The author's kids (not pictured) don't live near their cousins. Sam Edwards/Getty Images When my family moved in 2017, we moved away from my kids' only cousins. Their childhood looks different from mi...
caption tk Chelsia Durkee I spent last New Year's Eve on a solo trip, celebrating with new friends from around the world . It felt meaningful to start the year focused on what brings me joy: new exper...
captiontk Justine Lee I tried Ree Drummond's cacio e pepe ravioli recipe, and I was shocked by how simple it was to make. The recipe only called for six ingredients, and it came together in just 20 mi...
Gen Zers started going to the movies more this year. koldo studio/Getty Images Gen Z movie theater attendance jumped 25% in 2025; I was one of those Gen Zers at the movies. AMC A-List and similar prog...
As a social drinker, alternating boozy beverages with N/As helped me have fun while cutting back on alcohol. Julia Pugachevsky I wanted to drink less in 2025 than I did the previous year. I kept track...
LEGO launched a series of book nooks back in June 2025, but none of them had received any sort of discount until now. Amazon is currently offering the first deal on the LEGO Balrog Book Nook set, drop...
The most expensive Pokémon card in the world has been put up for sale by Logan Paul, the wrestler and influencer who previously paid $5.3 million for it. Paul's mint condition, PSA 10-rated Pikachu Ar...
Different denim styles, fitted-yet-flared pants, and athleisure looks are trending this year, but some fashions are already going out of style. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Business Insider spoke wit...
We’re merely days into the new year, and Amazon already has a huge 4K UHD movie sale . Basically, if you buy at least three eligible movies, you get them for $11 each. Finding three movies to buy shou...
2026 is a huge year for Persona, with the series celebrating its 30th anniversary. If you've yet to catch up on the series, now is the best time to do so. Beyond the standard mainline games , Persona ...
Beachgoers enjoys the warm weather Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Marta Lavandier/Associated Press Ghost vacationing — where you secretly take time off work — can b...
The Pokémon franchise has begun its 30th anniversary celebrations with the reveal of a special new logo, an animation featuring Fat Pikachu, and the promise of more to share in less than two months' t...
Resident-only restaurants are increasing in popularity. Tara Berner & Partners Luxury residences are turning to resident-only restaurants to appease tenants. Like any other amenity, they're meant to l...
Sometimes it's fun to match wits in a board game with other players in competitive matches. But many of the best board games go the other way and embrace the spirit of cooperation. Co-op board games c...
Christmas shoppers browse in Aritzia on December 24, 2025 in New York City. Jeremy Weine/Getty Images Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia has enjoyed considerable success in recent years. 2025 was the y...
The author cut people out of life when he made a lot of money. Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable When I finally made $1 million, my friends and family expected me to share my wealth. I lost long-term frie...
A day on from the official reveal of LEGO Smart Brick , the company has responded to concerns that its big announcement poses a risk to its core basis in physical play. Speaking to IGN, LEGO exec Fede...
I have a bad habit of saying I am done buying games, then immediately proving myself wrong. This week was one of those moments where curiosity, discounts, and a slightly weak spine all lined up. I hav...
Nancy Green. Beyond Yoga This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nancy Green, the CEO of Beyond Yoga, who's based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's been edited for length and clarity. ...
This family recipe for slow-cooker pot roast requires only five ingredients. Erin McDowell/Insider One of my favorite comfort foods to make in a slow cooker is pot roast. However, my family's recipe f...