Thanksgiving isn’t even here yet, and still the first signs of the holidays—wreaths, ornaments, lights, and trees—say it all: We’re well on our way to the countdown to Christmas. As MarthaStewart.com reports, while research claims that people who give into the holiday spirit are happier, it can’t be denied that many of us would prefer to […]
To celebrate the special bond and joy of multiple pets in a household, Pets Add Life (PAL) officially designated November 19 as National Get a Pal For Your Pet Day! As the PAL website states, the organization loves to “promote the joys and benefits of pet ownership… and trust us, there are a lot! Our goal is […]
H&M has partnered with Maison Black to launch The Style Shop, a curated, in-store experience platforming Black designers. The shopping event will take place at multiple H&M stores across the country, spotlighting different Black brands at each location, beginning with the Swedish brand’s recently opened store at the Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles on November 30. It […]
Thanksgiving is a little over a week away, 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 […]
A provision in the government funding bill that ended a record 43-day shutdown aims to clarify the definition of hemp and close a loophole that allowed the hemp-derived product industry to flourish with barely any regulation. As The Hill reports, the now $28 Billion Hemp industry is gearing up for a significant lobbying fight, claiming the language could ban nearly […]
Leaf litter is a common sight in yards across the country this time of year. Instead of raking leaves into bags headed for the landfill, experts say fallen leaves can stay put, and with a little preparation, become a natural renewable resource that creates the perfect soil to grow new vegetation. As AccuWeather reports, according […]
Is Tim Cook really going to step down as Apple CEO in 2026? According to the Financial Times, it could happen as early as next year. And apparently the board has started to seriously work out a succession plan. FT says that John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice-president of hardware engineering, is considered the frontrunner for the position. As […]
As temperatures plummet and the winds howl this winter, you will hear more and more about the dangers of the “wind chill.” What is wind chill, and why is it important to understand how it affects us? As USA Today reports, the wind chill temperature is how cold people (and animals) feel while outside. Wind […]
Around the country in November, the weather turns cooler and outdoor gardening may fade from top of mind. But as Good Housekeeping reports, the fall season is still a productive time for planting in many warmer regions around the United States — as long as you’re strategic about it. “My thoughts on November planning for […]
A few years after successfully expanding the handheld gaming market with the Steam Deck, Valve is trying its hand at a console-like experience again. As Mashable reports, last week Valve announced several new hardware products, one of which is simply called the Steam Machine. It’s actually Valve’s second attempt at such an idea (the first being about […]