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7 Major Hobby Lobby Controversies That Led to Boycotts George Sheldon / Shutterstock Craft retailer Hobby Lobby is no stranger to controversy. Throughout its over 50 years in business, the company has been entangled in several snafus, often tied back to founder David Green’s religious beliefs. Some of the company’s moves have been so contentious that shoppers called for boycotts of the stores. Read on to find out more about seven major Hobby Lobby controversies that really ruffled feathers....

7 Mind-Blowing Dollar Tree Skincare Dupes for Olay, Bubble, and The Ordinary Are Now $36 Cheaper Shutterstock On average, the majority of Gen Z shoppers spend between $21 and $50 on single skincare products, according to a 2021 beauty survey. For shoppers looking to improve their spending habits, Dollar Tree is an affordable solution. The discount retailer is known for selling name-brand makeup brands like Stila, Covergirl, and Maybelline in discreet packaging....

7 Things Only Cheaters Say iStock Infidelity is not always an easy thing to hide, as suspicions, questions, and concerns will usually make their way to the surface eventually. So if your partner is trying to pull a fast one on you, they may need to work overtime to come up with excuses and explanations to give you. After talking to relationship experts, we discovered that there are some particular phrases that will easily give an unfaithful person away....

7 Toilet Paper Mistakes You’re Making Shutterstock We may never agree on an answer to the most hotly contested toilet paper debate: which direction to hang the roll. However, there are a few facts about toilet paper that experts agree we can all get behind. They say there are a handful of common mistakes people tend to make in the bathroom, and they could be affecting your hygiene , comfort, plumbing, and more....

7 Ways a Bidet Will Change How You Go to the Bathroom, Experts Say Alano Design / Shutterstock Considered standard in parts of Europe and Japan, bidets have historically struggled to gain traction in America thanks to the perception that they’re unhygienic, difficult to use, or simply too unfamiliar. That is, they did struggle until the pandemic struck and toilet paper vanished from grocery store aisles overnight. At that point, toilet bidet attachments began surging in popularity, prompting many Americans to reconsider their preconceived notions about bathroom washers....

7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Wake Up Early Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock Waking up early in the morning is a great way to give yourself extra hours in the day, and this can translate into more ample time spent doing the things you love. Yet many of us find mornings difficult and struggle to trade in precious sleep for those extra hours or minutes added to the day. However, just because it’s difficult doesn’t mean it’s unworthy of your effort—experts say there are several ways you can motivate yourself to wake up early....

8 Hobby Lobby New Arrivals That Feel Way More Expensive Shutterstock Have you visited your local Hobby Lobby lately? The arts, crafts, decor, and more store is brimming with so many fresh new products. From home decor like cozy pillows and blankets to holiday-themed items, including Valentine’s, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter, there are so many inspiring new arrivals that feel and look super luxurious. What should you shop for this week?...

8 Motivating Ways to Stay Active After You Retire iStock Many people spend their entire working lives looking forward to the day they can finally retire. However, those same people may also struggle with feelings of loneliness, boredom, or even depression as they adjust to a different pace of life . Finding your new daily rhythm and purpose can help you regain your sense of self—and staying physically active is one of the best ways to do so....

8 Secrets Jo-Ann Fabrics Doesn’t Want You to Know iStock Jo-Ann Fabrics is a household name , especially for avid crafters, knitters, and sewers. You might have ventured through the aisles in search of string for friendship bracelets, or a new dress pattern if you happen to be good with a sewing machine. With Halloween approaching, you may also be planning a visit if you’re getting creative with your costume. But before you head in or shop online, there are a few things you should know about Jo-Ann Fabrics, according to former employees and retail experts....

8 Things You Should Never Do in a Parking Lot, Etiquette Experts Say Shutterstock It’s no secret that getting behind the wheel can bring out some of people’s worst impulses. All too often, that bad behavior—driven by impatience, frustration, and selfishness—also continues into parking lots. Of course, being mindful of your actions in a parking lot is about more than just courtesy. It’s also, crucially, about safety—your and others’. “Showing courtesy to other drivers and pedestrians makes the parking experience better for everyone,” says Jules Hirst , founder and lifestyle coach at Etiquette Consulting ....

8 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Dollar Tree Employees Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock Dollar Tree may be one of the best places to shop when you need to stick to a budget. Not only do they sell deceptively high-quality items for just $1.25—in some cases, the same products as big-box stores like Walmart and Target—but they also have locations all over the U.S. (which is helpful when you need to make a quick purchase)....

8 Ways Women Can Slash Their Heart Disease Risk, FDA Says in New Update iStock Do you know the leading cause of death for women? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it’s heart disease . The agency’s latest data shows that across all races and ages, 21.8 percent of women died from this health concern in 2018. And in a recent consumer update , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that this fact is not as well-known as it should be....

9 Best Rewards Programs for Free Clothes PeopleImages/iStock Everyone enjoys scoring something for free every once in a while, whether it’s a tasty meal or a little birthday treat . But it’s not just complimentary food that’s available to loyal shoppers: Devoted fans of some fashion retailers and apparel brands can also get their fair share of freebies. If you’re looking to expand your wardrobe without spending anything, there are a few options to consider....

A Vet Just Revealed the 5 Dog Breeds He Would Never Own Ridofranz / iStock Even seasoned pet owners can fall victim to selecting an animal based on a cute face. But no matter how fluffy or fabulous a dog is, they can still be high-maintenance, aggressive, or prone to health problems. In a viral TikTok video , user Ben The Vet, a UK-based veterinary surgeon, revealed which types of dogs he would never have as a pet—and the list might turn your ideas about the best pets upside down....

Alan Alda Says This Is the “Biggest Challenge” Since His Parkinson’s Diagnosis Frazer Harrison via Getty Images Best known for playing a wartime doctor on the popular dramatic sitcom MAS*H , Alan Alda is now considered a Hollywood veteran at 86. But in 2018, the beloved actor shared that three years prior, he had been diagnosed with his own serious health condition: Parkinson’s disease . Now, Alda is opening up about the “biggest challenge” of living with the condition, and how his outlook on life has changed since his diagnosis—though not his ambitions....

Allergy and Cold Meds Recalled Due to “Risk of Poisoning,” Officials Warn Budimir Jevtic / Shutterstock Allergy season is in full swing, meaning many of us are heading to the pharmacy in search of some relief. And since headaches and colds can happen at any time of year, you might also grab some ibuprofen or other cold meds while you’re there. But before you head to your local CVS or Walgreens, you’ll want to be mindful of the brand you buy for yourself and your family members, as the U....

Amanda Seyfried Says She Did Nude Scenes at 19 to Not “Upset Anybody” Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Today, Amanda Seyfried is a 36-year-old Emmy and Oscar nominee. But in her early career, she was a teenager trying to make it as an actor and to find her place in the industry. The Mean Girls and Dropout star looked back on those days in a new interview with Net-a-Porter , recalling a time when there wasn’t the same “respect level” she feels around her now....

Austin Butler Actually Can’t Stop Talking Like Elvis, Says His Vocal Coach <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/austin-main.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=“Austin Butler at a London screening of “Elvis” in May 2022 - 1”> Fred Duval / Shutterstock Filming on the 2022 movie Elvis wrapped nearly two years ago, but there’s aspect of the music icon’s identity that star Austin Butler still can’t seem to shake: his voice. When he accepted the award for Best Actor in a drama film at the Golden Globes earlier this month (and when he hosted Saturday Night Live late last year), viewers couldn’t help but notice that the star still speaks in the voice he used to play Elvis Presley ....

Barbara Walters Often Asked Why She Couldn’t Say Racial Slur, Whoopi Goldberg Says Jemal Countess/WireImage via Getty Images A recent discussion on The View led to a reveal from Whoopi Goldberg about series creator and former host Barbara Walters . As the co-hosts of the show were discussing a Missouri teacher who lost his job after being recorded saying the n-word in class, Goldberg claimed that Walters, who was white, often asked Goldberg why she couldn’t say the word herself....

Barbara Walters Said That She Was in a “One-Sided Feud” With Frank Sinatra mark reinstein / Shutterstock; rblfmr / Shutterstock If you imagined that Barbara Walters and Frank Sinatra once crossed paths, you’d likely assume that it’s because she interviewed him. But that wasn’t the case. Walters and Sinatra connected first as family friends, but, according to her, they became at odds in what she called “a one-sided feud.” It all started when Walters leaned into the more gossip-y side of her job as a TV journalist and looked into a rumored relationship of the iconic singer’s....