A new initiative dedicated to the victims of the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel aims to keep their memory alive by sharing their favorite dishes, Side Dish has learned. The tribute to the 1,400 people killed by Hamas terrorists is the brainchild of the Culinary Institute of Israel, called ASIF, which is creating an online … Read more
The average working parent pulls an 18-hour workday when you factor in everything they do for their children, according to new research. From getting everyone ready for the day and out the door, to managing a household, planning activities and trying to fit in some “me time,” parents have their work cut out for them. … Read more
They’re giving props to nasal drops. UK researchers say that hypertonic saline nasal drops can shorten a kid’s cold by two days and reduce the risk of family members getting sick too. Kids have up to 10 to 12 upper respiratory tract infections a year, the researchers said. AntonioDiaz – stock.adobe.com “Children have up to … Read more
Americans who are dog tired of hiked grocery prices and the soaring cost of living might still want a beloved pet to come home to every day. But that furry Fido could cost a fortune, USA Today reports. Recent data from the insurance company MetLife estimates the cost of dog ownership at a whopping $1,400 … Read more
Eighty-five percent of parents whose kids previously moved out are delighted their birds came back to the nest, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of kids in their 20s who live at home aimed to figure out what this experience of having their 20-something children at home has been like and uncovered … Read more
Americans getting burned by their summer air conditioning bills are forced to cut costs elsewhere to afford it. One in three US households trimmed grocery spending to afford their utility bills, according to new data from PowerSetter, a platform used to compare energy rates. The company reported that 75% of the survey participants, of which … Read more
“Childless cat ladies” are clawing back. Pew Research Center has surveyed Americans without children to gain insight into the state of their lives — and they’re far more satisfied than any stereotype would have you believe. A sizable 20% of all US citizens over the age of 50 do not have children, with Pew asking … Read more
For children who are hospitalized, the experience can feel especially scary, filled with unknowns in an unfamiliar place. Thankfully, children’s hospitals have teams dedicated to making the experience the best it can be for the child and their family. Experienced teams at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone are committed to personalizing the healthcare experience … Read more
Bart Simpson meets “Espresso.” Nancy Cartwright, who voices Bart in “The Simpsons,” confirmed that she’s Sabrina Carpenter’s aunt. The 66-year-old actress made a TikTok on Tuesday about her familial ties with Carpenter, 25. Sabrina Carpenter and Nancy Cartwright. TikTok/@officialnancycartwright “Isn’t that amazing?” Cartwright said about their relation. “When you find out that somebody — maybe … Read more
An Aussie family has been traveling all over the country for the past five years, and relying on the income from an investment property to make it possible. Amy and Jack Bell, 30 and 31 respectively, and their three kids, originally from the Gold Coast, have been living the life for the last half a … Read more
Once you add up park tickets, hotel costs, airfare, gas and food, a family trip to Disney or Universal can end up being more expensive than it is magical. But the tradition of an annual adventure to an amusement park seems to be going away, according to the Wall Street Journal, with millennial parents opting … Read more
She’s the wind beneath his super-commuter wings. Holding down the fort, taming two toddlers and running a therapy practice all while your partner flies from Minneapolis and Manhattan for work each week is no easy lift. But mom Megan Bearce tackled the task with superhuman-like savvy as her hubby, Ian, took the nearly 1,200-mile hike … Read more
The Talk has, well, a lot to say about the rumors that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are headed for a divorce. Natalie Morales led the conversation about the powerhouse couple during the CBS daytime talk show on Thursday. “I just feel so bad for the kids involved in this yet again. How many times … Read more
The Hollywood lifestyle isn’t for everyone. Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel relocated from Los Angeles to Nashville with their sons Silas, 9, and Phineas, 3, a few years ago. Biel, 42, explained on SiriusXM’s “Let’s Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa” that the family moved to get away from the paparazzi in Hollywood. Jessica Biel … Read more
John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend according to studio estimates Sunday. Its $35 million North American debut was also a bit lower than some projections. Is that a disappointment? An ominous sign of the box office times? Or is the final story on “ IF ” yet to be … Read more
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The new season of TLC’s wild reality dating series “MILF Manor” has a twist. Spoilers below for Sunday night’s season premiere. “MILF Manor,” airing Sunday nights (10 p.m.), follows six moms ranging from their 40s to 60s, as they date younger men in their 20s. In the … Read more
When his creative, funny, independent mother, Kathy, began to exhibit signs of dementia, the writer Max Lugavere moved cross-country and picked up a camera to start documenting his journey to figure out how to help her. The result is “Little Empty Boxes,” a new documentary that’s strongest when it chronicles their relationship. Kathy’s memories of … Read more
A devious flight attendant revealed the unique way she gets passengers to swap seats if a family with young children requested to sit together. Mitra Amirzadeh, a Florida-based flight attendant, claims she gets seat change requests on 8 of the 10 flights she works each month. She claims she is good at “reading the room” … Read more
Pancakes have always been a part of the American breakfast table. Waffles were introduced much later in 1603 and rose to popularity as a crispy golden pancake alternative that you could serve with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and maple syrup. The two have been battling it out to be crowned as America’s favorite breakfast item ever … Read more
A UK medical writer who doesn’t think she wants to have children has donated 88 eggs to help four couples start families. Alex Webster, 31, hatched a plan after discovering in 2016 that her friend needed donor eggs to conceive. Feeling inspired and wanting to help other women in the same situation, she contacted the … Read more