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...
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...
Kate Hudson at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Taylor Hill/Getty Images The Palm Springs International Film Festival is being held now through January 13. So far, stars like Miley C...
We try to spend our holidays in different places around the world — this year, we headed to Paris. Mar Yvette For the last five years, my husband and I have been spending the holidays apart from...
Going on international trips with my mom has helped us strengthen our relationship. Cameron McKeon My mom has walked the Camino de Santiago , a network of pilgrimage routes in Europe, nine times. I jo...
I have Elite status on Princess Cruises, which comes with some pretty great perks. Tammy Barr After spending 150 days on Princess Cruises , I earned the highest loyalty status — Elite. As an Eli...
The author moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago. Courtesy of the author I moved from Spain to Florida with my kids and then-husband 21 years ago. Initial challenges included culture shock, marital...
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...
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...
The author said she once always asked other people for advice before making any decisions, big or small. Now she's learning to trust her gut more. Courtesy of Elana Rabinowitz For most of my life, I d...
The author and her children have enjoyed the slower pace of living in a small town≥ Courtesy of Kathy Larson Moving from a big city to a small town brought both challenges and unexpected joys for my f...
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...
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 ...
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...
Maddie Pasquariello, a registered dietitian, warned against popular social media diet trends that become popular in the new year. Sophia Sahara January is a popular time for joining gyms and starting ...
We posted a couple of times about Meta’s Quest 3S during the holidays. The virtual reality headset that typically sold for $299.99 was — and still is — available for $249.99. Better yet, you can get i...
Food trends for 2026 include sweet-and-spicy flavors, bite-sized menu items, cabbage, and fast-casual Indian cuisine. Nungning20/Shutterstock Food trends for 2026 include sweet-and-spicy flavors, as w...
captiontk Kaitlyn Rosati For a long time, I've dreamed of moving to Italy — and finally, I'm feeling ready to take that step. Before I get a more permanent visa, I'm doing a 90-day trial run in ...
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