May 2025
Wow, have you seen the stock market lately?
– And by lately, I mean the past several years or more. The value of the S&P 500 index of stocks, where most of us hopefully have a good chunk of our retirement savings stashed into index funds, is up about fifty seven percent in just the past two years. And it has more than […]
US Judge Said Trump Administration Exceeded Its Authority With Federal Layoffs
There is no official figure for the job cuts, but at least 75,000 federal employees took deferred resignation, according to the White House, and thousands of probationary workers have already been let go. The judge was also considering applying the injunction retrospectively to workers who’ve already been placed on administrative leave, but might stay that […]
Our Magical Girls Trip to the Bahamas: A 5-Star Escape
Earlier this spring, we snuck away for a luxury Bahamas girls trip to celebrate a dear friend’s 40th and, let me just say, it was pure magic. We stayed at the Albany, which delivered a five-star experience at every turn (no Justin Timberlake sightings, though… maybe next time). From the food and drinks to the […]
Easy The Best BLT Pasta Salad With Homemade Ranch
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef’s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad brings all the flavor with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce! Why […]
Fujifilm Launches X half – A Compact Digital Half-Frame Camera
Fujifilm has announced the global launch of its most recent camera in the X series, the X half, in June 2025. It is for photographers who would like to rediscover the beauty of film photography in digital format and the design and features are based on the concept of classic half-frame cameras. Image via Fujifilm […]
How to Shop for Inflated Grocery Items
According to the US Department of Agriculture, the Consumer Price Index has risen by about 8.5% over the last year. Inflated gas and grocery prices may yet continue to creep upward. Meat prices have increased by nearly 20% across the board and staple fruit and pantry items have also seen significant price jumps. Here are […]
The SafeSport Summer Playbook: Your Guide to Promoting Wellness & Safety in Youth Sports & Activities
In the coming weeks, millions of children across the country will be getting ready to head into summer programming. Whether you’re a coach, activity leader, parent, volunteer, or adult who regularly interacts with youth partaking in extracurricular activities, now is the ideal time to take a moment to familiarize yourself with SafeSport’s educational resources so […]
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken – Fresh Off The Grid
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is one of our favorite meal prep recipes! Cooking chicken in an Instant Pot produces perfectly juicy chicken ready to be shredded and added to all kinds of meals. We started making Instant Pot shredded chicken when we needed a versatile protein that could be used in multiple meals throughout the […]
How Not to be a Supermodel: Best Books for Summer
The paperback version of my bestselling memoir, How Not to be a Supermodel, is now available to pre-order. Apparently this means that I have to do the entire book promo campaign all over again, except that this time I have to find even more ways to make people want to order a copy. Here’s what […]
Doc Rivers Says He Talks To Giannis ‘All The Time’ Amid Bucks Future Uncertainty
Doc Rivers I Talk To Giannis ‘All The Time’ … Amid NBA Star’s Bucks Future Uncertainty Published May 22, 2025 6:31 PM PDT Play video content TMZSports.com Doc Rivers says he’s in constant communication with Giannis Antetokounmpo … telling TMZ Sports the two sides talk “all the time” amid speculation the Milwaukee Bucks superstar could […]