November has arrived, and the spirit of the holidays is beginning to twinkle in our daily lives. Malls are filled with festive decorations, stores are showcasing gingerbread treats and twinkling Christmas lights, and apps are buzzing with holiday deals. And, of course, we can’t...

Chai, a word synonymous with tea here in the United States, is something I grew up watching my mother drink every morning. Whether she was brewing it herself after waking up early to get us kids ready for school, making my father's coffee for his morning commute, crafting her...

In our everyday lives, we all know and see romantic couples around us. Even taking into account the couples we see in movies, television shows, magazines, and books. It feels almost impossible to escape the aspect of love. For this writer, reading about love was far more enjoyable...

There have been posts and pictures of two baby animals all over Instagram and TikTok these past few weeks: one is a baby hippo and the other is an unusually large penguin chick. Meet Moo Deng and Pesto. Moo Deng is a baby pygmy hippopotamus hailing from Khao Kheow Open...

After a Pittsburgh Penguins win it is a party on Fifth Ave., but following the news Thursday night that forward Jake Guentzel has been traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, it was a Yinzer funeral in downtown Pittsburgh Friday afternoon at the MilkShake Factory. At noon on Friday...

Everyone knows about the Peanuts Holiday Classics, which are staple traditions for many Americans, but did you know about the countless non-holiday themed cartoon specials? There are more than thirty animated Peanuts specials, my favorite of which is Snoopy's Reunion, which...

Flowers are so much more than a colorful bouquet in a vase. Most of the time flowers are used in some sort of romantic gesture. When flowers are given there is love attached in one way or another. They hold meaning in a way that would go unnoticed by many. At weddings they...

With Spring right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about whether or not to start a garden this year. It can range from a deck garden to an extravagant backyard garden! It is always a great addition to your life for many reasons! Studies have shown that growing...

It is your birthday and in your head, you are thinking that you are a year older, maybe the decorations, the type of cake or ice cream, or even the presents you may get. But have you heard about the freebies you can get with a Pittsburgh presence? It is a bonus to that magical...

Every single New Year people all around the world make resolutions. They create a list or something they want to start or stop doing to create a better version of themselves. Resolutions aren't just goals but they're seeds that are placed in our heads to grow us into our best...