A few years ago, my group chat — populated by about six different couples — all shared the first photo we had taken with our significant others. I dropped mine in, a picture of my husband and I our senior year of college on the beach in St. Augustine. The “omg you look like babies” comments rolled in, yes, but one friend immediately asked what moisturizer I use. “You look the same!” she proclaimed. (Yes, I preened.) The Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, I told her. I had been using it religiously since before that photo was even taken. It got...
The One Scene From ‘Virgin River’ That Had Me Conflicted As A Woman With MS
Courtesy of Netflix I’m a huge fan of the Netflix show “Virgin River.” I’ve watched every episode, and I’ve concluded that every new mother – especially one like me who has a chronic illness – needs a place like the fictional town of Virgin River. Its residents find themselves among extended family ready to provide support physically and emotionally and to fight their battles alongside them. From the moment the show’s female lead Mel arrived in Virgin River, hoping to escape the heartache from her past, the community overwhelmingly made her feel at home. A whole cast of characters are...
Rejoice, '80s Babies! 'Gremlins 3' Is In The Works With The OG Writer
Warner Bros. *taps mic* Is this thing on? Because I have a very exciting announcement to make. According to a deep-dive courtesy of Deadline on the future of Warner Bros. entertainment slate, ‘80s babies/’90s kids have a big reason to rejoice: Gremlins is reportedly getting another (very) long-awaited movie sequel. I know, I know; you’ve been burned before. You’ve fallen for rumors and fake promo posters promising the imminent release of the long-lost third installment… only to realize the film was never in development. However, as Deadline reports, this latest round of rumors appears to be the real deal. The...
FDA Bans Red Dye 3 From Food
portishead1/E+/Getty Images On January 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that after nearly 100 years on the market, Red Dye 3 — also known as FD&C Red No. 3, Red 3, and erythrosine — will be banned in food and medicine in the United States. The move comes as the result of a 2022 petition signed by dozens of food safety and health advocacy organizations, and a 35-year-long regulatory paradox that forbade the substance in cosmetics, but allowed it in thousands of food products. Red 3 is a petroleum-based dye first approved for use in American foods in...