Calculate the Reading Time of Any Book
If you’re trying to read more books , it’s helpful to know how much time it will take you to read – not how many […]
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Stop Covering Your Baby’s Stroller With a Blanket
Trying to protect your baby from the sun can be challenging (and stressful). Parents usually do not want to use sunscreen on babies under six […]
Continue reading »How to Survive in the Middle Position
Are you being elbowed in the stomach by dueling strangers right now? In flight, you must sit in the middle seat. And we’re really sorry. […]
Continue reading »Biggest IPad Changes to IPadOS Since WWDC 2019
Apple made some really big announcements about the future of all of its products during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday – WWDC for […]
Continue reading »What to Do Before, During and After a Flood
After a year of record rainfall across the country, large swathes of the Midwest are facing extreme levels of flooding. Thousands of people from Iowa, […]
Continue reading »Parents: Are You Depressed or Just Tired?
Before motherhood, I was never prone to depression ( I like anxiety better ). But there were a few times since becoming a parent, I […]
Continue reading »How to Get One Day Free Shipping From Amazon
In case two-day shipping wasn’t fast enough for some customers, Amazon just provided free one-day shipping for millions of items. The company announced on Monday […]
Continue reading »Get Jack’s Free Cheeseburger Out of the Box Today
Obviously, this is National Cheese Day. And in keeping with a proud tradition of holidays like National Pizza Day and National Burrito Day , Jack […]
Continue reading »How Does IOS 13 Stack up Against Android 10?
The Ultimate Lifehacker Android Guide ): title The Ultimate Lifehacker Android Guide Don’t be discouraged by the many (many!) Android settings and apps. Control your […]
Continue reading »How to Get Rid of the Worst Reusable Grocery Bags
Unless you’re actually using a reusable grocery bag, it’s worse for the environment than a plastic bag . We’ve already told you how to choose […]
Continue reading »Amtrak Offers BOGO Sleeper Car Tickets This Week
If you’re planning to take a train ride later this year, Amtrak is running a promotion this week that could significantly reduce the cost of […]
Continue reading »Apple Announces All Big Changes in IOS 13 at WWDC 19
Apple is hosting its annual Worldwide Developers Conference this week and, as expected, kicked off the conference by unveiling iOS 13, the next version of […]
Continue reading »How to Use Fewer Paper Towels
When it comes to creating less waste, there are some habits that are harder to get rid of than others. Take paper towels, for example. […]
Continue reading »All MacOS 10.15 Catalina Announcements From Apple’s WWDC 2019 Keynote
Apple’s WWDC closes with an in-depth look at the upcoming macOS update, now officially “Catalina”. Let’s take a look at all the new features announced […]
Continue reading »How YouTube Puts Children at Risk
The report New York Times said that the algorithm YouTube has created what the journalist Max Fisher describes as “a vast audience – perhaps unprecedented […]
Continue reading »June Fitness Challenge: Playgrounds
This month we are going to go outside and work out in the playground! Monkey swings, slides and handrails are all great training equipment, and […]
Continue reading »Combine All the Flavors of the Cheese Platter in One Sauce
A good cheese platter is a harmonious arrangement of several components. Cheese is important, yes, but you will also need fruits, nuts, some sweets, and […]
Continue reading »All New Apple Watch Features Announced at WWDC 2019
Apple’s WWDC press conference was packed with new features for all of its many operating systems, and watchOS 6 for Apple Watch introduced some of […]
Continue reading »Avocado Will Get More Expensive If Trump Taxes Mexican Imports
President Trump announced a 5% tariff on imports from Mexico starting June 10, rising to 25% as needed until “illegal migrants arriving through Mexico” stop […]
Continue reading »Make Awful Deeds Better by Combining Them
At any given time, I put off at least one phone call to the utility company. Whether he calls ConEd with updated readings, or calls […]
Continue reading »Travel the Scenic Route With Apps Like Porsche’s Roadtripper and Roads
Things are green again and we have temporary windows on the street, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to hit the road. If […]
Continue reading »Yes, You Can Bench Press in a Squat Rack
Have you ever worried that you might fail the bench press and be pinned down by the barbell? You are not alone – this is […]
Continue reading »Chick-Fil-A’s Secret Ingredient Isn’t Pickled Juice, It’s Monosodium Glutamate
Fast food recipes are popular for many reasons. Some people get the thrill of creating an illusory taste profile, some find it a little more […]
Continue reading »Work Math in Everyday Conversations With Your Child
About 93% of American adults are concerned with math to some degree . I acknowledge that I am part of this group. When it comes […]
Continue reading »What to Expect at WWDC 2019
Apple’s annual developer conference kicks off today in San Jose, California. The conference is held every year for developers and is traditionally the place where […]
Continue reading »Make Tipping and Splitting Checks Less Inconvenient by Withdrawing Small ATM Bills
According to my unscientific research, there are two situations where you go to an ATM for cash. The first scenario is when you want a […]
Continue reading »To Prevent Hemorrhoids, Poop in the Dark
“Some people like to be alone, half naked on a throne. It doesn’t work for me personally, because it smells like the poop that just […]
Continue reading »What’s the Biggest Scam in Your City?
There are children in New York who come with a registration sheet and ask for donations to buy uniforms for their school basketball team. There […]
Continue reading »What’s in Store for and Out of Netflix in the Week of June 3, 2019
Is there one show that everyone thinks is stellar? Yes, and this show is Black Mirror . And the 5th season (there were four seasons […]
Continue reading »How to Watch the Apple WWDC 2019 Keynote on Monday
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference officially kicks off Monday in San Jose, California. If you weren’t able to get a ticket to a conference this year […]
Continue reading »Clean Windows Dust With Fabric Softener
In our house, there is a constant struggle for the cleanliness of windows. This week I stumbled upon a trick that might make this a […]
Continue reading »Bring a Life-Size Augmented Reality Panda, Goat or Bear Into Your Home With This New Google Search Feature
Next time you Google Search for an animal such as an alpine goat, tiger or lion, you may be able to bring an augmented reality […]
Continue reading »How to Add Preferred Pronouns to Your Lyft Profile
You can now add your preferred pronouns to the Lyft app. In honor of Pride Month this month, Lyft has added the ability to add […]
Continue reading »What’s Coming on HBO in June 2019
Game of Thrones may finally be over, but HBO is picking up steam this month and you have reasons to keep that subscription going. Big […]
Continue reading »How to Clean a Kitchen After a Flood
Living in a flood-affected area can be traumatic and can get worse if you don’t prepare. In light of the potential flooding in the US […]
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