Vipology Staff Writer

November Yard and Garden To-Do List: Perennials and Bulbs

Fall gardening chores tend to have a “bedtime” theme – before your plants begin their long winter’s nap, they need to be tended and tucked cozily into their beds. Fall gardening is also an exercise in delayed gratification – new plants will barely put down roots before going dormant, cleaned and amended beds won’t show […]

Movember has been Changing the Hairy Face of Men’s Health for over Two Decades

Hand showing off a Movember Prostate Cancer Blue Ribbon adorned with old-timey mustache

In 2003, Movember started a movement for men’s health. A movement that has since funded over 1,400 men’s health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men’s health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men. The movement has taken on three of the biggest health issues affecting men: mental health […]

Bluesky Hits the 40M User Milestone, Will Try Out a New “Dislike” Option

Bluesky app on smartphone screen

Open-source X alternative Bluesky hit the 40 million user landmark last week. The site’s user base has more than doubled over the past year, after exploding 519% in the first 10 months of 2024, amid widespread backlash to Elon Musk’s ownership of X and his backing of President Trump. Now as PCMag reports, in an effort to keep […]

Have you Lost your SNAP Benefits? Here are Some Places to Find Assistance Now

Volunteer carries box of food for distribution at Food Bank

As the government shutdown stalemate drags on, Americans are missing paychecks and as of November 1, SNAP benefits have run out, just as people need that assistance more than ever. Last week, Food & Wine reported that 25 states are suing the Trump administration to compel it to release emergency funds to continue paying SNAP […]

The SKIMS Holiday Shop is Here

SKIMS on smartphone in front of SKIMS website featuring Kim Kardashian

SKIMS has officially launched the start of the festive fashion season, thanks to the return of its annual Holiday Shop. As Hypebae reports, bringing your seasonal essentials all together in one place, the new-and-improved offering comprises cozy sleep sets, classic loungewear and flirty new lace and silk styles. Knitwear makes a triumphant return this season, embellished […]

November’s Supermoon will be the Closest and Brightest of the Year

Supermoon rises over a desert scape

A super close Supermoon will occur this week. The moon will be as close to Earth as it can get this month, fully illuminated for skywatchers, according to the Earth Sky, a science website that provides daily news and information on astronomy and space. As USA Today reports, the supermoon is set to rise on Wednesday, […]

Zac Posen turns to Gal Pal Anna Sui for First Ever Colab with Old Navy

Front of Old Navy store

Taking a page out of its sister company Gap’s very successful designer collaborations playbook, Old Navy has joined forces with beloved New York-based designer Anna Sui on a line of ’90s-inspired pieces for a playful, everyday wardrobe. As Fashionista reports, the crossover, ideated and brought to life by Gap Inc.’s Executive Vice President and Creative Director Zac Posen, […]

It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week – Here Are 6 Ways to Show Yours!

Puppy licking a woman who has just rescued him from dog shelter

Each year, the first full week of November is dedicated to celebrating and showing gratitude towards the lifesaving work provided by animal shelters and rescues nationwide. As a vital part of the communities they serve, animal shelters and rescues devote themselves tirelessly to bettering the lives of not only homeless animals, but also owned pets […]