Life

The story of the historic race to the South Pole — a remarkable tale of heroic achievement and tragedy — is even better now that it includes Victoria sub-plots, says an American museum curator.

The modern summer day camp for kids has come a long way from playground tetherball, tag and painting cast-plaster animal ornaments for mom.

Spend time in almost any contemporary landscape these days and you’re bound to start seeing flames. Gas fire pits, fire bowls and fire tables have become a super-hot commodity, adding warmth and personality to outdoor living spaces.

If you’ve ever thought about venturing into beekeeping, Homegrown Honey Bees can tell you what to expect. The book, billed as “an absolute beginner’s guide,” was written by Alethea Morrison and illustrated with photos by Mars Vilaubi.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Let’s say you are living in the moment, feeling giddy — a little tipsy, maybe — and you decide to go for it. You decide to get that tattoo. Dr. Suzanne Kilmer has a warning for you: Think twice before acting.

Mixed floral hanging containers have become the rage across the country, and thanks to the coconut liner, it is easy to jump on the basket bandwagon.

Dear Reena: I have a box of old-fashioned moss killer for roofs, but suspect that it is not environmentally friendly.

I use every opportunity I can to exercise, and if you are anything like me, you’re in the midst of spring-cleaning fever. I started by freshening up my bedroom. I exchanged my heavy winter comforter for a nice, bright, light-weight version.

For years, the neighbourhood florist was the go-to place for special-occasion arrangements and the occasional pick-me-up of cut flowers.

LOS ANGELES — Vince Vaughn has bought a house for $3.925 million in an area of Los Angeles one might not normally associate with actors — La Cañada Flintridge.