Kids, Pets & Family

Life & Style Life's a beach for lucky dogs free to run on sand Life's a beach for lucky dogs free to run on sand
By SUE MANNING,Associated Press Published: May 21, 2013 at 1:51 PM PDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Craig Haverstick approaches the beach with his dog in tow, Stanley instinctively knows he's in for a treat. His ears perk up and he starts sniffing the salty air.
Life & Style Science: People don't like and/or are ambiguous about 'hipsters' Science: People don't like and/or are ambiguous about 'hipsters'
By Hanna Brooks Olsen Published: May 15, 2013 at 1:28 PM PDT
The word "hipster" is certainly not new (see Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" for an example of its use in 1955), but in the last five years or so, it's been used to describe an all-new group of individuals who, apparently, no one likes. Or at least, they don't really care about.
Life & Style 5 last-minute Mother's Day ideas that'll make it seem like you actually had plans 5 last-minute Mother's Day ideas that'll make it seem like you actually had plans (Photo Gallery)
By Hanna Brooks Olsen Published: May 10, 2013 at 12:57 PM PDT
Are you a procrastinator? Never fear -- even if you didn't manage to get amazing reservations or the perfect custom piece of jewelry, there are still plenty of ways to treat your mom to a Mother's Day she'll love, without breaking the bank (or betraying the fact that you waited until the last minute to make plans).
Life & Style VIDEO: Pt. Defiance Zoo's rare tiger cub just can't stop being adorable VIDEO: Pt. Defiance Zoo's rare tiger cub just can't stop being adorable (Photo Gallery) (Video)
By Hanna Brooks Olsen Published: May 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM PDT
Sure, corgi puppies are all well and good, but what about when you need a cute exotic animal? Then you check out what's happening over at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, where their rare Sumatran tiger cub is growing and thriving. Kali is just three weeks old -- and will be on display starting today.

Aww.
Life & Style VIDEO: This is what a great Seattle time-lapse looks like VIDEO: This is what a great Seattle time-lapse looks like (Video)
By STAR Staff Published: May 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM PDT
This really well-done time-lapse video is pretty much a walking tour of all of Seattle's most recognizable spots, with a few off-the-path treasures thrown in. Filmed by a visitor here on spring break and set to a tune by -- who else? -- Macklemore, it's a really elegant, beautiful portrayal of our fair city.

We give this one a round of snaps.
Life & Style Pinterest update cleaner, easier to manage Pinterest update cleaner, easier to manage
By Associated Press Published: May 8, 2013 at 12:30 PM PDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Don't worry, Pinterest fans: Your sprawling virtual pegboards of wedding dresses, handmade jewelry, craft projects and food porn haven't changed dramatically. They're just easier to manage.