May 2026
On the Scene at ExcelerateHer 2026 Night 2: Honoring Kandi Burruss, Cathy Hughes, Rosalind Brewer, and Esi Bracey in All-Black Fashion
On the Scene at ExcelerateHer 2026 Night 2, founded by Kim Blackwell, where sisterhood showed up in style as groups of friends stepped out in coordinated all-black looks for the “I’m Rooting for Everybody in Black” theme. From flowing dresses and tailored sets to textured fabrics and statement accessories, attendees embraced the elevated cocktail aesthetic…
I Asked Estheticians Which Products Are Actually Worth It (and What They Skip)
Living in Los Angeles, getting a facial can feel a little like stepping into a marketplace—everyone has something to sell, and not all of it feels necessary. Over time, I’ve learned that finding a great esthetician is less about the products they use and more about the perspective they bring. The best ones don’t overwhelm…
Does Cheddar Cheese Need to Be Refrigerated?
You just pulled cheddar out of the fridge for a cheese board and are wondering how long it can safely sit out at room temperature. Or you saw aged cheddar sold unrefrigerated at a specialty store and are wondering if your home storage rules are different. Does cheddar need to be refrigerated? The short answer:…
How to Get Curry and Turmeric Out of Clothes. 4 Ways Tested.
I didn’t panic when the curry dropped. That was my first mistake. It was a Tuesday night, takeout from the place around the corner, and I was eating on the couch like a reasonable adult when a spoonful of chicken tikka masala slid right off the fork and landed directly on my favorite white linen…
Does Yogurt Go Bad? Everything You Need To Know
You opened a tub of yogurt a week and a half ago and it still smells fine. Or you found a container in the back of the fridge that is three weeks past the date. Does yogurt go bad? The short answer: Yes, yogurt goes bad, but the date on the container is not the…
Does Cheddar Cheese Go Bad? Everything You Need To Know
You found a block of cheddar in the back of the fridge with some white spots on it. Or there is a bag of shredded cheddar that has been open for two weeks and you are not sure if it is still good. Or you spotted what looks like mold on the corner of the…
Does Heavy Cream Need to Be Refrigerated?
You have been cooking for an hour and the heavy cream has been sitting on the counter the whole time. Or you bought cream at a farmers market and it was not refrigerated in the booth. Or you are wondering whether you even need to put it back in the fridge after pouring a splash…
Does Yogurt Need to Be Refrigerated?
You just got home from the grocery store and are putting things away. Does the yogurt go straight in the fridge? Or you bought yogurt at a farmers market that was sitting out unrefrigerated in a cool barn and are wondering if the rules are different. Does yogurt need to be refrigerated? The short answer:…
Unspecified Neurodevelopmental Disorder (UNDD): Why It’s Diagnosed (with Real Experiences)
Recently, Unspecified Neurodevelopmental Disorder (UNDD) has gained more and more attention. According to the CDC, American children aged 0-17 are more frequently diagnosed with developmental disabilities and other developmental delays than ever in history. This article will explain UNDD, an “in-between,” “out-of-the-box” diagnosis from the DSM-5 that acknowledges neurodevelopmental differences when it’s too hard to…
Does Heavy Cream Go Bad? Everything You Need To Know
You have a carton of heavy cream that was opened a week and a half ago and you are not sure if it is still good. Or it smells slightly tangy but not quite sour and you are trying to figure out if that is normal. Does heavy cream go bad? The short answer: Yes,…