Are Spider Plants Toxic to Cats or Dogs? Here's What an Expert Says

Find out if spider plants are toxic to cats and dog so you might keep your furry friends safe. Veena Nair / Getty Images Has a friend gifted you a spider plant baby? They are easy to replant yourself or gift to a friend. Credit:Veena Nair / Getty Images Tina Wismeris the senior director of toxicology at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Are Spider Plants Toxic to Pets? The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center does not classify spider plant as toxic for pets or humans....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Caitlin Walker

Are We Drinking Pickle and Jalapeño Juice Cocktails? According to Dua Lipa, Yes

One sip is all it takes. Everyones staring at me, Dua jokes as she puts together the cocktail in a restaurant. The lady in the back is like, ‘What is she doing?'" Credit:Left: Lester Cohen / Getty Images | Right: Matthew Clark This isnt the first time the singer has gone viral for herodd flavor combos. (Many are probably starting to find new meaning to her song Don’t Start Now.)...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · David Holden

Are You Washing Your Pajamas Enough? Laundry Experts Say Probably Not

If you tend to rewear your PJs, a laundry expert has a word of caution for you. If you fall into the last camp, were not here to judge. How often you wash your pajamas really comes down to preference and habits, she adds. Credit:Getty Images / Yaraslau Saulevich In other words, to each their own. For example, synthetic fabrics like polyester tend to retain moisture and odors more quickly than cotton orsilk....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · William Jones

Are Your Return Air Vents Facing the Wrong Way? Here's How to Check

Adjusting your vents could keep your home cooler in the summer months. Thisviral videoposted by popular home maintenance content creator Ken Long has managed to rack up 6.5 million views. What Is a Return Air Vent? Credit:Getty Images / KangeStudio The key to this home hack is understanding the types of vents in your home. Return vents also help to remove excess moisture from the air tokeep humidity levels comfortable....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Justin Hill DDS

Arm Caps

Dan S. Morris What are Arm Caps? Arm capsoffer a shield against daily wear and tear. Arm caps are available in various styles and materials, making finding the perfect match for your furniture easy. Options range from basic cotton to elegant embroidered styles or seasonal prints. Measure arm width and length. Crocheted For a cozy, textural look, crocheted caps are perfect. Choose chunky yarns in neutral colors or vibrant hues....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Justin Chan

Ashley Furniture HomeStore : Best Furnishing Brands {2025}

In such a case, you are dead wrong! The biggest supplier and retailer of furniture in the US is a brand that may or may not LIKE. Still, its the American home furnishings buying option Ashley Furniture HomeStore. In early 1984, the company began production in Asia. At the same time, they were wise and invested heavily in modern American manufacturing facilities. In 1997, Ashley entered the retail business with its firstAshley HomeStorein Anchorage, Alaska....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1013 words · Brittany Sanchez

Asiago Cheese Dip

Get ready – this slow cooker cheese dip is the ultimate appetizer. For an extra cheesy treat, serve this slow cooker dip with toasted cheese-topped baguette slices. Ingredients 1cupchicken brothorwater 4oz.dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) 2(16-oz. Credit: Blaine Moats )containerssour cream 112cupfinely shredded Asiago cheese(6oz.) Add dried tomatoes; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain, discarding liquid. Chop tomatoes (you should have about 1-1/4 cups). Stir in chopped tomatoes. Stir well before serving....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Chloe Morgan

Bacardi’s Prediction for the Top Cocktail of 2025 Is the Minty-Fresh Escape We All Need

Reimagine cocktails and spirits next year with immersive experiences, culinary creativity, and more. Through brand-led research, Bacardi noted a few beverage movements they expect to see next year. Here, we spill fivedrink trendsthat will be served up by bartenders and restaurants in the coming year. Credit:Juan Toplisek / Getty Images Dudits / Getty Images 5 Cocktail and Spirits Trends for 2025 1. Culinary Creations Mixologists are now fusing drinks with kitchen ingredients to bring a new line ofsavory concoctionsto the table....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Lisa Bates

Backward Books Are the Designer-Favorite Trick to More Cohesive Shelves

Homeowners and designers alike are putting book pages on display to create a clean, minimalist look. Perhaps unintended, this technique has become a trendy design hack. A textural display thats all about minimalist cohesion. Credit:Urbanology Designs But Is It Practical? Heres where things get tricky. If youre looking for a practical way todisplay your books, this likely isnt it. A bookcase that cannot be navigated is less utilitarian than one that can be, says Guacheta....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Elizabeth Hernandez

Bacon, Potato, and Kale Frittata

Start your morning right with a healthy frittata recipe that requires just a few vibrant fixings. Drain; set aside. Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Credit: Blaine Moats In a large broilerproof skillet with flared sides cook bacon over medium-high heat until starting to crisp. Add kale and onion; cook about 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in the cooked potatoes. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Elizabeth Caldwell

Bacon-Corn-Tomato Salad

All the best summer ingredients play a role in this salad. Fresh tomatoes and sweet corn, of course, but we also added bacon to make it even better. Grill corn, covered, over medium-high heat 10 to 15 minutes or until browned, turning frequently. Credit: Andy Lyons When cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs. In a large bowl combine corn, remaining 2 Tbsp. oil, tomatoes, onion, marjoram, vinegar, salt, and pepper....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Daniel Smith

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

This is the best appetizer recipe you’re going to find. More than just bacon-wrapped asparagus, this easy recipe also includes a mouthwatering glaze. Line a baking sheet with foil. Credit: Andy Lyons On a plate arrange bacon between double layers of paper towels. Microwave 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until partially cooked, but not brown. Divide asparagus into six portions. Wrap two slices of bacon around each portion and secure with a toothpick....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Wendy Jones

Bakery-Inspired Cereals Are the Petite Trend We Can’t Get Enough Of

Traditional breakfast cereal doesnt stand a chance against these mini baked goods. But food options (and your taste buds) have certainly evolved since then. One of thelatest breakfast trendsgives a nod to those classic cereals while taking them to the next level. Credit:Tanja Ivanova / Getty Images These new flavors are about to be everywhere, and you’re not going to want to miss out. BHG / Michela Buttignol What are food-inspired cereals?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · John Poole