It’s Bulb season. This year, shake things up and try planting some of the more unusual varieties out there now, in the fall, for stunning spring blooms. Some of the toughest bulbs available are also the most dazzling, like: Ornamental Onion. This mid-spring to early summer bloomer grows from 6 inches to 4 feet, depending […]
For decades, getting more children to have health insurance was a cause with strong bipartisan support, and the uninsured rate has steadily declined. Now that trend is reversing. For the second year in a row, there was an uptick — 5.5% of children under age 19 did not have health insurance last year. And according […]
To improve transparency in worker well-being, the popular yogurt company Chobani is partnering with Fair Trade U.S.A. The collaboration will explore a new certification standard for U.S. dairy that protects dairy workers and provides benefits to farmers and farm workers. The company said consumers are questioning everything about the dairy industry, from the treatment […]
Apple Watch is one of the best things about Apple at the moment. At their September 2019 Event, Apple shared a heartwarming video update with testimonials from customers whose lives have been positively effected by their Apple Watch, from those whose fitness level has been increased, to those whose lives were saved by their Apple […]
The 2-hour Apple event of 2019 was jam-packed with flashy new gizmos and watchamajigs. One of the biggest, and most highly anticipated announcements was for… (drum roll, please)… the iPhone 11. Apple CEO Tim Cook started by highlighting how well the iPhone XR performed after launch — so it just made sense they launched that […]
September is California Wine Month, Wine Institute’s annual celebration of the harvest season. Throughout California, wineries, regional wine associations and other organizations will host special tastings, concerts, food and wine festivals, immersive harvest experiences, grape stomps and more. The 15th annual California Wine Month highlights the state’s storied winemaking history, dating back more than […]
The runway show is dead, or at least that’s been the message at New York Fashion Week this season, where fully immersive experiences have stolen the thunder of traditional catwalk presentations. When it comes to performance, though, no designer can even begin to compete with Rihanna. Simply put, this is what she was born to […]
You might want to take design notes on your next visit to Grandma’s house because what’s old is new again. From macramé to velvet to even disco balls, these modern looks feature a dose of ’70s nostalgia. Macramé, Embroidery and Latch Hook Art In case you haven’t heard, crafting is cool again, and the […]
Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is dipping into the plant-based dessert category with the launch of two new mouth-watering non-dairy flavors. Both Non-Dairy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Non-Dairy Chocolate Extreme became available at BR Stores in August. The two non-dairy – yet flavor-full – menu items are vegan […]
Pinterest will now give visitors accurate information about vaccines and their safety when they type in a relevant search term. In an update today, the company says it will now surface reliable information sourced from various scientific organizations whenever someone searches for vaccine-related terms, like “measles” or “vaccine safety.” Among the organizations whose information […]