Get your kid the toy they want for the holidays this year — four in five parents confirmed that their child is happier, more social, and confident in themselves when they play with their favorite toy or doll. A poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of school-aged kids found that 63% believe if their kid plays … Read more
‘Tis the season for a trip down memory lane. With Christmas swiftly approaching, it’s time to bust out your favorite holiday classics. From “Miracle on 34th Street” to “A Christmas Story,” these films are so beloved that families cozy up by the fire to watch year after year. But where are the young stars in … Read more
Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón goes to New York for his latest short holiday film. Called “An Almost Christmas Story” (now streaming on Disney+), the musical animated short follows Moon, a young owl who finds himself stuck in a Christmas tree that’s heading to Rockefeller Plaza. In his attempts to escape the city, Moon befriends a lost … Read more
For Melanie Diaz, the magic of Christmas doesn’t come from shiny store shelves or online shopping — it’s found in dumpsters. The dumpster diver has saved around $20,000 by retrieving gifts and decor from trash cans — including wreaths from Michaels and toys from TJ Maxx. The 22-year-old Tampa, Florida, resident has spent the past … Read more
A concerned mother has shared her frustration over her mother-in-law’s favoritism toward her son. Especially when it comes to Christmas gifts. Taking to a Reddit forum, the mother explained that her MIL planned to give her son significantly more gifts than her daughters. “Strangest relationship” “Today, my MIL sent us a screenshot of what she sent the kids for Christmas. She got … Read more
The meat monarch has rewarded his loyal subjects. Burger King announced that it is returning cult favorite BK Melt sandwiches to menus — only for a limited time, however, starting next week. The three sandwiches, made with two Whopper Jr. patties each and smothered between sauce-slathered toasted bread, come in three flavors: a mushroom and … Read more
We may still be years away from billionaire-funded life-extending pills, but there are some supplements already on the market that can boost your longevity. New York City physician Dr. Michael Aziz says this top supplement can help you live longer by fixing your body all the way down to your chromosomes. A single supplement may increase … Read more
“There’s an undeniable excitement in the air in Miami,” Brazilian-born model Isabela Rangel Grutman tells Alexa. Perhaps the entrepreneur — whose gal pals include Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian and Anitta — feels that way because all her dreams have come true in Magic City. She and nightlife king David Grutman (of LIV, Gekkō ō and … Read more
Travis Kelce has no interest in watching “Love Actually.” The hit Christmas movie from 2003 starring an ensemble cast that includes Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson and Alan Rickman is one of the football star’s girlfriend’s favorite movies. Taylor Swift has been a known fan of the Christmas movie, but when the … Read more
Disney World has Mickey Mouse — and New York City has Nicolas Heller. Better known as New York Nico to his fervent following, Heller, 35, has built a viral career chronicling the glorious nooks and crannies of life in the Big Apple. But he has trouble answering the most common question people pose. “I can’t … Read more
At Alexa, Patty has lined up covers with J Balvin, Sarah Paulson, Shania Twain, Ariana DeBose, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nick and Joe Jonas and Machine Gun Kelly, and has written Favorite Things columns with stars such as Alicia Keys, Jessica Alba, Naomi Watts and Patricia Field. She has booked celebrity guests for TV shows for MSNBC … Read more
There’s nothing quite as comforting as tucking into a warm slice of sweet, gooey pie. And now that the season of overindulgence is upon us, there are more excuses than ever to, well, overindulge. If, however, the guilt of doing so is making you feel a little crumb-y, we’ve got some delicious news for you. … Read more
Jude Law has ruined Christmas for many fans of “The Holiday.” The actor, 51, spoke about the beloved 2006 holiday classic during a recent interview on BBC Radio 2’s “The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show,” breaking many fans’ hearts by revealing that the movie’s idyllic Rosehill Cottage nestled in the English countryside … doesn’t exist. “I mean, … Read more
Thanksgiving is this week, which means people all over the US are making their grocery lists and getting their kitchens ready for the holiday. Turkey is usually the star of the show on Thanksgiving Day, but Campbell’s State of the Sides Report brings some attention to the side dishes traditionally eaten on the fourth Thursday in November. According to … Read more
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but Wawa is starting the holiday early. Quick-stop chain Wawa, mainly located on the East Coast, has a very dedicated fanbase, and one of its limited-time sandwiches has an even bigger cult following — including celebrities like “Monsters” actor Evan Peters and retired NFL star Jason Kelce and his … Read more
If you ever get the opportunity to dine with the viral Pasta Queen Nadia Caterina Munno, don’t even think about ordering a cocktail with your meal. “Wine goes with dinner,” she proclaimed during a visit to Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in Midtown. “Cocktails are always for aperitivo beforehand, and then to sip if you go out … Read more
This comeback is sweet as pie. Celebrating the treat’s 25th anniversary, the fast food chain will return its holiday pies for a limited time beginning November 15, in select cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, St. Louis, New York City, Cleveland, Memphis and Dallas. The festive confection includes a creamy, smooth custard baked into a flaky, … Read more
“Barney & Friends” didn’t warm everyone’s heart with the show’s catchy tunes or happy-go-lucky dinosaurs. Bob West, the original voice of Barney, appeared on the new podcast “Generation Barney” and recalled receiving death threats from people just because he voiced the purple T-Rex on the children’s TV series. “There were certain things, certain messages that … Read more
Martha Stewart has entered the ring. Hours after The Post’s Andrea Peyser published a column correcting Stewart’s bizarre and wrong claim that she’s “dead,” the lifestyle entrepreneur hit back by bitterly acknowledging the story onstage. “She wrote this very scathing article today,” Stewart bemoaned to the crowd at Thursday’s Philadelphia Conference for Women event, “in … Read more
Grilled cheese, chicken and turkey rule the sandwich category, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 general population Americans revealed their favorite sandwiches, how preferences vary and even some secret sandwich hacks. According to the results, Americans’ favorite sandwiches are: Grilled cheese (42%), chicken (40%), turkey (30%) ham (27%) tuna (24%), egg (21%), … Read more