HERE” at ballparks around the country, peanuts are a timeless American favorite. Whether you prefer them sprinkled on salad or eaten by the handful, this classic nut is […]

On K-9 Veterans Day, Thank Man’s Best Friends for Their Service

Large type K-9 Veterans Day with silhouette of German Shepard in front of sunset

March 13 is K-9 Veterans Day, a time to thank man’s best friends for their decades of selfless service. Throughout history, dogs have accompanied man at work and play.  Even in the midst of men’s wars, dogs have been found serving in functions ranging from mascots to weapons of war.  Dogs for Defense A lot […]

Spring is Upon Us, so Clean and Sharpen those Garden Tools to Make them Garden-Ready

Man in red flannel shirt sharpens garden tool

The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those April showers—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March “home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, inside and […]

Trader Joe’s is Expanding Again – Is a Location Opening Up Near You?

Front of a Trader Joe's market

If you’ve wanted to try out Trader Joe’s beloved snacks or get your hands on one of the store’s viral tote bags, then you may be in luck. The popular grocery chain just announced plans to open six new locations across the U.S. As marthastewart.com reports, the new stores are set to open in Arizona, Florida, […]

Study Shows that Nearly 3 in 4 Packaged Baby-Food Products Sold in the US Are Ultra-Processed

Woman smiling reaches for baby food on grocery store shelf

More than seven in 10 Americans (72%) say they want to avoid ultra-processed foods, according to a national survey by Linkage Research, conducted for Food Integrity Collective. But those survey results don’t include a very important subset of the population: those not old enough to talk yet.  As Food & Wine reports, last month, researchers from The […]