Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!

Why Can’t You Wear White After Labor Day?

The unofficial fashion rule can be traced back more than 100 years to some snobby millionaires.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!

John McCain's mother, now 106, a maverick in her own way

WASHINGTON (AP) — John McCain's rebellious streak didn't come out of nowhere. His mother, Roberta, had a habit of speeding behind the wheel and racking up tickets. When told durin

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!

The 26 Best Father’s Day Gifts for 2018!

Unique finds to trump the usual suspects.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!

Why Old-Growth Forests Matter to Cities

In cities around the U.S., old-growth forests bring unique ecological benefits and let us experience ancient landscapes.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!

Evidence mounts that laptops are terrible for students at lectures

Time to reconsider the notebook and pen

Recipes | Recipes

17 Quick And Easy Vegan Dinners That'll Fill You Up

Only have an hour (or less) to spare? These vegan meals have you covered.

Recipes | Recipes

Spicy, Delicious Corn Soup - with Video | Comfortable Food

Quick and easy Spicy Corn Soup Recipe. Puree about 1/3 of the corn with the chipotles, adodo, and milk in a food processor or with an immersion blender, and set aside. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium high heat, then add the onion, garlic, pe

Recipes | Recipes

Cooking: Five Weeknight Dishes

I’m Emily, and I have five weeknight dinner ideas for deep-August evenings, while the grill is still lit, the tomatoes are still fat and the corn is still sweet.

Recipes | Recipes

This Caprese Cauliflower Casserole Is a Weeknight Win

Turn a head of cauliflower into a filling, cheesy casserole.

Recipes | Recipes

Which Foods Are Actually Cheaper To Make Yourself?

"Making your own" is a big part of home cook culture. One's reasons for wanting to DIY every food thing may vary, but it usually has something to do with taste, health, or cost. Cost-wise, some things are obvious; cooking dinner at home is almost always c

Health & Fitness | Quilts & Crafts!

Why crafting is good for mental health | MNN - Mother Nature Network

Studies show that complex and creative activities like knitting, cake decorating or crossword puzzles can create a non-medicinal, feel-good high.

I could have told you this ;-)

Health & Fitness | Quilts & Crafts!

Make: Upcycled & Personalized Glass Water Bottle « A Golden Afternoon

I am always a fan of a practical project that replaces an expensive purchase. Everyone loves to save some money, right? Since we switched completely over to glass storage from plastic a while back, I immediately got slammed with the price-tag of the fancy glass water bottles. Don’t get me wrong, I really really love our fancy glass water bottles. They are pretty and useful. However, I have only brought myself to buy one for each of us because they are $25-$30!!! So, naturally, I decided to make my own. The kids have taken them to soccer practice, in the car, and anywhere else you would take a plastic water bottle…without the waste.

I love this idea!

Health & Fitness | Quilts & Crafts!

Tutorial : Macrame Lawn Chair

Hello everybody and welcome to the first ever Henhouse video tutorial. I know crazy, right? I’m not super good at these sorts of things so please let me know if I am missing any vital information. In the below vid you will see the looping method tha

Health & Fitness | Quilts & Crafts!

Maya Angelou and Quilters

Maya Angelou died on Wednesday, May 28 at the age of 86. She was truly a national treasure known for her books, poems, teaching and politics. Maya Angelou and quilters share a bond as well because she also was an actress and performed  in the movie How t

Health & Fitness | Quilts & Crafts!

Living on Love: Modern Baby Quilts

Health & Fitness | Health News

8 Things That Happen When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

Sober January, anyone?

Health & Fitness | Health News

Study of 14,000 Nonagenarians Says Alcohol, Java Drinkers, Those Overweight In Their 70s Live Longer

“What allows people to live to age 90 and beyond?” Researchers at the University of California Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) have been asking nonagenarians that very question for the last 15 years. And t

Health & Fitness | Health News

Should You Take a Daily Aspirin to Prevent Heart Disease? | Mental Floss

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

Health & Fitness | Health News

4 Cups a Day: 4 Surprising Health Benefits of Drinking That Much Coffee | Inverse

Coffee doesn’t have the best reputation as a healthy beverage, despite several studies that suggest the contrary. The caffeinated drink is more than just a mood-stabilizer and morning savior. Among its many health benefits, researchers have linked it a

Health & Fitness | Health News

What causes multiple sclerosis? Landmark study finds clue

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease, the causes of which remain mysterious. But a new study may now have uncovered a key factor in its development.

Entertainment | Entertainment!

5 Grammy winners who didn't deserve their win this year — sorry

The 61st annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. As usual, the Recording Academy had some missteps.

Entertainment | Entertainment!

The Most Valuable Finds in Antiques Roadshow History | The Family Handyman

From a haunted painting and sapphire head snake bracelet to record-breaking memorabilia, Liberty Mutual Insurance and Antiques Roadshow present the most valuable appraisals—and the fascinating stories behind them—from coast-to-coast.

Entertainment | Entertainment!

12 surprising things you didn't know about 'Jeopardy!'

Most Americans are familiar with the game show, "Jeopardy!" (and its iconic music) but there's a lot that happens behind the scenes. From Alex Trebek's real name to the most money ever won, here's some of the most interesting facts about "J

Entertainment | Entertainment!

Larry won't acknowledge his inner light on a chaotic Curb Your Enthusiasm

Last week, Danette wrote that “for Curb to work, Larry has always had to be a dick, but not the biggest dick.” Never has this truth been more clear than in tonight’s episode, which found some of its best moments in Larry’s tussles with unreasonabl

I don't agree with a lot of this. I love this season!

Entertainment | Entertainment!

Oscars 2016: Chris Rock's Girl Scout Cookie Competitor Speaks Out - Great Ideas : People.com

After the comedian used his Oscars hosting gig to encourage celebrities to buy treats for his daughters’ troop, the New Jersey mom he called out in the bit says there are no hard feelings.

I loved this pat of the show!

Pets & Animals | Pets!

Dog Who Was Homeless For 10 Years Moves Into A Warm, Loving Home

Donations are pouring in to make sure that a dog who spent the last decade outside in a New York City park will never want for anything, ever again. Charlie -- who is also known as Ricky -- had been seen around Highbridge Park in upper Manhattan f...

This is SUCH a nice story!

Pets & Animals | Pets!

WATCH: This Dog Is The Opposite Of A Sly Thief

There are plenty of adjectives one could use to describe Sadie, a German shepherd/hound mix with a penchant for petty crime.

Pets & Animals | Pets!

Life Before Cats Vs. Life After Cats

It's a hard knock meow, for us.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

See How One Couple Retired by 35 and Traded in Work for Full-Time Travel | GOBankingRates

Who doesn't daydream of retiring early? The Adcock family turned that fantasy into a reality before they turned 40. Keep reading to see how they managed to retire so early. Trading in Tech for R and R...

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

11 Nifty Ways to Bring Your Clothes Back to Life – Op Cast

Why is it that your favorite clothes seem to take the brunt of wear and tear more heavily than your other clothes? Well, don’t […]

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

The Only Icebreaker You Need to Spark Interesting Conversations With Absolutely Anyone | Inc.com

Make small talk more bearable. Make no assumptions.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

How to Pick the Best Glasses for Your Face Shape: A Visual Guide | Allure

When picking out glasses, knowing your face shape can be helpful, so we consulted two stylists to help five staffers figure out the best pair of frames for their face.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

How to Break Your Procrastination Habit in the Next 21 Days Without Using Willpower

The first step is identifying why you procrastinate in the first place.

News | Good News!

Toys 'R' Us cancels bankruptcy auction; plans brand revival

Does this mean more Toys 'R' Us stores could soon be on the way?

News | Good News!

Verizon’s secret $40 unlimited plan is now available to everyone – you just need an iPhone – BGR

Earlier this year, it emerged that Verizon is very stealthily funding a company called Visible, which is offering a slightly different kind of wireless service.

News | Good News!

A Camera Lost at the Bottom of the Sea Finds Its Owner, Three Years Later | Mental Floss

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

News | Good News!

Formerly Homeless Teen Walmart Worker Gives His Shoes To Barefoot Man In Need

"I have another pair of shoes. He doesn't."

News | Good News!

Diners Can Give Their Leftovers To People In Need With Special To-Go Boxes

This simple idea could help to fight a complex problem.

Health & Fitness | Psychology!

7 Awkward Tips for Making New Friends | Psychology Today

Research find that friendships last an average of seven years, so we all find ourselves short on friends sometimes. Making new ones takes some effort, but it's worth it.

Health & Fitness | Psychology!

Here's what it really means to be an introvert, according to a psychologist

No, it's not the same thing as shyness.

Health & Fitness | Psychology!

This Is The Psychological Reason Why Some People Are So Hard On Themselves

Being hard on yourself can be a virtue in disguise.

Health & Fitness | Psychology!

Why Walking Through Doorways Makes Us Forget

Ever walked from your kitchen to the living room to find your phone and then forgotten what you were looking for once you got there? Researchers think your brain is hard-wired to undergo precisely that process of forgetting.

Health & Fitness | Psychology!

How One Woman Finds Mindfulness Through #Vanlife - mindbodygreen

Kathleen Morton lived in a camper van before it was cool. Check out how living on the road has made her infinitely more mindful here.

Health & Fitness | Fitness!

12 Weight Loss Tips That Have Nothing To Do With Giving Up Food

If you're trying to hit weight loss goals in the new year, you may have decided all those tantalizing office snacks and dinners out are off the table. But luckily, losing weight doesn't have to require giving up your favorite foods. Often, just a slight tweak to your environment or behavior, rather than changing the actual menu, is all it takes.

Health & Fitness | Fitness!

The 6 mistakes derailing your health and fitness goals - The Globe and Mail

Don’t set yourself up for failure. Make sure your goals respect your health history, lifestyle, age, gender and genetic makeup

Home Improvement | Gardening

7 ways you can grow food in spaces you never imagined possible – The Denver Post

With a little creativity and care Coloradans are growing gardens in some unexpected places.

Advice & Self-Help | Parenting

This Dad’s Trick for Getting Picky Kids to Eat Is Brilliant

The idea: Just retire from cooking dinner to stop the flood of complaints from young diners. One parent tried it, and this is what happened.

Advice & Self-Help | Parenting

Why ‘Risky’ Playgrounds Are Making a Comeback - CityLab

The modern playground has become mind-numbingly standard-issue. There’s a movement afoot to bring “adventure” back into play.

Advice & Self-Help | Parenting

How to Get Kids to Listen | PragerU

Why is it so hard for so many parents and teachers to get kids to do as they are told? Because too many adults have followed some very bad advice. Family psychologist John Rosemond offers some useful tips on how to get the little barbarians to listen.

Science & Technology | Science

Physicists overturn a 100-year-old assumption on how brains work

The human brain contains a little over 80-odd billion neurons, each joining with other cells to create trillions of connections called synapses.

Travel | Travel

Find the Cheapest Weekend to Fly Using Travelgam 

Over the past few years a good number of my vacations have turned into more of a “we’ll go one weekend” thing rather than a need to make a vacation fit into a particular time frame. That’s to say that rather than looking for flights for a specific

Travel | Travel

Cheap Flight Deals: Best Places to Travel This January - Thrillist

The data gurus at the app Hopper have crunched flight data to predict 20 cities where flight prices are getting ready to get a lot cheaper.

Politics | Politics

Colorado: Marijuana money isn't the pot of gold voters hoped for

School district officials are often asked why they need more funding since taxes on marijuana go toward education.

But, this was supposed to fix everything!

Politics | Politics

Senate Rejects Bipartisan Immigration Plan

The measure would have severely limited chain migration, ended the visa lottery, funded the border wall and resolved the fate of the Dreamers.

This is foolish.

Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals

Congratulations? Zsa Zsa, an English Bulldog, Wins the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

Zsa Zsa got a manicure and wore a sparkly pink collar but it was her droopy tongue and protruding teeth that charmed the judges.

Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals

World's biggest puppy who weighs 12st and is 6ft tall replicates extinct ancient dog - Mirror Online

Most people think Euphrates, an American Molossus, is a fully grown dog when they spot her out on a walk - but she is only nine-months-old

I love this!