It’s in breakfast cereals, gardens and garages, and it could be deadly. Glyphosate, a chemical that kills weeds, is the most widely used herbicide in the country. It is in over 750 products sold in the U.S., according to Oregon State University’s National Pesticide Information Center. While the chemical has been around for decades, people […]
How To Turn Your Home into a De-Stress Haven
Labor Day is a good time to evaluate your daily grind and start to look for ways to de-stress. After the seemingly endless shopping, working and errand running, it’s a relief to come home and finally rest up — but when we slip into that all-too-familiar routine of screen time and snacks right up until […]
Denim Trends Taking Over this Fall
From classic high-rise straight legs to retro denim minis; the resurgence of skinny jeans and more, here are the six denim trends for Fall 2019 that the folks at Popsugar Fashion say you’re about to see everywhere. And here’s the kicker – they look great on all shapes and sizes! Fall 2019 Denim Trend: […]
Psst: Parents! 5 Easy Lunchbox Snacks That Grown-ups Will Love Too
Every parent wants to pack healthy snacks that will fuel their child’s brain and provide the nutrients they need to grow and flourish. But lack of time and creativity can sometimes thwart our best intentions, and we can find ourselves just throwing various “kid-friendly” options into those brightly colored lunchboxes. After all, we have to […]
Sony Celebrates 40 Years of the Walkman
The Sony Walkman TPS-L2 was released 40 years ago this summer, and the way in which we experience music was never the same. It became arguably the most iconic brand in Sony’s history, with hundreds of devices bearing the name and continuing to be released today. The handheld audio player debuted on July 1, 1979, […]
5 Healthy (and Easy) Snacks to Pack Up in Your Kids’ Lunchbox
Every parent wants to pack healthy snacks that will fuel their child’s brain and provide the nutrients they need to grow and flourish. But lack of time and creativity can sometimes thwart our best intentions, and we can find ourselves just throwing various “kid-friendly” options into those brightly colored lunchboxes. After all, we have to […]
Disney’s Genie App Promises to Make Your Park Wishes Come True
You ain’t never had a friend like this! At this year’s D23 Expo, details were unveiled by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek for “Disney Genie,” a revolutionary new digital offering set to debut in late 2020 that will enhance the way you plan for and experience a trip to Walt Disney World […]
Marvel Announces First Muslim Superhero Coming to Disney+
A Ms. Marvel show based on the popular Kamala Khan version of the character is coming to the Disney+ streaming service, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show — which was formally announced during Disney’s D23 Expo last weekend — would be the sixth Marvel show planned for Disney+. The show (like the other […]
Tariffs are Hurting the Beer Industry
In 2018, the Beer Institute (BI), a national trade association representing the American brewing industry, warned that President Donald Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs would cost the beer industry $347 million annually and potentially lead to the loss of 20,000 jobs. Well, as it turns out, the BI’s worst fears are coming true. The […]
First Vaping-Related Death Reported
The first person has died after being hospitalized from what appears to be an unknown lung illness linked to vaping. 193 people have been struck with similar symptoms between June 28th and today, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The pain has been especially acute in Illinois, where the […]