5 People You’re Forgetting to Tip, Etiquette Experts Say Shutterstock / LightField Studios The act of tipping can sometimes feel like it comes with a lot of unknown or constantly changing rules . Of course, most people know it’s customary to leave at least 20 percent in certain situations. But the list of people expecting at least some gratuity is surprisingly much longer than you might realize. We’ve reached out to etiquette experts to see which workers often get overlooked when it comes time to settle up....

5 Pieces of Clothing Fabric Softener Can Ruin Sergey Lapin / Shutterstock There are few things more frustrating than unloading your washing machine or dryer to realize you’ve ruined a piece of clothing. And, of course, there are so many things that can go wrong. You can accidentally shrink something in the dryer, reinforce a stain by using hot water, or dye an entire load pink by mixing colors. One lesser-known laundry mistake is using fabric softener on materials that can’t handle it....

5 Reasons to Try a Matchmaker If You’re Over 60, Relationship Experts Say Ground Picture/Shutterstock Dating is tricky at any age . But it can become even more complicated when you’re trying to find a partner over 60. Maybe you’ve tried online dating, or you’ve let your friends set you up on blind dates. If these methods seem tiresome and ineffective, it might be time to look into hiring a matchmaker....

5 Reasons You Should Add Coconut Oil to Your Beauty Routine, Experts Say Shutterstock If you’ve paid attention to the beauty industry, you know there’s a new trendy ingredient every few years. From algae to CBD to green tea to prebiotics, it can be hard to keep everything straight. However, while some buzzy ingredients are merely trends, others have staying power—and coconut oil is exhibit A. For decades, it’s been used around the world to support healthy hair, skin, and more....

5 Scary Signs Your Partner Is Lying to You, Therapists Say iStock While we’re all guilty of telling little white lies from time to time, no one wants to find out that their significant other has been hiding a major secret from them. But if you’ve found yourself growing suspicious about your partner’s honesty, it might be hard to tell if you’re just being paranoid or if your worries are actually warranted....

5 Signs It’s Time to Get a New Mattress—And How It Could Save Your Sleep Shutterstock Is an old, out-of-date mattress ruining your sleep ? If you wake up every morning not feeling rested, it might be time to make a change. “An older mattress that’s well past its recommended lifespan can negatively impact sleep quality. Reduced support and an uneven surface can lead to discomfort and pain leading to a lot of shifting throughout the night,” Dustin Cotliar , MD, MPH, tells the Sleep Foundation ....

5 Things You Are Doing During the Day That Are Keeping You Up at Night Prostock-studio / Shutterstock We’ve all been there: tossing and turning, terrified to look at the clock, trying not to calculate how many hours of sleep you could still get if you fall asleep right now . When I’m blindsided with a bout of insomnia , I usually don’t know what’s behind it. I try to practice good sleep hygiene by keeping the room as dark, cool, and quiet as possible (not easy in New York City), putting my phone in another room before bed, and sticking to a simple bedtime routine that signals my body it’s time to rest....

5 Tips For Wearing Cocktail Dresses Over 60, According to Style Experts kali9/iStock Though dress codes are no longer what they once were—what we choose to wear is more about personal style than fashion dos and don’ts—there are still times when we have to get a little fancy . For these occasions, a cocktail dress never goes out of style and is a great excuse to have fun with our outfits....

5 Ways to Snake-Proof Your Garage, According to Experts Jinjian Liang/Shutterstock Springtime may mean nicer weather and blooming flowers, but it also signifies the return of snake season . “Because snakes are cold-blooded, the warmer temperatures of spring cause them to become more active,” say Tommy Mello , founder and owner of A1 Garage Door Service . The garage is a particularly favorite spot for snakes because it offers relief from extreme temperatures and lots of places to hide....

5 Ways Your Credit Card Is Ruining Your Finances iStock / praetorianphoto Besides all the convenience they provide, credit cards can still lead to some dire financial situations if you’re not careful. Some spending can result in racked-up interest on missed or spread-out payments or damaging your credit score in the long run. But even on a purchase-to-purchase basis, choosing to swipe or tap could create some more immediate money issues you’d probably want to avoid....

5 Worst Things to Buy From Wayfair Shutterstock / Casimiro PT Whether you’re undertaking a major redecorating project or looking to furnish a brand-new house, Wayfair has become a go-to shopping option for furniture and home goods . For many, the website’s relatively low prices and wide selection are a big draw—not to mention the convenience of skipping stressful showroom visits. However, some argue that certain items available for purchase in the online retailer’s inventory aren’t worth picking up at all....

50 Amazing Facts About Everyday Items Shutterstock If you’ve ever doubted the cliché, “Everything has a story,” we’d like to direct your eyes to just about anything around you. That’s right: All of the simple, everyday items that you don’t think twice about but that populate your very existence. The tools you use on a daily basis, the things you have lying around the house, and even the clothes you wear on the daily all have unexpected histories, quirky backstories, or strange facts about them that you likely had no idea about....

50 Crazy Celebrity Facts You Won’t Believe Are True Denis Makarenko/Shutterstock Stars—they’re just like us! But are they, really? Sure, they eat, sleep, and fall in and out of love like the rest of us. And, by all accounts—perhaps Tom Cruise notwithstanding—we all appear to be aging in the same direction. But just because Britney Spears buys her own Grande latte on occasion, Ben Affleck will melt into the crowd of a Red Sox game, and Taylor Swift hits boutique exercise classes doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re anything like the rest of us....

6 Best Supplements If You Have Arthritis, Doctors Say Shutterstock If you suffer from arthritis , there’s a wide range of potential treatments that your doctor may recommend, depending on the type and severity. This could include surgical intervention, physical therapy, or the use of medication, such as corticosteroids, NSAIDs, counterirritants, and antirheumatic drugs. Though more research is needed to confirm their benefits, many patients also turn to supplements to ease their aching arthritic joints....

6 Foods That Increase Your Dementia Risk, According to Science iStock Doctors predict that new dementia cases in the U.S. will double by the year 2060, which means that “42 percent, or 2 in 5 Americans age 55 and older, could have some form of the condition,” as Best Life reported earlier this week . But there are many science-backed ways to protect your cognitive health, such as doing puzzles , exercising , and sticking to a healthy diet ....

6 Secrets Old Navy Doesn’t Want You to Know dennizn / Shutterwtock By the end of November this year, the amount of Old Navy retail stores rose to over 1,100 in the United States and they are not showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. The retail favorite, founded by Gap Inc in 1994, rose to popularity with their low-cost prices and clothing items for the whole family. Since the pandemic specifically, Old Navy has become a wardrobe staple for many with its low prices and wide size range ....

6 Warnings About Filing a Tax Extension, According to Experts <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/taxes-due-forms-1040-w2-warnings-about-extensions.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“A close up of tax forms with a note that says “taxes due” on top - 1”> NoDerog / iStock Despite it being a yearly event, the April deadline to file your taxes can still find a way to sneak up on you. And even if you’re using a tool or hiring professional help to make sure they’re done right, you may still need extra time to get everything organized before you send it off....

6 Ways You’re Ruining Your Eyebrows, Experts Warn Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock Anyone who lived through the ’90s knows how hard it is to bring thin eyebrows back to life after over-tweezing and over-plucking. But even though bushy brows are all the rage, you could still be ruining your brows unknowingly. It’s time to put down the tweezers, consider seeking professional help, and maybe even cancel that microblading appointment. Read on to discover what experts say is secretly ruining your brows and how you can get them in shape....

60 Funny Blonde Jokes You Should Probably Never Say Out Loud Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock To all the blondes out there, we get it. Being blonde comes with tolerating a lot, from expensive toning shampoos to the constant pressure to live up to the saying that blondes have more fun . But perhaps the most annoying part of being a blonde is enduring the never-ending stream of dumb blonde jokes. And for that, we have a solution: Come up with a few quips of your own—or use one of ours....

60,000 Boilers Recalled After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Deaths Shutterstock Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman , along with his wife and dog, were found dead in their New Mexico home yesterday. As the authorities confirmed they did not suspect foul play, many people began to wonder if carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning—known as the “silent killer” because the gas is odorless, colorless, and tasteless—was to blame. And now, Hackman’s daughter, Elizabeth Jean Hackman , told TMZ that she, too, believes this may have been the cause....