Drew and Jonathan Scott have rolled out the red carpet and toolbox for another set of stars who want to pay it forward for an important person in their lives. The Property Brothers work alongside Ike Barinholtz, Eva Longoria, Mario Lopez, William Shatner, and John Stamos as part of Celebrity IOU. As TV Insider reports, during the holiday season of giving, HGTV will gift fans five new […]
Instacart Ends AI Pricing after Backlash
Instacart has ended its AI-powered pricing tests following backlash after a study reported customers were shown different prices for the same items from the same store. As PCMag reports, the company said in a blog post, “Effective immediately, Instacart is ending all item price tests on our platform. Retailers will no longer be able to use Eversight […]
Dangerous Storm to Flood California at Christmas
A strengthening storm off the West Coast is creating yet another atmospheric river to pump copious amounts of rain from the Pacific Ocean to much of California through Christmas Day, potentially creating life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in burn scarred areas from 2025 fires. As AccuWeather reports, heavy rain will create a significant risk to […]
Be Fire Smart during the Holidays and All Winter Long
Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), home fires occur more in the winter than in any other season. Heating equipment is involved in one of every six reported home fires, and one in every […]
How to “Eat Smart” during the Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year ― unless you’re on a diet and have set impossible standards for eating during the holidays. There’s nothing wrong with taking an “everything in moderation” approach at the dinner table, but other “rules” we establish for ourselves around the holidays can actually hinder rather than help our overall […]
Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and NORAD is ready to Help You Track His Journey and MORE
Santa Claus is coming to town, so it’s time to find out where Santa and his reindeer are, and most importantly, what’s their ETA for your neck of the planet. Well, with a little help from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), you can track Santa on his journey around the world. NORAD, a […]
How to Avoid Holiday Food Dangers for Your Pets
The holiday season is upon us, and many pet parents plan to include their furry companions in the festivities. As you gear up for the holidays, it is important to try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. Also, the holidays are chock full of foods […]
Jacquemus and Moon Boot are Back with the Hottest Footwear for Cold Winter Days
Even if if the snow isn’t falling in your neck of the woods, these cozy boots are a must have this winter. As Hypebae reports, Jacquemus and Moon Boot are collaborating for the second time to bring you three exclusive pairs of Aprés-Ski Boots that will keep you warm, dry and incredibly stylish. According to the Moon Boot website, […]
December 23 is National Pfeffernüsse Day!
To many cultures, the holidays wouldn’t be complete without festive pfeffernüsse (pron.: fef-fer-noos-a). This tempting, traditional, tiny spice cookie appears in profusion just around the time the snow flies in Germany, Denmark, and The Netherlands, as well as in and around Mennonite communities in North America. What is Pfeffernüsse? Popular since the 1850s, pfeffernüsse , […]
How to Prep for a Winter Power Outage
Power outages can be difficult to weather any time of year, but frigid temperatures without a working heater can be hard on both you and your home. When there’s a winter storm in the forecast, there’s no time to lose. Start preparing for inclement weather today, and you’ll be in great shape if, or when, winter […]