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...
The author married her husband and imagined her life as a "Brady Bunch" family. Courtesy of the author I married into a big blended family and quickly learned optimism wasn't enough. Forcing u...
The author's family (not pictured) spends more time together after their move. AleksandarNakic/Getty Images When my family of four relocated, we downsized both what we own and how much we spend. It wa...
An impressive display piece for Lego-loving space fans who want to commemorate the legacy of this iconic post-Space Race vessel....
I used the time over Christmas and in between the years to redesign my website. This time I decided to make it in the theme of an evil Sith Lord that commands the Galactic Cookie Empire, because I fou...
At 37, the author has decided to stop always being theone who initiates contact with friends. Courtesy of the author The author stopped always initiating contact with friends to assess true connection...
If you're traveling solo for the first time, especially after a significant life event, I hope this helps you avoid some of the pitfalls I fell into. Melanie Gordon I took a one-way flight from the US...
I visited Venice in the winter and had a great time. Christina Khalil After originally visiting Venice in the heat of the summer, we decided to return in the winter. This time, the city was much quiet...
Natalie McCarter's husband died in February 2019. Courtesy of Natalie McCarter Natalie McCarter is a 43-year-old mom to two whose husband died in February 2019. She is thankful to have so many photos ...
Darlene McCord-Ochoa helps pay her mortgage by renting out rooms in her home. Courtesy of Darlene McCord-Ochoa Dee McCord-Ochoa makes extra income by renting out rooms in her home. She lost her income...
I realized I should've packed more versatile clothing for my trip to Italy. Chloe Caldwell I travel to northern Italy often and have a good idea of what to pack. However, I still find myself bringing ...
Barbara Brown, 83, teaches chair yoga classes at nursing homes. Laura Thompson for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Brown, 83, who works as a yoga instructor in Richmon...
Donetta Barber and her daughter, Maleah, moved to Bangkok earlier this year. Donetta Barber Donetta Barber left the US and moved to Bangkok with her daughter in July. They usually take two to three tr...
We saw a ton of cool new products at CES 2026, but not all of them made the cut when it came to deciding what was best of show . One of those products that we nevertheless think holds promise is Anker...
fotostorm/Getty Images I learned to wait for my adult children to ask before offering parenting advice. My children value independence and often prefer to form their own opinions and solutions. Now, a...
Critical Role's chief creative officer, Matthew Mercer. Valerie Terranova/Getty Images for Prime Video Matt Mercer gave up the seat of game master for Critical Role's Campaign Four this year. That cam...
Altar Native founder Yasmin Santos stands behind her "beyond booze" bar, mixing a non-alcoholic drink. Courtesy of Yasmin Santos Yasmin Santos, a former Meta ad specialist, turned her "kit...
It’s almost the New Year, and time to treat yourself to a new pair of earbuds — especially if one of your resolutions for 2026 is to work out more. If you find yourself reading this and nodding, take ...
Ever since digital streaming was introduced as an alternative to cable, companies like Disney, Warner Bros, Netflix, and Amazon have been finding new ways to "revolutionize" monthly subscriptions, whi...
Arielle Sotiropoulos said she tktk. Arielle Sotiropoulos Arielle Sotiropoulos said she felt humiliated after being told to cover her shoulders at work. Sotiropoulos said the feedback changed the way s...