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Jenn Fields is a writer and editor in Colorado.

What beauty and cosmetics stores are doing to stop the spread of coronavirus

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 by Jenn Fields

When you pop into Ulta or Sephora, it’s hard not to try some of the product. Single-use wands for eye shadow, mascara and lip gloss …

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Here’s what happened when I tried to make my own hand sanitizer

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Everyone’s out of hand sanitizer. The gels are gone, the wipes are gone. Recipes for making your own hand sanitizer at home to fight COVID-19 …

Read moreHere’s what happened when I tried to make my own hand sanitizer

Cruise companies are suspending operations amid coronavirus pandemic

March 12, 2020March 13, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Carnival’s Princess Cruises has canceled its global operations for 60 days amid the coronavirus pandemic. Quarantines on two of the operator’s ships have been at …

Read moreCruise companies are suspending operations amid coronavirus pandemic

Man brought a llama to his sister’s wedding and the look on her face is priceless

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Mendl Weinstock teased his big sister Riva for years about bringing a llama to her wedding — long before she was engaged or even had …

Read moreMan brought a llama to his sister’s wedding and the look on her face is priceless

This ice skater performs on mountain lakes—and the photos are unbelievable

March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Laura Kottlowski grew up figure skating on ice rinks — the usual location for the sport. It’s so accepted in the public consciousness that leaps …

Read moreThis ice skater performs on mountain lakes—and the photos are unbelievable

Hotel that lets guests foster shelter dogs has found forever homes for 60 dogs

March 3, 2020March 4, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Stay a night at this pawesome hotel and you just might leave with an extra member of the family. At the Home2 Suites by Hilton …

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Some brides are carrying bouquets made from succulents instead of flowers and they are stunning

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 by Jenn Fields

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Read moreSome brides are carrying bouquets made from succulents instead of flowers and they are stunning

Martha Stewart and other celebrity chefs will appear on the new PBS series ‘Dishing with Julia Child’

February 25, 2020October 7, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Long before we had celebrity chefs or started binge-watching “The Great British Baking Show” — all those soul-easing episodes that soothe with biscuits and cakes …

Read moreMartha Stewart and other celebrity chefs will appear on the new PBS series ‘Dishing with Julia Child’

Amazon Prime has free ‘cat TV’ to entertain your pets while you’re gone

January 22, 2020December 13, 2021 by Jenn Fields

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Read moreAmazon Prime has free ‘cat TV’ to entertain your pets while you’re gone

Here’s how to order a Baby Yoda Frappuccino at Starbucks

January 14, 2020December 8, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Baby Yoda is everywhere now, as he should be. The adorable character — known only as The Child in “The Mandalorian” — is surely the …

Read moreHere’s how to order a Baby Yoda Frappuccino at Starbucks

A pair of gigantic sea lions decided to lounge on someone’s tiny boat

January 3, 2020January 4, 2021 by Jenn Fields

Being a sea lion is hard work. They have to evade predators, avoid vessel strikes (which are often deadly to them) and hunt down all …

Read moreA pair of gigantic sea lions decided to lounge on someone’s tiny boat

You can buy a crocheted Baby Yoda cup sleeve to keep your coffee warm

January 1, 2020January 6, 2021 by Jenn Fields

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Read moreYou can buy a crocheted Baby Yoda cup sleeve to keep your coffee warm

The staff at this airport made a Christmas tree out of confiscated items

December 18, 2019January 25, 2021 by Jenn Fields

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year at airports, but seeing the terminals decked out for the holidays takes some …

Read moreThe staff at this airport made a Christmas tree out of confiscated items

This bicyclist rode for 9 hours to create a reindeer image with his fitness tracker

December 12, 2019January 27, 2021 by Jenn Fields

British cyclist Anthony Hoyte’s Christmas-inspired bike rides have become notorious. Hoyte doesn’t ride decked out as Santa or pull a sleigh behind his bike. Instead, …

Read moreThis bicyclist rode for 9 hours to create a reindeer image with his fitness tracker

You can now design your own KitchenAid stand mixer

December 5, 2019February 5, 2021 by Jenn Fields

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These 4-ingredient holiday peppermint patties couldn’t be easier—or cuter

December 1, 2019February 8, 2021 by Jenn Fields

Though I’m not a candy person, there’s something about York Peppermint Patties that gets me every time. Somehow, that vapor of mint in my mouth …

Read moreThese 4-ingredient holiday peppermint patties couldn’t be easier—or cuter

What to know about the Thanksgiving cactus and the Christmas cactus

November 27, 2019February 9, 2021 by Jenn Fields

Do you love houseplants that are easy to take care of? If so, you might have a succulent in your house that’s called either a …

Read moreWhat to know about the Thanksgiving cactus and the Christmas cactus

This video of a cat sitting like a human will make your day

November 2, 2019March 16, 2021 by Jenn Fields

Sharing your life with animals brings delights you never could have seen coming, even if you’ve lived with pets your entire life, because animals are …

Read moreThis video of a cat sitting like a human will make your day

This tiny bookstore on wheels brings books to towns whose bookstores have closed—and it’s gorgeous

October 28, 2019April 2, 2021 by Jenn Fields

The bookmobile’s arrival at my elementary school always made me tingle in anticipation. What new books would it bring? The idea of piling colorful, mysterious …

Read moreThis tiny bookstore on wheels brings books to towns whose bookstores have closed—and it’s gorgeous

Home Depot is selling an inflatable ‘Christmas Story’ Ralphie holiday decoration

October 18, 2019September 8, 2020 by Jenn Fields

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Read moreHome Depot is selling an inflatable ‘Christmas Story’ Ralphie holiday decoration

This 9-year-old won a 10k race that he didn’t even know he was running—and now he’s training for the Junior Olympics

October 8, 2019September 23, 2020 by Jenn Fields

When Kade Lovell didn’t cross the finish line of the 5k he was running, his mom started to worry about her kiddo. The 9-year-old was …

Read moreThis 9-year-old won a 10k race that he didn’t even know he was running—and now he’s training for the Junior Olympics

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Nick Jonas is joining ‘The Voice’ as a coach

October 8, 2019September 23, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Adam Levine‘s departure from “The Voice” left a question mark on those big red chairs. Who will turn around to compete with Blake Shelton and …

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Allyson Felix just broke Usain Bolt’s record for number medals won—just 10 months after giving birth

October 2, 2019March 16, 2021 by Jenn Fields

Allyson Felix just set a huge record in running. The track-and-field superstar won her 12th gold medal at the International Association of Athletics Federations World …

Read moreAllyson Felix just broke Usain Bolt’s record for number medals won—just 10 months after giving birth

This 9-year-old filled an empty ChapStick tube with cheese to eat during class—and people are very impressed

October 1, 2019October 2, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Just when you thought kids were wasting their time watching YouTube video after YouTube video, this girl comes along with the cheese-in-a-tube hack she picked …

Read moreThis 9-year-old filled an empty ChapStick tube with cheese to eat during class—and people are very impressed

This college football fan turned his viral beer money sign into a fundraiser for hospitalized children

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 by Jenn Fields

Iowa State alumnus and loyal football fan Carson King got a disapproving ribbing from his mom about the sign that turned him into a viral …

Read moreThis college football fan turned his viral beer money sign into a fundraiser for hospitalized children

You can buy a mini haunted house for your cat this Halloween

September 27, 2019April 30, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Human overlords to feline friends, it’s time to act like a cat with a wiggle-butt ready to pounce. The search for Halloween-themed decor that your …

Read moreYou can buy a mini haunted house for your cat this Halloween

You can rent a treehouse where alpacas and llamas roam a bamboo forest on Airbnb

September 11, 2019May 14, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Several wonderful must-experience things are happening at this pair of Airbnbs. First, there are the adorable llamas and alpacas roaming the grounds. Then there are …

Read moreYou can rent a treehouse where alpacas and llamas roam a bamboo forest on Airbnb

Archaeologists found hidden tunnels under Alcatraz prison—and they’re not from escapees

August 20, 2019June 11, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Alcatraz is known first and foremost as a prison. Hollywood has helped drag out this narrative with flicks about what might have been the only …

Read moreArchaeologists found hidden tunnels under Alcatraz prison—and they’re not from escapees

A house-shaming note inspired neighbors to help this mom whose son is battling cancer

August 6, 2019June 22, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Randa Ragland has a lot happening in her life right now, but an angry note she discovered in her mailbox, with no name or return …

Read moreA house-shaming note inspired neighbors to help this mom whose son is battling cancer

These chocolate chip-caramel-pudding cookie bars are completely irresistible

July 8, 2019July 21, 2020 by Jenn Fields

It took me a while to figure out that my favorite cookie is anything in bar form. I’ve always loved soft, straight-from-the-oven concoctions and have …

Read moreThese chocolate chip-caramel-pudding cookie bars are completely irresistible

These dog treats could make you and your family sick, CDC warns

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 by Jenn Fields

If you give your beloved pup pig ear dog treats, you could be putting you and the rest of your human family members at risk …

Read moreThese dog treats could make you and your family sick, CDC warns

Amazon Buys Whole Foods For Over 13 Billion

Amazon Prime Day: What retailers are doing to prepare

June 26, 2019July 28, 2020 by Jenn Fields

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This Handy Chart Shows You Which Foods Can Regrow Themselves At Home

June 24, 2019July 31, 2020 by Jenn Fields

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Read moreThis Handy Chart Shows You Which Foods Can Regrow Themselves At Home

Camel milk could be the new superfood

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 by Jenn Fields

There’s always a new type of milk at the grocery store, and new fads in milk alternatives seem to come along almost as frequently as …

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This incredible hand-woven fabric is made from old plastic bags—And it’s saving thousands of bags from landfills

June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 by Jenn Fields

Even though some cities, states and even other countries have banned single-use plastic bags, we humans still use (and dispose of) a lot of them. …

Read moreThis incredible hand-woven fabric is made from old plastic bags—And it’s saving thousands of bags from landfills

This Sheep Toilet Paper Holder Is The Bathroom Decor You Didn’t Know You Needed In Your Life

June 13, 2019August 5, 2020 by Jenn Fields

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Read moreThis Sheep Toilet Paper Holder Is The Bathroom Decor You Didn’t Know You Needed In Your Life

Study finds that kids hate playing dodgeball in gym class

June 12, 2019August 6, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Canadian education researchers weren’t trying to single out dodgeball when they asked middle schoolers broad questions about their physical education classes. But they couldn’t ignore …

Read moreStudy finds that kids hate playing dodgeball in gym class

Tiny Hotel Shampoo And Lotion Bottles Could Be On The Way Out

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 by Jenn Fields

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Read moreTiny Hotel Shampoo And Lotion Bottles Could Be On The Way Out

Illinois State Troopers dressed as construction workers to catch speeding drivers

June 3, 2019August 12, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Illinois State Troopers found a clever way to disguise themselves from speeding drivers who scan the roadsides for patrol cars. The troopers aimed their radar …

Read moreIllinois State Troopers dressed as construction workers to catch speeding drivers

Chewy peanut butter brownies are like little bites of heaven

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 by Jenn Fields

No one will ever convince me that peanut butter and chocolate aren’t the best dessert pairing ever. Yes, caramel with chocolate is a surefire winning …

Read moreChewy peanut butter brownies are like little bites of heaven

People Are Putting Shaving Cream In Their Crocs And The Videos Are Very Satisfying

May 15, 2019May 16, 2019 by Jenn Fields

We humans are wonderfully weird sometimes. We take on strange challenges, like eating foods that should be peeled or unwrapped first, and pretending to walk …

Read morePeople Are Putting Shaving Cream In Their Crocs And The Videos Are Very Satisfying

Tiny house resorts give you a taste of tiny home living

April 19, 2019May 3, 2022 by Jenn Fields | Last updated on 07/13/2021

Tiny-home living isn’t for everyone, but the ideals at the heart of the movement — living sustainably, having less stuff, simplifying your life — sound …

Read moreTiny house resorts give you a taste of tiny home living

Things you may not know about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

April 18, 2019April 24, 2019 by Jenn Fields

Julian Assange is used to media attention, but his recent arrest at the Ecuadorian embassy in London brought a fresh spotlight onto the publisher of …

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This incredible art installation at the Louvre took days to create and was destroyed in hours

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 by Jenn Fields

In late March, a massive photo collage was unveiled on the grounds of the Louvre in Paris, in the courtyard that’s home to the tip …

Read moreThis incredible art installation at the Louvre took days to create and was destroyed in hours

Movie characters who couldn’t possibly afford their lifestyles

March 21, 2019November 13, 2021 by Jenn Fields

Watching a movie whisks us away into another life, another world, another reality, and we happily kick back, suspend disbelief and wait to see where …

Read moreMovie characters who couldn’t possibly afford their lifestyles

This new 4,000-mile trail will let people bike across the U.S. on one path

March 8, 2019August 2, 2019 by Jenn Fields

Imagine pedaling your bike along flat, wide trails on a pleasant summer day — all the way across the country. That’s the vision for the …

Read moreThis new 4,000-mile trail will let people bike across the U.S. on one path

Belgium’s Stunning Blue Forest Will Be In Full Bloom Soon

February 21, 2019February 26, 2019 by Jenn Fields

As spring emerges in most forests, the landscape goes green with new life. But in Hallerbos, just south of Brussels, Belgium, springtime brings a sea …

Read moreBelgium’s Stunning Blue Forest Will Be In Full Bloom Soon

This Copycat Nature Valley Oats ‘n Honey Bars Recipe Tastes Just Like The Real Thing

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 by Jenn Fields

Many years ago, I interviewed a chef for a professional cycling team who made her own homemade granola. This was revolutionary to me, making your …

Read moreThis Copycat Nature Valley Oats ‘n Honey Bars Recipe Tastes Just Like The Real Thing

‘The Good Doctor’ Has Been Renewed For Season 3

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 by Jenn Fields

Fans of ABC’s “The Good Doctor” will be glad to know that Dr. Shaun Murphy will be back at St. Bonaventure Hospital for yet another …

Read more‘The Good Doctor’ Has Been Renewed For Season 3

Here’s What People Actually Want for Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 by Jenn Fields

If we’re to believe every advertisement we see at this time of the year, chocolates and roses are the go-to Valentine’s Day gifts across the …

Read moreHere’s What People Actually Want for Valentine’s Day

Slice-And-Bake Cinnamon Bun Cookies Are Almost Too Perfect To Eat

January 21, 2019January 22, 2019 by Jenn Fields

The holidays are over and your healthy eating resolutions probably are, too, so why not settle in, chill out and dish up a dessert that …

Read moreSlice-And-Bake Cinnamon Bun Cookies Are Almost Too Perfect To Eat

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