Author: Maggie Mauro

Let’s talk about gift-giving. You know, that high-stakes game where you either win eternal adoration or get passive-aggressive thank-you texts. This Valentine’s Day, I took a bold risk with the …

It’s not every day you watch two people duke it out emotionally for 75 minutes and walk away feeling entertained, introspective, and slightly like you’ve been eavesdropping on an incredibly …

There’s a moment in every adult’s life when they realize their kids are getting the good stuff. It happened to me when I first sipped Pete’s Hot Cocoa from Jittery …

Ah, Canasta. The game promises to unite families, forge unbreakable bonds, and transform your dull evenings into memory-filled delights. Or, in my case, create a competitive battlefield where my aunt …

Coffee isn’t just a morning pick-me-up—it’s a ritual, a moment of peace, and sometimes, a full-blown sensory experience. Whether sipping a cup to jump-start your morning or savoring a specialty …

Ample Hills Creamery, the ice cream shop that has quietly amassed a cult following, has outdone itself again. Because what’s better than chocolate? More chocolate. And what’s better than that? …

When I first heard about Good Eat’n, I was curious. A plant-based, non-GMO, gluten-free snack brand that claims to be delicious? That’s quite a promise. Usually, when a snack boasts …

Ah, the world of culinary innovation. When you thought you’d seen it all, oat-based “rice” and sourdough pasta remind you that food science has more tricks than a magician at …

If you ever needed an existential crisis in liquid form, let me introduce you to coffee—that nectar of the sleep-deprived gods. Whether you’re brewing it in your kitchen at 6 …

I have a confession: I’m not exactly what you’d call a “candle connoisseur.” Sure, I’ve lit a few wax blobs from the discount bin at the local store, but Grace …

There’s something magical about popcorn, isn’t there? It’s the ultimate multitasker of the snack world: light enough not to ruin your appetite but filling enough to keep your hands busy …

Let’s talk about knees. Those miraculous joints that let us walk, run, and occasionally perform the dangerous feat of crouching to pick something up. Unfortunately, like every overworked team member, …

Ah, the holidays—that magical time of year when your wallet weeps and your patience evaporates like the last drop of eggnog. Enter Academy Sports + Outdoors, the store that promises …

Ah, cookies—the universal currency of happiness. Or at least, that’s what I thought until I dove headfirst into a world of cookie flavors so wild they make a triple espresso …