Kelly Lyons

Mar 28, 2024 | slj.com | David Adler |Ava Yun Lin |Kelly Lyons |Cicely Lewis

When I was a young girl, the early readers we were given in elementary school were a step above picture books but fell short of the captivating narratives in chapter books. Their plots were  rudimentary, serving only to encourage reading proficiency. While they were undoubtedly helpful in that regard, I now realize they missed a golden opportunity to celebrate diversity and engage young minds in meaningful ways. Surveying early readers today, I am heartened to see a shift.

Dec 6, 2023 | miamiherald.com | Kelly Lyons

It may be getting chilly, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a bowl of ice cream. You can make your own custom flavors at home with the TikTok-favorite Ninja Creami, which is on sale for as little as $140 at QVC today only. QVC's original price is $229, and today's special price is $160. However, new QVC shoppers can enter the discount code "HOLIDAY20" to get an additional $20 off their purchase. What Is the Ninja Creami?

Nov 29, 2023 | miamiherald.com | Kelly Lyons

Spotify Wrapped is here, and music lovers can get a breakdown of their top artists, songs, podcasts, genres and more. All users need to do to review their 2023 music habits is access the app. Some 574 million people listened to Spotify this year, and the top overall artist was Taylor Swift. Here are the top 10 global artists, songs, albums and podcasts on Spotify, as well as other 2023 listening trends.

Nov 27, 2023 | sacbee.com | Kelly Lyons

The capybara is a giant rodent beloved by many on the internet, as evidenced by the 9.2 billion views of the synonymous hashtag on TikTok. But can you keep one as a pet? Technically, at least in some places. But the question is: should you keep a capybara as a pet? Capybaras are smart, social animals native to South America. Adults can weigh up to 174 pounds, need plenty of open aquatic space and require at least one other capybara companion.