You might want to grab a bottle of Lysol after this. The biggest germ offenders in your Delaware house aren’t always the obvious ones. Sure, you scrub the toilet. But what about your bedroom doorknob or that laptop keyboard you’re touching right now? Some of the dirtiest spots in your house don’t look dirty at…
I-95 is one of the most iconic highways in the United States, running from Miami, Florida, all the way to the Canadian border in Maine. In Florida alone, it stretches 382 miles, weaving through some of the Sunshine State’s most famous cities like Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, and Miami. But did you know this highway has…
When we were kids, adults loved dropping little nuggets of “wisdom” that sounded ridiculous at the time. “Don’t go to bed angry.” “You’ll understand when you’re older.” “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” We’d roll our eyes, grab another Capri Sun, and move on. But then one day, you’re 30-something, staring at your electricity bill with…
From their fashion choices to their hurricane-prepping skills, many Floridians share traits that make them unmistakable. If you’re a Floridian, do you agree with this rundown of characteristics? Is there anything you’d change or add? They’re Used to Tourists Everywhere Tourists are part of daily life in Florida, especially in popular destinations like Orlando, Miami,…
The 1990s gave us some of the most fun and flavorful snacks ever to hit store shelves. Kids raced home from school hoping to find those bright packages waiting in the pantry. Many of these iconic treats are gone now, but Tennesseans still talk about them like they disappeared yesterday. Dunkaroos Few ’90s snacks sparked…
Floridians have a knack for assigning funny, quirky names to people, places, and even wildlife. These nicknames often come from years of local tradition and a love of wordplay. These are some Florida lingo nicknames that non-Floridians just don’t understand. Share your favorites with us, and let us know what we missed. The Redneck Riviera…
Some of the most famous tourist destinations in the U.S. used to feel magical. They had personality, local charm, and a sense of wonder for kids and grown-ups alike. Today, many of those same places feel crowded and commercial, including two in North Carolina. We wish we could go back to a time when the…
Whether you’re from the Panhandle or Keys, some words and phrases make Floridians raise an eyebrow and go, “You ain’t from around here, are you?” If you’re a Floridian, get ready to laugh. If you’re a Florida transplant, here’s your Florida Language 101. “What’s a Publix?” This might be the most un-Floridian sentence you can…
Retirement is your time to finally relax and enjoy life in Florida without the daily grind. But let’s be real: money doesn’t stretch as far as it used to, and the last thing you want is to blow your savings on stuff that doesn’t really add value to your life. Some things that seemed totally…
Most days blur together. You wake up, grab your coffee, answer emails, run errands, and before you know it, the sun’s down and you’re asking what’s for dinner. But ordinary doesn’t have to mean boring. With a few simple tweaks, you can turn the same old Tuesday in New Jersey into a day that feels…
