Author: Jennifer Graham Kizer
This bar is in the middle of a grove of redwoods
Running out of romantic date night ideas? Have we got a good one for you! In Mendocino County, California, you can take a scenic, 25-minute train …
‘Goth chickens’ are pure black—with black bones and internal organs, too
What’s one of the most sought-after, in-demand breeds of chicken in the world? A jet-black breed called Ayam Cemani. Native to Java, Indonesia, this chicken is …
These are the cleaning products professional cleaners use
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Home Depot cat becomes TikTok sensation
At a Home Depot in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, customers might just see an adorable cat playing amidst the tools, paints and appliances. In the summer …
Meet the senior women of ‘The Golden Bachelor’
On Sept. 28, Gerry Turner has a date with 22 women. The 72-year-old grandfather from Indiana is the star of ABC’s first “The Golden Bachelor,” and …
McDonald’s will phase out self-serve soda machines
You’re going to have to say goodbye to self-serve beverage stations at McDonald’s. The fast food chain is phasing out soda stations from its restaurants nationwide …
Can you open (and eat) food before you buy it at the grocery store?
I admit it: I never buy grapes at the grocery store without trying one first. And if the grape I sample isn’t to my liking, I …
Nursing home staff adopted a dog that kept sneaking out of the shelter to visit
About six years ago, Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, Michigan got a new resident. It was an adorable, 65-pound mutt named Scout — and …
Meet Peanut, the world’s oldest living chicken
If you have cats, you can reasonably expect them to live up to 20 years. But chickens? Their lifespan is usually five to 10 years at …
Who knew? Watercress is the healthiest vegetable, per the CDC
If you were asked to name the healthiest vegetable, what would you say? Broccoli, spinach or maybe kale? They’re all fine choices with excellent health benefits, …
Here’s what you need to know about lecithin and weight loss
There’s no magic pill for weight loss — or so we’ve been told ad nauseam by doctors, nutritionists and fitness experts. But lately, the news is …
How to watch ‘Barbie’ at home starting next week
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What experts have to say about sea moss, the latest wellness trend
People have been experiencing the health benefits of sea moss, an edible red seaweed, for ages. But last year, with the help of a TV show, …
2023’s best and worst states to live in, ranked
One of the most appealing aspects of the U.S. is its size. Because this country is so big, you can live in a variety of places …
8 unique storage ideas for small bathrooms
When you have a tiny bathroom with little or no built-in storage, you’ve got to get creative. Even if you forgo decor like plants and candles, …
When can kids walk to school alone?
It’s back-to-school time! Are you wondering whether this is the year you can let your child walk to school alone? Before you voice this question aloud, …
Break out your pearls! Fashion Pros report pearls are back in style
“Pearls are always appropriate.” So goes Jackie Kennedy’s famous remark, and who’s going to dispute her? Certainly not Audrey Hepburn or the Queen of England, who …
Peyton Manning returning to University Of Tennessee as a professor
Students in the College of Communication and Information at the University of Tennessee (UT) are getting a new professor with celebrity status: Peyton Manning. The wildly …
Vintage Barbies that are fetching hundreds (and thousands) of dollars right now
Has all the hype over last month’s “Barbie” movie driven up the price of vintage collectible Barbies? You better believe it! “From where the market was, …
Yuzu is the trendy Asian fruit you’ll fall in love with
It is indeed a small world — which is why I can walk into my suburban Atlanta supermarket and find Herdez salsa casera, Huy Fong Sriracha …
6 ways to get dinner on the table faster
Have you noticed that dinnertime is relentless? Every night, here it is again. What’s it gonna be this time? And the timing of it — showing …
McDonald’s announces spinoff restaurant chain CosMc’s
A new fast-food restaurant spun off from McDonald’s, is in the works, the company announced in a recent earnings call to investors, and its name comes …
Try these settings to get the most out of Waze
Whenever you get in your car to go someplace you’re not too familiar with, you probably use a GPS service like Apple Maps or Google Maps …
Use this clever trick to peel carrots faster
Some unhurried people enjoy even the most mundane tasks — like peeling carrots. The rest of us avoid making carrot cake because the idea of peeling …
These dog treats look just like sandwich cookies for humans
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Study reveals which zoo animals enjoy seeing human visitors, and which don’t
We go to the zoo because we like being in the presence of wild animals. But do they like to be around us? A study from …
A Mattel Adventure Park featuring Barbie and Hot Wheels is coming
In this moment of all things Barbie, it seems right to mention that there’s more to come. Next up? A theme park. The Mattel Adventure Park …
Are you addicted to your smartphone? Take this test to find out
These days, there’s a lot of talk about people being addicted to their smartphones. But are you addicted? Am I addicted? While experts think phone addiction …
This couch designed by Ikea will be able to fit in an envelope
If you’re a fan of the compact mattress-in-a-box trend, you’re going to love this one. Ikea is working on creating a couch that you carry home in …
Dutch crunch bread: What it is & why you need it
Ah, San Francisco, you culinary champion among cities. Was it not enough that you arguably invented sourdough French bread? Now, it seems, you’re making headlines for …
