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Review: 'Mika in Real Life' by Emiko Jean

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For September’s #ReadWithMC pick, we pored over Mika in Real Life by Emiko Jean. The story follows a down-on-her-luck 35-year-old woman named Mika who was fired from her job around the same time that her relationship ended in flames. Just when Mika thought she was at her lowest, her daughter Penny, who she gave up for adoption 16 years ago, randomly gives her a call. Thus begins Mika’s fake life, created to impress her daughter. Read More...

The Supremely Flattering Jeans Oprah Loves Are Still on Sale

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They say flattering jeans are hard to come by — finding the ideal pair takes time and effort, so sometimes, a little guidance from the all-knowing Oprah is all you need to discover the best blue jeans on the internet. Said bottoms? NYDJ, which are still marked down during Amazon's Presidents Day sale. The jeans from celeb-loved NYDJ (formerly known as Not Your Daughter’s Jeans) have been ingrained in our minds since Oprah called them out in a 2018 InStyle interview. Read More...

What fruit trees can grow in Kentucky?

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Answer Fruit trees that are indigenous to Kentucky. Apples, bananas, oranges, pears, peaches, and grapes are all popular fruits that we consume on a daily basis. As a result of its predisposition for a longer, warmer growth season, it might be difficult to locate local sources for these fruits in some areas. In a similar vein, is it possible to plant apple trees in Kentucky? As a result of the continuous rainfall and mild summers in Kentucky, the state is an excellent location for apple production. Read More...