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.

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.

I'm a Florida native. Tourists should skip the crowds in Orlando and visit these 4 underrated parts of Florida instead.

As someone born and raised in Florida, I believe the best underrated places to visit for culture and nature include St. Augustine and Alachua County.

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 ...

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 ...

I was reluctant to move back to my suburban hometown. I now love watching my daughter enjoy a similar childhood to mine.

I was hesitant to move back to suburban Delaware from Philadelphia with my family. I'm loving watching my daughter enjoy a ...

Where people are — and are not — shopping right now

As inflation and layoffs bite, Americans are trading splurges for savings, turning to T.J. Maxx, Ross, and Walmart for value.

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 ...