As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the globe, countries are forced to move into lockdown mode. This has meant the closure of all education institutes, from kindergarten to universities. Language schools have downed shutters. Private tutorials are canceled as the world practices social distancing. Even as the world works towards controlling the virus and its … Read more
Laundry is one of life’s unavoidable chores and a persistent source of frustration between roommates, friends and family. Even though we have only had access to an automated washing machine since the 1850s, humans have been washing our clothes since ancient times, beating them over rocks and scrubbing them with sand. Today things are much easier. We just … Read more
A pre-school age girl helps her parents pick out veggies in the produce section at the grocery … [+] GETTY Two consumer studies of grocery shoppers’ preferences hit my inbox simultaneously. One was from Dunnhumby which rated consumers’ preferences for 60 grocery store brands rated across three key measures called the Grocery RPI (Retailer Preference Index). Spoiler alert: H-E-B … Read more
If a major appliance, such as a dishwasher or washing machine, quits working, a locally based consumers’ group advises you not assume it needs to be replaced even if it is a few years old. “There’s a lot of bad information out there that tries to guide consumers about whether they should repair or replace,” … Read more
Amazon is reportedly selling thousands of products that are mislabeled, banned, or declared unsafe by federal agencies, according to an investigation from The Wall Street Journal. It found that no fewer than 4,152 items fitting those criteria were freely available to buy on Amazon’s storefront. The list of mislabeled, banned, and unsafe products found by the Journal is shocking, including … Read more
Blisters are a scourge unto our feet in the most literal sense. They are an actualized punishment left behind by our shoes: a reminder that we irresponsibly forsook our own toes and heels. Blisters are so common that most of us have just accepted that they’re now part of the universal human experience. If you … Read more
Your refrigerator will walk to you, the ceiling fan will adjust its temperature depending on the surrounding and the washing machine will wash and fold clothes. Powered by artificial intelligence, appliances are now turning smarter to the point that individuals wouldn’t even have to get up from their seat to operate the machine. Take the … Read more
In the name of spring cleaning, Pico Rivera has partnered with NASA Services to offer a free curbside service for residents who have bulky items to toss. Eligible items for the service include such items as: Furniture Appliances Electronics Interior fixtures (carpeting, sinks, toilets, bathtubs) Gas grills (no propane bottles) Fencing, lumber and drywall (8-foot maximum … Read more
There are no wrong ways to select an interior style when the one you choose is right for you. Creators Are you more cool contemporary, shabby chic or traditional with a twist? Trying to define who we are within the vast world of interior decor can be mind-boggling. Once upon a time, it used to … Read more
A look at Rihanna x Stance’s “Thottie or Nice” collection. Courtesy Image Thanksgiving dinner has yet to be served, but Rihanna already has holiday footwear on lock. The pop star-turned-designer is releasing a holiday collection with Stance — where she’s a contributing creative director — and it’s festively titled “Thottie or Nice.” The line — Rihanna’s ninth with Stance — comprises nine … Read more