While we already knew that women handle the majority of the housework, and always have (no news flash here!), a new Gallup poll confirms it: 58% of women are mainly responsible for doing laundry, while 51 percent handle all the cleaning and cooking.

Many of us are guilty of tossing out uneaten food. By using the U.S. Department of Agriculture's survey of more than 4,000 households on food purchases, researchers at Pennsylvania State University calculated that Americans waste nearly a third of all the food they purchase. In a University release, researcher Edward Jaenicke said the food waste statistics showed more than two-thirds of households waste between 20% and 50% of purchased food and even the least wasteful household threw out 8.

Biting into a sun-warmed, perfectly ripe tomato is one of the purest joys of summer, and the best way to capture that juicy, fresh taste is to grow your own. If you’re looking for a few new varieties to try out in your garden this year, All-America Selections, a national plant-trialing organization, just announced seven new tomatoes chosen as the best-of-the-best by AAS judges.

There’s nothing quite like having the gang all right there with you. Family reunions are equal parts exciting and stressful, since gathering your relatives near-and-far to one spot is a lot like herding cats. With a vast range of ages to be considerate of, selecting a spot for the gathering with a plethora of activities is important.

Here’s a not-so-surprising statistic: More than three in 10 Americans get less than seven hours of sleep each night. That means many of us are falling short of the National Sleep Foundation's recommendation of getting between seven and nine hours of shuteye a night. It’s not just about how long you're under the covers either; the quality of your sleep matters, too. To help you get to sleep and stay asleep it's helpful to know which foods can help or hinder a night of good rest.

Between your morning alarm and your nightly social media scroll, screen time seriously adds up throughout the day. According to a 2019 eMarketer study, the average American adult spends almost three hours on their smartphone each day.

Shopping in bulk can save you a ton of money; Costco shoppers save an average 25% on household staples, to be exact. If you make frequent Costco runs, you’ve probably learned that there are so many tips for saving money at the bulk retailer (like how to read the store labels to find out if a product will be marked down in the future).

There’s no sense more powerful than scent when it comes to recalling fond memories. And while you probably already own a tried-and-true, signature fragrance, there's no rule that states you have to be mutually exclusive.

Like a lot of long-standing love affairs, the one Americans have with their lawns is maturing as we get wiser about how to take care of them.

When you are adopting a senior pet, or any age dog that isn't a puppy, you might be concerned that your new four-legged friend could be challenging to train.