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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. We’ve come along way from the character-printed, polyester sheet sets of our youth. These days, we know that one of the keys to a good night’s sleep is having a comfortable bed, and for us, that means cotton sheets, a firm mattress, a mattress pad — and good pillows. Believe it or not, there is a difference between a nice pillow, and those $10 pillows you picked up 5 years ago and haven’t replaced since....

For the first time in more than 20 years, Sotheby’s is auctioning away a full-size dinosaur skeleton. The 10-foot-tall, 22-foot-long Gorgosaurus will be the first of its kind ever offered at auction — and it’s expected to make history. The Gorgosaurus will make its public debut at Sotheby’s in New York City on July 21. According to Hatton, a Gorgosaurus has never before been offered at auction. And this specific one is quite special....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re looking for a fun, simple activity to get the kids even more excited for the holidays, maybe look into a holiday-themed sticker book. This children’s book is as simple and fun as it comes: You find the sticker, peel it, find the right number to place it, and enjoy an adorable photo afterward....

I’m a staunchly anti-morning person, but there I was, stumbling out of the shower at 5 a.m. Along with a few other early risers aboard Viking Octantis, I was up on Deck 7 soon after sunrise to watch the launch of a weather balloon. As we floated along Georgian Bay, on the Ontario side of Lake Huron, our group counted down and then marveled as the radiosonde-toting balloon whizzed into the sky....

Your travel wardrobe is just as important as — if not more important than — your luggage. After all, you’ll be spending all of your time in these pieces, so you’ll want to make sure that every item you’ve packed is comfortable for long-term wear and durable enough to survive the trip. This is especially true for travel outerwear, which can be a hard closet staple to find if you prefer something that’s warm but not a hassle to carry around and wear....

“Bula!” It’s a friendly greeting, a wish for good health, and a welcome to Vomo Island as our small boat approached the beach. We stepped onto the sand to more enthusiastic “Bulas” as we were whisked to the reception area where our arrival was anything but routine. There, a few dozen women and men gathered together and sang to us. Although we couldn’t understand the words, the sentiment was clear. It was a warm welcome, ending in a shout of “Bula!...

As the largest contiguous state in the U.S., Texas is full of beautiful landscapes, a blend of cultures, and endless areas to explore. The state makes up almost 270,000 square miles, which includes coastal plains in the south, mountains out west, rolling hills throughout the center, prairie land up north, and dense forests to the east. And with plenty of lakes and rivers, beaches, wineries and breweries, shopping, and great hotels, it’s easy to plan a weekend getaway to different regions across the state....

There’s nothing worse than setting off for a road trip and then realizing you’ve left something at home or discovering that your key fob battery has died while halfway to your destination. To avoid unnecessary pit stops and headaches, check this list of road trip hacks before getting behind the wheel. Prepare your vehicle for long-distance travel. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), most breakdowns can be prevented by having your car serviced before your journey....

Interestingly, David’s business career began in the fashion industry in New York at luxury retailer Bonwit Teller. After several years in fashion, he decided to change industries because of his love for travel. Having started as a frontline advisor at an agency in Los Angeles bringing in corporate sales accounts, David made the decision to join a relatively new and fast growing corporate and entertainment agency, All-Travel. Celebrating over 30 years with All-Travel, he is vice president and manages all of their digital marketing in addition to working side by side with the president, Eric Maryanov....

Airfare prices have jumped more than 42% in the past year in the United States, and started to creep up again in September. Overall, airfare rose 42.9% from September 2021 to September 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest Consumer Price Index. The rise comes as gas has also leapt 18.2% in the same time period. Airfare also rose 0.8% from August to September of this year, marking the first time in months airfare prices didn’t drop....

Brokeback Mountain hit theaters 16 years ago, but Heath Ledger’s love for Michelle Williams is still something director Ang Lee thinks about. He watched their romance develop before they even shot the first scene of the film. Williams had a knee injury before they went into production and Lee recalled to Empire magazine that “Heath was always looking after her.” The Oscar winner added, “He was so naturally caring towards Michelle....

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are both passionate activists, not least because of the world in which they want their baby son Archie to grow up. At 12 months old, Archie is getting bigger every day and growing into a toddler with likes and dislikes, favorite songs and books and colors, and a whole little internal world. While it seems like just yesterday that Meghan was refusing to pose on church steps with newborn Archie (iconic), the truth is that baby Archie isn’t such a baby anymore....

I know it may seem a little early to already be thinking about holiday shopping (it’s not even Halloween yet!), but due to all of the anticipated supply chain shortages happening this year, shoppers are buying up presents sooner than ever. And yes, that includes presents for your pets. In fact, holiday shopping for pets is probably some of the most fun and stress-free holiday shopping because they love whatever you get them and all of the options are downright adorable....

Fans have been itching for Coldplay’s newest album, but Chris Martin gave fans a little more than they expected. On Oct 15, Martin’s band, Coldplay, released their long-awaited album, Music of the Spheres. Fans obviously freaked out, but they freaked out a little more over the fact that his two children made a surprise appearance on the album. It seems Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow’s children, 17-year-old, Apple and 15-year-old Moses, are following in their dad’s musical footsteps....

I mean, honestly, has Costco ever let us down? The answer is a resounding “No.” We know we can always count on the warehouse giant to give us the absolute best deals on just about everything (like these amazing Christmas gifts). And yes folks, Costco has done it again! They are back with yet another unforgettable deal we’re truly obsessed with — a magnificent 3-liter bottle of prosecco for only $29....

Any parent knows that the experience of sending their child off into the world is filled with all kinds of emotions, and David Arquette and Courteney Cox are no exception. Arquette just revealed how he’s handling their 17-year-old daughter Coco Arquette’s plans to go to college and become an actress just like her famous parents, and it turns out he’s keeping it real about how much rejection is involved — both when it comes to acting and in life in general....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Giada De Laurentiis just dropped the perfect pasta recipe for meal prepping because it’s so easy to make and is absolutely mouth-watering. On April 7, De Laurentiis posted a colorful and delectable photo of her newest pasta recipe. Perfect for the warmer months, she posted this refreshing pasta picture to her Instagram @thegiadzy with the caption, “Pasta with asparagus, peas, and cherry tomatoes: springtime in a pan....

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have their fans on high alert because their highly anticipated wedding might be happening this weekend. The tipoff came when TMZ reported that the longtime couple had filed for a marriage license, and in the state of Oklahoma, they only have 10 days to use it or lose it. A source close to the entertainment site is suggesting that a Saturday walk down the aisle might be happening along with a full holiday weekend of events in honor of the Fourth of July....

In September 2020, Tiger Woods moved into the next phase of golf greatness by designing and opening a new public golf course that you can play on, too. Located in Missouri’s Ozark Mountains and part of the Big Cedar Lodge collection of epic Midwestern golf courses — which also includes Top of the Rock, Buffalo Ridge, Mountain Top, and Ozarks National — Payne’s Valley is the first public-access golf course in the U....

Katie Holmes and boyfriend Bobby Wooten III seem to be on the fast track when it comes to their relationship. The musician has already met her daughter, 16-year-old Suri Cruise, but the former Dawson’s Creek star had some catching up to do on Wooten’s side of the family. That item on the list appears to be taken care of as the loving duo attended the wedding of one of Wooten’s best friends over the weekend in Montauk, New York....