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    What Is Tipflation? What You Should Know About the Increase in Tipping

    Digital payments on touchscreens are leading to tipflation, but do we have to tip everytime?


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    100 Heartfelt Engagement Wishes to Celebrate the Happy Couple

    Is there something new and shiny in your loved one's life? Once you're done screaming for joy, we've got the...


    The 5 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers in 2024

    Get the sleep of your dreams with the best mattress for side sleepers.


    100 “Good Morning” Messages That Will Wake Them Up with a Smile

    Looking for the perfect way to make someone's day brighter? From funny to heartwarming to supportive, these "good morning" messages...


    Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Proper Names

    Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.


    Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Fact vs. Fiction

    Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power


    100 Good Night Messages and Texts Anyone Would Love to Receive

    Whether thoughtful, funny, comforting or loving, these good night messages will send your loved ones off to sleep with a...


    I Tried Quince Sheets and Became a Total Linen Lover

    I tried the 100% pure linen Quince sheets and instantly fell in love with the brand's soft, all-natural material and...

    I Tried Quince Bedding and I’m Never Going Back to Typical Comforters

    The new Quince bedding and blanket sets are so soft and cozy, you’ll never want to sleep with anything else.


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    Should I Propose Before or After Dinner? Here’s What the Experts Say

    As they say, timing is everything! Proposing at the right time will make the moment even more magical—and make you...


    “Elicit” vs. “Illicit”: What’s the Difference?

    Understanding elicit vs. illicit can be complicated—they sound similar but have entirely different meanings. Here's what you need to know.


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    How to Apologize Like You Mean It

    Apology experts name four main things to consider before you say "I’m sorry"


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    What Is Burrata—and What Makes This Cheese So Creamy?

    What exactly is burrata? This creamy, buttery Italian cheese is heaven on a plate—or sandwich or salad or pizza.


    “Envy” vs. “Jealousy”: What’s the Difference?

    Not sure when to use envy vs. jealousy? While it's not fun to feel either of these, the word choice...


    6 Eye-Catching Vertical Gardens Designed to Grow Up in Small Spaces

    Vertical gardens aren't just for urban spaces anymore. With so many options for creating green walls, flower towers and food...


    8 Best Indoor Herb Garden Kits Anyone Can Grow at Home

    Growing fresh herbs isn't just for trendy restaurants and professional chefs. You too can get in on the farm fresh...


    8 Best Indoor Plant Pots and Planters to House Your Growing Greenery

    No matter the number of houseplants you already own, these indoor plant pots will inspire you to buy more.

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    Here’s What That Hole in Your Coffee Bag Is For

    Being able to smell the beans is just an added perk!


    “Home In” vs. “Hone In”: What’s the Difference?

    Puzzling over the commonly confused home in vs. hone in? With our grammar guidance, you can home in on the...


    11 Best Plant Stands to Show Off Your Indoor Garden

    Every plant parent should have a gorgeous indoor plant stand to display their pride and joy.


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    101 “Thinking of You” Messages That Will Make Anyone Smile

    Looking for the perfect way to tell someone that they're on your mind? From funny to heartwarming to loving, these...


    “Loose” vs. “Lose”: What’s the Difference?

    One single letter distinguishes the commonly confused words loose vs. lose, but which should you use when?


    10 New Words Added to the Oxford English Dictionary for 2023

    From "agrivoltaics" to "textspeak," these words are helping us articulate the strange beauty of modern life.

    The War on Women’s Rights: Why It’s More Dangerous Than Ever, and the Best Ways to Fight...

    Women still aren't guaranteed equal rights under the U.S. Constitution. In the words of Zakiya Thomas, president and CEO of...


    What Is Koselig? How to Incorporate This Norwegian Concept Into Your Life

    Just when you were learning how to pronounce "hygge," there's a new Nordic concept for cozy, happy living this winter


    What’s the Difference Between a Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon?

    Which of these terms you use has more to do with where in the world you live than anything else.


    10 Words and Phrases We Should All Stop Saying in 2023

    Let's do a deep dive, shall we? Here's why these words and phrases made Lake Superior State University's annual banished...


    Can You Ace This U.S. State Capitals Quiz?

    We'll go easy on you—only 20 questions. See how you do!


    Why Is the Rose a Popular Flower for Valentine’s Day?

    Why is the rose a token of love (or friendship) and a popular flower for Valentine's Day? Here are the...