The One Thing No British Royal Will Ever Do Shutterstock Meghan Markle’s autograph just got a whole lot more valuable. No, not because she’s the first American to be accepted into the British royal family, or because she’s marrying its most charismatic member. (Yes, Prince George and Princess Charlotte are adorable, but sorry, Harry has always been the favorite.) And no, it has nothing to do with her instant fashion icon or star status, either....
The Scary Movie You Should Watch, Based on Your Zodiac Sign iStock / gorodenkoff It’s Halloween month (yes, we said month), and what better way to enjoy the spookiest time of year than with a scary movie? From slasher flicks to suspenseful thrillers and even the occasional comedy horror film, there’s a scary movie out there that is sure to make you weary of things that go bump in the night....
The Secret to Raising Healthy Kids 20th Century Fox If you watch virtually any American sitcom from 1950 to 1995, many of the liveliest conversations happen when the family is forced to be together as they sit at the dinner table. Far from being just a television trope, having dinner as a family really was once a cornerstone of American society. But now those days are diminishing. According to a 2016 survey of U....
The Story Behind Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg’s 20-Year Feud Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images In the early 2000s, Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg’s first collaboration, Minority Report , was a hit, so the actor and director teamed up again a few years later for 2005’s War of the Worlds . There’s a good chance that you remember something about that movie’s promotional tour, even if you don’t realize it. It was while promoting War of the Worlds that Cruise jumped up and down on Oprah Winfrey’s sofa proclaiming his love for his then-girlfriend Katie Holmes ....
The Surprising Deficiency That Could Be Making Your Menopause Brain Fog Worse New Africa / Shutterstock Hot flashes, night sweats, poor sleep, and mood swings are commonly associated with menopause , but, there’s one symptom, in particular, that has women and the medical field buzzing: Brain fog . A new groundbreaking study from the University of Oklahoma indicates that going through menopause can cause poor cognitive performance in women who lack sufficient iron....
The Unluckiest Paint Colors, According to Feng Shui Experts Shutterstock There are many important tenets of feng shui, or the art of arranging living spaces to create balance with nature . The practice notes that you should never put a bed on the same wall as a door (you should be able to see the entrance from your perch), allow clutter to accumulate (it can disrupt the flow of energy), or leave your toilet lid open (good fortune can go right down the drain!...
These 10 Dollar Tree Items Have “So Many Bad Ingredients,” Shopping Influencer Shares Copyright @paigeconstantino / TikTok By now, it’s clear that Dollar Tree can be a fantastic resource for beauty products and cosmetics for those on a budget. From moisturizers to mascara, some shoppers have even come across “dupes” of high-end products that cost a fraction of the price. But unfortunately, just because you’re getting a good deal doesn’t mean what you’re putting on your body is good for you....
These Major Dollar Store Chains Are Under Investigation for Overcharging Shoppers Shutterstock Bargain hunters regularly rely on discount stores for daily necessities, but with all Americans facing high inflation, more shoppers are taking advantage of dollar store deals than ever before. These new patrons include both middle and high-income customers, according to CNN, highlighting that nobody is immune to rising prices . But even as these companies are seeing more shoppers pass through their doors, they’re now dealing with a surge of criticism—and even a lawsuit—related to overcharging....
Thinking About Your Ex Can Improve Your Current Relationship, New Study Claims Leszek Glasner / Shutterstock Bringing up an ex is generally a relationship no-no. For most, it’s better to keep the past in the past and move forward with your current partner. But according to findings from a recent study, thinking about your ex might not be detrimental. In fact, it can even improve your relationship. Read on to find out what researchers found when studying old flames, and why you shouldn’t feel too guilty about reminiscing....
This Common Spice Will Prevent Your Plants from Dying Shutterstock Caring for a garden is tough—yet gratifying—work. No matter how many years of experience you have, you’ll likely deal with common challenges such as pests , weeds, fungi, and drought. These issues can be equal parts personally, financially, and aesthetically devastating. However, there’s one product that just might help—and it’s probably in your spice cabinet right now. Here, gardening experts tell us the common spice that could prevent your plants from dying....
This Popular Chain Is Closing 135 Stores, Starting Oct. 21 iStock The consumer landscape is far from stable these days. Over the past few years, companies have been dropping locations left and right as a number of different challenges impact nearly every business sector. This includes financial setbacks and staffing troubles that have been exacerbated by the pandemic and inflation rising to record heights. And mass closures aren’t stopping anytime soon....
This Popular Retail Chain Is Closing Stores Permanently, Starting Sept. 21 iStock READ THIS NEXT: This Popular Supermarket Chain Is Closing All of Its Pharmacies . Adam Webb / iStock September is already shaping up to be a big month for store closures. A total of 89 in-store pharmacies at Save Mart and Lucky supermarkets in California and Nevada are gearing up to close, with News 4-Fox 11 reporting that at least two closures in Nevada will occur at the start of the month....
Top 25 Most Popular Wedding Songs Shutterstock Weddings and music go hand in hand, creating an enchanting atmosphere that perfectly aligns with the magic of love—or at least, by the end of the night, leads to some awkward dancing to pop songs new and old. And as unique as your love may be, most weddings feature the same hit songs. The team at Givetastic analyzed 100,000 Spotify playlists with wedding-related search terms to identify timeless favorites that have stood the test of time....
Top 5 Signs Your Relationship Is Toxic, According to Experts Just Life / Shutterstock No relationship is perfect, and even healthy relationships hit bumps in the road from time to time. But, when you’re in a toxic relationship, almost everything is difficult, draining, and frustrating. Of course, love isn’t always black and white and the line between healthy and non-healthy relationships can be hard to navigate, which is why we reached out to a few relationship experts for help....
Travelers Say This is the Secret Reason All-Inclusive Resorts Have Dinner Dress Codes iStock Now that summer is here, our closets are brimming with swimsuits, shorts, flip-flops, and sundresses galore. But if your travel plans include vacationing at an all-inclusive resort , you’ll need to pack a few formal options as well. Resorts are notoriously known for their mandatory dinner dress codes, and failing to abide by these could get you dismissed from a restaurant, even if you have a reservation....
TSA Is Under Fire for a Controversial Change to Airport Security Kit Leong / Shutterstock Getting through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) line at airports can be one of the most stressful aspects of your travel experience. Even though most of us understand it as a necessity to keep flights safe , trying to sort through what items we need to remove from our carry-on bags (and clothing we need to remove from our person) can be anxiety-inducing—and that’s made all the worse by policies that seem different at every airport....
TSA Issues Alert on 6 Things You Must Do Ahead of Record-Breaking Travel Rush Shutterstock Spring is right around the corner, and so are many of our long-awaited vacations. With that in mind, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a press release on March 5 alerting travelers to a likely very busy spring travel season. Per the release, the agency is expecting a record-breaking rush between March 7 and March 25....
TSA Issues New Travel Reminders Amid Record-High Air Travel Volumes Shutterstock If you can, you might try to avoid the notoriously busy travel periods at the airport. But in reality, chances are you have to fly around the holidays or during the summer travel season at some point. And if you’re packing up and planning to navigate your nearest airport in the next few weeks, you’ll want to be as prepared as possible....
Tuesday Morning Is Closing Locations Amid “Challenging Environment” LMPark Photos / Shutterstock When you’re in the market for home décor but not in the mood to break the bank, Tuesday Morning is a reliable shopping destination . These stores are the perfect spot for unique finds, especially because you know that inventory will be different every time you walk through the door. But now, Tuesday Morning has announced that it will be closing some of its locations—meaning yours could be shuttering soon....
USPS Is Closing Over 50 Post Offices in Several States, Effective Immediately Shutterstock READ THIS NEXT: USPS Is Making Even More Changes to Your Mail . Shutterstock Customers in three states have just been cut off from in-person postal access. The newest service alerts from the USPS indicate that retail operations are now “temporarily suspended” at over 50 post offices in Texas, Tennessee, and Arkansas. In Texas, there are 10 facilities currently closed to customers, according to an update from the Postal Service on Feb....
