Lifestyle - Friday, May 8, 2026

Advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers your questions about the strange train we call life.

There are misconceptions about the addictiveness of cannabis and many users are struggling with dependency Amy knew it wasn’t great. But there she was, at the bottom of a dumpster, desperately searching for the THC vape cartridge she’d thrown away just hours earlier. Amy, 18, had previously tossed that same cartridge, known colloquially as a cart, into a public trash can. Passersby stared as she later rooted around to recover it. So she lifted the entire garbage bag and brought it back to her apartment, where she dug through a bunch of sloppy, stinking detritus before finding it and taking a grateful toke. Later that same week, she threw it into the dumpster – surely that would prevent her from going back. But she did. Continue reading...

From a faux fur throw blanket to a massage gun, here are some practical and exciting gifts that celebrate all moms The 23 best Mother’s Day gifts, according to moms, grandmas and one great-grandmother Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Mother’s Day deals aren’t just for moms . Whether you’re looking to treat someone for a birthday or graduation (or just treat yourself), this time of year has tons of deals that make gifting that much easier. Most of them last through Mother’s Day weekend, and many of them extend to the rest of the month. We’ve put together some of the best deals. From a cast-iron saucepan to a percussive massage gun, we’re not simply recommending these products because they’re on sale. These are items we have tested or personally used and loved – meaning that while you may be rushing to add to cart during this short sale window, you can rest assured that thought and care have gone into the rec. Continue reading...

Buy in bulk, explore clubs and share bottles at restaurants to save money while sipping wines you actually enjoy.

The simple habits I’m focusing on this season—and what’s actually working. The post The “Less But Better” Spring Wellness Routine for More Energy, Better Sleep, and Less Stress appeared first on Camille Styles .

Beauty products have never been more advanced. But as people layer them up, experts have seen a rise in perioral dermatitis. What is the too-much-skincare rash, and what can you do about it? It often starts innocuously: a small cluster of spots around the mouth, easily dismissed as a hormonal breakout or a reaction to something you have eaten. But this is how perioral dermatitis shows up – quietly, persistently and seemingly more frequently. “It’s quickly become one of the most common inflammatory conditions I treat,” says Dr Anjali Mahto, a consultant dermatologist and founder of the Self London clinic. Reddit threads on the subject run to thousands of posts, TikTok is awash with people documenting flare-ups, and actor Amanda Seyfried has spoken publicly about dealing with it. A recent report in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology confirmed the condition is on the rise. Meanwhile, the global market for perioral dermatitis treatments is growing. Continue reading...

As the Trump administration stokes anxiety about US birthrates, Karoline Leavitt and Katie Miller have touted motherhood as the ultimate ‘blessing’ On a Sunday in late March, dozens of White House staffers dressed in florals and pastels gathered at the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia to celebrate the impending arrival of Karoline Leavitt’s second child. “I feel blessed to have so many strong and loving women in my life,” the White House press secretary would later post on Instagram, “and can’t believe we will welcome our little lady into the world in a few weeks.” The vibes of the pink-themed baby shower, as documented in a New York Post exclusive , were soft, bordering on twee – a sharp contrast to the professional persona of a woman the Hungarian autocrat Viktor Orbán once joked about hiring after witnessing her cage matches with the press. Continue reading...

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A zesty, grown-up, after-dinner digestif that drifts into the arena of the rum old fashioned but in a fancy glass A balanced, after-dinner refresher that layers sweetness, bitterness and richness in equal measure. The result has a clean, bitter-edged finish, making this perfect for the season, when the nights still hold a bit of a chill in the air. Giovanni Dellaglio, assistant bar manager, Le Magritte at The Beaumont hotel , London W1 Continue reading...

Living funerals — where people near the end of life plan and attend their own memorials — are becoming increasingly popular.