If your child attends public school, there’s a good chance they have a classmate who doesn’t have a steady place to call home. The National …
Read moreKelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos gave 20 homeless students college scholarships
If you have been thinking a cruise would be the perfect way to get away and forget about 2020 for a while, you might have …
Read moreCarnival canceling cruises into 2021 and selling off some of its ships
If you’re a kid and you want to convince your parents to get you something major, you’d better come prepared. That’s exactly what one little …
Read moreA little girl made a PowerPoint presentation to convince her parents to get her a cat
COVID-19 and the upcoming presidential election may be dominating the headlines, but there are lots of things going on that deserve the world’s attention — …
Read moreConnecticut teen saved a mother and her 3 children from a burning car
“Van life” has become increasingly popular recently. People from all walks of life remodel old vans and turn them into recreational vehicles or even living …
Read moreNew Volkswagen van can be converted into a mini motorhome
If there’s any downside to birthday cake, it’s those heavy, pesky calories lurking in every forkful of the delicious stuff. Luckily, there is now a …
Read moreSkinnyPop has a sweet new flavor to celebrate its 10th birthday
“Hocus Pocus” will always be my favorite Halloween movie, although “Beetlejuice” is a close second. But while I do have some Sanderson sisters merchandise in …
Read more‘Beetlejuice’ fans will love this creepy-cool Sandworm mood light
We all have those nights where it seems impossible to drift off to sleep. You toss and turn in bed, and as the minutes and …
Read moreSimple breathing technique can help you fall asleep faster
If you’ve ever been in a situation where you think to yourself, “Wine would really come in handy right about now,” there is a brand …
Read moreBackpack holds an entire box of wine and has a pour spout
Chrysanthemums, commonly called by the nickname “mums,” are a popular fall flower that begins blooming in late summer or early autumn and can last until …
Read moreHow to make this fall’s potted mums last until next spring
Chick-fil-A lovers may have another new menu item to enjoy soon. Just a few days after announcing a new mocha cream cold brew and chocolate …
Read moreChick-fil-A is testing a spicy new chicken sandwich topped with pimento cheese and honey
The 2020 Halloween and winter holiday season will be a little less sweet this year thanks to COVID-19. If you’re a fan of Peeps candy, …
Read morePeeps has suspended candy production because of the pandemic
San Francisco recently announced a new project aiming to help provide a basic income to a select group of pregnant women of color living in …
Read morePilot program is giving $1,000 per month to some pregnant women of color
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …
Have you noticed something different at your local Starbucks lately? No, it’s not another secret menu drink, though it seems like new ones of those …
Read moreStarbucks iced drinks will now come with strawless lids
On Friday, Sept. 11, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that allows prisoners who fight fires while in jail to have their records expunged …
If you haven’t been able to get through a whole container of ice cream that quickly, you may have noticed ice crystals forming on top …
Read moreStoring ice cream in a Ziploc supposedly prevents freezer burn so we tested it out
Labor Day may have come and gone, but it’s still astronomical summer through Sept. 21. In many parts of the country, temperatures are still decidedly …
Read moreHomemade cherry slushes are a fun after-school treat
During the coronavirus pandemic, cleaning and disinfecting have become more important than ever. However, not all cleaning agents are proven to kill the virus, and …
Read moreThe EPA has approved another popular cleaning product to kill coronavirus on surfaces
“Zoom Where it Happens,” a new series launched by Black women in Hollywood to encourage Americans to vote in the upcoming presidential election, kicked off …
Read more‘Golden Girls’ was reimagined with an all-Black cast
Lawrence Brooks holds the distinction of being America’s oldest living World War II veteran, and a serviceman with that honor deserves a big celebration for …
Read moreAmerica’s oldest World War II veteran just celebrated his 111th birthday
As the presidential election draws closer, efforts to encourage people to vote are ramping up. And former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has made it clear …
Read moreArnold Schwarzenegger has offered to pay to reopen polling stations that closed
Adults who tested positive for COVID-19 were about twice as likely to have eaten at a restaurant in the two weeks prior to becoming ill, …
Read moreCDC finds link between COVID-19 cases and eating at restaurants
Pumpkin spice may be the most popular flavor once fall arrives, but you can’t forget the other star of the season — apple! Whether you …
Read moreApple cider vinegar potato chips give your favorite salty snack a fall twist
A Texas man is making a statement by writing the names of 1,400 Black Americans who have died at the hands of police in the United States …
Read moreMan’s car is covered in the names of 1,400 Black people who were killed by police
Pumpkin spice might make for a great fall latte, but when it comes to adult beverages, apple reigns supreme. From caramel apple mimosas to hard …
Read moreCaptain Morgan’s new rum flavor is perfect for fall
M&M’s are some of my favorite candies, but there has always been one problem with them. How are you supposed to choose between classic milk …
Read moreM&M’s ‘mixed bags’ have 3 different kinds inside each bag
If your favorite part of heading to the mall was always the smell of Cinnabon’s bakery creations wafting through the air, get ready for a …
Summer weddings may have been put on hold or rearranged due to the coronavirus pandemic, but proposal season (which goes hand-in-hand with the holidays) is …
Read moreRent the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile for free for your proposal
As a pup parent, you may want to spoil your good boy or girl with a variety of chews and toys. But, when you’re perusing …
Read moreVet’s viral video shows popular pet products that could be dangerous
When it comes to fall flavors, some people have a passion for all things pumpkin spice. Others are all about apples, with cider, dumplings and …
Read moreWhipped hot chocolate is the latest DIY drink trend you’ll want to try
If you’re a cat-lover, then you likely know that cats can make pretty much anything into a bed. A cardboard box, a pile of clean …
Read morePeople are upcycling vintage TV sets into cozy cat beds
If you and your family have the holiday tradition of watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, you might notice some major changes this year. Macy’s …
Cookies and cream is one of my favorite ice cream flavors. It’s like combining a refreshing, cold glass of milk with a stack of Oreo …
Read moreMake Oreo ice cream at home with just 3 ingredients
Baby’s first Halloween is so much fun for new parents and even for the little one! There are many different ways to dress up your …
Read moreSwaddle your baby in a creepy-cute bat blanket for Halloween
Could you be walking in the footsteps of a terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex? Would pterodactyls have soared in the skies over your neighborhood? If you have …
Read moreInteractive map shows which dinosaurs lived in your town millions of years ago
In just a few years, Americans have shifted toward more support of athletes taking a political stand. That’s according to a recent poll by The …
One of the best things about breakfast is that it can be quite versatile. Want something hearty? Have bacon and eggs. In the mood for …
Read moreKellogg’s is turning Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies into a breakfast cereal
British actor Dame Diana Rigg has died after being diagnosed with cancer in March 2020. She was 82. Her agent told BuzzFeed News that Rigg …
Read more‘Game Of Thrones’ star Dame Diana Rigg has died at 82
Every home cocktail enthusiast hits the doldrums once in a while — sick of rickeys, bored of Boulevardiers, maxed out on Manhattans. If this describes …
Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead may no longer be husband and wife — they split in 2016 after seven years of marriage — but …
Actors Leighton Meester and Adam Brody have welcomed their second child together. During an appearance on Hold the Phone TV’s “The Fun Time Boys Game …
Read moreLeighton Meester and Adam Brody welcome their second child
Country star Russell Dickerson and wife Kailey have welcomed their first child together. Remington Edward Dickerson was born on Sept 10. The couple wed in …
Read moreCountry singer Russell Dickerson and wife, Kailey, welcome their first child
Move over, Starbucks — there’s a new cold brew contender in town. Starting Sept. 14, you can get your cold brew fix at Chick-fil-A with …
Read moreChick-fil-A is adding a new sweet treat to their menu
Some people would do practically anything for their cats. Put on a TV show just for them? Buy them an airplane? Invest in a luxury cat hammock? …
Read morePeople are petting their cats with wet toothbrushes to mimic grooming
Affordable veterinary care is always important, but it is especially so right now, with the pandemic leading to a surge in pet adoptions as well …
Read moreMiranda Lambert is raising funds to cover vet bills during the pandemic
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …
Read more‘Golden Girls’ shot glass set includes a fun surprise
According to the famous saying, even when pizza is bad, it’s still pretty good. But, when it comes to leftover pizza, the same isn’t always …
Read moreHow your waffle iron can help resurrect leftover pizza
Portland, Oregon’s city council unanimously approved bans on city and private business use of facial recognition technology on Sept. 9. The ban will apply to …
Read morePortland just passed the broadest facial recognition technology ban in the U.S.
Last week, McDonald’s began selling the “Cactus Jack” meal for $6. It features musical artist Travis Scott’s favorite menu items: a quarter-pounder with cheese topped …
Read moreMcDonald’s is selling a 3-foot-long body pillow that looks like a huge chicken nugget
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have welcomed their fifth child together. The baby boy was born on Sept. 8 and joins older siblings Romeo Alejandro David, …