Lifestyle news summaries — Page 4
Essential facts and source links for recent lifestyle stories.
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A Reddit cook is oven-drying months of saved bread ends for stuffing
A zero-waste cook on Reddit said they saved loaf ends for months in a gallon-size bag, checked each piece for mold, cubed them and put them in the oven to dry. They plan to season and store the pieces with spices and chicken bouillon for homemade stuffing. -
Paulo Brockway, 44, dies in Cyprus after falling ill on anniversary trip
Paulo Brockway, 44, died in Cyprus on Sept. 17, a day after falling ill during an anniversary holiday with fiancée Kerry Debono. Debono told the BBC that doctors in Cyprus said Brockway suffered cardiac arrest after previously undiagnosed pancreatitis. -
Aldi will offer Bauhn's $24.99 indoor camera at select stores Sept. 30
Aldi will sell Bauhn's indoor security camera for $24.99 at select stores starting Sept. 30. It has 1080p live video, two-way audio, adjustable pan and tilt, infrared night vision and motion alerts, and works with the free Cocoon Connect app. -
Kaylee Massey speaks openly online about grieving daughter Poppy
Kaylee Massey shares her grief online after daughter Poppy died at nearly 15 months old in April 2023 following a rapid decline from TBCD leukodystrophy. She and husband Jake are raising their two older children and honoring Poppy through traditions and a backyard mural. -
White walls can make it easier to plan a new home's color scheme
For a newly moved-into home, painting walls white before choosing permanent colors can help homeowners see the rooms without the previous owner's shades shaping their plans. White also provides a neutral, intentional-looking finish while decisions are made room by room. -
Michael Lomonaco reports remission after CAR-T trial for AL amyloidosis
After struggling to exercise, Michael Lomonaco was diagnosed with AL amyloidosis. Not in remission after chemotherapy, he joined Ohio State's CAR-T trial; he says biomarkers hit zero in a week and a bone marrow biopsy confirmed full remission a month later. -
Caroline Goguen shares her mother’s soap-sachet trick for fresher clothes
In a video, Caroline Goguen says her mother taught her to put small soap bars in sachet bags in drawers or closets, where Goguen says they keep clothes smelling fresh. An Apartment Therapy writer presents the trick as an alternative to air fresheners. -
Reddit users say dishwasher tablets can help; citric acid is cheaper
Most Reddit commenters said dishwasher-cleaner tablets can help, though results vary by brand; many suggested powdered citric acid as a cheaper option. Some warned that using citric acid every cycle may reduce detergent effectiveness or encourage rust when metal items are washed. -
Vivint study: 82% of Americans would pay extra for AI security cameras
A Vivint study of 1,004 Americans found 82% would pay more for AI home-security cameras, while 47% would trust AI to respond before they saw an alert. The systems can distinguish people from pets or passing cars and trigger lights, warnings or a siren. -
Breakfast buffet managers flag 11 guest habits that frustrate staff
Managers identify 11 recurring breakfast buffet behaviors that raise hygiene, safety, service and waste concerns. Examples include reusing plates, grabbing food by hand, leaving children unsupervised, taking more than can be eaten and stopping mid-line. -
Turtle hospital releases hatchling found at Big Pine Key staircase
A sea turtle hatchling found at the foot of stairs on Big Pine Key, far from the water, was taken to the Turtle Hospital, treated and released into the wild. It was initially not moving, but the rescuer later spotted movement; how it reached the stairs is unknown. -
Pennsylvania family plans off-grid move after offer on 10 acres is accepted
A Pennsylvania family says its offer on a 10-acre mountain property was accepted, but financing remains pending. They plan to patch leaks and move into the small cabin without electricity; a hand-pump well and wood stove are already in place. -
Maximalist dining tables pair bold patterns with mismatched pieces
House Digest says maximalist table settings are returning after minimalist dining decor, with bold tablecloths, patterned and mismatched dishes, and varied glassware. Its advice: mix colors, textures and shapes around a unifying theme to avoid a chaotic look. -
20 coffee dishes and drinks for National Coffee Day
For National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, Forbes lists 20 coffee-inspired dishes and drinks, including a New Orleans coffee-infused Sazerac, Nashville coffee-and-cocoa-rubbed lamb, espresso cocktails, desserts and a zero-proof barrel-aged espresso drink. -
Honnold Foundation is giving $11 million in solar grants this year
Alex Honnold says the foundation he founded will award $11 million in grants this year to about 70 solar projects, working with 115 partners worldwide. He says he has given roughly one-third of his income annually to support solar in remote communities. -
Vermont’s Snowflake Chocolates carries on a four-generation family tradition
Bob and Martha Pollack opened Snowflake Chocolates in Jericho, Vermont, in 1986, using recipes Bob learned from his father. Four of their daughters and grandson Alex Wintersteen now work at the shop, carrying on a chocolate-making tradition passed through four generations. -
Cajas de Luz enters market for first time at $6.9 million
Cajas de Luz, an 11,485-square-foot home above San Miguel de Allende, has come to market for the first time at $6.9 million. Designed by Manuel Cervantes, the four-bedroom, four-bath house comprises six connected volumes shaped around the sloping site. -
Marie Rosa turns 111 as daughter recalls her advice to love everyone
Canada’s oldest living person, Marie Rosa, celebrated her 111th birthday on Sept. 17 at her Etobicoke, Ontario, retirement home. Daughter Catherine Sinisalo said Rosa’s advice was to love everyone and credited her mother’s love of vegetables with helping her reach 111. -
Fold and clip bedding to help prevent dryer tangles
House Digest suggests ways to limit dryer tangles: tuck a fitted sheet’s corners together, clip its edges, or put tennis balls in two diagonal corners. It also advises closing duvet covers before washing to help keep other bedding from getting trapped inside. -
Costa Rica video shows estimated 12-foot American croc holding a 6-foot croc as another approaches
Video filmed in Costa Rica shows an American crocodile estimated at 12 feet holding a 6-foot crocodile in its jaws as another large croc moves in nearby. Larger crocodiles are opportunistic hunters and may prey on smaller members of their own species. -
People's horoscope previews the Sept. 26 Aries full moon for all 12 signs
People's astrology feature says the full moon in Aries reaches its peak Sept. 26 at 12:50 p.m. ET, presenting it as a prompt to examine personal needs, identity and relationships. It provides horoscope outlooks for all 12 zodiac signs. -
Weekend family meals get 19 one-pot and one-pan options
Food Drink Life presents 19 one-pot and one-pan ideas for hearty weekend family meals, emphasizing less cleanup and manageable preparation. Dishes span meat, vegetable, pasta and rice options; several list cooking or prep times of about 20–30 minutes. -
Bedroom cleaning checklist sets weekly chores and when to wash sheets
House Digest recommends weekly dusting, floor cleaning, mattress and upholstery vacuuming to reduce dust and allergens, plus weekly humidifier and dehumidifier cleaning to prevent mold. Wash sheets weekly with pets or in warm climates; otherwise, wash within two weeks. -
In one cook’s test, baked Trader Joe’s gyoza had the crispiest wrappers
A BuzzFeed writer compared Trader Joe’s Thai Shrimp Gyoza cooked by skillet, steaming and baking, and found the oven batch crispiest, with a tender filling. The writer baked it at 400°F for about 15–18 minutes, calling this method the easiest of the three. -
More Houston bars and restaurants add soft-serve margaritas
Houston restaurants are adding soft-serve margaritas, which one operator says are a new revenue stream. Doña Leti’s says it draws visitors from across Texas; Happy Go Lucky says the drinks compete with shaved ice and its machines have paid for themselves. -
Yutori soft-opens a restaurant and bar in Palo Alto
Jerome Ito and his wife, Linh Tran-Ito, soft-opened the restaurant and bar at Yutori in Palo Alto on Sept. 24, adding dinner service to their Japanese cafe, convenience store and hot deli. Nearly all weekend tables were booked immediately, Lily Peng said. -
Olivia Lamper made over $1,300 from cat-content deals in May
Olivia Lamper, 23, earns variable brand-partnership income from videos featuring 1-year-old tabby Finn while holding a full-time job. She received over $1,300 in May but under $400 in August; payments for her July and August partnerships arrived in September.
