Home Improvement | In the Garden

Top 10 garden and outdoor décor trends for 2021

It’s the year of the pergola! Also the cedar hot tub, the re-wilded front yard, edible gardens and more.

Home Improvement | In the Garden

Favorite Autumn Gardens from Garden Photo of the Day - FineGardening

Fall is often a favorite time of year for gardeners. Winter is dreary. Spring is frenetic, filled with garden chores. Summer is hot, and we’re constantly worried about if we […]

Home Improvement | In the Garden

9 Veggies You Can Grow in a Fall Garden & Why It Pays to Be a Late Bloomer

Fall garden tips and what plants to grow and harvest in fall and winter.

Home Improvement | In the Garden

10 Drought-Tolerant Shrubs - FineGardening

Because we are constantly faced with the challenge of drought, we have committed ourselves for the past 15 years to identifying traits in shrubs like drought tolerance and performance history in addition to their natural attraction. Here are the standout

Home Improvement | In the Garden

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Starting a Vegetable Garden

You've finally decided: a vegetable garden is in your future. Congratulations are in order because you could fill a basket with all the benefits of growing

Architecture & Interior Design | Home & Decorating

How to make one of those gallery walls you keep seeing on Instagram in 5 simple steps, plus the best prints and wall art to shop

Ever wondered how to make a gallery wall worthy of a spot on your Instagram feed? Here are the 5 steps to creating a beautiful gallery wall, plus the best prints and artwork sites to shop now.

Architecture & Interior Design | Home & Decorating

Here's a Brilliantly Simple Way to Organize the Food Container Lids Taking Over Your Cabinets | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Architecture & Interior Design | Home & Decorating

These Are the Biggest Home Décor Trends of 2018 | MyDomaine

We asked interior designers to share the trends they believe will be huge next year. Find out what the biggest home décor trends are predicted to be.

Architecture & Interior Design | Home & Decorating

Design hacks for small living rooms

Small doesn’t have to mean limited!

Architecture & Interior Design | Home & Decorating

20 Design Secrets

What nobody every tells you about decorating.

Advice & Self-Help | Education

5 Tricks for Learning a New Language as an Adult

Here are some tricks to help you learn a new language as an adult.

Advice & Self-Help | Education

When Walt Disney Opened an Elementary School | Mental Floss

Thanks to the itinerary, the kids knew exactly when he’d be arriving: 3:15 p.m. There were signs and banners and drawings of Mickey Mouse sticking up from the sea of diminutive bodies waiting by the train station. Seven thousand people in total huddled around the tracks.

Advice & Self-Help | Education

How to Take Free Courses from Top Universities | TIME

You can continue your education with some amazing and free online resources available from top universities.

How fantastic is this?

Advice & Self-Help | Education

Kids 'get' math when they use their hands | Futurity

Children gain a deeper understanding of math and perform better when doing a problem if they use hand gestures, new research shows.

Advice & Self-Help | Education

A Letter to Teachers!

What I would say to my former student self? More importantly, what would I have wanted someone to say to me? Here's what I would say to anyone about to become a teacher....

Family & Parenting | Parenting

5 ways parents can help kids thrive amid remote learning

Here are five strategies and recommendations from experts that can help parents ensure their children are thriving in school this fall, even if they are not in the classroom every day.  

Family & Parenting | Parenting

9 Thanksgiving Activities to Make Your Holiday at Home More Fun for Kids and Adults Alike

See fun Thanksgiving activities and things to do on Thanksgiving Day for kids and adults. From Thanksgiving games to family-friendly activities and things to do for adults, this list of ideas will help you make your Thanksgiving Day or Friendsgiving a bus

Family & Parenting | Parenting

People Shared Weird "House Rules" That They Had When They Were Kids And Holy Heck, Parents Are Wild

"We couldn't go into the kitchen barefoot..."

Family & Parenting | Parenting

40 Hilarious Tweets About The Lies Parents Tell Their Kids | HuffPost Life

"When the ice cream van plays music it's to let everyone know they've run out."

Family & Parenting | Parenting

Best Children’s Libraries in the USA

From special kids programming to incredible sculptures, these libraries make sure kids get a whole lot more than story time.

Family & Parenting | Kids

4-year-old goes for a walk in the woods and comes back with a confused deer

When we're kids, we definitely go through a phase where we spot a cute animal and beg our parents to bring it home with us.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Dolly Parton Is Reading Books From Her Imagination Library to Kids Stuck Inside

Dolly Parton has donated more than 100 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program, and now, she's reading bedtime stories to kids around the world.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Have a budding artist at home? This kids' art nook is the perfect DIY project

If your kid loves to draw, consider creating a DIY art nook in your home!

Family & Parenting | Kids

The Best New IKEA Products for Kids!

From arts and crafts to toy and furniture, we found the best new products for kids at IKEA.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Target Announces 2019 Top Toys List

And the winners are...

History | History

The 12 Men Who Walked on the Moon | Mental Floss

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history in 1969 when they became the first people to step foot on the Moon. Ten others have followed in their footsteps.

History | History

8 Amazing Things Discovered During the Expansion of the London Underground

Europe’s largest engineering project uncovered countless historic treasures, ranging from bones to Tudor bowling balls.

History | History

Men who say they found Nazi treasure train reveal new details

Two men who claim to have located a Nazi train laden with treasure that reportedly went missing in the last days of World War II came forward Friday in a Polish television interview and disclosed new details of their alleged feat.

History | History

Izola Ware Curry, Who Stabbed King in 1958, Dies at 98 - NYTimes.com

In 1958, she stabbed the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a Harlem book signing — an episode that a decade later would become a rhetorical touchstone in the last oration of his life.

This can almost make you cry: “Dear Dr. King,” it read. “I am a ninth-grade student at the White Plains High School. While it should not matter, I would like to mention that I’m a white girl. I read in the paper of your misfortune, and of your suffering. And I read that if you had sneezed, you would have died. And I’m simply writing you to say that I’m so happy that you didn’t sneeze.”

History | History

'Dirty Old London': A History Of The Victorians' Infamous Filth : NPR

In the 1800s, the Thames River was thick with human sewage and the streets were covered with horse dung, the removal of which, according to Lee Jackson, presented an "impossible challenge."

I have always been fascinated with anything Victorian. This doesn't change that-despite some of the grossness!

Health & Fitness | Workouts!

Simple and Free Workout | Men's Health

I have moved a few times in my life. Dragging fitness equipment over multiple state lines is very expensive and can be a royal pain. Through the years, I have bought and re-bought several Olympic bars, collections of smaller weights, and a ton of other pieces of equipment. While my home gym is still a collection of odds and ends, my favorite training tool is still free.

My husband showed me this and I think it is really useful!

Health & Fitness | Workouts!

The 'I'm Too Busy to Work Out' Workout

Too busy to burn calories? Try this once-a-week 20-minute workout routine that will preserve stamina and build muscle in no time

Miscellaneous | Other Stories

Yarn Vending Machine Comes to Philadelphia | Mental Floss

The vending machine, which lives in a barber shop, is full of brightly colored yarn skeins created by a local crochet designer.

Miscellaneous | Other Stories

40 Stunning Photos of Entertaining at Home in the '50s and '60s

A lot of etiquette best practices have gone out of fashion in the last 60 years. Take a look back at how hosting guests (from over-the-top appetizers to social etiquette) at home has evolved over time.

Miscellaneous | Other Stories

Theme parks’ post-pandemic world: 5 changes to expect

Change is barreling toward Orlando’s theme parks and attractions, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Adjustments will be made in many ways — perhaps in every way — experts and analysts say.

Miscellaneous | Other Stories

Office Noise Simulator Brings Your Co-Workers to You | Mental Floss

If you miss the background sounds of typing, chatter, and even ping pong, this tool will bring you comfort while working from home.

Miscellaneous | Other Stories

7 Games You Can Play Online With Friends and Family | Mental Floss

From unique takes on trivia to a pandemic-themed puzzle game, here’s how to keep your family game night going during quarantine.

Home Improvement | Household Tips & DIY

5 New Habits to Keep Your Kitchen Mess-Free Since You’re Always at Home Now

This new set of housekeeping habits will help you keep your kitchen pretty close to the way you want it, even when life in general is upside down.

Home Improvement | Household Tips & DIY

14 Technology Hacks for Homeowners

Smart home technology helps to automate our homes, but oftentimes it can become confusing. Check out these technology hacks to make your home safer, more interactive and maybe even help you save some money.

Home Improvement | Household Tips & DIY

The Setting on Your Dishwasher That's Killing Your Machine

It may save you time, but it'll cost you in the long run.

Home Improvement | Household Tips & DIY

What should you keep in your freezer? Rachael Ray, Christopher Kimball and more experts weigh in | cleveland.com

Some of our favorite food people share what they like to have on ice in their freezers.

Home Improvement | Household Tips & DIY

The Reason You Shouldn’t Kill the Spiders in Your House, According to an Entomologist | Mental Floss

Even if you don’t usually see them, spiders are likely always in your house. And they’re paying rent, sort of.

News | Education News

Kindergarten Teacher Talks Quitting Job in Controversial Post: My Mental 'Health Was in Jeopardy'

Jessica Gentry says she loves children, but had to leave the profession for the sake of her mental and physical health

News | Education News

California community colleges board approves 15 pilot bachelor’s degrees | The Sacramento Bee

Under legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown last fall, California community colleges will soon have pilot baccalaureate programs in fields such as dental hygiene and mortuary science.

I have mixed feelings about this.

Entertainment | Entertainment

6 Shows to Stream If You Love Gardening!

Whether you're looking for landscaping inspiration or simply want to level up your backyard game, here are six shows to watch if you have a love for gardening.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Christopher Plummer’s tortured relationship with 'Sound of Music'

Christopher Plummer had a complicated relationship with "The Sound of Music" -- he even threatened to walk off the picture, which won the 1966 Oscar for Best Picture, at one point.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Dawn Wells Dead: ‘Gilligan’s Island’ Star Dies From Covid Compilations At 82 – Deadline

Dawn Wells, best knows for playing the girl-next-door castaway Mary Ann on Gilligan's Island, died Wednesday morning in Los Angeles.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Pat Sajak ‘almost lost it’ after contestant questions ‘Wheel of Fortune’ puzzle: ‘Ungrateful players! I’ve had it!’

Host Pat Sajak got a riled up "Wheel of Fortune," Wednesday night, after a contestant questioned one of the puzzle answers.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Right Stuff on Disney Plus review: Mad Men meets First Man

Meet the Mercury 7, the real-life playboy flyboys bedhopping their way into space in Nat Geo's new drama.

Travel | Travel

How Much Would it Cost to Live at Disney World?

Today, we're breaking down what it would cost to live at Walt Disney World for a year, and the prices may shock you!

Travel | Travel

20 Amazing Places You Can Visit Without Leaving Home | Travelzoo

A world's worth of bucket-list experiences to have virtually (for now)

Travel | Travel

United Airlines Just Made A Truly Misguided Decision That May Wreck Customer Goodwill. The Question Is Why | Inc.

Don't tell your customers all the good things you're doing and try and quietly slip through the bad.

Travel | Travel

8 Crafty Ways to Make Your Hotel Room Feel Like Home | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Travel | Travel

23 Cruise Tips That Will Change the Way You Cruise | Orbitz.com

There's a reason the cruise world has its army of dedicated followers who spend as many of their vacation days as possible plying the seas. The whole experience is relatively stress free, with planned meals, excursions and onboard entertainment.

Pets & Animals | Animals

Why Dogs Twitch in Their Sleep

Dogs dream during the REM cycle of sleep just like humans do, and the results can be quite adorable.

Pets & Animals | Animals

13 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Hummingbirds

These fascinating facts and photos are bound to make you adore them even more! Learn some interesting facts about quirky hummingbirds.

Pets & Animals | Animals

One-year-old puppy was found trapped under wreckage of Hurricane Dorian

"It's a miracle this little dog had the will to live and to survive in the conditions he was in," founder of Big Dog Ranch Rescue Lauree Simmons said.

Pets & Animals | Animals

Fox Finds Phone Secretly Recording Him And Decides To Take Revenge

“Tip, do not set up a phone to film a secret spot or else you'll be digging through woods for 20 minutes ...”

Pets & Animals | Animals

Little Blue Senior Dog Found Roaming The Streets All Alone - The Dodo

“We were mystified, but our vet helped us figure out the blue color (we think)"

Poor Max :-(

Health & Fitness | Health & Wellness

Covid: Can you catch the virus outside? - BBC News

The risks of catching Covid indoors are well-known, but what are the chances of being infected outdoors?

Health & Fitness | Health & Wellness

6 Over-the-Counter Treatments for Mild Coronavirus Symptoms in 2020

Medical experts recommend over-the-counter treatments for coronavirus if you’re experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, including Mucinex, Tylenol, and Sudafed. Here are 6 medicines you can buy online.

Health & Fitness | Health & Wellness

How to Get Rid of a Poison Ivy Rash Fast, According to Doctors

Doctors explain what a poison ivy rash looks and feels like and how to help it heal quickly. Plus, exactly how to identify one of these pesky plants.

Health & Fitness | Health & Wellness

Do face masks really reduce coronavirus spread? Experts have mixed answers.

The bulk of evidence suggests that face masks might help contain coronavirus, but only a little.

The homemade, cloth, masks only stop 2% of outside air. They are a joke.

Health & Fitness | Health & Wellness

Avoid coronavirus when you leave the house: 12 things you can do to help stay safe

Start practicing these practical tips for grocery shopping, opening doors and signing your name when you're out in public.

Travel | Travel

Here's why I skip the airport lounge and head straight to the gate

Airport lounges were once an oasis from the crowded airport terminals, but now many are just as crowded as the terminals themselves.

Travel | Travel

American Cities With European Culture - U.S. Cities That Look Like Europe

All of these cities in the United States feel like they're more European than American.

Recipes | Recipes

Make a Sitcom-Quality Meal With the Official Friends Cookbook

Make recipes inspired by the hit sitcom Friends, including everything from Monica's Moist Maker to Rachel's Thanksgiving Trifle.

Recipes | Recipes

Our 20 Most Popular Recipes from 2020 for Weight Loss

To help you reach your goals, we compiled our most popular recipes for weight loss from 2020. These main and side dish recipes are packed with nutritious vegetables and low in calories. You’ll also get a boost of fiber, a nutrient that can help you feel f

Recipes | Recipes

65 Easy New Year’s Eve Appetizers to Get the Party Started

Here are 65 recipes for appetizers that are festive, filling, low-stress, and guaranteed to soak up all that Champagne.

Recipes | Recipes

Delicious Whipped Cream Cake Recipe

At first glance, this cake seems to contain no butter or oil. But on closer analysis, I discovered that the butterfat contained in the cream was more than equal to the usual amount of butter added.

Recipes | Recipes

Healthy 30-minute meals: Moo shu chicken lettuce wraps

Getting bored of the same old chicken dish? Add this Asian-inspired recipe to your rotation.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

9 Tricks for Freezing Food That’ll Make Meal Prep a Snap

Curious how to meal prep using your freezer? Here are a bunch of easy meal prep ideas that use your freezer without compromising the quality of your food.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

Pickles Are Crunchy, Delicious, and Addicting—but Are They Healthy? Here's What Nutritionists Say

We asked nutritionists if pickles are healthy. Here's what health experts say about pickles, answering questions like 'are dill pickles healthy?' and 'are sweet pickles good for you?'

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

My Hunt for the Original McDonald's French-Fry Recipe

Veteran line-cooks, experts, and die-hard fans tell the story of the fries that birthed an empire, then disappeared—until now.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

We Tried 8 Methods for Cooking Corn on the Cob and Found a Clear Winner | Kitchn

We tested 8 popular methods for cooking corn and ranked them for best to worst.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

How to Not Embarrass Yourself at a Winery | Food & Wine

Tasting wine isn’t about rules. That said, when you’re at a winery, please follow these 8 rules.

Style & Fashion | Style & Fashion

My Mother-in-Law Wore a Wedding Dress—To *My* Wedding | Glamour

When Amy Pennza shared her "wedding fail" on Twitter, it went viral. Here, she tells the full story of her wedding day.