The days are getting longer and the temperature is slowly starting to creep higher. Spring is officially on its way! But before you throw open the windows and break out the patio furniture, you can take advantage of these winter/spring transition days to get a jump-start on your annual spring cleaning routine. Read on for […]
Maintain your air-conditioner, and you’ll not only save money on energy, but you’ll also extend its lifespan, saving money on costly early replacement. “Maintaining your AC unit is important for energy efficiency, comfort, for overall occupant health and overall unit function,” says Dr. Sarah D. Kirby, state program leader for Family & Consumer Sciences and […]
Twitter is adding a new prompt to users’ timelines to help promote the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination effort, providing users around the world with the “latest vaccine info” in their particular country. The new notice appears as a massive unmissable box at the top of users’ Twitter feeds on the iOS and Android apps, prompting users […]
The fashion world lost one of its most beloved figures over the weekend with the passing of Alber Elbaz. Most known for single-handedly reviving Lanvin, the Moroccan-born Israeli designer died at 59 from Covid-19, leaving his freshly launched venture AZ Factory behind, along with a joyful legacy. Over the course of his prolific career, which began […]
They don’t call protein one of the building blocks of life for nothing. This macronutrient makes up the major component of all our cells and provides the essential amino acids that keep our bodies up and running. Problem is, some of us aren’t getting as much of it as we should be. A true protein […]
We’ve been told time and time again that exposing our bodies to a little bit of sunshine is good for us. (As long as we don’t bake under those UVA and UVB rays for too long without shade and sunscreen, that is—doing that is basically asking for skin damage.) After all, responsible sun exposure is […]
National Jelly Bean Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd, but nobody seems to know exactly when National Jelly Bean Day started or why. It may have begun with candy manufacturers, or avid fans who just wanted to share their affection for the irresistible treat. No matter what the origins of National Jelly Bean Day, […]
For its annual Best of Global Beauty issue, Allure is spotlighting three global music superstars on its May 2021 covers: Anitta (photographed by Mariana Maltoni and profiled by Patricia Alfonso Tortolani), Tiwa Savage (photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo and profiled by Danielle Kwateng) and CL (photographed by Peter Ash Lee and profiled by Brennan Kilbane). In her editor’s letter, E-I-C Michelle Lee writes: “Exploring […]
For five years, HGTV superstars Ben and Erin Napier of Home Town have been using their heart, creativity, design and building skills to renovate, restore and uplift scores of historic homes and businesses in the small town of Laurel, Mississippi. Now, in the new six-episode event series Home Town Takeover, premiering Sunday, May 2, at […]
Fitbit may be ready to launch a new fitness tracker soon, if images published by WinFuture are to be believed. The new tracker is apparently named Luxe and features a more fashion-centric design than Fitbit’s existing Inspire 2. It’s not clear when the Luxe will be released or how much it will cost, but I would not be surprised […]