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Rachel Downs

Dallas native Rachel Downs is your sassy and authoritative guide through the ever-evolving realms of fashion, beauty, bargain hunting, and family wisdom. As a family aficionado, she offers invaluable advice about the wonderful chaos of households.

10 Ethical SeaWorld Alternatives

Watching whales in their natural habitat is much more ethical and humane than visiting SeaWorld.

The documentary 'Blackfish' has spurred backlash against SeaWorld and raised the discussion of whether whales are too intelligent to be held in captivity humanely. If you find yourself reconsidering SeaWorld, here are some more ethical alternatives.

Shameless Vintage Ads That Were Once Socially Acceptable

Even a woman can open this jar!

Advertisements are a great way to see what's happening within a society during any given time period. Looking at ads allows us to look into the past and see what was once socially acceptable—so we can continue learning from our mistakes. Gotta say, some of these are a doozy, so prepare yourself.

Do’s and Don’ts of Office Halloween Parties

Man wears a pumpkin on his head of Halloween

If you have the good fortune to work at an office that celebrates holidays in style, don’t abuse the privilege. Before heading out to your office Halloween party, make note of these do’s and don’ts to avoid leaving the wrong kind of lasting impression with your co-workers.