During the holidays, I host my friends and family together. We all enjoy being together, and the dynamics are more fun.

I found that celebrating the holidays with my family of just four a little underwhelming. Now I invite friends and friends of ...

Cook County, which includes Chicago, has made its guaranteed minimum income permanent

For two years, Cook County residents who participated in its basic income piot received $500 no-strings-attached monthly ...

Becoming a stepmom taught me that my role is to be a trusted adult. I'm there for when they don't want to call their parents.

From watching my mom become a stepmom to seeing my stepdaughter do the same, I've lived the full circle of stepparenting.

I was curious about Kraft's apple pie-flavored mac and cheese. I tried it — and I would eat it year-round.

I taste-tested Kraft's apple pie mac and cheese so you don't have to. The odd-sounding combo turned out shockingly delicious.

These 8 countries have produced the most Miss Universe winners

We rounded up every Miss Universe and figured out which countries have produced the most titleholders since 1952.

When I moved into my tiny house, I became a minimalist. Here's how I keep my 200-square-foot space clutter-free.

Living in a 193-square-foot tiny house has forced me to be more organized. I now declutter my space by using smart storage ...

The US is Japan's biggest matcha buyer. It's straining the industry.

A look into why matcha is so expensive and how demand in the US is driving prices higher.

My sister helped me recover from surgery. To thank her, I took her on a cruise to Alaska.

I took my sister on a trip to thank her for taking care of me. My sister and I like different things, and a cruise was the ...

I let my 14-year-old skip school to take him to the Lego store opening. It was a reminder of his childhood for both of us.

I took my 14-year-old son out of school for the day to go to the Lego store opening. I don't regret it because it's a memory ...

The internet is loving 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry's crusade against Nvidia and the AI giants

Michael Burry of "The Big Short" is lighting up social media after betting against Nvidia and Palantir and casting doubt on ...

I was a single mother at 26 years old. Daily lunches with my grandmother helped me feel less alone.

As a single mother at a young age, I often felt isolated. Thankfully, meeting my grandmother for lunch gave me structure and ...

After my mom died, I found it harder to be present for my own kids. Now I'm finding ways for her to still shape my parenting.

My life shifted in a way I never expected after my mom died and it became difficult for me to parent my own kids. I'm finding ...