Every garden needs hummingbirds! These tiny jeweled birds are a joy to observe zipping about from flower to flower. Sometimes they zoom by you close enough so that you can hear the whir of their wings and rapid trilling chirps. Because of their fast metabolisms, they have to eat every 10 to 15 minutes and […]
April 30 is National Therapy Animal Day, so it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the many ways animals help ease our minds and hearts. Aside from beloved dogs and cats, research has shown that immersing yourself with other types of creatures, especially horses, can have healing effects on your emotional and mental […]
This April 27, on National Prime Rib Day, head out to your favorite steakhouse. Also known as “standing rib roast,” prime rib is a tender, flavorful cut of roast from the rib section of the steer – just one of the eight prime cuts of beef. While it can be traditionally paired with potatoes, stuffing, […]
Many of us have become familiar with the National celebration days, from those acknowledging our siblings or pets, as well as almost any kind of food you can imagine. And, luckily, pretzels are included on the calendar. April 26 is National Pretzel Day, a day that you can not only spend time appreciating pretzels and […]
Nike just launched its brand new Spring/Summer 2024 swimwear collection, fusing flattering fits with vibrant colorways. Offering a range of classic swimsuits, bikinis, modest pieces and accessories, the collection takes inspiration from Y2K trends and streetwear silhouettes, with its standout style dubbed the Nike Sneakerkini 2.0. You heard that right: a sneakerkini. As Hypebae reports, the sneaker/swimsuit mashup features […]
Soon after Christina Applegate received the “devastating” diagnosis that she had multiple sclerosis in June 2021, her friend Lance Bass reached out. “You need to talk to Jamie,” he told her. Jamie-Lynn Sigler had been living with the disease for two decades, so when Applegate got in touch, The Sopranos actress, who lives in Austin, was ready to help. “I wanted to give her […]
In Antarctica, gold literally rains from the sky. Tucked in among the glaciers, fiery Mount Erebus is the southernmost active volcano on Earth, providing a bit of heat amid the frozen landscape, but it also provides a wealth of gold mixed within its ashes. As AccuWeather reports, according to a 2017 study, the frozen continent […]
Hey, Barbie! Want some barbecue? As a salute to Barbie’s 65th anniversary, Mattel and Heinz UK announced the kind of unconventional collaboration that just made our heads turn: Heinz Classic Barbiecue Sauce. As Food & Wine reports, this “special sauce,” which is a mix of vegan mayonnaise and barbecue sauce, is the condiment mashup that none of us knew we […]
McDonald’s is McDoubling down on its McCrispy offerings — much to the delight of spice-loving diners. Starting this week, fans of America’s most popular fast food joint will have two more chicken sandwich deliciousness to choose from: the Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy and its more souped-up cousin, the Bacon Cajun Ranch Deluxe McCrispy. As Food & Wine reports, […]
AI is taking over at Google, and the company is changing in big ways to try to make it happen even faster. Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced substantial internal reorganizations last week, including the creation of a new team called “Platforms and Devices” that will oversee all of Google’s Pixel products, all of Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, […]