Southern staples like magnolia trees and camellias may now be able to grow without frost damage in once-frigid Boston. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “Plant Hardiness Zone Map” was updated last week for the first time in a decade, and it shows the impact that climate change will have on gardens and yards across the […]
Not long after SKIMS debuted its sparkling new Swarovski x SKIMS collaboration, the solutions-oriented shapewear brand unveiled another striking holiday campaign, this time lensed by renowned photographer Nadia Lee Cohen and starring none other than founder Kim Kardashian. As Hypebae reports, it’s not the first time the founder has teamed up with Cohen, as Kardashian recently graced the cover of CR […]
Extreme winter weather can leave neighborhoods and communities without power or other public services for long periods of time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warns. It’s a smart idea to prepare your home for such winter weather emergencies as well as cold weather throughout the season that can cause minor issues to evolve into […]
Mary Lou Retton is holding her loved ones a little closer this Thanksgiving Day. As People magazine reports, during the holiday, the Olympic champion, 55, shared photos of herself and her family as she reflected on the ups and downs of her year in a lengthy Instagram caption. “As we gather to celebrate this Thanksgiving, my heart is […]
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a rule proposal to ban early termination fees for cable and satellite service contracts. As CNBC reports, the proposed rule would require cable operators and direct broadcast satellite, or DBS, providers to eliminate early cancellation fees. It would also require cable and DBS companies to provide customers a prorated credit […]
A strong El Niño is favored this winter, which is typically associated with warmer-than-average conditions in much of the northern U.S. It also means parts of the southern U.S. usually see temperatures somewhat below-average in winter. Remember, this outlook is an overall three-month trend. Therefore, we will likely see periods that are warmer or colder […]
Getting yourself ready for winter is a snap. Gloves? Check! Scarf? Right here. But readying your home for a long, cold season is another story. So, until someone invents a turtleneck sweater you can put around your house when it gets cold, there’s some organizing to do. Here are HGTV’s tips to help you get […]
Food fraud is a global issue, and we’ve probably all been fooled before. It predominantly affects prized foods like extra virgin olive oil and saffron, but you might also want to take care when buying products like honey, black pepper, and even fruit juice. Fruit juice? Really? Unfortunately, yes. The reason: fruit juice is easy […]
Holiday window unveilings mark the start to the season in New York City each year. And ahead of Black Friday, last week Saks‘ flagship store hosted its big reveal on Fifth Avenue alongside Dior, for its “Dior’s Carousel of Dreams at Saks”-themed display. As the brand states, in this “unforgettable, immersive holiday experience, for a limited time, the world […]
Last Summer, if you entered Yellowstone National Park, a park ranger would hand you a pamphlet full of helpful information. The guides would also instruct tourists to stay at least 25 yards away from bison, elk and other wildlife, and to stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves. But year after year, the […]