Posts

While the prospect of learning a new language might seem daunting or even mystifying, making an effort to pick up a few useful words and phrases should be a key part of your trip planning process, whichever part of the world you’re visiting. Of course, some languages are easier to get the hang of than others and in most places, there are also various dialects to consider. Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken and is the official language of China, Taiwan, and Singapore — which is why we’re focusing on words and phrases from this language rather than other dialects — but in Hong Kong and Guangdong province, Cantonese is spoken....

Christina Haack and Ant Anstead’s split in September 2020 took many people by surprise and while they never gave a real reason as to why they got divorced (not that they owe it to us), viewers are getting more insight on the season finale of Christina on the Coast. The TV personality reveals how hard the breakup was on her and why she needed to sell the Newport Beach, California home they shared together....

It’s winter vacation time! While some celebrities head straight for the beach, Ciara opted for the ski slopes this holiday season — although she took full advantage of the sunshine this year. The 37-year-old singing sensation sported a form-fitting black bodysuit that cinched at her waist paired it with a brown crop jacket to keep her cozy in the cold. Her toned long legs were bare except for the fur-lined boots that she stomped in the snow with....

Next month, tequila brand Clase Azul will open a multi-restaurant concept in San José del Cabo, Mexico.Clase Azul first waded into the Cabo dining scene last year, opening A Taste of Culture, an immersive experience that takes visitors through the brand’s tequila-making story with food pairings, music, video, and sensory elements including light shows. A Taste of Culture, which borrows from immersive dining institutions like Copenhagen’s Noma and Chicago’s Michelin three-starred Alinea, is tucked behind a ritzy shopping boutique, where collectors come to find rare Clase Azul bottles....

Thanks to Giada De Laurentiis, we not only have a go-to post-Thanksgiving lunch dish to dive into, but also an insanely delicious and ooey-gooey breakfast-themed dessert. On Nov 26, De Laurentiis gave us another amazing post-Thanksgiving dish we can’t wait to sink our teeth into. She posted a photo of the decadent dish with the caption, “Still have leftovers? Use leftover cranberry sauce in this decadent breakfast bake that’s perfect for a lazy Sunday morning with family!...

The Garner/Lopez/Affleck blended family keeps getting sweeter and sweeter. An insider told Hollywood Life that Lopez’s 14-year-old daughter Emme “really likes” Garner and the two have allegedly developed a blossoming relationship. “[Garner] is very hands-on and loves to plant plants and garden, which are things that Emme enjoys too,” the source explained. “They have formed a unique bond, just as JLo has with Ben and Jennifer’s kids. It is awesome and they all know how lucky they are to be able to have this....

Kanye West is dating Julia Fox, but that certainly doesn’t mean he isn’t triggered by ex Kim Kardashian dating Pete Davidson. Despite making overtures to move on with life without his wife, the Yeezy founder reportedly had a reaction to Kardashian’s recent vacation to the Bahamas with the Saturday Night Live star for a very personal reason. She took Davidson to Baker’s Bay, which was the exact site of West’s 40th birthday party....

Kim Kardashian is ready to move forward and put her marriage to Kanye West in the past. She’s asking the courts to speed up the divorce process and declare her single in the wake of his recent social media outbursts. “I very much desire to be divorced,” she says in the court documents obtained by TMZ. “Kanye has been putting a lot of misinformation regarding our private matters and co-parenting on social media which has created emotional distress....

Co-parenting is always challenging, but for engaged celebs like Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker who are constantly in the limelight, blending a family can prove a little extra challenging. This is especially true when it comes to dealing with each other’s exes. Barker shares 18-year-old son Landon and 15-year-old daughter Alabama with his ex-wife and model Shanna Moakler while Kardashian shares son Reign, 6, daughter Penelope, 9, and son Mason, 11, with ex-partner Scott Disick....

The Kardashian-Jenner crew is known for many things, among them, throwing large, extravagant parties that cost a lot of money. Kylie Jenner in particular knows how to celebrate with friends, and she has made it clear to the public that she loves Don Julio 1942 Tequila. In fact, it was her tequila of choice on her 21st birthday. Jenner has even sipped it in a drunk makeup tutorial with her sister Khloe Kardashian....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Mariah Carey, also known as the undeniable Queen of Christmas, is clearly creating a holiday-themed empire by releasing her first children’s book titled, The Christmas Princess. “So many of us have been drowning in ‘bleakocity’ for the last year and a half, why not create an enchanted land to escape to?...

The most important part of a successful Super Bowl experience (aside from your home team winning) is the spread. If you have an assortment of different bite-sized foods, everyone at the party is sure to find something that they can enjoy. Finger food is the best food, but if you haven’t decided what game-winning snack to bring to the event don’t worry. Of course, you could go for a store-bought option like mac and cheese bites but why not make something from scratch?...

One of the most uncomfortable feelings is having to turn on your stovetop in the middle of an already-too-hot summer day. In times like these, we opt for meals that will help us stay fresh and cool, and that require minimal cooking. So when we saw that Martha Stewart had shared a tasty salad recipe, we knew that’s what we would want to eat for the rest of the summer. Filled with eggplant, mozzarella, and tomatoes — this is exactly the dish we needed in our lives....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. While the British royal family was the first to arrive at Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were close behind. The two were one of the first world leaders to arrive at the departed Queen’s funeral alongside her family, showing their respects for her....

Prince George looks so grown up — and the spitting image of his dad! — in a photo the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released on social media. The snapshot, which features George beaming at the camera, was shared in celebration of the young royal’s 9th birthday. Instagram was (justifiably) freaking out over how grown-up George has gotten. “Oh my where did the time go,” one person wrote. Another exclaimed: “He looks just like William to me!...

Prince Harry’s memoir was probably going to be at the top of many people’s holiday wish lists, but they may have to wait until 2023 now. It seems that there are a few hot topics in the book that the Duke of Sussex and his publisher are debating — they aren’t sure certain revelations should be made public. “I have heard that Harry has some truth bombs in his book that he is debating on whether to include or not,” an insider told Page Six....

Shay Mitchell seems like she can do everything: from business to being a great mom, and to making fans sob uncontrollably with her moving Instagram posts. A post shared by Shay Mitchell (@shaymitchell) On Oct. 9, Mitchell posted a few adorable photos of her daughter, Atlas Noa, with a poignant caption. And everyone is sobbing and how beautiful the birthday tribute is. Mitchell captioned the photos with a touching birthday paragraph saying, “I used to laugh at the moms who cried on their babies’ birthdays....

Let’s face it, in quarantine, people gained some unique new hobbies like bread-making or tie-dying everything in sight. For Tamera Mowry-Housley and her children, they cook every chance they get. In an interview with E! Online, Mowry divulged how she and her husband bonded with her children during quarantine. “Ever since the pandemic, because we were all stuck together, after a while we were looking at each other like, ‘What are we gonna do?...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Now that cooler and dreary weather is fading away and sunny warm days are slowly taking over, there’s no better time to finally schedule family photoshoots and outdoor events. The blooming flowers and vibrant greenery outside are the perfect canvas to showcase your family. But with any family event, selecting outfits that compliment each other for pictures or special days is always a challenge....

If you harbor preconceived notions that you need to have a pair of broken-in hiking boots or a penchant for the cold to fall in love with our neighbor to the north, let this be the year you cast that notion aside and head to what Travel + Leisure readers have deemed the best islands in Canada. While the country has tens of thousands of isles, our readers consistently choose three that offer exquisite dining experiences, breathtaking vistas, and a plethora of year-round activities — both on land and on the water....