Kathy Landin

Kathy Landin is a freelance internet pop-culture junkie (and web video producer). For a brief time in 2011, she was THIS close to being Charlie Sheen's social media intern for the summer. She's blogged for local TV stations, anonymous dating adventures and stupid advice columns. Mostly she entertains herself by practicing the fine art of idiocy, which you can watch in Kathy Landin's "I'm an Idiot" Show. Or, if you have a short attention span, get 140 characters of idiocy on Twitter.

Black Friday Survival Guide — 8 Tips to Win America’s Shopping Thunderdome

As it does every year, Black Friday will call to you again this year — so here’s how to survive it.

5 Halloween Displays That Weren’t Pranks – They Were Tragically, Horrifically Real

Most Halloween displays and pranks are just that — displays and pranks. But sometimes, sometimes something truly horrifying has occurred. Here are five such stories to keep in mind as All Hallows Eve approaches...

Holiday Boozing Tips — 7 Christmas Cocktails to Drink You Through the Season

Since the beginning of families, holidays, and especially family holidays like Christmas, alcohol has always been a key component to survival. Brighten up everyone's spirits by mixing up these delicious drinks -- and don't forget to pour one (or five) for yourself as you mix.

5 Horrifying Accidents People Thought Were Just Halloween Displays

It might look like a standard corpse-hanging-from-a-tree prank, but sometimes something terrible really did happen.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month — The 7 Best Ways to Donate Now

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's a list of seven of the best charities most deserving of your support.

Good News About Ebola, at Last

After weeks of concern, worry and then near panic over the deadly Ebola virus, there is finally some good news that will (hopefully) relieve some of the lingering fear of a broader epidemic.

There’s a Vaccine for the Virus You Should Be Worried About — The Flu

Ebola may be grabbing all the headlines, but the virus we’re all far more likely to catch and get seriously ill from is one that’s very preventable: the flu.

How to Avoid Enterovirus? Wash Your Hands — Here Are 5 Tips for Your Kids

In light of recent outbreaks of enterovirus across the country, the CDC is reminding parents that the best way to avoid contracting it to wash your hands.

Why You Don’t Need to Be Afraid of Ebola

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is a major international health crisis, but here at home in the U.S. you don't really have much to worry about. Here's why.

5 Simple Ways Introverts Can Get Noticed at Work

Experts will tell you that introverts are great leaders, yet it still seems like we live in a world designed to revere extroverts, especially in the workplace. If you know the right steps, and your own value as an introvert, you can make the office a comfortable place for you to grow and succeed even if you’re not a glad-hander.

5 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Botox

Botox injections have been used as a cosmetic procedure for more than a decade, with millions of people trying to reduce the number of wrinkles on their faces.

5 Home Improvements to Raise the Value of Your House

The recent pickup in the housing market may be giving you the feeling it’s time to finally put your home on the market and upgrade to your next dream house. So what are the best ways to do that?