“It never rains in California,. But girl, don’t they warn ya? It pours, man it pours.” Never has that song by Albert Hammond ever been more true than in the last two weeks across California and the western states. A nearly relentless wet pattern has soaked California and the West for the last fourteen days, […]
Okay, so beans aren’t a fruit, but hey, it rhymes with “Toot,” and that makes little kids (and adults who act like kids) giggle, so, go with it. January 6th is National Bean Day, and it’s time to celebrate this “magical” legume! Because National Bean Day falls in the middle of winter, it’s the perfect […]
Some winter days, dog walks can feel like more of a chore than a good time. That’s kind of the point behind January’s designation as Walk Your Dog Month. During these coldest and shortest days of the year, we all need an excuse to jazz up the daily stroll with the pup and get outside […]
Sometimes trends emerge that Vogue editors absolutely abhor. Despite their best efforts to highlight the styles, colors, silhouettes, and accessories that they love, they are often forced to watch as algorithms and well-timed celebrity placements dictate the kind of pieces that make them cringe. But that doesn’t stop them from dreaming. Here, the Vogue staff weighs in on what they […]
You can now have your Dubai Chocolate and drink it, too — at least, if you’re in Starbucks. As Food & Wine reports, an iced Dubai Chocolate Mocha and Dubai Chocolate Matcha will be available on café menus starting January 6, the company announced this week. The trendy duo, inspired by this year’s viral treat, features pistachio cold foam on […]
The new year has arrived and so has the start of Dry January — a popular health trend where people give up alcohol for the entire month. There are a bunch of good reasons why you might be drawn to the idea of Dry January – maybe you’re simply ready for a break after all […]
The holidays are over, and you’ve been taking a break from home maintenance. That’s cool, but whatever you may be thinking, your home is still aging, and well, things still need to be done. Aside from the obvious—retiring the light-up reindeer and salting your sidewalk to avoid unintentional triple axels—January is perfect for a little […]
Recall Alert: Country Vet dog treats are being recalled in seven states by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to possible Salmonella contamination. About the Recall Consumers Supply Distributing announced the recall right before Christmas. The impacted products are the 4-pound bags of Country Vet Biscuits – Original Meaty Flavor and 4-pound bags of […]
The Lego Group is set to host its very first press conference at CES 2026 — but exactly what it plans to unveil is still under wraps. As Endgadget reports, the iconic toy brick maker has offered no clues about what’s on the agenda, leaving speculation wide open, from new video games to Formula 1 race cars. […]
Folks sick of winter’s cold should see a reprieve from the icy weather this week, forecasters predict. As USA Today reports, temperatures are likely to be much warmer than average across a wide expanse of the country, the National Weather Service said in an online forecast posted Jan. 2. “Milder air will surge east next week as […]