People sometimes forget that billionaires are human just like us. Just because they make a substantial amount of money doesn’t change the fact that they need to eat, you know, just like the rest of us. However, with the world at their fingertips, what do these billionaires choose to eat on a daily basis? Do […]
Is There a Doctor in the Handbag?
Super-structured, almost doctor-style handbags are beginning to bubble up everywhere, and there’s no reason not to start adding the polished accessory your outfits now. A practical tote is usually a begrudging wardrobe fixture. Face it, most women know the pain of finding a stylish bag to lug a work laptop around in. But, when […]
DIY Is the Name of the Game in 2019
Forbes reports that in 2018, nearly a quarter of the U.S. population completed home improvement projects; but 93% of them did so without the help of a professional. Forbes says that with the vast amount of DIY videos and tutorials available with a simple YouTube search, most home owners, especially millennials, are completing tasks on […]
6 Marvel Movies in the Works
The Marvel Universe will enter bold new cinematic territory after this year. Both “Avengers: Endgame” and “Spider-Man: Far From Home” are set to come to theaters in April and July; beyond that, details about the MCU’s future are sketchy. But some information has come to light: Marvel Studios has eight release dates for yet-to-be-titled movies […]
Verizon Makes it Easier (and Cheaper) to Filter Spam Calls
Annoyed daily, hourly, minute-by-minute by those annoying and incessant spam and robo calls? Verizon is finally taking steps to reduce the number of calls its customers receive, announcing last week that it now offers a free version of Call Filter, its robocall- and spam-call blocking service, which used to cost customers $3 per month. With […]
Cargo is Cool for 2019
If you’ve been holding onto your favorite pair of cargo shorts or pants from the 90’s, you’re in luck. In 2019, cargo and all things utility are about to be very cool again. From Givenchy and Fendi to Loewe, Hermès, and Sies Marjan, designers have us up in arms this season. If you have been […]
New Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), just released its first update to the Physical Activity Guidelines in ten years. The new guidelines, already adopted by the American Heart Association (AHA), recommend increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity for adults and decreasing sitting time, and state that any physical activity – anywhere, anytime, […]
Love the Home You Live In
Following the success of the inaugural consumer-facing national home improvement promotion in 2018, the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has launched the 2019 follow up initiative, which will take place in April 2019. Now titled National Home Improvement Month in response to feedback from the trade, it will again be coordinated by BHETA and […]
New Treats Coming to Easter Baskets in 2019
Easter is just a few weeks away, and candy manufacturers are coming out with all sorts of new tasty treats to fill your baskets. We’re talking new M&M’s, churro-flavored eggs from Russell Stover, and a slew of new Peeps. Speaking of which, marshmallow was definitely a prevailing theme this year, as were some truly unique […]
Dare to Wear Beige for Spring 2019
If you consider some of the most prominent color trends of the past few seasons — fire engine red, bumble bee yellow, and of neon green — the one thing they all have in common is their bold, unapologetic “look-at-me”-ness. So it’s a bit of a head scratcher that beige, of all things, has been […]