Not all of us have an easy time getting to know the people who live above, below, or next to us. When you’ve only exchanged brief hellos, it can be tough to ask your neighbors for help or advice. Just like Facebook facilitates connecting with far flung friends and family, social network Nextdoor makes it easy to be…

We all know the mantra “Adopt, don’t shop.” While many shelter dogs are amazing, loving, happy pets, you might end up picking a dog that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for — and you may not realize it until you’ve already signed the adoption papers. We all witnessed Lena Dunham’s unfortunate mismatch with the dog she…

One of the best things about visiting art museums is being able to see work that touches and inspires you, and it makes sense that you might want to snap a photo. But, many museums have rules restricting photography, and the last thing you want to do is be kicked out or damage artwork for the sake of a photo.

Dogs are omnivores, like humans are, so they can technically survive on a vegan or vegetarian diet and some even need to in order to address health issues. But transitioning to a meat-free diet isn’t right for every dog, so you should consider the following factors before switching your dog to a meat-free diet.

Menstrual cups are often a cheaper alternative than tampons, liners, and pads, but they don’t always fit perfectly out of the box. Before you toss yours and shell out for another one, try modifying it to be more comfortable.

Job interviews can be challenging to navigate even without the added stress of trying to diplomatically field inappropriate, invasive, or downright illegal lines of questioning. We asked you to share the most insane interview question you’ve been asked on Facebook, and boy, did you all deliver. In the interest of…

You know the feeling, being stuck in traffic or on a crowded bus, racing against the clock to pick up your kid before the daycare late fees start to kick in. Next time, rather than stressing out, have your “pick up pals” contact list at your fingertips. You’ll avoid late fees and your kid won’t feel bad for being the…

Some airports are just better for layovers than others, both in terms of lowering your airfare costs, and adding to your overall comfort and convenience. (And some airports should simply be avoided altogether, if possible.) When I had a couple hours to kill at Honolulu’s airport, for example, I was able to relax in…

You might think you can still do their job well if you’ve outgrown it, but a recent study from Florida Atlantic University showed that, in fact, if it’s time to move on and you’ve stayed put, you might start to suck at your job.

A good podcast can turn mundane activities, like cleaning, running errands, and commuting, into time spent learning about something new or just being entertained. Here are podcasts focused on parenting, ones you can listen to with your kids (and not be bored), and ones that are great for your kids to listen to on…

Switching to a plant-based diet won’t mean you’re automatically super healthy. You can eat non-dairy ice cream and frozen veggie pizza every day, but that doesn’t mean you’re any healthier. There are plenty of plant-based junk foods out there, so if you want to reap the benefits of a plant-based diet, you need to…

Turbulence can range from annoying to downright frightening, and you don’t have to be an anxious flyer to get worked up by it. It’s hard to avoid turbulence when flying, but you can control how you handle it.

The first couple years after college are a time of huge changes in your life, both personal and professional. Looking back on those years, we can often clearly see what we learned that was most helpful to getting us to where we are today. If you had to pick one, what was the most important thing you learned in the…

Eating lunch at your desk seems like a good idea. After all, you get more work done, show your coworkers how hard working you are, and you still eat enough to fuel the rest of your workday, right?

Getting time to yourself as a parent is harder than most people think. Even if you have a well-behaved kid, there’s always something they want to tell you, show you, or have you play with them. Here’s how to get some time for yourself.

We asked you what local spots people should go to in your city instead of chain restaurants, and you delivered. We’ve complied suggestions for major metro areas so tourists stop going to awful chains and instead give their money to local places you love.

At some point, most of us have tried to use a chore chart or wheel, or maybe just a list, to get our partners and housemates and families to do their share of the tasks that keep our homes running. But we also know the sinking feeling of seeing the dishes pile up—and then rolling up our sleeves to do it ourselves.…

Bonfires are pretty much a summer and early fall tradition. You might think they’re easy to throw together in a few minutes, but making a bit more effort will turn a mediocre bonfire gathering into one that you and your friends will fondly remember.

If you live in a city that attracts a steady stream of tourists, you already know (and side-eye) the chain restaurants that they tend to gravitate towards, even when there are perfectly delicious local options they could eat at instead—for instance, out-of-towners in New York flocking to the Times Square Olive Garden…

We’ve all seen unfortunate vacation-gone-wrong stories, about someone who went on vacation and had something bad happen to them, from getting stuck in the wilderness alone to being taken in by a scam. For instance, there’s the recent one about Iceland residents getting fed up with tourists who come unprepared for the…