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"You scare me," my husband said a few months ago, after peeking over my shoulder at Karin Slaughter's . He was (understandably) freaked out about how calm I was reading a thriller, describing the details of the woman who was sexually assaulted and mu

After two years in the making, Rihanna finally announced her latest project (and, no, it's not another album). She's branching out with the launch of her first skin-care products. We've been hyped up since seeing her trademark Fenty Skin back in 2019

In The Kissing Booth 2, Elle and Noah's relationship is complicated AF, but IRL, the actors in TKB2 seem to have pretty chill dating lives. In fact, the majority of the cast members are in relationships - or, at least, they're rumored to be dating so

After my first panic attack, I felt robotic. I remember looking down at my hands and feeling like they were no longer my own. I placed my hand on a mirror and felt physically and mentally disconnected from my body, as the objects around me turned two

It's hard not to feel inspired when you watch a marathoner cross the finish line, especially when breaking the tape in first place - as Aliphine Tuliamuk did at the US Olympic Marathon Trials in February - means you're heading to the Olympics. Tuliam

As if Millie Bobby Brown wasn't already an impressive 16-year-old, the actress is also a producer, too. The Stranger Things actress is set to star in and produce a new Netflix film, The Girls I've Been, as first reported by Deadline. Netflix has sinc

Our second child was born with severe special needs (he is unable to walk or talk) after I unknowingly caught a virus (Cytomegalovirus) while I was pregnant. When he was first born, my depression was so great that I pulled away from most of my friend

The NBA is back, and in the most unexpected crossover of all time, the teams will be finishing out their 2019-2020 season at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Regular season games don't resume until July 30, but players have already begun to arrive i

Practicing yoga without a mat is like jumping into a pool with your clothes on - it's spontaneous, refreshing, and fun every now and then but gets uncomfortable quickly. Sometimes it has to happen, though - and for me, that moment was in the midst of

Arm toning is the bane of my fitness existence, which is why I've always copped out of boxing classes - even virtually. And guess what? I was wrong to think I needed impressive arm strength to keep up with a class. "It's a misconception that boxing i

The cast of Ratched, Ryan Murphy's latest project, is shaping up to be exactly the kind of cast you'd expect from a Murphy-Netflix collaboration. Sarah Paulson, who starred on several seasons of American Horror Story, leads the way as Nurse Ratched h

I would like to personally thank whoever brought headbands back in style. The hair accessory is the ultimate time-saving beauty hack. Bad hair day? Put on a headband. Need to look extra polished for a meeting? Headband. Tired of your hair getting in

Another year, another chance to recognize Black and Latinx trans actors squandered. The 2020 Emmy nominations are out, and while I'm not surprised that Pose was snubbed once again, I am disappointed. FX's Ryan Murphy-produced series revolves around t

When's the last time you sent a snail-mail thank-you note? For some, these handwritten cards are reminiscent of grade-school birthday parties and wedding celebrations. But a new campaign spearheaded by 13 women-led small stationery companies aims to

A jog around my neighborhood means stopping at every intersection, encountering overcrowded parks, and feeling convinced that cool breezes are extinct - these are the realities I experience while exercising outdoors in New York City all summer long.

Don't consider jump rope workouts a lost cause just because you've tripped your way through multiple attempts. With the right modifications - like ditching your rope altogether (yes, that's step one!) - the full-body workout could become a staple of

Although I'm a grown, childless adult, I've already figured out how I'm going to keep my hungry kids at bay after school and virtually any other time of day - with a sneakily healthy but completely delicious "dessert" dip. This two-ingredient dip was

When I got the call that my wedding dress had been delivered to the bridal shop this past May, I should have been ecstatic. However, after postponing my October 2020 wedding a full year due to the pandemic, this would-be exciting moment filled me wit

Of all the objections parents have to the reopening of schools this fall, one of the foundational nonstarters is expecting children to wear masks all day long. It's certainly been a concern of mine, and I'd venture to say my two kids - an upcoming k

As a mom of one amazing eater (my daughter recently ordered salmon and steamed broccoli at a friend's birthday dinner, providing me with one of my proudest parenting moments) and one decidedly awful one, I'm always trying to find dishes that will app

With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making the time to plan a healthy family dinner every night can be pretty daunting. And while takeout is always a tempting option, there's something to be said for a meal cooked in your very own kitchen. I

I come from a family of great cooks, and have always wanted to find my niche in the kitchen. Back in March, when everyone I know started making banana bread, I thought I'd give it a shot. My mom has the best recipe, and there was something seriously