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Long before Earl Grey, Darjeeling and oolong reached our shores, there was yaupon.

Tea brewed from the leaves of the yaupon holly has been part of the North American diet for more than 1,000 years, consumed by Indigenous tribes as a stimulant, a medicinal remedy and a ceremonial ...Read more

In 2021, endoscopy nurse Megan Walsh, 41, returned to work full time. The pandemic sent patients surging into her hospital, and help was in short supply.

Stressed from it all, Walsh returned to an old hobby from ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: As far back as I can remember, I have loved hair accessories. Barrettes, clips, headbands, pins, decorative combs, colorful scrunchies and, most especially, hair bows. Over the years, I’ve amassed quite a collection and even a few designer pieces.

But, as I move into middle age, I have started to ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Do you have any tips for getting toothpaste out of clothing in a pinch?

I just have too many mornings where I'm brushing my teeth before work and some drops of it fall on my shirt or work vest. Somehow, it seems to bond to clothing like glue, no matter the size of the drops, and no amount of washing ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- Growing up in Florida fishing with his dad, Adam Hutter became fascinated by the biodiversity of life everywhere around him.

“It was far more magical than Disney could ever be,” he said. “You never knew what was gonna come up on the hook, what classification it was gonna be, what family it came from, what it ate, and what ...Read more

Shall we start off the day with a quartet of well-dressed witches?

Here, at the Los Angeles premiere of the “Wicked” movie last weekend, are “Wicked” past and “Wicked” future: Idina Menzel (in black) and Kristin Chenoweth (in gold), who starred as Elphaba and Glinda in the original 2003 Broadway production, flank Cynthia Erivo (in...Read more

DALLAS -- A North Texas business rethinking how gifts are wrapped is getting momentum from one of the biggest names in music today: Taylor Swift. And it’s not the first time.

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Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I can't seem to find 100% cotton socks. I'd prefer women's, but men's are fine since these socks seem to be nonexistent. The socks with polyester are too tight for my feet.

Do you know where I can find 100% cotton socks?

--Maureen O.

Dear Maureen: It’s hard to find ...Read more

Looking ahead to the holiday movie season, here’s one that should be a costume dream: “Maria,” Pablo Larraín’s drama about legendary opera singer Maria Callas, played by Angelina Jolie.

The film takes place during the late days of Callas’ life (she died in 1977), and should feature plenty of sumptuous gowns (like this one, with its...Read more

They’re customizable, comfortable and popular with kids. But, according to experts, Crocs can come with some painful health risks if worn too long.

“I do have pretty strong opinions about this particular issue,” Silver Spring, Maryland, podiatrist Priya Parthasarathy homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3481615">Read more

Far from the days of the original “Got Milk?” campaign, dairy milk has faced a bevy of competition, including soy, almond and oat alternatives. Once available only at fancy coffee shops, you can now pick them up at the corner store.

More niche options, like pea, coconut, rice and, more recently, pistachio milk alternatives, have hit the ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have a few questions on the following fashion trends:

1. No belts with pants that have belt loops? This looks unfinished to me.

2. Why are women not wearing slips? This has been going on for a long time. It is not a good look.

3. Men's suits, when the blazer or suit jacket is so tight the ...Read more

When Apple released the first watch in 2015, fans were amazed by the device’s possibilities, particularly for heart rate monitoring and fitness tracking.

In September, Apple released the Series 10, which came with a plethora of anticipated features, including a thinner design, a louder speaker and a faster charger coil.

One lesser known ...Read more

It was shortly after first hearing the term online that psychologist Susan Albers started being asked about “sharenting” in her counseling sessions this year. Seemingly harmless on the surface, the social media trend has homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3473764">Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have no complaints about the shape, color or fullness of my eyebrows. What I’m looking for is a product that has some “hold strength” to keep my unruly eyebrow hair in place.

Can you suggest a product to do the job?

--Barb B.

Dear Barb: If you shop for cosmetics, ...Read more

From toys to kitchenware to food takeout trays, researchers have discovered a toxic chemical homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3465929">Read more

Many glamorous gowns were worn at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles this month (a splashy annual event that attracts more than its share of Oscar winners and Oscar hopefuls — yes, it’s that Academy), but I was especially drawn to this one, worn by Ryan Michelle Bathe.

It’s from a name I hadn’t heard before — Lebanese ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Let's get right to the point and not Circle, K? While most convenience stores are just places for a QuikTrip to Shell out gas money or to stop in for a Sheetz while on the road, Wawa is a destination.

People leave their homes just to go to Wawa (in slippers, but still!). They wait in line for hours for store grand openings and ...Read more

BOISE, Idaho -- A new mural at the Boise Co-op at The Village at Meridian, Idaho, invites shoppers to consider where their food comes from and the people who work to produce it.

For local artist Bobby Gaytan, who created the large work in partnership with the Co-op and the nonprofit Fairtrade America, selecting the subjects for the piece wound ...Read more