The closer we get to the theatrical debut of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the more dubious the merchandising becomes. So far we've seen Star Wars-themed bicycles made in China (probably not screen-accurate), a Death Star waffle maker (okay, that one is sort of cool actually), and an almost unbelievable variety of Crocs. … [Read more...]

To help prepare your home for holiday visitors, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers offers home maintenance tips that are designed to increase safety and accessibility for older family and friends who visit this holiday season. … [Read more...]

In honor of such unabashed feline awesomeness, Julija has drawn her beloved cat in the illustration styles of famous artists and animators. From Tim Burton, to Disney, to Adventure Time, her chubby kitty cat drawing gets the star treatment. … [Read more...]

Habitat profiles six stylish alfresco kitchens, from a Shaker-style space to a monochrome masterpiece. … [Read more...]

In the new study, published in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, researchers from North Carolina State University studied 45 adults between the ages of 60 and 96 and asked them about whether they had experienced a major stressful event—good or bad—in the last year, such as losing someone they loved or retiring. … [Read more...]

People are inherently and genuinely good — we see evidence of this every day by witnessing acts of kindness, or by coming across them in stories that go viral. When you witness an act of kindness, no matter how big or small, it's tough not to smile. What's magical about kindness is that it makes both the doer and the recipient of the kindness feel the positivity. … [Read more...]

Dilraj and Dilker, a pair of identical twins in Kerala, India, were recently married to Reema and Reena — who, as luck would have it, are also identical twins. … [Read more...]

Remember, remember, the scourge of Movember? We’re halfway through the advocacy month that calls for men to grow the manliest mustaches they can muster to raise awareness about prostate cancer, and once again, we can’t wait for Dec. 1. As November babies and gender critics, we take Movember as a personal affront. … [Read more...]

Hi everyone! For the last couple of months I’ve been working behind the scenes with Mary Egan, co-founder and CEO of Gatheredtable, a powerful, really easy-to-use menu planning service to create customized Simply Recipes meal plans. I’m honored to be Gatheredtable’s first food blog partner! … [Read more...]

Let the outrage continue! Amid the controversy surrounding Starbucks' holiday cups, its cheaper arch nemesis Dunkin' Donuts has released its own holiday cups, and they're super festive. Like Mariah Carey festive. … [Read more...]