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Long known as separating the men from the boys (and the women from the girls) in the brainiac trivia lover department, the New York Times crossword puzzle has challenged millions of people weekly (watch out for that Sunday edition, yow). Now you can puzzle yourself anywhere you can take your iPhone (yep, I guess that means the bathroom too) with the standard for all crosswords with the NewYork Read more
Remember when you were a kid and you always got the urge to decorate the walls with your crayons? Well now there's wallpaper for adults (and kids as well) that lets you get your "writing on the wall fix" plus added puzzle play. Displayed on the UberReview, this interactive wallpaper from Cinqcinq Designers not only comes with word searches, but mazes as well. It seems like a good office Read more
Usually it's the season finales of Grey's Anatomy that leave us in the lurch, but this week's episode has its very own jaw-dropping cliffhanger. As the residents scramble to figure out whether they will stay in Seattle or move on to greener pastures, every character on the show has something to ruminate on. The party line this week comes from Dr. Webber, who says, "Make sure your ringer's on," as Read more
When he was 22, living in New York City, and right out of college, Barack Obama dated Genevieve Cook. The relationship was significant to warrant mention in his memoir Dreams of My Father, but now we can read Genevieve's perspective in Vanity Fair. The magazine's piece, focusing on the now president's first serious relationship, is an adaptation of a new Obama biography by David Maraniss and Read more
This weekend, Corey Newman used the Sunday Washington Post crossword puzzle to propose to his girlfriend, Marlowe Epstein. It was a sweet proposal that managed to be a sentimental private moment, while still being a public grand gesture (it was filmed and written about in The Washington Post). Maybe after all the techy proposals of late, popping the question is going old school? Newman is the Read more
Late-night snacking can be a calorie-loaded diet pitfall, but if you're able to recognize the reason behind your cravings, you can curb the impulse and stick to your healthy habits. Regularly find yourself back in the kitchen shortly after dinner? Here's why you keep snacking, plus how to scale back: You skimp on food throughout the day. If you aren't eating enough at each meal, your body is Read more
Derek Lam takes legal action against Ivanka Trump — The Cut Was 2011 the year of the collab, or what? — Racked Go inside Courtney Love's closet (it's full of surprises!) — Stylelist See the celebs whose glasses made them stars — The Daily Beast The most fabulous fascinators of 2011 — HuffPo Style Lauren's last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers — Lauren Conrad How to give holiday Read more
A look at prom through the decades Famous women open up about their mental health struggles Stoner celebs: match the quote on pot to the celebrity 7 outdoor date ideas Adorable crossword puzzle proposals Life-size Barbie is anything but perfect Readers share their soap opera memories Enjoy working out? You probably like sex too Your minute-by-minute royal wedding schedule Say goodbye to Prince Read more
Playing board games with your children is the perfect way to spend some indoor quality time together this Summer. It helps build important learning and social skills too. Paint the town, or Summer, pink with these special editions of your favorite classic board games just for girls, both big and small. Read more
Why on earth should you save for retirement? Read what OnSugar blog Beauty and the Budget has to say about saving for your golden years. For a young woman in her mid twenties, saving for retirement can seem like a distant, abstract concept. Personally, I tend to save for short term rewards, like a summer vacation. But for those things that are far off — even further away than marriage and Read more
