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...
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...
The author had severe allergies as a kid. Courtesy of Teddy Rainville I spent most of my childhood sick at home because of my severe allergies. In college, I began a five-year process of getting immun...
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...
Koury Angelo/Bravo; Roy Rochlin/Getty Images; Swig Drinks; Alyssa Powell/BI In 2025, Mormonism was at the center of mainstream popular culture. Reality shows, along with brands like Swig and Crumbl, h...
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...
Rob Hobson adds a bit of fiber to every meal for his gut health and to keep his cholesterol levels at bay. Andrew Burton Rob Hobson, a nutritionist, started eating more fiber after learning his choles...
My mom gives great advice and always reminds me to cherish the small moments in life. Alexa Mellardo I have a great relationship with my mom , and her advice has stuck with me throughout my life. She ...
The author is raising her kids to speak German, Dutch, and English. Courtesy of the author I grew up fascinated by different cultures and languages. My husband and I raise our children in three langua...
Italy's Puglia region is attracting luxury travelers trying to escape the crowds of Rome and Florence. Aerial_Views/Getty Images Wealthy travelers are skipping luxury destinations that have become ove...
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...
Although we ended up stranded in the Caribbean for a bit, my family had the privilege of being flexible and adjusting our plans. David Morris My family and I found ourselves unexpectedly stranded in t...
A family of four is stranded in Puerto Rico after their Frontier flight back to Colorado was canceled due to Nicolas Maduro's capture by the US. MIGUEL J. RODRIGUEZ CARRILLO/Getty Images Nilgen Velazc...
Jolly said he's decided to embrace AI instead of being fearful of it. Courtesy of Rishab Jolly Rishab Jolly, a senior program manager at Microsoft, considers himself an early adopter of AI . He shared...
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...
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...
Julie Levin Courtesy of Julie Levin Julie Levin used bartending to reset her career after a 2023 marketing layoff. She said bartending taught her resilience, humility, and the value of a positive atti...
Georg Loewen Georg Loewen Georg Loewen struggled to get to the office on time due to his daughter's day care drop-off. His manager approved a more flexible schedule than the company's policy typically...
Alex Delaney sits at the memorial bench for her late husband. Courtesy of Alex Delaney Alex Delaney describes her career and life changes after her husband's sudden death. She faced challenges returni...
Ethan Spibey now lives in Barcelona with his husband and dog. Courtesy of Ethan Spibey Ethan Spibey has loved Barcelona since he studied there during university. After years of often visiting the Span...