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PITTSBURGH — Jonathan "Quest" Brown is the multi-hyphenate creative behind the mental health and wellness streetwear brand Heal, Homie.

Brown's sagacious nature is inviting and assured, but getting to the iteration of himself that aims to help so many along their healing journeys took reckoning with his own grief and deep inner ...Read more

One of the first lessons I learned when I was getting into cash back credit cards still holds true today: not all bonus categories are created equal.

While a card’s value potential also depends on ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I just received a lovely, expensive gift: Tiffany sunglasses! They came in a beribboned Tiffany blue box nestled in a beautiful Tiffany blue glasses case and I am thrilled. That was my first reaction.

But that didn’t last long.

I am now terrified I will lose them. I know he paid more than $400. Do ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I recently rediscovered my diamond jewelry—tennis bracelet, wedding ring, two sizes of hoop earrings. I had them cleaned and they are gorgeous!

However, my lifestyle rarely if ever calls for diamonds. Would it be tacky to wear them with shorts when I go grocery shopping, for example? It bugs me that...Read more

If you’re like many people, you’ve been looking for ways to trim your food budget.

Some ways to save money on groceries include purchasing generic brands, meal planning, sticking to a set budget, checking out sales and comparing prices.1. Make a shopping list and meal plan

If you’ve ever walked into the grocery store with no ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I know you have been critical of the what’s-old-is-new-again popularity of capri pants (especially the flared ones), but how about the now-trending knee-length Bermuda shorts that are being marketed as a "new" warm weather trend — and not just for weekends, but for the office and evening ...Read more

The traditional mantra of financial advice seems to revolve around four core points: get a college degree, get a job, borrow little and save more. Within those categories you’ll find tips on investing and budgeting, and even complex guidance on how to homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3793335">Read more

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Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I was intrigued by a product I bought by accident at the drugstore. It’s the Walgreens house brand of what I usually call Q-tips. The box says, “Cotton Swabs Variety Pack” and had three different types of Q-tip-ish items — none of them the traditional teardrop-shaped white cotton ball on a ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS -- A zipper breaks. A seam rips. A snagged loop of yarn unravels into a gaping hole.

Suddenly, you have a pile of frayed fabric where your favorite jeans used to be — and a choice.

Buy another pair of jeans? Or make do and mend?

On a rainy Friday, in the very back of a Minneapolis thrift shop, a sewing machine whirred. One by ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I am sick and tired of the drawstrings in my kids’ shorts, pants and hoodies coming out in the wash.

Is there an efficient way to restring the darned things without slowly and painstakingly re-threading inch by inch by hand, which takes forever? Who has the time for that?

--Mom of 4 active kids...Read more

Gone are the days when injectables are seen as a last-ditch effort to erase deep wrinkles. Today’s cosmetic dermatology clients are younger, more informed and focused on long-term skin health.

“I’m a huge advocate of prevention, which makes a huge difference in your skin’s overall health (and your wallet) in the long run,” says ...Read more

ATLANTA -- A new report from Yardzen reveals a major shift in how we approach our outdoor spaces. While entertaining is still a priority, more homeowners now focus on privacy and relaxation. Think cottage-style gardens, cold plunges and climate-resilient landscaping.

“We’re in the middle of a wellness design revolution,” Joe Raboine, ...Read more