Author: Jennifer Graham Kizer
These are the 10 best places for renters to live in 2023
Thinking about making a move? If you’re renting, the main factor you’re likely considering is how much rent will cost in your new town or city. …
These 22 companies hire 14- and 15-year-olds
Do you know a 14- or 15-year-old who’s looking for a summer job? While it may take a little extra searching because the hiring age is …
7 ways to get the most out of your car’s air conditioner
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This new federal law protects pregnant workers
A new law went into effect on June 27 that millions of American workers can benefit from. Under The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), employers will …
Is this ancient Pompeii painting a glimpse into the origins of pizza?
Did people chow down on pizza in ancient times? Because excavators digging through a 2,000-year-old archeological site in Pompeii recently found a still-life painting — and …
These are the months each summer fruit tastes best
Supermarket produce sections abound with colorful fruit all year thanks to scientific advances in agriculture. But there’s nothing quite like biting into an in-season strawberry. Fruit …
This easy trick will prevent your potato salad from getting mushy
For some, potato salad can be controversial. Different families have their own sacred recipes, and veering from a specific method (like leaving the skin on or …
Dogs who have a canine companion at home may be healthier, study says
A few years ago, I went to my local animal rescue to adopt a dog. When I selected a poodle mix named Jake, the shelter manager …
Pediatricians warn against the use of weighted sleep sacks for infants
Thankfully, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDs) declined in the 1990s, in part due to the Safe Sleep Campaign launched by the American Academy of Pediatrics, which …
Study shows cats will sit in boxes even if they’re an optical illusion
If a delivery truck pulls up, you might think, “Hurray! My package has arrived!” What’s your cat thinking? “Hurray! Here comes another box!” That box may …
What is Juneteenth, and how do you celebrate it?
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How to use Epsom salt to create more beautiful rose gardens
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You can stream these movies based on Cormac McCarthy’s writing
When Cormac McCarthy died this week, we lost one of the greatest writers of his generation. But his books didn’t just inspire readers — they also …
Need a job? Love cheese? Apply here
If you could do anything for a job, what would it be? A professional video game player? An expert sunbather? How about someone who tastes cheese …
This airport just added a cat to its animal therapy team
The San Francisco International Airport just shared some pawsitive news: The airport’s team of certified stress-relief animals (aka the Wag Brigade) has welcomed its first feline …
Meet the VW ID. Buzz 2023: It’s not the hippie bus you remember
The VW minibus is back, and it’s a lot more eco-friendly than the iconic, 1960s version. In fact, it’s going to be available for sale in …
25 gifts your dad will love this Father’s Day
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5 gardening mistakes that could spell doom for your plants
You plant a garden to grow plants, not kill them. And yet many hopeful first-time gardeners go about the endeavor — planting, fertilizing, watering, tilling and …
Make easy DIY mosquito repellants using common household items
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The ‘Barbie’ movie triggered a temporary shortage of pink paint
She’s a Barbie girl, in a Barbie World. And that world is very, very pink. Since portions of the Greta Gerwig-directed, live-action blockbuster “Barbie” are set …
America’s 10 best cities for a family vacation, according to family travel pros
In case you haven’t heard, family vacations aren’t just fun — they can also boost your kids’ emotional growth. But finding the perfect destination can be …
‘Bare Minimum Monday’: What it is & why your burnt-out self needs it
Americans don’t agree on a lot these days, but most people agree on this: Young people are seriously stressed out. In 2022, when the professional services …
These Italian ‘nonnas’ show tourists the right way to pasta outside their homes every day
If you’d like to learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch, you can always find an online tutorial and follow the recipe. Or, if you …
