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Mouse Spotted in Meat Case at Popular NYC Grocer
New York City has had a rough enough year, and the last thing anyone needs is the local grocer's meat case housing a local rat— but that's exactly what happened at one Manhattan Whole Foods store, and the video went viral thanks to a crafty TikTok user.
Genius Kitchen Cleaning Hacks Straight from Top Chefs, Organizers, & More
Forget the mess with these hacks. Here's a startling, but maybe unsurprising fact: women do the bulk of household chores and cleaning even if they work just as many hours outside the home (or more) than their male counterparts. The same Pew research also showed that married and cohabiting men (49%) were more likely than their female counterparts (39%) to say they were very satisfied with the way household chores are divided between them and their spouse or partner. That gap has perhaps even more unsurprisingly grown in 2020. As of last October, 55% of men say they are very satisfied with this aspect of their relationship, compared with 38% of women.
Another Duggar making waves, this time for feeding breast milk to animals
Jill Duggar tells fans to "just chill" after feeding her own breast milk to her dog. Jill Duggar, 30, from Arkansas, is probably best known for her time on 19 Kids and Counting and hit TLC reality show about her family's rather large numbers and unconventional (and sometimes charming) ways, but she's back in the news now for what some fans are calling "creative" ways to use up her old breast milk.
This is what $2,700 a month gets you in Brooklyn right now
Real estate prices have changed dramatically since the pandemic hit, but not everywhere. It's no secret that real estate values have plummeted across some of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, but that doesn't mean they became affordable by any stretch. We tracked listings across Brooklyn's trendy Williamsburg neighborhood and found a 17 percent price decline since the same time last year. This comes in stark contrast to real estate values and prices skyrocketing across the rest of the nation and region (some of the nearby Hudson Valley's real estate prices rose well over 20 percent since the pandemic's start), but the depreciating prices haven't been enough to deem the city 'affordable' just yet, and it's irking locals.
Beloved Musician Opens Goldenboy Donut Shop Offerings in NYC on National Donut Day
Come ready to feast on these carbs, New Yorkers. Today is National Donut Day, one of America's most treasured national days for all the obvious carb-laden reasons, and now New Yorkers have extra reason to celebrate. Singer-songwriter Jake Scott is celebrating this most glorious day of jubilee with the launch of Goldenboy Donuts, available only on Grubhub. And yes, the goodness starts today with plenty of weekend room to stretch your donut craving legs.
$25 Million Pouring into Miami Blockchain Startups
Miami just became America's hottest city for cryptocurrency. A $25 million bet was just placed on the future of Miami blockchain startups that use alternative cryptocurrencies, and Atlanta-based Borderless Capital is the one placing that hefty, ballsy bet through its Borderless Miami fund. The fund, which was announced earlier this week, will seed startups across Miami using the Algorand blockchain and the Algo coin ($algo).
This Vermont Food Truck Festival Draws Hungry People from All Over New England
Brattleboro, Vermont is quickly becoming a food lover's long weekend destination for hungry New Englanders thanks to their Food Truck Roundup that has been a signature summer treat for the town and the region. It's held at Retreat Farms in Brattleboro from 5 to 8 pm every Thursday from July 1 through September 2, and includes local food, craft brews, maple creemees (a local Vermont specialty that looks and feels like a creamier soft serve ice cream cone with somehow less milk fat content), live music, and lawn games that keep locals and visitors coming back for more— week after week.
Sam's Club Bringing Samples Back Across New York State
Your favorite part of Sam's Club is back. Okay, maybe not your favorite part (that's probably the rock-bottom prices), but your second favorite part of visiting your local Sam's Club, the free food samples, is officially back after being on an extended pandemic hiatus.
Florida's Best Swimming Waters Aren't Where You Think
If you haven't visited Ginnie Springs yet, you definitely need to. Ginnie Springs is a privately owned nature park in Gilchrist County just a few miles to the north of nearby High Springs, Florida, and located on the southern side of the Santa Fe River. All that aside, it's one of Central Florida's best-kept secrets and a hidden gem locals tend to keep secret.
Seattle Chocolate Company Churns Out World-Class Flavors & You Can Tour the Factory
Woman-owned, sustainable, charity-focused, and downright delicious. The Seattle Chocolate Company has been the Pacific Northwest's best-kept secret since 1991 when entrepreneur, mom, and flavor fanatic Jean Thompson invested in the company. Since then, they've been churning out their signature meltaway truffles, truffle bars, and other whimsical art-inspired chocolate treats with heart. By 2002 Jean stepped into a new role as owner and CEO of Seattle Chocolate, creating a new look and updated heartbeat for the company with added doses of color, charm, and excitement— and a new sub-brand, jcoco chocolate, under the Seattle Chocolate umbrella. Jcoco was started with a mission of actually serving fresh, healthy food to those in need with food banks in Washington State, California, and New York, and has served over four million belly-warming meals to date.
Walmarts in the Hudson Valley are loaded with healthy eats now, here's why
Move over, Whole Foods. Walmart of the Hudson Valley area is trying to steal the healthy-eating thunder. If you've been to the Walmart in Kingston, New York, or even nearby Ellenville about 25 minutes to the south, you may have noticed something— the food options in the store's grocery section have gotten healthier, more upscale, and decidedly Whole Foods and Trader Joe's-like. You're not imagining things, and there's a reason why it's happening.
Hawaii High-Oh! Surfing Legend Billy Kemper Debuts Maui Wowie Products Online
CBD is finally being widely accepted with its natural best friend, THC— and you can finally buy it online. When Billy Kemper, the 30-year-old professional surfing legend from Haiku, Hawaii found himself slammed into a rock after encountering one of the most beautifully dangerous waves of his career off the coast of Morrocco, and was left with crippling physical and emotional pain that stuck with him for months.
Tiger Woods Shares Details of Recovery from L.A. Crash
"More painful than anything I've ever experienced," the pro-golfer shares. Tiger Woods is finally opening up about his rehab and recovery for the injuries he sustained in his February 23 car accident in California that shattered several of his bones, required multiple surgeries of complex nature, and even metal rod implants. The crash happened as he drove through Rancho Palos Verdes on his way to a local Los Angeles-area golf course. His Genesis GV80 was wrecked when he crashed it off the side of a hill.
Prideful Scenes at Local Bath & Body Works Draw Customers In
The retailer is proudly displaying its support for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Need another reason to shop for sweet-smelling body lotions, hand sanitizers, candles, and more at Bath & Body Works? The iconic store that filled everyone's teenage years with fruity-smelling soaps, twenties with easy-peasy hand sanitizers, and thirties with cozy candles is now rolling out Pride displays at all their stores, and shoppers are excited.
New Idaho Wineries You Have to Visit This Summer
Idaho is serving some seriously great grapes. Did you know the great state of Idaho has some of the best grape-growing conditions in the world, matching the soil conditions and latitude of some of Europe's most famous wine regions? It's true (and you can check exactly which regions correlate on this interactive latitude map), and with Idaho opening back up to post-pandemic wine enthusiasts we thought it would be generous of us to highlight some of the state's newest wineries. Yes, you can visit them all, and yes, it's worth booking a trip to Idaho for a long weekend of wine and adventure.
Nearly Nude High-Speed Chase Leads to Arrest
Just when you thought Florida couldn't get any weirder. Rachael Stefancich, a 24-year old woman, was arrested this week after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car in Hernando County, Florida. The kicker? She was nearly naked.
Dua Lipa denies accusations of anti-Semitism suggested in NY Times ad, city residents don't buy her story
Dua Lipa has managed to infuriate New Yorkers. Chart-topping British pop star Dua Lipa, 25, took to social to blast a full-page advertisement in Saturday's New York Times that labels her outward support of Palestinians as "antisemitic." Lipa's opinion is that the World Values Network "shamelessly" used her name to "advance their ugly campaign and falsehoods and blatant misrepresentations."
Losing a Pound A Day 'Possible' According to Florida Dietician
If you're realizing the time-crunch for summer swimwear is getting down to the last few grains of sand, don't worry. You're not alone, and losing a pound a day is possible for some people according to one Fort Lauderdale-area dietician, Janice Grown.
Broward County Families Will Love this Jump-Worthy Deal
You'll jump up for this one. This Memorial Day weekend, May 28 through 31, Sky Zone, the creator of the world’s first indoor trampoline park is offering a Summer Punch Card valued over $200 for only $39.99 during the holiday weekend. That's great news for Broward Country and Southern Palm Beach County, Florida families looking for beat-the-heat activities that keep kids active.
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Bryce Gruber covers women's lifestyle content and news ranging from shopping to travel, beauty to parenting, wellness and delicious eating. Find her at @brycegruber on social media, and across a variety of women's lifestyle and parenting topics at TheLuxurySpot.com, Readers' Digest, Bravo, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, FASHION Magazine and on your TV screen through national talk shows. She lives and works in New York's Hudson Valley with her five small children.
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