Kitchen with blue and white cabinets, a French bulldog on a red rug, and a window view.
10 Online Pet Brand Startups That’ll Make Both You and Your Best Friend Happy
Treat your pet to the very best.
Oct 27, 2020
Here’s How You Can Virtually Attend Biltmore’s Christmas Tree Raising Ceremony
“This Christmas Eve marks the 125th anniversary of George Vanderbilt welcoming friends and family to Biltmore House for the very first time,” the Biltmore website reads.
Oct 27, 2020
Yes, Mirrors are Creepy—Here's How to Unlearn and Work Around It
Mirrors show up as a plot device in everything from scary movies to carnival fun houses and sleepovers. And that unsettling, creepy feeling can work its way into your modern home.
Oct 23, 2020
Cow Cuddling Can Improve Your Mental Health—Here’s Where You Can Book a Hugging Session
NEWS
This activity will surely improve your moo-d.
Oct 26, 2020
Amazon Coupons Are a Thing You Probably Haven’t Heard About Until Right Now
NEWS
It's chock-full of great deals.
Oct 26, 2020
This Couple Held the Sweetest Wedding at the Bride's Best Friend’s Family Home
Even after a decade together, Michelle Race didn’t predict that her boyfriend, Shawn Warren, would propose—at least not when he did.
Oct 26, 2020
Target Launched a New Feature That Lets You Shop By Appointment and Avoid Lines
NEWS
You can find out in advance if there's a line outside your store.
Oct 26, 2020
56 Small Habits To Keep You Happier at Home
If you do small things to bring yourself to a less stressful or more grateful place, you'll harness the power—little by little and instance by instance—to paint your life with a sunnier hue.
Oct 26, 2020
Anecdote’s Candle of the Year is Inspired By the Dumpster Fire of 2020
The 2020 candle, which "smells like WFH and WTF," has scents of amber and mandarin.
Oct 25, 2020
7 Genius WFH Solutions From the 2021 IKEA Catalog
Set yourself up for remote success the IKEA way.
Oct 23, 2020
8 Things Financial Advisors Say You Should Do During This Strange Year
Unstable times call for stable finances.
Oct 23, 2020
How to Bake Your Own Wedding Cake
Weddings
When I told people that my now-husband and I were planning on baking not one but three wedding cakes for our semi-DIY wedding reception in 2018, reactions ranged from stunned silence to varying takes on “Have you lost your mind?”
Oct 23, 2020
These Escape Room Kits Let You Experience All the Fun and Mystery from Home
All the fun of an escape room, but in your own living room.
Oct 22, 2020
HGTV Will Add 16 New Series To Its 2021 Lineup
The 16 new shows will consist of some HGTV favorites as well as new pilots and docu-series, and this batch of fresh programming represents more than 109 episodes that will be coming in the next year.
Oct 22, 2020
5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Started Raising Backyard Chickens
I’ve been raising chickens for over 20 years—and here are the five tips I share with every beginner.
Oct 22, 2020
6 Little Ways You Can Spend More Sustainably at Home (and Save Money, Too)
Try one of these cost-saving swaps.
Oct 20, 2020
Google Made It Easier to Get the Best Deals on Holiday Gifts
For everyone on your list, and every budget you need to stick to.
Oct 22, 2020
5 Ways to Feel Connected to Long Distance Loved Ones This Holiday Season
Things are going to be a little different this year.
Oct 21, 2020
3 Finance Experts Share the One Life Event That Shaped Their Views on Money
Being $200,000 in debt gives you perspective.
Oct 20, 2020
I Asked a Psychologist to Explain MASH—Turns Out It’s More Than Just a Game
Think of it as "a dress rehearsal for our future."
Oct 20, 2020
This Is the Perfect Year to Send out Holiday Cards—And Now Is the Time to Start Working On Them
Here's how to do them safely and get them mailed and delivered on time.
Oct 20, 2020
6 Ways To Make (Extra) Sure Your Mail-In Ballot Counts This Election
Here's your guide to deadlines, details, and to-do's.
Oct 20, 2020
Your Dog’s Personality Changes When They Hit “Middle Age”—Here’s What to Expect
One new study found that dogs actually experience a personality shift around their third birthday.
Oct 19, 2020
Why You Should Think Twice Before Using Sugar Skulls as Halloween Decorations
Don't let your decorations become appropriation.
Oct 19, 2020
10 Coffee Table Books that Celebrate Black Art and Artists
They're filled with moving, inspiring, and beautiful imagery.
Oct 19, 2020
Yes, You Can Become a Person Who Has a Budget (in 10 Easy Steps)
And no, you don’t have to become a whiz at using spreadsheets.
Oct 19, 2020
The 6 Best Things to Say to Yourself in the Mirror, According to Mental Health Pros
Wherever it is you’re going, affirming yourself in the mirror can set you up for a positive day.
Oct 19, 2020
9 Items Newlyweds Regret Not Putting on Their Registries
We asked people who got married in the last three years about their gift request woulda-coulda-shouldas.
Oct 19, 2020
6 Cheap Ways to Practice Self-Care, According to Finance Experts
Being nice to yourself doesn't have to be expensive.
Oct 18, 2020
The Most Popular Classic TV Shows By State, From “The Golden Girls” to “The Jeffersons”
Which TV show is most popular in your state?
Oct 17, 2020
You Can Visit the French Chateau Where “Emily In Paris” Filmed
The chateau itself dates back to the 1260s when it first acted as a stronghold during the Crusades.
Oct 17, 2020
A Builder Made Her Dog a Selfie Booth With LEGO Pieces
A three-legged selfie star is born.
Oct 17, 2020
Williams-Sonoma Is Hiring for Holiday Work-From-Home Jobs
Yes, that includes the 40% employee discount.
Oct 16, 2020
How to Plan a Homey-Moon, aka a Honeymoon at Home
Weddings
COVID-19 may have put the kibosh on the honeymoon of your dreams, but you can still safely and comfortably celebrate your nuptials with a honeymoon at home. Really!
Oct 15, 2020
6 Money Management Apps That Personal Finance Experts Swear By
Ever heard of ShopSavvy?
Oct 15, 2020
Check Your Parent’s House—Your Old Disney VHS Tapes Might Be Worth a Fortune
Time to dig through your closet.
Oct 14, 2020
4 Kindle Book Hacks That Might Make You a Kindle User, Even If You Love Paper
These less obvious book-reading intricacies may have even the most dedicated traditionalists considering a Kindle.
Oct 14, 2020
Mercury Is Retrograde Again—Here’s What You Need For Your Survival Kit
The last of three retrogrades this year is here.
Oct 1, 2020
I Asked a Therapist in Alaska About How to Cope at Home During Dark Winter Days
SAD isn't all in your head—and there are ways to feel better.
Oct 13, 2020
These Weird Prime Day Finds Will Suck Out Your Pores, Turn Your Bed Into Bacon, and Keep You Regular
Here are some of the most random and bizarre items you’ll find marked down today—just in case you think you might need to snag them (or just need a laugh).
Oct 13, 2020
The Real Reason Finance Experts Are So Obsessed With Coffee
"Make your coffee at home and save $2.50 a day!" they all say.
Oct 13, 2020
4 Shows to Stream If You Love “Stranger Things”
If you’re missing the magic of monsters, 80s nostalgia, Hopper dancing in his cabin, and determined kids taking matters into their own hands, there are shows out there that might fill some of that void.
Oct 12, 2020
Chip and Joanna Gaines Don’t Actually Own a Television
Yes, they may be the king and queen of HGTV, and yes, they are launching their very own television network, the Magnolia Network, but no, Chip and Joanna Gaines do not even own a television.
Oct 12, 2020
Who Not to Invite To Your Wedding
If you're stuck on where to start snipping, here are a few suggestions of people who you don't really need to invite if you don't want to.
Oct 9, 2020
13 Halloween Movies to Stream During Spooky Season
There’s just about something for everyone on your streaming platform of choice.
Oct 12, 2020
Hey, It’s OK If You Don’t Have Perfect Finances by Age 30
Don't beat yourself up. Here's what to focus on instead.
Oct 11, 2020
This Tool Makes Deciding What Movie To Watch Next So Much Easier
It crowdsources actual movie critics' knowledge to give you more accurate and relevant recommendations.
Oct 9, 2020
The First Thing You Should Do If Your Pet Accidentally Eats Halloween Candy
Key advice for even the biggest scaredy cat.
Oct 8, 2020
The First Thing You Should Do When You Get New Shampoo and Conditioner
The one tiny change that can cut down on hair-washing time, reduce consumption and packaging waste, and save money.
Oct 8, 2020
7 Expert-Approved Budget Tips I’m Trying Out as a Black Woman This Year
It’s been a unique time for me to finally create a budget for myself.
Oct 8, 2020
9 Industry Secrets That Can Save You Major Money at Home, According to Redditors
You might even avoid a house call altogether.
Oct 8, 2020
9 Ways to Make Your Space Feel Fresh Without Spending More Than $10
There are plenty of ways revamp for less than $10—it just takes a little flexibility, patience, and creativity. Whether your living room, kitchen, bedroom, dining room, or laundry room is driving you absolutely nuts, here are some suggestions to freshen up the space, so you can enter another season at home feeling just a little bit more content.
Oct 7, 2020
100 Things to Look Forward to This Fall and Winter
There's plenty going on in the months of October through March.
Oct 7, 2020
I Turned My WiFi Off at 7 p.m. Every Night for a Week—Here’s What Happened
Five stars. Would recommend.
Oct 5, 2020
6 Tiny Mindset Shifts to Improve Your Relationship With Money
According to experts.
Oct 6, 2020
These Are the Scariest Basements From Iconic Horror Movies and TV Shows
Each was given a Basement Evil Score.
Oct 5, 2020
This October Is “Money Month” at Apartment Therapy
Our hope is that this month’s content can begin to help with some of one of life's major stressors.
Oct 5, 2020
11 Easy Weekday Habits That Let You Be Lazy on the Weekends
Go ahead and hit snooze.
Oct 5, 2020
8 Venmo Tips You Didn't Know You Needed
Did you know you can politely nudge friends to pay up?
Oct 5, 2020
Polite Ways to Ask Your Engaged Friends (Potentially) Rude Questions
Weddings
Before you go all 20-Questions: Wedding Edition™, take a step back.
Oct 5, 2020
IKEA Will Stop Selling Non-Rechargeable Batteries to Reduce Global Waste
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries will be removed by next year.
Oct 4, 2020
13 Surprising Things Alexa Can Help You Do
If you have a virtual assistant, chances are you've only just begun to scratch the surface of functionality. To help you get the most out of your device, we've rounded up more than a dozen lesser-known features of Amazon's Alexa.
Oct 4, 2020
This Holiday Season Will Be the Year of Gifting Yourself
A new report breaks down how Gen Z and millennials will navigate holiday shopping amid COVID-19.
Oct 4, 2020
7 Pieces of Financial Advice You Should Ignore Right Now, According to Experts
It’s okay to stop worrying about your credit score for a little while.
Oct 4, 2020
These Charming Treehouse Villages Blend Into Nature
The modular designs are constructed in a way that allows them to easily blend in with their natural surroundings.
Oct 4, 2020
Let Nicole Kidman, Oscar Isaac, & More Celebs Soothe Your Mind With This Tranquil New Series
"A World of Calm" is the perfect series for these chaotic times.
Oct 3, 2020
A Ranking of the Best “Gilmore Girls” Interiors
From Dragonfly Inn to Paris Geller’s townhouse.
Oct 3, 2020
What Cookbook to Try Next, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
The stars have never been so delicious.
Oct 3, 2020