Republican debates could benefit from emojis

     Since some of the Republican candidates seem to be having trouble with behaving decently and civilly to one another during the debates, why not force Trump, Cruz, Rubio and whoever’s still standing by the time you read this, to respond to every question...

Surrendering to the “mom jeans” …

     I didn’t see the label until I got my new “mom jeans” home from the store. All I knew was that, after a stressful hour in the dressing room, they were the only jeans that came close to fitting AND I could sit down in them without that unpleasant...

Blue Apron comes with a few strings

     My neighbor, an unapologetic non-cook, made an amazing sounding meal last week. Fresh cod topped with a miso glaze and served with smashed purple potatoes and lemon asparagus. She assured me it was delicious.     Meal-prep services like Blue Apron, Hello Fresh...

This year? I’m queen of the jungle

     While most of you were enjoying the Super Bowl with family and friends or maybe getting a jump on doing your taxes last week, I was focused on one thing and one thing only: The start of the Chinese New Year. Finally, it’s my time. 2016 is the Year of the...

Barbie Gets a Huge Makeover

         Mattel has introduced three new Barbies in hopes of finally shushing the ever-louder protests that the iconic doll’s nutty measurements give girls lifelong body image problems. A lot has been written about the new Barbies. The “curvy” one...