Emilie Le Beau

Talk about underappreciated. Santa's eight reindeer pull a sleigh of toys around the world in just one night. Santa isn't a slim guy, and those toys probably weigh a ton....

Men in any age group are twice as likely as women to play console video games, according to research by Frank N. Magid Associates. So that wives and girlfriends don't...

Not trying to ruffle any feathers but turkeys are kind of gross. Some smell and that fleshy thing underneath the neck can really hit the gag reflex. At least there...

What has four walls, beige fabric and a depressing aura? Your office cubicle! Add some style with the "Pimp My Cubicle" book and kit by Reverend Smoothello G. Debaclous (journalist...

Somewhere in the city, a guy is having a stare-down with his girlfriend's cat. Elsewhere, a dog is sulking while its owner hangs out with her new boyfriend. Pets and...

Some monsters are more like mon-stars. We see these scary creatures in books, movies and even commercials. So where do these freaky fiends come from? Here's the lowdown on a...

Chocolate bars. Peanut butter cups. Caramels. The scariest part about Halloween is the temptation to gorge on sweets. Adults worried about caving during trick-or-treating season can still enjoy a tasty...

Me, me, me! Brag about your new job, car or upcoming vacation and it's likely the other person only hears a few key words: me, mine, my. Most people brag...

Pre-teens can be too cool for Halloween costumes. Younger kids can be picky about Halloween costumes. But babies are just happy to be held. Enjoy the chance to dress up...

2nd grader with a sword. A 7th grader in a French maid costume. Yes, Halloween costume shopping with kids can be a frightening experience. Mary Hickey Panayotou has owned Chicago...