Things We Love

Halloween is fast approaching, which means it’s time to start curating that perfect, spooky playlist, stocking up on candy, and of course, thinking about what you’re going to wear.  People have been dressing up on Oct. 31 since the 19th century, but our choices in celebratory garb have changed dramatically over the years. “Halloween follows […]

The light and leaves are changing, and long, hot days are making way for crisp nights: Autumn has arrived! Along with a proliferation of pumpkin spice treats, fall is beloved for its coziness factor. It’s a whole vibe — one that people love to cultivate through scented candles, comfy sweaters, and moody lighting. And by people,

Joe, java, bean juice, brew: We have tons of slang terms, and even more love in our hearts, for coffee. Every day, an estimated 2 billion cups are consumed around the world, with many of us relying on one to wake up on the right side of the bed each morning.  Whether our obsession is

It’s difficult to convey just how much humans love dogs. We’ve penned odes to them, captured their likenesses in photographs — Queen Victoria even commissioned an oil portrait of Prince Albert’s favorite greyhound to hang in Buckingham Palace. But it isn’t difficult to understand why.  Canines are more than just our best friends; in many

Back-to-school season is upon us!  As summer break comes to a close, students are readying themselves for their daily lessons in the three Rs (that’s reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic, of course); teachers are prepping classrooms and curriculums; and parents are gearing up for a whirlwind of new activities.  With our school-bound readers and their families

American novelist and environmental activist Wendell Berry wrote that “the Earth is what we all have in common,” and we at Nice News are inclined to agree — which is why we feel so strongly about caring for our beautiful planet.  July 28 is World Nature Conservation Day, established to raise awareness about the importance of

Let’s be honest — no one needs a special reason to celebrate ice cream. It’s ice cream, after all! Researchers believe that humans have been enjoying it in some form since as far back as the first century A.D., and today, the average American consumes about 20 pounds of the frozen dessert each year (so next

The non-alcoholic beverage market has been booming in recent years, something economists speculate is driven by younger consumers looking to drink less, along with the growing popularity of the “sober curious” movement.  One thing is certain, though: The rise in booze-free beverages means even more delicious options to offer your pals at pool parties and

Applying your purchasing power to Black-owned businesses this Juneteenth and beyond is one of the many ways to champion the Black community — and there are thousands of brilliant creators to support. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite brands that are sure to elevate your day-to-day, with products ranging from scrumptious snacks

Let’s hear it for the dads!  Celebrated annually in the U.S. on the third Sunday in June, Father’s Day recognizes all of the incredible paternal figures in our lives: the teachers of lessons, the givers of advice, the supporters of dreams, and the proud tellers of corny jokes (that we secretly can’t get enough of).