Louisiana may be best-known for its marshlands, but don’t let the murky waters fool you — this state is full of stunning beaches, too. With white sand and warm, clear waters, Louisiana’s beaches could rival any of the most luxurious shorelines on Earth. Only here, you’re likely to find far fewer crowds. Most people don’t think of the Pelican State when it comes to beautiful beaches, meaning you could score a slice of this dreamy shoreline all to yourself....
Yellowstone National Park reopened its northeast entrance road for the first time since catastrophic flooding forced its closure. The park reopened the Tower Junction to the Northeast Entrance in Cooke City/Silver Gate, MT, on Oct. 15 to vehicle traffic for the first time since the summer, according to the National Park Service. Nearly all flood-damaged parts of the road have now been paved after it suffered “significant damage” to about five sections, and no restrictions remain in place....
It looks like Adele is taking her relationship with boyfriend Rich Paul up a notch as the two spend more time together. The big sign is that the sports agent is not only bringing her around to meet his friends, but also his A-list clients. The couple was spotted late last week enjoying a birthday party for LeBron James’ wife, Savannah — and it seems like the Grammy winner fits right into Paul’s elite athlete world....
Rotating three times per minute, while you sit on a raft holding up to four people, a new waterpark attraction expects to splash and zip where none have before. A water park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (a.k.a. the water park capital of America) named after Greece’s highest peak just unveiled the country’s first and only rotating waterslide. The only other two are in China and Poland. Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park’s second-generation owners Nick and Eva Laskaris hatched the idea after learning about a rotating waterslide from WhiteWater, a designer of water park attractions, at an industry trade show....
Ben Affleck is back to his Bennifer 1.0 look, thanks to the influence of Jennifer Lopez. The actor, who is a huge fan of the rumpled look, is stepping up his style to match that of his iconic girlfriend. Even when he’s gambling while on vacation at a Monte Carlo casino, Affleck needed to show off his best A-list glam. According to Page Six, The Way Back actor showed up looking like a sharp-dressed man decked out in a crisply pressed white shirt and a tailored black suit — no doubt the JLo influence is being felt here....
There’s an excitement that comes with putting a holiday look together as you swap your daily casual wardrobe with one for a special occasion. You have so many options, from opting for a classic velvet style to going for a sparkly, sequined look. Unfortunately, actually finding the best dress to achieve your outfit desire is a challenge. On our constant hunt to provide our readers with great shopping recommendations, we couldn’t help but notice Free People’s collection of festive mini, midi, and maxi dresses....
Nothing breaks us out of our mid-day slump like having a bright, fresh salad for lunch, but if you’ve ever tried to make a salad ahead of time, chances are you too have faced disappointment by way of soggy lettuce, mushy vegetables, and onions that seem to magnify in flavor with every passing second. Well, Giada de Laurentiis has the solution: a veggie-loaded Soba Noodle Salad that actually tastes better when you make it ahead, meaning you can make a big bowl of it, then pack it up for lunch all week long....
Now that Christmas has passed, we’ve been spending the day scrolling through our Instagram feeds and double-tapping on some of the cutest holiday photos we’ve seen in a long time. Now, Halle Berry and Van Hunt always look super sweet, whether they’re hitting the red carpet, or posing for a snapshot together on the ‘Gram. But their Christmas Day selfie was just too cute to pass up. The snapshot, which Berry shared to her Instagram account, featured the Oscar-winning actress and her Grammy-winning partner looking all kinds of loved up for the holiday....
Editor’s Note: Travel to Japan is currently prohibited as a COVID-19 precaution. Use our inspirational travel stories to plan ahead for a future trip. When you travel, one of the hardest — and most time-consuming — tasks is researching what to do, see, and eat. And in Tokyo, one of the world’s largest cities, the difficulty is only amplified. That’s a challenge Hoshino Resorts’ OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka property is taking on....
Am I the only one? Or have you, too, looked on skeptically at the passengers who trail a flag-toting guide upon arrival at a cruise port? “That’ll never be me,” I used to swear, presuming the group to be en route to some nearby tourist trap — one that could easily be found with a quick Google search and visited for a lower price, to boot. But last summer on a 10-day sailing from Oceania Cruises, I became one of those passengers....
It’s potty training time in Josh Brolin’s house! Finding what works for your kid is different for every parent. For the Avengers: Endgame star, he’s using the tried and true ‘see one, do one’ method as he teaches his daughter Westlyn Reign how to use the toilet. Brolin shared a couple of photos of himself teaching Westlyn Reign on Instagram and the result is pure gold. Yep, the dad took one for the team and sat atop a miniature pink potty with his pants down in the hopes that his daughter would follow his lead....
Vanessa Paradis’ daughter Lily-Rose Depp is reminding everyone why she’s a Chanel ambassador, rocking this sexy and enchanting look for everyone to swoon over! On Nov 4, Depp wowed everyone in this jaw-dropping gray ensemble at the CHANEL Cruise 2022/23 Collection show in Miami at Faena Beach. No one could take their eyes off of the supermodel and actress’ confident look. See the photos below: For the elite Chanel show, Depp arrived in a matching gray Chanel ensemble of a crop gray tank top and mini-skirt....
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. We’ve sworn by TikTok videos for finding intuitive products for our kitchens and organization — but now, we’re swooning over some viral bathroom finds. The mDesign Toilet Paper Organizer is a space-saving toilet paper holder that boasts nearly 7,500 positive reviews. The organizer can hold up to three normal rolls of toilet paper, saving up so much space (and adding a lovely pop of color to your bathroom!...
Look, Rachael Ray is no stranger to thinking outside the box, especially when it comes to recipes like her buffalo chicken grilled cheese and cacio e pepe popcorn. Like many professional chefs, Ray has certain techniques she uses to gets things done efficiently. And, well, she just shared one of her chef secrets on Instagram and it looks like people are pretty divided about it. In celebration of National Guacamole Day, Ray shared a special hack for dicing avocados — and her fans have very mixed opinions on the trick....
There is one event that comes around every summer that the entire family loves: the state fair. Kids love the rides and games, and we love the interesting (and strange) foods. Fair food is dominated by all things fried and one sweet dish, in particular, takes the cake in our book as the tastiest, and no, it’s not fried Oreos. To us, funnel cake is unbeatable. It’s sugary, crunchy, fried and so delicious....
The pots and pans cabinet might just be the bane of every home cook’s existence. With pots and pans in varying sizes haphazardly stacked atop one another and lids everywhere, it’s always a challenge storing them in a neat and organized way. That’s why when Staub introduced their stackable set, we couldn’t wait to start over and get our hands on the highly sought-after collection of mix-and-match cookware. And as of this week, the set is now exclusively available for pre-order at Williams Sonoma, where they’re also currently on sale and available for free shipping....
Sterling Mahomes gave her dad the best treat during his latest game. The 1-year-old surprised Patrick Mahomes on the football field, decked out in his team colors and an adorable jean jacket with her name printed on the back. In a video shared by Sterling’s mom Brittany, Patrick runs over to give his daughter a quick kiss before getting back into the game. “Ster girl stayed up past her bedtime to surprise her Daddy!...
Before Fatima Magomadova let a new employee stir the kidney beans into her borscht, roll crêpes filled with mushrooms, and caramelize carrots for a rice pilaf, she would ask a simple question: “What do you cook at home for New Year’s?” The answers came in a rainbow of salads, soups, and entrées representing a swath of the former Soviet Union. For many of the staff at Roman Russian Market and its adjoining sibling, Rough Russian Café, in Southeast Portland, this was their first gig in the U....
The Irwin family has all gathered up for an adorable family selfie, all of them looking as happy as can be — except for baby Grace Warrior. Proud uncle Robert Irwin posted the most wholesome family selfie we desperately needed right now. He posted the super-sweet photo with the simple caption, “😊💛.” A post shared by Robert Irwin (@robertirwinphotography) In the photo, we see Bindi, Robert, Terri, and Chandler Powell all smiling from ear to ear....
There are a great many cruise destinations around the world that I’d like to profess my love for, but the one I will forever rave about is Alaska. And as you’re planning your travel year and scouting cruise destinations, Holland America Line’s 7-Day Alaskan Explorer is an itinerary that should absolutely be on your radar. Why does Alaska lend itself so well to cruises? The northernmost U.S. state has always been a bucket-list destination, and there are so many coveted sights to see spread throughout the Last Frontier....
