The new Microsoft Flight Simulator is an immersive beast of a PC game, and we can only imagine how immersive it might get in VR — but you might not have to imagine much longer, because Eurogamer reports that Microsoft has just opened signups for a closed beta of the virtual reality experience. There are quite […]
Here’s a Homeowner’s Hack for Raking Leaves in a Jif
Ah, Fall. The time when the seasons change, the leaves turn all those wonderful shades of orange, red and yellow… and then they whither and die and fall to the ground, making a huge mess that you know have to clean up. Regardless of whether or not you’re a yard half empty or a yard […]
Ben & Jerry’s Is Relaunching Its Justice ReMix’d Flavor To Urge People To Vote
Ben & Jerry’s wants you to vote for justice this presidential election, so the brand is bringing back its Justice Remix’d flavor to encourage just that. Better yet, any customer who pledges to do so can get a free waffle cone. First released to bring awareness to criminal justice reform and systemic racism last year, […]
Amazon’s Prime Day kicks off on October 13th but some are Available Now
Prime Day, Amazon’s annual deals extravaganza, will run from October 13th-14th, the company announced today. Amazon says the two-day shopping event will feature “over one million deals across every category,” including brands like Panasonic, Roborock, Keurig, Under Armour, Coleman, Adidas, Lacoste, Marvel, Ticwatch, and more. Amazon is aiming to support small businesses on its platform […]
Banana Republic Is Re-Releasing Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Dissent Collar
Throughout her storied career on the Supreme Court, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg would wear eye-catching neckwear — typically jabots or collars — over her robe, to communicate how she felt about or where she stood on specific rulings. It became a part of her uniform on the bench. “You know, the standard robe is made for a man […]
Today’s Homeowner Enters 10th Season
October marks the start of the 10th season of Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford®. The popular home improvement show is now on over 200 television stations nationwide. In honor of the decade anniversary, the show has been given a bright new look, including an updated intro, enhanced graphics, and original theme music composed by Nashville’s […]
October is National Apple Month and October 5th is Apple Betty Day, so let’s get baking!
The Apple Betty, or you may know it as the Apple Brown Betty, is said to have originated in colonial times. Similar to a cobbler or apple crisp, the fruit is baked, and, in this case, the sweetened crumbs are placed in layers between the fruit. It is usually served with lemon sauce or whipped […]
Sunset Magazine’s Guide to Growing & Harvesting Lavender
Whether you’re in town or the country, lavender is essential for bringing casual elegance to your garden. Growing lavender is as easy as cooking a roast in a crock pot: You set it and forget it. All thrive in full sun and well-drained soil; add organic matter to improve heavy soils, but otherwise these lovely, fragrant […]
Is it a cold, the flu or COVID-19? How to tell the difference.
The coronavirus epidemic has changed pretty much everything about life as we knew it, and the upcoming flu season is no exception. With COVID-19 still spreading in much of the country, wearing a mask and social distancing are as important as ever. In fact, these same precautions could also reduce the spread of flu and colds over the next […]
A YouTuber Rewrote The Lyrics Of Cardi B’s ‘WAP’ To Be About Wings And Pizza
When Cardi B released her song “WAP,” it quickly rose to the top of the charts, but it also had people thinking…how on earth is Kidz Bop going to make this song child-friendly? The lyrics are explicit, to say the least, but one YouTuber went ahead and used the same tune to make a parody about foods […]