McDonald’s releases new Happy Meals for adults
Fast food lovers, rejoice. McDonald’s has released a limited-edition collaboration. It even comes with toys.
Love, loss and a simple, perfect chili recipe
It’s this past August, and it’s my birthday, and the incoming voicemails are, as they have been for some time, inexplicably delayed. Today seems to be the day to consult the oracle: “How to fix …” The answer comes from the ether immediately: too much stuff from the past. Some of the old ones must be deleted.
Ex-etiquette: Throwing a flag on football nights with dad
Q. My ex and I share custody (a week with each parent) of our 12- and 14-year-old boys. As they get older, they love to watch football with their dad. I think this is great — on his time — but my ex expects me to let them go to give up my time so they can go to his house for Thursday Night Football on my week! Every other week we have this huge blowout and my kids are siding with their dad! What’s good ex-etiquette?
Maryland library system unveils Book Bike
FREDERICK, Md. — Frederick County Public Libraries is bringing the library to patrons — on three wheels.
Why reach out to others? People appreciate emails, texts, little gifts
Remember those commercials that used to encourage us to “reach out and touch someone” with a phone call? They may have been on to something.
Macy’s to test dual-format concept: It’s part of an expansion beyond shopping malls
CHICAGO — Macy’s is testing a new concept in south suburban Evergreen Park: a dual store format that includes its off-price concept, Macy’s Backstage, and a small-format Market by Macy’s.
Eye-popping women’s suits
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I see that models, movie and TV personalities and “fashion influencers” are wearing brightly colored suits — jackets with matching pants and, sometimes, even shoes — in shades like lipstick red (Cardi B), neon green (Blake Lively), Barbie pink (Zendaya), banana yellow (Kendall Jenner) and bright purple (Princess Kate). Some even are wearing them without a blouse or shirt (and, it appears, no bra). I’d like to know your opinion of this trend. Is it also for mere mortals like me?
On Nutrition: Beans, beans
It’s bean harvest season in our part of the country, the best time of year to buy fresh dry beans from our local farmers.
The importance of stretching throughout your workday
Sedentary behavior, including sitting for long periods of time, can contribute to adverse health effects, including something referred to as “sitting disease.”
Study shows how getting your steps in can reduce risk of dementia by 50%
It may be time to pull out your step counters and start adding walking to your daily to-do lists. A recent U.K. study indicates taking 10,000 steps each day can help cut your risk of dementia by half.
