My siblings and I bought a fixer-upper in Vermont and have been renovating it this year. Bridget Shirvell Earlier this year, my two siblings and I bought a fixer-upper home together in Vermont. We've ...
Tin Can landline phones for kids. Tin Can Tin Can is a "landline" phone for kids that is gaining buzz and keeps selling out. On Christmas morning, its service was overloaded, and kids couldn't...
Beads will be everywhere in 2026, according to stylists. Tatiana_kashko_photo/Shutterstock Business Insider spoke with industry professionals about jewelry trends that will be huge in 2026. They said ...
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...
Networking during the holidays can pay off in the new year. Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press Job seekers can use the holiday season to network and reconnect with contacts. Holiday messages offer a na...
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The author took care of her grandsons for a week. Courtesy of the author A toddler's bathroom accident led to an unexpected lesson on grace and patience. The author struggled with frustration but witn...
Buffalo ranch dip. Sarah Olson/The Magical Slow Cooker A slow cooker or Crock-Pot can come in handy when prepping food for game day. From dips to ribs and spicy wings, these game-day appetizers can be...
Body composition analyses helped me track my progress in losing fat and gaining muscle. Julia Pugachevsky In 2025, I got 3 body composition analyses at the athletic club Life Time . The scans helped m...
Jim Franck, 81, is a homebuilder in Oregon who has no plans to stop working, despite being financially comfortable. Brooke Herbert for BI This interview is based on a conversation with Jim Franck, 81,...
If you choose to get an extra controller for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can spend a lot — and get a lot in return. Buying Nintendo’s own $89 Switch 2 Pro Controller , for instance, will net you the c...
Courtesy of the author I joined a mom group seeking support, but I found judgment instead. My parenting style, combined with having five kids, made me an outsider. Leaving the group helped me redefine...
Rachel Jones and her friend do presentation nights to get to know each other better. Courtesy of Rachel Jones Rachel Jones is a 28-year-old who loves to form deep friendships, but finds it hard to mak...
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 ...
In my opinion, the panhandle beaches are popular Florida tourist spots worth visiting. WanderDrone/Getty Images As a Florida resident of over 25 years, I know which tourist hot spots are actually wort...
Chelsea Jia Feng/BI Michelin-star pastry chef Camari Mick shared the red flags she looks for at upscale bakeries. Filled cannoli shouldn't sit in a pastry case for long, and bread shouldn't be wrapped...
Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI We tried four AI matchmakers: Amata, Facebook Dating, Sitch, and Three Day Rule. The apps had us DM a chatbot, promising that AI would connect us to better-tailored matc...
Celebrities over 50 share some common habits that help keep them healthy. Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Celebrities over 50 are often aske...
Justin Flint started on the factory floor. He is now a Software Engineer II. Courtesy of Justin Flint Justin Flint, 27, dropped out of college in 2019 and took a job at a factory. After inventing a fi...
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...