Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. According to a new poll by TripAdvisor, if you want to enjoy the pools and beaches, here are a few things you should avoid. The first is blasting loud music. I don't mind, but I'm not one who is looking for a relaxing, sunbathing, quiet trip…
This is the time of year we may be thinking of losing a few pounds. I increase my workout regime and eat less this time of year. After all, as you wear less clothes, you don't want to show extra meat hanging out the sides! Although going to your doctor is recommended in order to…
Have you ever been so tired that you avoid people? You just don’t have the energy to socialize. When I’m sleepy I try to avoid interactions because I don’t want to appear grumpy. A new study proves that you don't feel like being around friends or coworkers because you don't get enough sleep -- and the feeling…
With streaming services making watching movies from the comfort of your couch and bed easier than ever, a theater complex in Switzerland is hoping to bring people back to the movies -- with a theatre filled with beds. The VIP Bedroom cinema at the brand new Cinema Pathé in Spreitenbach has no theater seats. You…
Two of my favorite foods have now been joined in marriage, and it's surely going to last forever! There's Guacamole, there's Cheese, and now there's Guacamole Cheese! (I'll wait while you do a joyful dance) There are two toppings that people generally can't get enough of even if it costs extra at the restaurant: cheese…
Maybe you made your Mother's Day dinner reservations for your mom at that place she likes, but will you give her what she really wants? On May 12, she doesn't want to be looking at the top of your head while you text away over dinner. According to a OpenTable survey, 85% of adults are…
I received a call from a foreign country two nights in a row. The first call came after 11 pm. The next night I received a call from the same number at about midnight. When you are sound asleep and get woken up by the phone at that hour, your heart starts to race in…
My alarm goes off pretty early in the morning. The only thing that helps me get my feet on the floor in the morning is the aroma of the coffee brewing. I set the pot up the night before and set the time for the coffee start brewing. This way I am guaranteed to have…
While most folks hate the grind -- why else would it be called a grind? -- there are definitely some jobs that are worse than others. The jobs website CareerCast has ranked 220 jobs, and found the 25 worst, based on criteria including stress level, job security, and salary, among others. Here are the Top 10…
