Flying with kids can be… logistically challenging, to say the least. It’s no wonder parents look exhausted as they wrangle children, strollers, luggage and snacks through security lines and crowded terminals. And then there’s the matter of keeping squirmy kids entertained and fed during the hours on the plane. Fortunately, there are amenities, special dispensations […]
Folks on the internet are constantly making up new terms — some pointless, others more useful. But this one is ringing true for many parents of young children. “Gramnesia” is a portmanteau combining the words “grandparent” and “amnesia.” It’s unclear who first coined the term, but it has been appearing on online forums for years. […]
The internet has spoken: Male Instacart shoppers need to step up their game, and fast. On X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, irritated Instacart shoppers share screen caps of conversations between them and their confused male Instacart shoppers. Such public complaints have been happening for years. “Unfortunately, Schweppes Ginger Ale isn’t in stock. Would […]
It will gift your tresses with a pillowy-soft formula you can comb through towel-dried hair. This = beautifully defined waves and spirals, sans leftover crunch and flyaways.A bonus? This stuff is free from parabens and provides a sulfate-free haircare system. Translation: This is gentle for use on all curl types and textures to help bump […]
Buy one houseplant and then find yourself buying 17 more? It happens to the best of us — because plants! They’re green and beautiful and make everything better! It also means you’re now desperate to keep them in good shape, and these products may be just what you need as an obsessive new “plant parent” […]
If you want to talk the talk and walk the walk when it comes to valuing work-life balance, consider rewriting your email signature at work. For better (flexibility for doctor’s appointments) and worse (longer work hours), remote and hybrid work have blurred the lines between on- and off-the-clock time for many workers. To combat this, […]
It’s likely that you might have taken your health for granted in early adulthood. Maybe you could run a quick mile or stand on your feet all day long at a theme park. However, as you age, you may notice that your body doesn’t usually work as well as it used to. For example, after […]
My 15-year-old was joking the other day about what he’ll do when he’s finally out from under my thumb: “First thing I’m gonna do once I turn 18? Join a football team. Then the army!” I laughed, equally relieved that he understands these activities are forbidden and has shown no interest in pursuing them. I […]
Have you ever gotten ready for a night out and been happy with what you saw in the mirror, only to be disheartened by a photo taken of you shortly thereafter? Unflattering pictures have a way of shaking your confidence. A simple analogy — courtesy of Bay Area cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis — may […]
Vacation is supposed to be a time to release stress and get away from the hustle of your routine, but one particular travel aspect tends to be the opposite of a stress reliever — the airport. Between flight delays, missed connections and long security lines, the airport experience can really put a damper on a […]