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35 Halloween Facts to Make the Season Even Spookier Yuganov Konstantin/Shutterstock Who doesn’t love Halloween ? It’s the only holiday that involves dressing up in fun costumes, collecting candy, and decking out your house in spooky decor. But while Halloween is one of the most popular American holidays, there’s a lot that most of us don’t know about it. So we’ve collected 35 of the most interesting (and bone-chilling) Halloween facts to boost your Oct....

4 More Major Costco Changes Coming to Stores, and How They’ll Affect You Image: iStock; Design: Canva Earlier this month, Best Life reported that Costco was trying to woo its members with extended warehouse and gas station hours, new scan-and-go checkout technology, and the option for buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) via its new partnership with Affirm. And now, the warehouse club has announced a new slate of changes that it can only hope will set it apart from its Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale....

40 Tips to Live Your Best Life After 55 iStock / courtneyk “Life moves pretty fast,” the hero of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off advised us in the ’80s. Case in point: the apple-cheeked star of that film is now 61. As you mature, you learn that life keeps moving fast, even after the age you assumed things would slow down, and it’s important to make the most of every place you are....

5 “Super Important” Conversations to Have Before Getting Married, According to Therapists Prostock-studio / Shutterstock Cultivating a successful marriage takes time, effort, and most of all, planning. But the key pieces of that planning take place before you walk down the aisle. Ya know, things like asking each other how you’ll blend households, divide finances, and decide if and when to have kids. But planning goes beyond those big Qs that most people cover by date three....

5 Biohacking Beauty Secrets to Look Young Forever, Expert Says Karwai Tang / WireImage / Getty Images Looking for a way to keep your youthful glow without another pricey serum or invasive treatment? One biohacker says the key to aging gracefully is hidden in your everyday habits. The 2025 Health Optimisation Summit , Europe’s leading biohacking conference, is returning to London on September 13–14, where top biohacking experts will convene to share the latest biohacker and health optimisation technologies....

5 Hazardous Items Hiding in Your Garage, According to Experts Shutterstock It should come as little surprise that your home garage is a potential safety hazard —after all, that’s where many Americans store their tools, vehicles, and heavy duty home maintenance equipment. But experts say that some of the biggest threats to your safety aren’t always obvious: While you may take care to store your saws, drills, and other sharp tools away from children or pets, many of the dangers lurking in your garage are likely flying under your radar....

5 Must-Watch New Netflix Shows Dropping This January Netflix Ask any television fan, and they’ll tell you that 2025 was a solid year for television, with what seemed like a never-ending stream of mainstream hits and underrated series . But now, as we kick off 2026, it’s clear that there’s still plenty more great viewing opportunities to come. Netflix is starting the new year off with plenty of must-see series, from a suspenseful thriller to the return of a beloved period piece romance....

Shutterstock Fall has arrived at Le Creuset ! The brand’s 2025 Harvest Collection is here, just in time for your first pumpkin baking party of the season. The line features a variety of stoneware and cast iron cookware pieces, including pumpkin-inspired classics and other spooky motifs that’ll bring an autumnal flair to your kitchen and tablescape. Shop our top picks below—but act quickly, these items are bound to sell out....

Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva For those who know how to do it right, modern shopping can truly benefit the customer. By quickly cross-referencing pricing across the internet, you can sometimes find some stunning deals on everything from perfume dupes to well-priced fashion finds. But it’s not always the online retailer with the better deal: Stores like Ross Dress for Less can come in as a dark horse player with some fantastic deals that often cost way less than you’ll find on e-commerce websites....

5 Secrets About Flying on Southwest Airlines You Need to Know iStock / Angel Di Bilio Out of all the options available when booking a flight , Southwest Airlines stands apart from the others. Its popularity as a budget carrier with a wide service map helped to make it the fourth-largest airline by passenger volume, carrying more than 126.6 million travelers in 2022, according to Statista. But while most people are familiar with the company’s unorthodox boarding procedures, there’s still more you should know before you book your next trip....

5 Spring Cleaning Tips to Get Your Lawn Ready for Guests SingjaiStocker / Shutterstock Winter is on its way out, and as the weather warms up, you’re probably thinking about spring cleaning and a fresh start for the season ahead. This process isn’t just isolated to the inside of your home—you also need to tend to your lawn , especially if it’s been under a blanket of snow. Your grass and flowerbeds must be prepped to handle the heat of summer, and if you have any plans to host company for Easter, Passover, or other spring festivities, you’ll want to ensure that your yard is set to impress....

5 TJ Maxx Floor Lamps That Replace Overhead Lighting Shutterstock Floor lamps are an effortless way to bring light to a dark room, especially one with no overhead lighting. One of the rooms in my home has no central lighting. Instead, I use multiple floor lamps to brighten the space and add decor and style. If you need floor lamps for your home, visit TJ Maxx . The discount store has several options in various design aesthetics....

6 ’90s Movies That Would Never Be Made Today Buena Vista Pictures Distribution It might not seem like the movies have changed that much over the last three decades, but in many ways, the film landscape is drastically different. Mega-franchises like Marvel and Star Wars have largely replaced big-name actors as the major box office draw, while the shift to streaming and the ubiquity of cheap flatscreen TVs may spell the end for movie theaters as we once knew them....

6 Things Your Knees Wish You’d Stop Doing, According to Experts SKT Studio / Shutterstock Whether you realize it or not, your knees are the strongest joints in your body—and they play a critical role in your ability to perform a wide range of daily activities, from bending over to tie your shoe to going for a run . That’s why Samuel Werner , DO, a board-certified family medicine physician at Family Osteopathy, LLC says it’s essential to take care of your knees—so that they can take care of you....

6 U.S. College Towns That You Don’t Need to Be in School to Love Leigh Trail / Shutterstock When you think of a college town, a place overrun with football games, bar crawls, and twenty-somethings who don’t know how to handle their alcohol may come to mind. However, some of these collegiate enclaves stand out for things beyond beautiful campuses and all-night parties. Those who’ve long-earned their degrees can still revel in all that these cities have to offer from amazing museums and restaurants to local festivals and outdoor activities....

7 Aldi New Arrivals Hitting Shelves End of January Shutterstock 2026 has just kicked off, and Aldi is already going mega-viral with its latest product drops. The bad news? Many of the items I have written about this year are already sold out. The good? The store with a cult following continues stocking its aisles with new items weekly. In this week’s edition of Upcoming Aldi Finds, there are tons of new products that will start hitting stores on January 28....

7 Best Hobby Lobby Fall Craft Finds Flying Off Shelves Right Now Shutterstock Hobby Lobby sells everything from seasonal decor and furniture to faux plants and household must-haves. Of course, as the name implies, it also sells many items that fulfil hobbies you might have, including a generous selection of crafting supplies. There are so many new items hitting the store recently. Here are the 7 best Hobby Lobby craft finds flying off shelves right now....

7 Best New Dollar Tree Christmas Crafts Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Dollar Tree is becoming a Christmas destination this month! The store, which sells almost everything for under $10, is a mecca for all things holiday, and it just got a shipment of so many amazing holiday-inspired craft kits. Here are the 7 best new Dollar Tree Christmas craft supplies and sets hitting shelves this week. Dollar Tree Make your own snowglobe with the help of Dollar Tree!...

7 Best New Hallmark ‘Just Because’ Gifts Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: iStock; Design: Canva The smallest surprises often make the biggest impact. Whether it’s a handwritten card, a cozy candle , or a sweet little keepsake, “just because” gifts have a way of turning ordinary days into memorable ones. Hallmark just rolled out a new batch of thoughtful giftables in stores this week, perfect for spontaneous pick-me-ups, friendship gestures, and easy wins when you want to brighten someone’s day without overthinking it....

7 Best New HomeGoods Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock HomeGoods is one of my guilty pleasures, and probably one of yours. As I strolled through my local store on a Tuesday evening after dropping my kids off at sports, I glanced around at the other shoppers. Many of them were women, but some were men and couples, and no two looked the same. Some were in scrubs, and others were dressed to the nines....