THEY’RE an adorable addition to the Christmas tree, and also make fantastic presents. And if you’re looking to make salt ...

Your bedroom is your escape. It should be one of the calmest places in your home, inviting you to relax and rest. Which is why it's so important to watch for one of the most notorious clutter magnets: ...

Ah, pocket money. It can be a confusing issue in parenting: should you give your child pocket money, how much should you give, and when? If this all sounds familiar, fear not! There is no right answer ...

Giving away old furniture seems like a simple way to clear space and help someone else, but there are times when it's not as straightforward as it sounds. I've learned that legal restrictions can pop ...

I was recently delighted when I stumbled upon the etymology of the word “bereave.” It comes from the Old English bereafian, meaning “to be robbed.” Isn’t that great? It tickles me every time I use my ...

It's the first sensation we feel, our most primal connection to others. Can implants and electrical signaling replicate the experience of touch? Research teams are exploring the possibilities—with ...

Ariel Messman-Rucker is an Oakland-born journalist who now calls the Pacific Northwest her home. When she’s not writing about politics and queer pop culture, she can be found reading, hiking, or ...

It's November and before we know it, we'll be belting out Christmas carols and snuggling up in our Oodies to escape the winter chill. To assist pensioners with the cost of heating their homes during ...

Thanksgiving is often a time when family comes together and pretends that everything’s going well, and there is perhaps no better ornament to suit this atmosphere than a cornucopia of decorative fake ...