As cat parents, we feel that every day should be “Hug Your Cat Day”, but did you know that there is a specific day to love your cat that’s officially recognized? Every year on June 4th it’s National Hug Your Cat Day! While you probably already shower your cat with hugs and love, you can take this […]
New Evidence Suggests Giving Creamy PB to Infants Prevents Peanut Allergies Later
Reassuring new evidence suggests that feeding children smooth peanut butter during infancy and early childhood can help reduce their risk of developing a deadly peanut allergy even years later. As CNN reports, compared with avoiding peanuts, starting peanut consumption in infancy – as early as around 4 months of age, as a soft pureed paste, for instance […]
Celebrate the Queen of All Dairy, and Say Cheese!
June 4 is National Cheese Day, not to be confused with other popular cheese related holidays like Grilled Cheese Sandwich day, Cheesecake day, Cheese Lovers Day, or even Mac & Cheese day. This day is in reverence of the queen of all dairy – during National Dairy Month, no less – the big cheese. Cheese Through […]
Cutler and Gross Eyewear teams up with Muse Debbie Harry to bring out your Inner Rockstar
If there’s one person who knows a thing or two about a look, it’s Debbie Harry. The Blondie frontwoman and forever cool cultural muse has teamed up with eyewear heavyweights Cutler and Gross to design a collaboration that’s all about that striking gaze. As Hypebae reports, this isn’t just a trip down memory lane, it’s a celebration of Harry’s radical edge, […]
Hooters is Reworking its Image to be more… Family Friendly?
Trying to sell Hooters as a family restaurant is, at the very least, an ambitious exercise. As Delish reports, there are fairly obvious orange shorts, tight shirt, chest-forward reasons why the brand has spent decades being shorthand for a very specific kind of dining experience. But according to the company’s current leadership, that image drifted far beyond […]
Why Do Dogs Lick You?
Most dog owners don’t mind it when their four-legged best friend gives them the occasional lick. After all, is there anything more adorable than getting attacked with dog kisses when you walk in the door after a long day at work? If you’re simply getting licked by your pup when you get home, that’s totally normal and, […]
Spotify Announces more Control Tools to Help You Edit Your Playlists and Queue more Effectively
Users love making new playlists in Spotify, but sometimes its limited editing and queuing tools make the experience more of a chore rather than a fun activity. But as Techradar reports, the platform just dropped a shedload of tools to make playlists more enjoyable and to ‘help keep listening smooth’ for both iOS and Android users. […]
Super El Niño could Disrupt Food Production and Water Supplies Globally
El Niño typically raises the risk of drought in Central America, Southeast Asia, the Sahel and Southern Africa, while increasing the threat of floods in East Africa and South America, according to the UN. As AccuWeather reports, there is a growing chance of a super El Niño this year, which will have numerous weather-related impacts […]
Eating Small Fish has Big Health Benefits
Many health-conscious consumers have already cut back on red and processed meats for poultry or seafood. Those protein sources are better than beef, and not just because they’re linked to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Chicken and fish are also better for the environment, as their production uses less land and […]
Here’s a Home Maintenance Task you should tackle in June: Service Your Sprinklers
Ah, June. the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty. But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog days of summer. But don’t worry; the […]