7 Best New Costco Kitchen Finds Hitting Shelves In February

7 Best New Costco Kitchen Finds Hitting Shelves in February Shutterstock There are so many great food items hitting Costco this month, and also some kitchen items that will majorly up your cooking and eating game. From sensational deals on salad spinners and the latest Ninja gadgets to gourmet pots and pans and even functional kitchen islands, I found so many great items for cooks this month. What should you shop for?...

December 25, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Patricia Welsh

7 Best New Dollar General Finds That Are Just $1

7 Best New Dollar General Finds That Are Just $1 Shutterstock Dollar General is one of the best places to buy everything from cosmetics to household essentials. But as regular shoppers know, the bargain retailer also freshens up its inventory on the regular with brand-new items. The best part? As the name suggests (and unlike their competitor Dollar Tree ), you can still get your hands on some must-haves for only a buck....

December 25, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Dennis Taylor

7 Best New Kohl’S Storage Finds Rolling Out In Stores This Week

7 Best New Kohl’s Storage Finds Rolling Out in Stores This Week Shutterstock Whenever the temperature cools, I enter nesting mode and embark on a mission to organize my whole house. Any organizer will tell you that to really get organized, you need to invest in storage essentials. I went to Kohl’s this week and found so many amazing options, ranging from over-the-door shelving to bins and baskets in every size....

December 25, 2025 · 4 min · 676 words · Irene Shoup

7 Best New Walmart Christmas Decor Finds, According To Home Decorators

7 Best New Walmart Christmas Decor Finds, According to Home Decorators Shutterstock Whether you care to admit it or not, Walmart is a one stop shop for everything. Need mascara and groceries? They’ve got you. Looking for a new camera or some office supplies? Done. With everything Walmart offers, it should come as no surprise that they have a wide range of Christmas decor that’s affordable. I spoke with designer and home improvement expert, Bruno Mendolini, the co-founder and VP of Sales at Tile Choices , to get his input on the best items to buy....

December 25, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Courtney Hurd

7 Biggest Health Risks Of Sitting All Day, Doctors Say

7 Biggest Health Risks of Sitting All Day, Doctors Say DimaBerlin / Shutterstock Since 1950, the rate of sedentary jobs—those that require prolonged periods of sitting —has increased by 83 percent , according to the American Heart Association. Add in the internet and streaming services, and it’s easy to see how some people end up sitting from morning to night. This increase in sedentary lifestyle has taken a profound toll on our health, says the World Health Organization (WHO)....

December 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1363 words · Sophie Kohn

7 Worst Shoes For Knee Pain, Podiatrists Say

7 Worst Shoes for Knee Pain, Podiatrists Say Shutterstock When picking out footwear, you might only have fashion on the mind. Unfortunately what looks good doesn’t always feel good, and no one wants to deal with achy, cramped feet after a day of wearing the wrong shoes. But it’s not just your feet you need to worry about: Walking in ill-advised footwear can also affect your knees, and if you’re someone already dealing with discomfort, your shoes could make the situation that much worse....

December 25, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Jason Severson

8 Bath & Body Works Warnings From Former Employees

8 Bath & Body Works Warnings From Former Employees Shutterstock Bath & Body Works is a beloved destination for many scent lovers , offering exciting and seasonal collections of fragrances, lotions, and candles . The store has even developed a cult-like following with fans on TikTok. However, behind the enticing new scents and vibrant displays lie hidden strategies and secrets that the retailer would probably prefer you didn’t know. From misleading markdowns to odd coupon strategies, former employees share warnings from behind the scenes so you can shop smarter—and even save money—on your next trip to Bath & Body Works....

December 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Ronald Anderson

8 Breathtaking Reasons To Visit Zion National Park, Travel Experts Say

8 Breathtaking Reasons to Visit Zion National Park, Travel Experts Say AJ Mullaney / iStock Towering sandstone skyscrapers formed by the earth, an expansive night sky glittering with a sea of stars, and some of the most iconic hikes in the entire world—this is just some of what you can expect to experience during a trip to Zion National Park in Southern Utah. Thinking about joining those who’ve navigated Zion’s majestic slot canyons, teetered across Angel’s Landing, or climbed the 2,800 feet to Observation Point?...

December 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1281 words · Daniel Kurtz

8 Cool And Useful Netflix Features You’Re Probably Not Using

8 Cool and Useful Netflix Features You’re Probably Not Using Shutterstock There’s no denying that the rise of Netflix has forever changed how we watch our favorite shows and movies. Anyone who has ever lost an evening—or even an entire weekend—to a binge-watching session can attest to just how easy it can be to get sucked in and hit that “Are you still watching?” prompt again and again. But even though the streaming service has made it simpler than ever to access content on demand, there are still some handy tricks you might not know about....

December 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Craig Haines

8 Daily Affirmations To Send Your Confidence Skyrocketing

8 Daily Affirmations to Send Your Confidence Skyrocketing lucky boy studio / Shutterstock There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy when it comes to confidence: Some people are just born self-assured, while others have to work to feel secure in their own skin. But no matter which camp you’re in, daily affirmations are an invaluable resource to build your confidence—and even send it skyrocketing. “Affirmations help you try on confidence; they are the bridge between how you currently feel to how you want to feel,” Arissan Nicole , career and confidence coach , tells Best Life ....

December 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1288 words · Carl Mitchell

8 Places You Should Never Tip, According To Etiquette Experts

8 Places You Should Never Tip, According to Etiquette Experts ccpixx photography / Shutterstock Whether it’s dropping an extra buck or two when paying for your morning coffee or tacking on 20 percent at the end of a meal at a restaurant, tipping is generally expected in the U.S. at restaurants, bars, salons, hotels, and for services like valet parking, delivery, and rideshares. But, for the past few years, Americans have been suffering from a lot of “tipping fatigue....

December 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Dena Benson

8 Stars You Won’T Believe Have Oscars

8 Stars You Won’t Believe Have Oscars Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images While it may come as a shock that big names like Glenn Close , Ian McKellen , and Angela Bassett have never brought home an Oscar , even more surprising are some of the stars who do have that coveted statuette on their shelves. Some of these wins may be unexpected because you know the star best from a different field, while others seem less likely because of the kind of art that celebrity makes....

December 25, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Leona Jackson

8 Yellowstone Secrets From National Park Rangers

8 Yellowstone Secrets From National Park Rangers davemantel / iStock Whether you’re looking to watch an eruption from Old Faithful or want to catch a glimpse of the largest population of free-ranging bison , Yellowstone National Park offers some of the most unique experiences in the country. Established in 1872, the park is the oldest in the country and also one of the oldest national parks in the world. Over the last 150 years, thousands upon thousands of people have served as park rangers at Yellowstone—racking up knowledge that even some of the park’s most frequent visitors might not know....

December 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1611 words · Jaclyn West

85% Of Unvaccinated Women Will Likely Get This Virus—And New Research Links It To Heart Disease

85% of Unvaccinated Women Will Likely Get This Virus—And New Research Links It to Heart Disease Shutterstock Heart disease is the number one cause of death for Americans, killing more people each year than cancer and accidental deaths (the number two and three causes, respectively) combined. The situation in the U.S. is so dire that for its 2025 update , the American Heart Association (AHA) warned that someone dies of cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds —amounting to 2,500 people each day....

December 25, 2025 · 5 min · 943 words · Tricia Morgan

9 Comfiest Sandals You Can Walk In All Day, Podiatrists Say

9 Comfiest Sandals You Can Walk in All Day, Podiatrists Say andersphoto / Shutterstock Prices are current at the time of publication but are subject to change. RELATED: I’m a Podiatrist and I’d Never Wear These 3 Pairs of Shoes . javiii23 / Shutterstock According to podiatrists, there are a few key reasons why you need to be selective with your sandals and put comfort first. “There are many types of sandals on the market, and many can help prevent foot discomfort or aid in relief if you do have foot pain....

December 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1195 words · Samuel Huggins

9 Stocks That Turned $100 Into A Fortune In 20 Years

9 Stocks That Turned $100 Into a Fortune in 20 Years Ground Picture / Shutterstock 1 Apple askarim / Shutterstock “One of the most famous examples of this is probably Apple, in part because it was so unlikely,” says Carter Seuthe, CEO of Credit Summit . “Apple had been around for years before it really blew up, and consistently played second fiddle to Microsoft. You could have gotten a share of Apple stock for a quarter in March of 2003....

December 25, 2025 · 5 min · 963 words · Mary Mcarthur

9 Worst Reasons To Stay Together, According To Therapists

9 Worst Reasons to Stay Together, According to Therapists iStock No one wants to admit that their relationship might have an expiration date. We often let things drag out much longer than we probably should, even when we can tell that being with our significant other is no longer benefitting us. Part of that process involves making excuses as to why we can’t break up. But if you have to make certain justifications for not ending a relationship , chances are it’s already over....

December 25, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Kristi Rhodes

Amazing Home Upgrades For Every Budget

Amazing Home Upgrades for Every Budget Shutterstock Designing a beautiful house or apartment—one that perfectly captures your sense of style, has a place for all your essentials, and feels like home—is no easy task. The only thing more difficult? Doing so on a budget. Fortunately, whether you’ve got $50 to spend or $500, there’s an upgrade that can help you completely transform your space. With the help of top designers, we’ve rounded up the best home upgrades for every budget....

December 25, 2025 · 10 min · 2072 words · Benito Shupe

American Airlines Flight Attendants Vote To Strike—What That Means For Your Flights

American Airlines Flight Attendants Vote to Strike—What That Means for Your Flights iStock It’s been a summer of strikes, with workers making waves across multiple industries. The writers’ and actors’ strikes are shaking up the entertainment sector, while the postal industry has faced USPS protests and a potential UPS strike averted at the last minute. Now, your travel plans could be in jeopardy, as American Airlines flight attendants have just voted to authorize a strike....

December 25, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Mildred Parks

Anxiety And Depression Can Shorten Your Lifespan By 20 Years, Researchers Warn

Anxiety and Depression Can Shorten Your Lifespan By 20 Years, Researchers Warn Shutterstock Struggling with your mental health is a big enough burden, even when it has no impact on your physical wellbeing. But experts say there’s a surprising way that conditions like anxiety and depression can take a toll not only on our minds, but also on our bodies. A growing wealth of research suggests that common mental health disorders—including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—can actually shorten a person’s lifespan by 10 to 20 years....

December 25, 2025 · 4 min · 686 words · Gilberto Ford