Becky Rapinchuk began sharing her cleaning routine on the internet in 2009, before Instagram and influencers were a thing, during the “wild wild west of blogging,” as Becky describes it. Before Becky had kids, she could take all day to clean her home, but once her family grew, she realized that wouldn’t work. She had […]
Artist Chloe Giordano and editor Rachel Williams created an artistic children’s book that must be seen It’s hard to deny the importance of reading to your children from a young age. A 2018 article in the New York Times said that children experience less anger and problems with attention span when parents read to their […]
Just like with fashion, in home décor, sometimes what’s old is new again. And that’s certainly true with wallpaper. Available in a range of sizes, designs and colors, there are hundreds of wallpapers available on the market—and there’s certainly one that could fit your home. Sometimes you don’t need a piece of artwork, you just […]
Liris Crosse has been blazing trails in the modeling industry ever since she set foot on the runway. Dubbed “Naomi Campbell of Plus,” Liris is the first plus-size model to win the model portion of Project Runway. But the Lifetime reality show isn’t the only way she’s made a name for herself. She’s been outspoken […]
The lack of work-appropriate winter wear for women is a real issue Long-sleeved dresses are the holy grail of dresses. And I’m not talking about the long-sleeved mini-dresses you wear to look cute when going out in winter but actually freeze in all night long. I’m talking the long-sleeved, work-appropriate dress. I mean the dresses […]
The Pantone Color Institute determines the Color of the Year by analyzing what colors are starting to trend in fashion, film, technology, etc. And one color they see on the horizon for 2019 is coral. That’s why Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral was named as the Pantone Color of the Year 2019 in December. Inspired by […]
My Favorite Recipe is a recurring feature on Grok Nation that highlights a celebrity or chef’s all-time favorite. You may not guess that a person with the title “The Cocktail Guru” started as a bartender to supplement a fledgling acting career, but that’s exactly what happened to Jonathan Pogash. Growing up in New Jersey with […]
I grew up in a middle income home in middle America. We were certainly not what you would call “fancy.” I’m pretty sure what we used as a “butter knife” for most of my life was actually a fish knife. But when it came to thank you etiquette, you would have thought my mother was […]
There are just a few days left for holiday shopping. And if you’ve put off buying for the nerds and geeks on your list, have we got a guide for you! We’ve pulled a gift idea for fans of all the major fandoms: Doctor Who, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and more. […]
It’s incredibly easy to get caught up in shopping for the holidays and not truly think through what you’re giving to friends and family. While trying to check everyone off your holiday gift list, you could end up overspending or purchasing presents that don’t have as much meaning as you’d like. That’s why we’ve rounded […]
My Favorite Recipe is a recurring feature on Grok Nation that highlights a celebrity or chef’s all-time favorite. Have you ever watched Beat Bobby Flay and thought, “No one ever beats Bobby!” Well, Bruce Kalman has. In addition to his linguine recipe beating Bobby’s version, Bruce has earned a Chopped championship title and won Esquire Network’s Knife […]
We all have at least one on our list: the person who is impossible to shop for. It could be because you don’t know him that well or because she has everything, but whatever the reason, you end up stumped on what to purchase. Well, stop your worrying! We’ve gathered our favorite items on the […]
For a particular set of people, there is no such thing as too many beauty products. If you know anyone like that and are struggling to find them a holiday gift, behold our favorite beauty gifts of 2018. These beauty sets—including nail polish, hair products, makeup and skin care—range in prices and products. Milk Makeup […]
You probably realize that we kind of sort of love The Big Bang Theory. And we know many of you do, too. CafePress and Etsy are chock-full of fan art, t-shirts and more, but we want to help you save some time during your already-busy holiday season. We’ve gathered up our favorite gifts in a […]
My Favorite Recipe is a recurring feature on Grok Nation that highlights a celebrity or chef’s all-time favorite. Combine a little bit of seriousness, a Scottish accent and a few piercing looks toward Henry Higgins and you’ll have Linda Mugleston’s portrayal of Mrs. Pearce in Broadway’s My Fair Lady. Currently appearing alongside Laura Benanti as Eliza Doolittle […]
A bottle of bubbly or a box of chocolates are easy gift ideas no matter the season, but showing that you truly care takes thought. That’s where we come in: We’ve rounded up the best of the best in food and drink gifts: premium cheeses, sweet, chewy toffee, a high-end Italian liquor (in a beautiful […]
Sometimes one gift isn’t enough; for the person who has it all or that you want to surprise continually, sign them up for one of these subscription services! We’ve included a little bit of everything: boxes for kids, foodies, yogis, you name it. TokiBox According to TokiBox, the best gifts in life are vegan (and […]
It’s the same every year: On the last week of school before the winter holiday, you realize you need to purchase gifts for your children’s teachers. Don’t let the time get away from you! We’ve picked out nine gifts that are perfect for educators. KIND chocolate cheer holiday cube Teachers are notorious for being on-the-go, […]
If you’re like me, you love gift giving. Whether it’s Christmas, graduations, or birthdays, I love taking the time to pick the perfect present for my friends and families. But at the holidays, buying all those “perfect presents” at once can take a toll on my bank account. It doesn’t have to, though! There are […]
Sure you could stand in line at Walmart or Best Buy and attempt to buy the newest TV this Black Friday, but that doesn’t really sound like fun to us. We’d rather shop from the comfort of our cozy homes and get things we’ll actually enjoy: beauty products, clothing, kitchen products and more. With that […]
