If you consider yourself fashion literate, or are even less stylistically inclined, you’ve probably heard the sartorial decree “Don’t wear white after Labor Day” at some point in your life. But where does the rule really come from, and is it still worth following today? There are a few theories as to why it came […]
Google and Amazon want to be the Uber for Handymen
Amazon and Google are vying to become the Uber for handymen and capitalize on the growth of the on-demand services industry. A recent Intuit survey estimates 7.6 million Americans will be working in the so-called “gig” economy by 2020, more than double the current total of 3.2 million people. “This is a multibillion-dollar market, […]
Kim Kardashian West Launches Skims Solutionwear with Real Women Modeling
Kim Kardashian West is keeping it real. Her new lineup of Skims Solutionwear models is out and it includes real women — like former inmate Alice Marie Johnson. Kardashian West found out about Johnson and her story by way of social media in 2017. The sixtysomething Tennessee woman had been sentenced to life in prison […]
Blueberries, the Magical Fruit
It’s well known that oranges are a great source of vitamin C and bananas have plenty of potassium. But did you know that eating blueberries can help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower your blood pressure, fight cancer and promote digestive health? Blueberries contain the highest level of antioxidants of all the fresh […]
This Home Elevator Beams You Up, Star Trek Style
The future is now, and it seems classic 1960’s Star Trek has influenced present day reality. Okay, it’s not exactly teleportation, but it’s a start: scientists have created a futuristic elevator for the home that resembles the Turbolifts on Star Trek‘s USS Enterprise. Created by Terry Lifts, a company based out of Knutsford, Cheshire, UK, their […]
Beam Me Up Scotty, Literally
The future is now, and it seems classic 1960’s Star Trek has influenced present day reality. Okay, it’s not exactly teleportation, but it’s a start: scientists have created a futuristic elevator for the home that resembles the Turbolift on Star Trek‘s USS Enterprise. Created by Terry Lifts, a company based out of Knutsford, Cheshire, UK, their […]
Viva Rioja! Viva Vino!
What’s better than a Spanish festival where people parade around in costumes with monstrous heads as the town celebrates with music, fireworks, dancing and tapas? Adding gallons and gallons or extraordinary Rioja wine to this already fun filled festival! Don’t miss your chance this September to experience the amazing Rioja Wine Harvest Festival in Logrono, […]
How to Take Your Denim from Summer to Fall
Fall is such a confusing time for our closets. While we’re big fans of the autumnal classic — a jeans-and-sweater combo — the truth is, much of early Fall is a mixed bag in terms of weather, which can make dressing your favorite denim difficult. It could be freezing one day and humid the next […]
Have a Seat with a Storage Bench
Take a load off and have a seat, why don’t you? Multipurpose furniture like storage benches pair coziness with efficiency, bringing you the best of both worlds. Of course, you can’t forget style, either. From wood to upholstered storage bench designs, these essential pieces come in dozens of colors, patterns and textures. You can get […]
Avengers Campus is coming to Disney Theme Parks
If you’ve been on the edge of your seat, awaiting updates on the Super Hero-themed lands DPEP is building at Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris, you may want to hold on to something. At D23 it was revealed the new lands will be called Avengers Campus—and guests who visit these campuses will become part of […]