My baby’s car seat caught fire due to this seemingly harmless trinket: ‘Please be aware’

My baby’s car seat caught fire due to this seemingly harmless trinket: ‘Please be aware’

This mama has a hot safety tip.  Emily Perna, a married mother of two, is warning fellow parents about the fiery dangers of baby mirrors and car seats in extreme heat.  “I was unloading Luca out of his car seat today for Bible Study,” said Perna of West Virginia in her trending Facebook bulletin. “And … Read more

Top factors that can make or break an entire summer season

Top factors that can make or break an entire summer season

A new survey has found that the perfect summer must include 14 days with loved ones, eight sunrises watched and 11 dips in the water. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, which revealed that summer isn’t summer without a few key experiences. Spending time with family and friends (44%), having outdoor BBQs … Read more

‘SNL’ dodged a bullet this summer — depressing Joe Biden is hard to laugh at

‘SNL’ dodged a bullet this summer — depressing Joe Biden is hard to laugh at

In the days since the first presidential debate, a surreal calamity in which the whole world learned that America’s geriatric leader can barely speak after sundown, a familiar election presence has been missing. There’s been no “Saturday Night Live.” That’s because the CNN train wreck that pitted a befuddled and beady-eyed President Joe Biden against … Read more

Summer camps ban ‘Sephora Kids’ from bringing upscale cosmetics into cabins

Summer camps ban ‘Sephora Kids’ from bringing upscale cosmetics into cabins

Forget pitching tents — beauty-crazed babies may be pitching a fit.  Summer camps are counting skincare cosmetics as contraband this year, denying “Sephora kids” the luxury of lathering up in luxe lotions, creams and cleansers.  “Tweens and younger girls are encouraged to leave their elaborate arsenals of skincare products at home to focus on inner … Read more

‘Ben Affleck summer’ trend inspires slouchy style with a side of iced coffee

‘Ben Affleck summer’ trend inspires slouchy style with a side of iced coffee

Fashion fiends have Ben Affleck’ted with this viral summertime style.  Casual togs, a chilly treat and unmasked dismay are the makings of the hot season’s hottest look thanks to Jennifer Lopez’s ever-edgy and allegedly estranged husband. “Enjoying my ‘Ben Affleck Summer,’” announced NYC tastemaker Michael Major in a cheeky TikTok clip. “Walking around drinking a Dunkin’ iced … Read more

Orange wine sales are spiking — here’s why it’s on summer menus everywhere

Orange wine sales are spiking — here’s why it’s on summer menus everywhere

Rosé, no way. Pink is so passé — orange is the preferred wine color at this summer’s smartest poolside soirees, as the ancient, skin contact, skin-fermented glug makes grape strides towards global popularity. The UK-based retailer Ocado has seen a 99% increase in orange wine sales since last year, according to The Guardian, and in … Read more

Here is the most affordable travel destination in the US this summer — but would you go there?

Here is the most affordable travel destination in the US this summer — but would you go there?

Can’t afford to travel to Paris this summer for the Olympics? That’s fine — you can go to a place where the Olympics were held nearly 30 years ago instead. A new ranking of the most affordable summer travel destinations in the United States has awarded the top spot to Atlanta — home to the 1996 Summer … Read more

This popular Italian city is turning away tourists this summer — because it’s running out of water

This popular Italian city is turning away tourists this summer — because it’s running out of water

La not so dolce vita. One popular tourist destination in Italy is discouraging visitors this summer for one unfortunate reason — they’re running out of water. Agrigento, a hill town in Sicily, has been forced to reject tourists as the combination of extreme weather and an ancient, dysfunctional water supply system has left the city nearly … Read more

I’m a doctor — here’s how to avoid getting sick from the heat

I’m a doctor — here’s how to avoid getting sick from the heat

New Yorkers may wait all year for sunny park days and open public pools, but there’s no denying just how hot it gets in summertime. And with all that heat comes the risk of issues like heat cramps, heat exhaustion or — perhaps worst of all — heat stroke. We spoke with Dr. Reed Caldwell, … Read more

‘Despicable Me 4’ knocks off ‘Inside Out 2’ as the summer box office finally heats up

‘Despicable Me 4’ knocks off ‘Inside Out 2’ as the summer box office finally heats up

NEW YORK — After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly booming. “Despicable Me 4,” the Illumination Animation sequel, led the way over the holiday weekend with $75 million in ticket sales Friday through Sunday and $122.6 million since opening on Wednesday, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Independence Day holiday weekend … Read more

My 10-year-old refuses to wear shorts until I teach her to shave

My 10-year-old refuses to wear shorts until I teach her to shave

“My daughter just turned 10 a few weeks ago and had gotten her first period in December when she was nine,” a mom began in a recent advice-seeking post. “She won’t wear shorts or tank tops anymore and when I pressed her on why she said it’s cause she has hairy armpits and legs. “So … Read more

Christen Harper gives intimate look at ‘hot summer days’ in Greece after Jared Goff wedding

Christen Harper gives intimate look at ‘hot summer days’ in Greece after Jared Goff wedding

Christen Harper is enjoying some R&R in Greece after tying the knot with Lions quarterback Jared Goff last month. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model looked beautiful in a navy and white zebra print bikini by Rat & Boa, as seen in photos she shared Friday on Instagram. “Hot summer days,” the 31-year-old Harper captioned her … Read more

Inflation is making travel impossible — book a staycation in NYC and dupe it for Paris or London

Inflation is making travel impossible — book a staycation in NYC and dupe it for Paris or London

Continental taste, Coney Island budget. With the cost of traveling to Europe soaring as “record numbers” of travelers flock overseas, even as the dollar weakens, the traditional summer destination could be out of reach for a lot of New Yorkers in 2024. “There’s been such a huge demand for travel in the past three years, … Read more

Inflation makes holiday weekend barbecues more expensive than ever: A not-so-happy Fourth of July

Inflation makes holiday weekend barbecues more expensive than ever: A not-so-happy Fourth of July

Firing up the grill this Fourth of July will burn a hole in wallets.  The cost of feeding a party of 10 this Independence Day weekend is at a record high —  an average of $71.22 ($7.12 per person) driven up by the cost of meat, according to the latest statistics from the American Farm … Read more

10 hot blockbusters to see this summer

10 hot blockbusters to see this summer

There may be no #Barbenheimer, but the 2024 summer movie season is finally heating up. Thanks to the domestic box office success of sequels “Inside Out 2” ($469 million) “A Quiet Place: Day One” ($98 million) and “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” ($165 million), theater chains can heave a sigh of relief. For now. There … Read more

I’m a dermatologist — here are 2 easy tips for surviving sandal season

I’m a dermatologist — here are 2 easy tips for surviving sandal season

Don’t let summer be a flop because of toenail fungus. Dr. Scott Walter, a board-certified dermatologist near Denver, is sharing two home remedies for the common but mortifying occurrence of mold under toenails. He suggests soaking feet in a blend of equal parts white vinegar, yellow Listerine and water twice a week for 15 minutes and using Vicks … Read more

These career reads will heat up your work life this summer

These career reads will heat up your work life this summer

It’s time to gear up for some professional growth under the summer sun. Here are the best reads for career development and life advice for movers and shakers. This new release by lawyer and mediator Damali Peterman is one she wishes she could have had to guide her through being the only black woman in … Read more

I’m a dermatologist — here are 4 things I would never do in the summer

I’m a dermatologist — here are 4 things I would never do in the summer

Don’t be all, like, uncool this summer. Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, a board-certified dermatologist based in Mississippi, is sharing the four things she would never do when the weather turns warm — walk barefoot by the pool, use citrus in the sun, shave over warts and sleep with wet hair. Zubritsky often shares skincare tips on … Read more

Here’s the weather you can expect at the most photo-worthy beaches this summer

Here’s the weather you can expect at the  most photo-worthy beaches this summer

A swim retailer crunched the numbers and found the most Instagrammable beaches across the U.S., hopefully putting an end to your fear of missing out. So grab the towel and beach chair and hit the sand for your summer vacation. Florida and California populate most of the top 20 beaches. But Washington, New York, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia also snuck in there.  SwimOutlet identified 250 of the most popular beaches … Read more