Coinciding with the December 18 debut of “Emily in Paris” Season 5 on Netflix, Fendi has released a capsule collection that is “designed to capture the joyful and sophisticated spirit of the show,” per the brand. This season, filmed across Paris, Rome, and Venice, the series follows Emily Cooper, played by actress Lily Collins, as she is said […]
How to Prep for a Winter Power Outage
Power outages can be difficult to weather any time of year, but frigid temperatures without a working heater can be hard on both you and your home. When there’s a winter storm in the forecast, there’s no time to lose. Start preparing for inclement weather today, and you’ll be in great shape if, or when, winter […]
Taking Your Cat with You for the Holidays? Use these Vet Tips on How To Safely Travel with Your Feline Companion.
When planning to travel over the holidays, many families can’t imagine leaving their pet behind, and we can’t blame them. After all, Mr. or Mrs. Whiskers is an honorary member of the family too. With the right planning, your cat can join in on the fun and travel with purr-fect ease. Country Living magazine consulted […]
It’s a Hard Candy Christmas – and that’s a Good Thing!
A favorite of young and old alike, National Hard Candy Day – celebrated annually on December 19th – recognizes the sweet tooth in all of us. Most hard candies are 100% sugar with flavoring and colors added. To achieve a hard candy, confectioners boil a sugar syrup to 320 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the temperature is […]
This Day in Music History – December 19th
1957 – “The Music Man” opened on Broadway. 1960 – Neil Sedaka’s “Calendar Girl” was released. 1960 – Frank Sinatra recorded his first session with his very own record company, Reprise Records. Frank did “Ring-A-Ding-Ding” and “Let’s Fall in Love.” 1974 – Ron Woods joined the Rolling Stones. 1980 – The film “9 to 5,” […]
Ursid Meteor Shower Will Light up Winter Solstice This Weekend
The Northern Hemisphere’s shortest day and longest night of the year – Winter Solstice – occurs on Sunday, Dec. 21. As well as marking the beginning of astronomical winter, it sees the sun rise late, remain low throughout the day and set early. It also sees the sun’s rising and setting points on the horizon […]
PlayStation’s Collab with WIND AND SEA Blurs the Line between Gaming and Streetwear
PlayStation is taking us to Y3K, unveiling a futuristic collaboration with Japanese streetwear brand WIND AND SEA. As Hypebae reports, the playful collection brings one of Japan’s most iconic gaming brands to life through tracksuits and jerseys. Bringing the worlds of gaming and fashion together, a campaign starring actress and the voice behind Silent Hill f Konatsu Kato highlights the monochromatic capsule in all its glory. PlayStation […]
FDA Approves New Antibiotics to Fight Gonorrhea as Cases Climb Across the Country
For the first time in decades, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has signed off on new antibiotics to fight gonorrhea. The approvals come at a critical moment: The sexually transmitted infection is growing harder to treat, and cases continue to climb nationwide. Both Newly Approved Medications are Oral Treatments As CNN Health reports, […]
12 Days of Christmas Movies for Pet Lovers
Are you a cat or a dog lover? How about a Christmas lover?! If you answered “yes” to both of these questions than you will probably agree that there is simply nothing better than a combo of your favorite pet and your favorite holiday in the precious art form of a movie. So, to help […]
Have a Fire-Free Holiday
Did you know that Christmas trees account for more than $13 million in property damage per year? According to the American Christmas Tree Association, it turns out that the gorgeous Douglas fir you’ve so painstakingly decorated could pose a ginormous fire risk. Throw in Hanukkah candles, unswept chimneys, ancient space heaters, and faulty strings of […]