Let’s face it. E-cards meet a need. When, say, you forget your brother’s birthday. And when you throw a Bachelor finale party for your pals. But those fast and free messages don’t make anyone sentimental.

Nothing says someone cared enough ...

Quiet down, children. Today we’re going to learn about great creatures of popular myth: The Loch Ness Monster, the Abominable Snowman, and, of course, the Octodog.

The last of these is mysterious, indeed.

The story of the dreaded Octodog’s origin, ...

You’re at a party when you spot Oprah Winfrey. She approaches.

Oprah: You’re fascinating.

You: I think so.

Oprah: I’d like to invite you on my show and give you a car. Got a business card?

You (rummaging in purse): ...

Fashion is a lot like seafood.

A day too late, and everything is rotten.

Octopi clothing, on the other hand, feels definitively fresh off the boat. The spring-summer collection features a variety of warm weather options. Show some skin with ...

It’s been a long day. And you don’t want to talk about it.

You just want to kick up your heels and enjoy a nice pint (or two) of ice cream. Alone.

But no. All that’s left in the freezer ...

Americana: the soul of our nation. Ever notice how spirited, charming, and just plain weird Main Street, U.S.A., can be? Here’s a little patriotic love straight from a few DailyCandy staffers’ hometowns.

Retro Metro
Portland, Oregon — a jumble of ...

Your first word was dog. Second? Monkey. Third and fourth? Cheese fries.

But the point is that animals have always reigned supreme in your kingdom — from the teddy bears lining your crib to the fluffy kitty currently curled up ...