A “bomb cyclone” hit the Pacific Northwest this week, killing at least two and knocking out power to over a half a million people. Now, just ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel season, the storm will continue its path across the U.S., set to wreak havoc across the nation as it makes its way east. […]
It’s that Cranberry time of Year
November 21st is National Cranberry Day, hot on its heels is National Cranberry Relish Day on the 22nd, and then you can top it all off with National Eat a Cranberry Day on November 23rd! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s the perfect time of year to have cranberries on your mind… and on […]
How to Prepare Your HVAC for Guests Before Thanksgiving
Whether you’ve done it for the past five years or it’s your first time, hosting a holiday celebration with family members or friends can be slightly stressful. From the food prep, cleaning and decorations to the actual cooking, you’ll want to sleep for days afterwards – and not just from too much turkey. So, here are a […]
November pre-Thanksgiving Home Maintenance: Clean your Garbage Disposal
Thanksgiving is approaching and the full rush of all things holiday are upon us. So that last thing you want or need is for your Garbage Disposal to go kaput and your plumbing get clogged. So before hosting that big Thanksgiving feast, take a few minutes to clean and freshen up your garbage disposal first. […]
How Bird Owners Can Keep Their Fine Feathered Friends Safe from Avian Flu
Avian flu is a virus that affects birds and can spread easily from bird to bird, as well as other livestock and even humans. In 2024, an avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or “H5N1 bird flu,” has been making its way around the states, and could have serious consequences for the health of pet birds of […]
Arc’s Mobile Browser is Now Available to Everyone on Android
After an open beta that rolled out last month, Arc Search is now available to all Android users. The Browser Company’s search engine — which describes itself as “the fastest way to search” — has been positioning itself as a better alternative to Chrome. As The Verge reports, Arc Search not only blocks ads but also has […]
SKIMS is Teaming Up with Dolce & Gabbana
SKIMS’ latest collaboration offers a decidedly Italian view on shapewear. Teaming up with Dolce&Gabbana, a brand with somewhat of a chequered past to say the least, the Kim Kardashian-founded brand is launching a co-designed collection that fuses Dolce’s Italian aesthetic with SKIMS signature silhouettes. As Hypebae reports, known to be both long-term collaborators and friends, Kim Kardashian and […]
November is the time to start Stuffing your face!
The holidays are quickly approaching but Stuffing Month is already here! That’s right – November is National Stuffing Month, and November 21st is National Stuffing Day. Depending on your personal experiences, “stuffing” could mean various things to different people, beginning with what you call it. Depending on where you grew up or your family history, you […]
Once-in-a-decade “Triple Bomb” Cyclone is gearing up to Blanket the West Coast
While the Northeastern states continue to deal with unseasonable prolonged drought conditions, a powerful “bomb cyclone” will combine with an atmospheric river to unleash over a month’s worth of rain, hurricane-force wind gusts and feet of mountain snow to parts of the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. A storm system off the Pacific Northwest was […]
Should You Drink Pickle Juice for Leg Cramps?
Pickle juice has become a popular remedy for leg cramps over the years — specifically for the cramps runners and athletes get after a workout. Some athletes swear by it, attesting that yeah, pickle juice really works. Still, some skeptics have doubted that pickle juice relieves leg cramps at all, and there’s really no solid […]