My dog licked his paws for hours on end, day in and day out. I didn’t think much of it. Thought it was a semi-normal dog thing. Then I started seeing multiple videos on Instagram explaining paw licking is actually a sign that your dog may be in distress due to a food intolerance. That’s when the dogs gut microbiome has difficulty breaking down a specific ingredient and it creates stress in the body that manifests in these types of discomfort symptoms. Dogs and cats can even be intolerant to “healthy” ingredients and foods. It’s not just processed stuff. Well, I didn’t want my dog to be in daily pain, so I started researching the best ways to learn his intolerances so I could remove those items from his diet. Here’s what I found:

There’s truly nothing worse than waking up with a sore jaw. It is debilitating and can hinder your entire day, setting you up for failure. And the worst part? The same exact cycle repeats the next night. I’ve done a deep dive to give you the best options for relief.

My first sewing machine was a Baby Lock Grace, and it was horrible! An employee at my local Quality Sewing & Vacuum did me dirty and convinced me to buy it. It was the worst decision. The stitching was inconsistent, and the tension was difficult to get right. The needle would jam anytime I wanted to sew stretchy fabrics or multiple layers. I almost quit sewing right then. Luckily, when I got into the fashion program at Seattle Central College, the sewing machines were better, and I could never go back to using my old, clunky machine.

That was 15 years ago, and I’ve used every brand of modern sewing machine since then. I want to share my knowledge so that you don’t have to go through what I did with my first machine! That’s why I’ve compiled the six absolute best sewing machines for beginners (and my top three picks).

I remember back in 2010, when you could go on YouTube and actually learn about the best makeup products on the market. Now all you hear about are the newest makeup products, or the “best oily skin foundations of 2026.” I don’t care about the best foundation that came out this year! I care about the best foundation for my skin, period.

Does this rant make me sound old? I don’t care.

That’s why I’m here to tell you which foundations are truly the best out there for oily skin. Not just the best foundations that came out this year or last, but the actual best foundations on the market.