Stefanie Hutson

Given the way sex has wormed its way into almost every aspect of daily living, it should come as no surprise that new cookbooks seek to inject a little sex into the kitchen, too. New and naughty cookbooks… MORE

If it seems like your favorite home and grocery products are shrinking, you might be right. An increasing number of major companies have started to shrink their products rather than raise prices and (presumably)… MORE

In an age where everyone is going green, San Antonio, Texas stands out as the lone vanguard city going brown. City officials recently announced a new plan to become the first U.S. city to transform methane… MORE

Every day, we pass by millions of tiny scenes without notice. This collection of dewdrop macro photography highlights some amazingly beautiful images found in nature, reminding us that the world is more… MORE

This time, "shake a tailfeather" actually involves tailfeathers. Anyone who saw the viral video of Snowball the cockatoo dancing to the Backstreet Boys is well aware that some birds can definitely bust… MORE

Despite their naturally beautiful plumage, many birds have been stepping out in even greater style recently, thanks to the bird outfitters at Avian Fashions.  The outfits they create combine form and function,… MORE

Despite the fact that they’ve invoked the ire of fashion-conscious folks everywhere, Crocs don’t appear to be in danger of disappearing any time soon. In fact, this week found the French Health, Youth,… MORE

These days, it seems like Sarah Palin is everywhere.  Of course, that could just be your eyes playing tricks on you.  In the midst of all the political chaos, people have started to notice that Sarah Palin… MORE

We’ve all seen crystals at some point, whether in nature, old fashioned rock candy, or souvenir geodes at a tourist trap. Few of us, however, have looked at crystals and felt compelled to create a seat… MORE

Although eBay has no shortage of charitable contributions to its name, their latest venture is designed to let the world know exactly how socially conscious they can be. On Wednesday, eBay launched a new… MORE

Those who are drawn to hermetically-sealed French ice cubes should delight in Nordic Ice Rocks. Nordic Rocks have been mined from pollution-free Swedish rocks, formed into cubes, and brought to market… MORE

While many vintners are moving away from real cork stoppers, it seems that the rest of the world is embracing the springy, natural material. And why not? It's sustainable, reusable, watertight, sound… MORE

Geek-chic has reached new heights in recent years, with geek culture permeating everything from baked goods to Halloween costumes to jewelry and accessories.  With that in mind, it should come as no surprise… MORE

Religion is typically one of the last things to come to mind in conjunction with heavy metal, but an Italian monk is looking to change that. 62-year-old Brother Cesare Bonizzi discovered heavy metal at… MORE

It’s not often that you see groundbreaking design or exceptional creativity in a fence.  Fences are largely installed for functional purposes, and even the most attractive are usually viewed as second-class… MORE

It may have seemed like all eyes were on Michael Phelps as he swam his way to Olympic victory in Beijing, but the folks at Chico’s clothing were focused firmly on his mother.  Debbie Phelps, the 57-year-old… MORE

Nanotechnology seems to pop up in the news pretty regularly, but since many of the applications are medical or scientific in nature, it's easy to assume that it won't affect our day to day lives. In reality,… MORE

Family portraits are always a bit unsettling. They represent fleeting moments in time where, for just a moment, no one was arguing, embarrassing anyone else, or flirting with the babysitter. These cult… MORE

30 years ago, moms may have been content to display magnets and artwork all over the refrigerator, but many of today's mothers take their cues from HGTV shows and impossibly hip celebrity mothers. In… MORE

Most of us just want a comfortable couch to come home to, an accommodating bed to sleep in, and a few functional shelves to house our possessions. Some of us, though, prefer home furnishings that look… MORE

Most people don't expect their underwear to reflect modern fashion trends. The cut and styles may differ, perhaps, but outside of those factors, our unmentionables haven't seen many changes worth mentioning.… MORE

100 years ago, people did manual labor, and the lack of a tan was the sign of a person of leisure. Today, a good tan lets people know you have either the time or the money to earn it. So what does… MORE

Tired of occupying their walls with unsightly electronics, consumers have found an alternative to the blank screen. With "TV screensavers", thousands of television owners are using their TVs to relax,… MORE