A lot of guests judge the quality of a wedding on a few key things — but some details aren't worth wasting money on. Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock I've worked as a bridesmaid for hire for nearly a d...
Prasit photo/Getty Images I was delighted when my shy kindergartener was invited to one of his classmates' birthday parties. Even though I didn't recognize the birthday boy or any other parents, I tho...
Spiti Valley captionTK Poonam Binayak As someone born and raised here, I've explored all of India and met many first-time tourists. I've also seen visitors make the same mistakes when planning and emb...
I tried looking for my dream home in various parts of the United States. Florida was great, but I eventually fell in love with the Midwest. Joe Opaleski After college in Florida , I spent time traveli...
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 ...
Jennifer Bennie, a Navy veteran, wore her vintage Navy tiara to a recent 250th birthday celebration for the service Courtesy of Jennifer Bennie Some military tiaras are making an appearance as Navy ce...
From fearless cyclists to Indonesian feasts, the Dutch capital challenged my assumptions. Alesandra Dubin I visited Amsterdam for the first time with my family, and a few things surprised me. I knew t...
The author says that parenting middle schoolers can be hard. VISION4RY-L4NGU4GE/Getty Images/iStockphoto Parenting middle schoolers can be challenging, but key lessons can make it more manageable. Avo...
The author (not pictured) is the oldest of her eight siblings. Florin Prunoiu/Getty Images/Image Source I'm the oldest of eight, including five foster siblings, and our house was always a busy place. ...
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 ...
ElOjoTorpe/Getty Images I've been vacationing in Punta del Este, Uruguay, since I was a toddler. I live in Maine now, but I make an effort to bring my family to the same beach every year. The endless ...
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump host a holiday reception, Friday, December 12, 2025, at the White House. Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks First lady Melania Trump is keep...
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 ...
Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI If your New Year's resolution is to land a job, you're up against daunting odds. When you apply to the average white-collar job right now, as I recently reported, you have a ...
Nail experts shared which trends will be in and out in 2026. Bits And Pieces Of Life/Shutterstock Business Insider spoke to four nail artists about which trends are in and out this year. The clean gir...
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...
Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there. Greg Samborski. Burnout and physical strain from Jane Newman...
White Horse Tavern in Newport, Rhode Island. Wangkun Jia/Shutterstock From Revolutionary War-era inns to classic diners, every state has restaurants with stories. The '76 House in Tappan, New York, wa...
The restaurant industry is grappling with major changes this year — and there are big questions about finances, consumer behavior, and labor issues on operators' minds. Scott Suchman/For The Was...
Nancy Green. Beyond Yoga This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nancy Green, the CEO of Beyond Yoga, who's based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's been edited for length and clarity. ...