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This Smart Trash Can Seals and Replaces Its Own Bags
Never tie a trash bag again.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jan 5, 2020
Could Cute Animal Photos Help Lower Stress at Work? New Study Aims to Find Out
We volunteer to help with this research.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jan 5, 2020
Meet the Two Newest Dog Breeds Recognized by the American Kennel Club
Say hello to the Barbet and the Dogo Argentino.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jan 5, 2020
Dogs Can Do Math, According to Recent Study
And they don't even need to be bribed with treats to do it.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jan 5, 2020
Chip and Joanna Gaines Recycled Their Christmas Tree By Feeding It to Their Goats
"They've been waiting for this all year."
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jan 4, 2020
Here’s When to Take Down Your Christmas Tree, According to Tradition
Life
What do you think?
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jan 4, 2020
Save Up to 50% on Sofas, Beds, and More During IKEA’s Winter Sale
Now through January 5.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jan 2, 2020
Some Amazon Sellers Are Selling Products Scavenged from the Trash
WSJ reporters tried it themselves—they were able to list trash for sale, too.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jan 2, 2020
This App Creates Haiku for You Based on Your Location
Lost in the city / I think of home / Finally round the bend
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jan 1, 2020
This French Cat Furniture Brand Sells a Rainbow of Cat Cocoons
Its three cat bed models are called The Cube, The Ball, and The Bed.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 31, 2019
Baby Yoda Eats His Way Through Disneyland in This Series of Drawings
Even Baby Yoda gets overwhelmed by Dole Whip.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 31, 2019
Times Square Ball Designer Explains How the 12,000-Pound Icon Was Made
It includes 2,688 Waterford crystals and more than 32,000 LED lights.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 30, 2019
Shoppers Call on Target to Stop Using Disposable Plastic Shopping Bags
"We can bring our own bags."
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 30, 2019
This New Airplane Seat Promises to Make Air Travel Way More Comfortable
It offers improved comfort, and more privacy, too.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 30, 2019
Kris Jenner Surprised Granddaughter Stormi with Her Own Tiny House for Christmas
What do you get a toddler who has everything?
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 29, 2019
Like “Hygge,” “Pyt” Is a Danish Concept That Might Improve Your Life
It's a healthy way of looking at stress.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 29, 2019
These North Pole Houses Are for Sale, and the Town Really Is Christmas-Themed
Christmas paradise.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 29, 2019
Amazon Announces Its Best-Selling Products of This Holiday Season
Including Amazon devices and a treat-dispensing dog camera.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 29, 2019
How to Handle Unwanted Christmas Gifts, According to Reddit
It's okay to return or regift. It's not okay to be a jerk.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 29, 2019
New York State Just Passed a Law Making Gift Cards Easier to Use
Including later expiration dates, and more.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 28, 2019
UPS Expects Nearly 2 Million Returns on a Single Day as People Return Christmas Presents
This volume of returns has serious consequences.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 28, 2019
Why Does Time Seem to Move Differently During the Holidays?
What day is it? Where does lunch end and dinner begin?
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 28, 2019
Pantone’s Colors of the Year from 2010 Through 2020 All Appear in the Simpsons’ Living Room
You won't be able to unsee this.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 26, 2019
Ugly Christmas Sweaters Are Contributing to Plastic Pollution
There's nothing uglier than pollution.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 26, 2019
Dachshunds in Holiday Outfits Gather for Christmas Sausage Dog Walk
What's cuter than a dachshund in a Christmas sweater?
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 26, 2019
These Photos Show a Prank War Between an Elf on the Shelf and Two Golden Retrievers
Elf on the Shelf is way cuter with dogs involved.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 26, 2019
These Hallmark Christmas Movie Filming Locations Are Real Towns You Can Visit
Feel like the star of your own Hallmark Christmas movie.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 26, 2019
Anthropologie’s Sale Section Is an Extra 50% Off During the Winter Tag Sale
Start your new year with these great deals.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 26, 2019
Amazon’s Alexa Has a New Feature That Could Cool Christmas Arguments
"Alexa, change the subject."
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 25, 2019
Muji’s New Prefab Tiny House Is Just As Beautifully Designed As Its Home Goods
It looks way more spacious than its 80 square feet.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 22, 2019
You Can Book a Stay in a ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’-Themed Hotel Suite
Ugly sweaters and Christmas dinner included.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 22, 2019
These Are the 25 Best Small Cities to Live in, If You’re Ready to Leave the Big City
For a lower cost of living and more room to breathe.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 22, 2019
Mall Santas Share Kids’ Weirdest Christmas Wishes
They've heard everything.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 21, 2019
Dining Rooms May Be Making a Comeback in 2020
Though for some of us they still sound like an impossible luxury of space.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 21, 2019
Reddit Compiled a Long List of Amazing Free Resources You Can Find Online
Free books, classes, and more.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 21, 2019
Here’s Why Messily Wrapped Presents Are Sometimes Better Than Neat Ones
Good news for those who feel like they can never get the folds right!
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 21, 2019
These Are the Most-Searched IKEA Products in the U.S. By State
From bookshelves to reusable bags.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 16, 2019
The Queen Is Hiring a Social Media Director, and Applications Are Open
Is a corgi-themed Instagram account out of the question?
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 16, 2019
The First Official ‘Harry Potter’ Knitting Pattern Book Will Be Here Soon
House scarves and sweaters are just the beginning.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 15, 2019
This Mattress Company Seeks Sleep Interns Who Will Get Paid to Sleep
But only the best sleepers qualify.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 15, 2019
The Surprising Place to Save on Engagement Rings
Pick up a crate of La Croix and a year's worth of vitamins while you're at it.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 14, 2019
A Single Christmas Tree in New York City Can Cost As Much As $6,500
We could buy 65 Christmas trees with that money.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 14, 2019
If Your Dog Destroys This Toy, It’s OK! There’s a Second Toy Inside
Surprise! You don't have to buy a new chew toy yet.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 1, 2019
This Etsy Shop Sells Hand-Knit Weasley Sweaters in Adult, Baby, and Christmas Ornament Sizes
Look like one of Mrs. Weasley's favorites.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 1, 2019
This Minimalist Pet Furniture Is So Stylish, Even Humans Will Want to Lounge in It
We love the combined coffee table-cat hammock.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 1, 2019
Activists Dropped a Sinking House into a River to Show the Severity of Climate Change
Earlier this month, some parts of England got more rainfall in just 24 hours than they normally would in a single month.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Nov 30, 2019
Here’s What Twitter Has to Say About Decorating for Christmas over Thanksgiving Weekend
A lot of it said through Baby Yoda.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Nov 30, 2019
This Beautiful Fire Extinguisher Is Designed to Encourage Disaster-Preparedness
Because if emergency equipment looks nicer, maybe more people will stock it at home.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Nov 29, 2019