Most Viewed Posts This Week: March 20th to 27th
This week we went back to the dating pool , wrote our first book , counted calories, and found the most overpriced superfoods . Here’s a look back.
What I learned by going back to the dating pool when I was 30
Dating has always been a strange experience. There are rules, but nobody knows them. There are special codes, but no one has a cipher. However, for some reason, if you are not over 20, things are even stranger than ever.
Six Things I Learned When I Was Writing My First Book
Writing a book will almost kill you. By the end, you will be exhausted, your brain will die and filled with seething feelings of anxiety. I recently finished my first book , and here are a few test lessons that can be applied to just about any large-scale project.
How to determine the number of calories you need to eat to lose weight
When you’re on a diet, determining how much you need to eat can be like playing the calorie roulette wheel. Many people turn to a calorie calculator, but they can grossly overestimate the amount of food needed to lose weight. Here’s how to calculate your goal.
Most overpriced “healthy” foods (and what to eat instead)
Sometimes food becomes fashionable on the basis of health claims that it turns out to not support. Here are some superfoods that aren’t all that great, and suggest alternatives that are healthier, cheaper, or both.
How to overcome workload paralysis and get back to action
We are all busy, but sometimes we have periods when work piles up and it seems like it will never end. You may have so much work to do that it will be too scary to even start. That’s when you need to take a step back, take a deep breath, and start prioritizing.
“Free” Foods You Can Eat To Stay Full On Your Diet
Almost all foods contain calories, but some foods are so low that they shouldn’t be counted too much. They are often referred to as “free food”. If you’re on a diet and want a snack, here’s a list of those “free foods” you can eat in moderation without tracking.
Types of products priced lower on Amazon than Walmart
Disputes about “Who is cheaper, Amazon or Walmart?” raging for years. Amazon is strategically pricing certain products cheaper than Walmart to cement its reputation as a low-price leader. Knowing what these items are can help you save money. Here’s what you need to know.
Find the box with the freshest eggs by this number
The freshest eggs taste better and last longer. Here’s an insider tip for choosing the freshest egg carton at the grocery store: Look at the three-digit code printed on the box, not the expiration date.
Guilt-Free Guide to Parting with Sentimental Things
Sentimental things can be challenging when trying to clean up your home . They take up valuable space, but you feel guilty when you even think about getting rid of them. Here are some tips to help you preserve mementos without feeling like a heartless monster.
The most nutritious food for your money at a salad bar
Iceberg lettuce or spinach? Tuna or eggs? Trying to balance food and cost turns the salad bar into an intriguing puzzle. Luckily, the folks at Refinery29 have calculated how much you need to rank your salad bar options so you can eat well without paying a pound.
The five best price tracking tools
To determine the best time to buy, you need to constantly monitor the ever-changing prices on the Internet and know how prices have changed in the past. Luckily, you don’t have to figure it out on your own – there are great tools to help you with that. This week, we’re taking a look at five of the best that will let you know when it’s time to strike.
10 best ways to save on clothing
On average, a household spends about 2% of its budget – about $ 1,600 a year – on clothing. While this is not the most important thing we spend our money on , nevertheless, we could cut it by more than a hundred dollars a month. Here are at least ten ways to save money and still keep great clothes.
The Ultimate Guide to Winning an Argument
Winning isn’t everything, but it’s nice. If you don’t agree with someone, here are the best tricks for winning this argument.
Huge database Eat By Date tells you when food shelf life actually expires
Expiry dates are usually misleading. Often it’s about quality, not safety . Eat By Date is a giant food database that gives you exact expiration dates as well as a lot of other useful information.