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.
The 5 Most Common Budget Travel Mistakes
Wherever you plan to roam, budget your money and schedule out your time. Watch out for roaming telephone charges and avoid letting loose these 5 budget breakers that can burst your happy bubble once you get home.
10 Reasons You Should Do A Staycation This Year
Traveling during the holidays sounds like a great idea before you try to pack, finalize plans, and pay for the trip. There are ten excellent reasons to opt out of a vacation and choose a relaxing staycation instead.
Staycations: How to Plan and Prep for Success
Staycations don't require the level of planning that regular vacations do, but you still have to spend some time preparing for them. Here's what you need to do ahead of time so you don't spend your time off doing chores.
Making the Most of a Staycation
With gas and airline prices spiking, "staycations" are a growing trend across the country, traveling within an hour or two of your home for an excursion. Learn how to make the most of these money-saving excursions.
7 Rules to Follow for A Successful Staycation
The key to having a successful staycation is actually treating it like a vacation, but when you're still at home it's easy to start cleaning or working. Follow these rules so your staycation doesn't become a regular week.
10 Tips to Ready Your Home for an Airbnb Guest
Airbnb occupies a very different place when it comes to accommodations. It's more formal than "letting your friend crash on your couch," but also not quite a stay at a hotel. Here are some ways to ready your home for an Airbnb guest.
The 10 Dirtiest Things in a Hotel Room
Everyone assumes a certain amount of grime when they stay at a hotel. We all just sort of collectively decide to either ignore it or not care. Even considering this, there are some things you may want to steer clear of.
30 Weirdest Things to Come Down the Runway
What's going on with runway fashion? The clothing is unwearable most of the time, and the models look miserable. This is the strangest stuff we've seen from designers.
Most Expensive Movie Scenes Ever Filmed
Today, we're taking a look at some of the most ridiculously expensive scenes in movie history. While these scenes consisting of mere seconds cost millions to make, they’re worth their weight in cinema gold.
Famous Couples That Started Out as Affairs
The heart wants what the heart wants--here are 30 famous couples that started while they were dating other people.