How to Prevent Baked Bacon From Sticking to Your Wire Rack
I cook a lot of bacon. Sometimes I fry it (starting, of course, in a cold frying pan ), but more often I bake it […]
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How to Send Audio Messages Hands-Free on Android
Google Assistant lets you do a ton of things on your Android phone hands- free, and a recent update adds recording and sending voice messages […]
Continue reading »What’s on at Disney + in September 2020
Disney undoubtedly wants me to use this free ad slot to promote Mulan’s digital premiere, that spring blockbuster that never happened – and of course, […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Lost Your Life Insurance Due to Losing Your Job
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, millions of Americans are still struggling with company layoffs and loss of employee benefits. If you recently lost your […]
Continue reading »Prepare for the Long Winter
Right now we are traveling on tours and trips. Parents and students among us are planning these first few hectic weeks of school, whether face-to-face […]
Continue reading »Check If You Received Additional Credit for Your Google Play Music Subscription
Google Play Music is leaving and will be replaced by YouTube Music in the coming weeks. Google has made the transition easy for anyone who […]
Continue reading »At Least Patrick Stewart Still Reads Us Sonnets.
It may seem like there isn’t much to celebrate: we can’t have birthday or wedding parties, or even go to the movies on Friday nights. […]
Continue reading »What’s on at Hulu in September 2020
When I was growing up, September meant something. Cooler fall weather ( no ), return to school ( no ) and new TV shows premiered […]
Continue reading »9 Fast Food Products I Buy Over and Over Again
Just because I can cook most dishes from scratch doesn’t mean I always want to. I am also not immune to the delights of boxed, […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About Storm Terminology Before Your Next Big Hit Hits
It is now only mid-August, and several major tropical storms and hurricanes have already hit various parts of the United States. In fact, we have […]
Continue reading »What’s on Netflix in September 2020
The canine days of August are coming to an end, and with them the sad summer depression . Netflix is gearing up to debut a […]
Continue reading »How to Create a Private Learning Area for Your Kids
Many parents are trying to figure out how to create a learning space for their children at home, and there are several complicating factors to […]
Continue reading »How to Qualify for Paid Leave If Schools Close Again
As students prepare for a return to face-to-face education – or a hybrid of face-to-face and distance learning – almost every parent is left with […]
Continue reading »How to Find Apple-Approved Independent Repair Shops for Your Mac
You wouldn’t have caught me at an Apple retail store if there was no smoke coming out of my Mac. And even at the best […]
Continue reading »Add Some Fat to the Soup
All the dishes deserve some touch-up, and the soup is no exception. Salt in cereal, a little lemon juice, or some fresh herbs are all […]
Continue reading »Should I Use My Android Keyboard, SwiftKey or Gboard?
The upcoming SwiftKey Android update finally adds the long-requested sliding cursor control, and this makes us question our commitment to Gboard once again. Before we […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Avoid Health Exchange Ministries
As the pandemic continues, President Trump has quietly launched a new attack on the Affordable Care Act: the Treasury Department has proposed a new ordinance […]
Continue reading »Check the Refrigerator Before Taking Out the Trash
Do you have a garbage routine? My husband loves to go around, collecting all the rubbish in the house; I just roll the trash up […]
Continue reading »Remove Ads From Your Android TV Home Screen While You Still Can
The latest Android TV Home update adds a new Cinema Highlights section to the Android TV home screen. This new tab, now one of the […]
Continue reading »Exercise Doesn’t Have to Feel Awful
Suffering is not a necessary part of exercise and is not a sign of a good workout. Think about what we associate with the idea […]
Continue reading »These Carefully Selected Children’s Books Help With Difficult Conversations With Children.
Scholastic has launched a new Instagram resource called Scholastic Bookshelf , a collection of books on important topics that parents might want to explore with […]
Continue reading »Get an Extra Year of Android Updates for These Samsung Phones and Tablets [updated]
In the past, you could get two major Android updates for Samsung phones and tablets – mostly in two years. After that Samsung couldn’t guarantee […]
Continue reading »There Is Still Time to Claim the Missing $ 500 Dependents Incentive
While many Americans are pushing for Congress to approve the next aid package – and the second stimulus test – some people still don’t pay […]
Continue reading »You Should Definitely Add Corn Milk to Your Coffee.
I found a new reason to get up in the morning and that reason is sweetened condensed corn milk. “What the hell is this?” you […]
Continue reading »Use Muffin Molds and Egg Boxes for More Picnic Fun
It’s summer outdoor dining. From sidewalks to backyards and parks, we all enjoy the warm weather while soaking up the fresh air. Keeping a picnic […]
Continue reading »Donate Your Surplus Garden to Your Local Pantry
It’s just that time of year: the gardens are going crazy and, if you’re lucky, you have more zucchini, cucumbers and tomatoes than you can […]
Continue reading »How to Have Fun Like a Victorian
It is often said in recent months that there have been worse times for quarantine amid a pandemic than an era when we can simply […]
Continue reading »Let’s Celebrate Women’s Suffrage With Real Facts
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. It makes today a good day, […]
Continue reading »What Mac Users Should Know About New XCSSET Malware
If you are a Mac developer or want to try out new applications by creating Xcode projects, you need to be aware of a serious […]
Continue reading »No, Your Phone Doesn’t Have a COVID-19 Sensor
Open Facebook if you are still using it and enter “COVID-19 Sensor” in the search bar. This should show you a list of public messages […]
Continue reading »Use This Template to Make the Perfect Vinaigrette Every Time
A good vinaigrette should pierce the tongue with a powerful mix of salty, sweet and sour flavors. If you go too far in one direction […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About Coronavirus Fees on Your Tuition Bill
As students return to school, some have noticed a new item in their bills: the coronavirus fee. The New York Times reports that due to […]
Continue reading »How to Read a Movie Script While It Is Streaming
If you’ve ever wondered how a movie script translates to what you see on screen, including how much of an actor’s dialogue was improvised or […]
Continue reading »Frozen Dumplings in Waffles Are Ideal Food for Depression
I’ve been having mood issues lately, which isn’t really all that unusual or surprising. A lot of people now feel shitty because everything shitty. Both […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With Burnout, With Writer Anna Helen Petersen
It is very likely that you (and almost everyone around you) are experiencing some degree of burnout right now. With jobs, various debts, a pandemic, […]
Continue reading »Install This Android Dark Sky Clone While You Can
Dark Sky has been a popular weather app for many Android users. That was until it was removed from the Google Store after Apple bought […]
Continue reading »Mindfulness Meditation Is Not for Everyone
Meditation has known benefits, both research-based and anecdotal. But little in this life works for everyone, and there is reason to believe that meditation can […]
Continue reading »Support USPS With Fast Text
If you are concerned about apparent attempts to deprive the United States Postal Service of the funds it needs to process an upcoming stream of […]
Continue reading »How to Prepare for the Cold and Flu Season During a Pandemic
COVID-19 didn’t go away over the summer as we hoped – far from it . But while the coronavirus does not appear to be seasonal, […]
Continue reading »Just Use Frozen Fruits in Your Sangria
There are a lot of fruits in the season now, but you won’t find them in my sangria. High season food can be a little […]
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