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...
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...
Wendy Sheridan found two bowls for $0.99 at Goodwill Courtesy of Wendy Sheridan Wendy Sheridan is an avid thrifter who shops at thrift stores several times a week. She found two ceramic bowls at a loc...
Joanna Gaines' one-pot spinach-tortellini soup is easy to make and extra comforting this time of year. Alexa Mellardo Joanna Gaines' spinach-tortellini soup has become a new staple in my recipe rotati...
Magic: The Gathering had some great sets in 2025, but it also showed Wizards of the Coast perhaps straying a little too far from what makes the long-running card game special. That’s not to say Univer...
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...
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,...
Aurora Bryant pivoted from working as a trial attorney to working in legal AI solutions. Courtesy of Aurora Bryant Aurora Bryant's childhood dream was to become a lawyer. She went on to work for the D...
The author is grateful for the gift her grandfather gave her when she turned 21. Courtesy of Alice Draper For my 21st birthday, my grandfather gave me 21,000 South African rand (about $1,500 USD). How...
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...
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...
Living in Miami, Florida, is wonderful, but I still miss home sometimes. Crystal Bolin Photography/Getty Images I grew up in West Virginia but moved to Miami, Florida, as an adult. I've now lived here...
Brands including Chili's, Starbucks, and Cracker Barrel have undergone revitalization efforts this year. Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Many major restaurant chains have been undergoing revitalization and ...
Games Workshop has announced plans to build a new Warhammer World in the United States with a late 2027 target for opening its doors. Warhammer World, in Nottingham, England, is the focal point for Ga...
Ina Garten's brownie pudding is a perfect holiday dessert. NBC NewsWire/Contributor I made Ina Garten's brownie pudding, which has been going viral on TikTok for the past month. The delicious dessert ...
Madi Ford tattooed her family over the holidays. Courtesy of Madi Ford Madi Ford is a 28-year-old tattoo artist in Missoula, Missouri. She has always been supported by her family to pursue tattooing a...
Kiana Mei started her business at the age of 15 in high school. Now, she's fully committed to life as a young entrepreneur. Aditi Bharade Kiana Mei was 15 when she started her business, selling origam...
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...
captionTK Maya Kokerov I've been with my boyfriend for nine years, but we've never lived together. This set-up keeps our relationship exciting, and it's helped me prioritize time with family . We hope...
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 ...