Host Your Own Blob Opera (Even If You Can’t Read Music)
Some people are born with musical talent. Others spend years, if not decades, taking lessons, only to find that their musical ability is good at […]
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How to Spot Fakes When Buying Vintage Clothing and Accessories
Anyone who has taken the time to shop for vintage clothing and accessories knows that this can be very risky. Of course, you need to […]
Continue reading »Earn $ 25,000 to Serve a Smoothie Sommelier
Smoothies (and smoothie bowls) may be one step away from baby food, but unlike products in tiny jars, you can control what goes into them. […]
Continue reading »How Is Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine Different?
Johnson & Johnson today released the numbers for its Phase 3 clinical trials (the final step before applying for an emergency use authorization), and it […]
Continue reading »What Is Dogecoin and Why Do People Buy It?
Now that we’ve discussed the GameStop stock frenzy , it’s time to find out about Dogecoin. Why is the collective mind of retail investors pumping […]
Continue reading »Yes, You Can Get the COVID Vaccine If You Are Pregnant [updated]
Pregnancy does not invalidate your eligibility for the COVID vaccine, whether you read the CDC guidelines or the new World Health Organization guidelines. A couple […]
Continue reading »Try Dry Curaçao Instead of Sweet Vermouth
It seems that I always have something wrong. Today I was planning on making you a bourbon cocktail called Game Set Match , but that […]
Continue reading »An Adult’s Guide to Losing Virginity
Not all of us lose our virginity at 16 on the back of an old Camry. If you are still a virgin later in life, […]
Continue reading »Use Stories Instead of Facts to Get a Better Argument
In the midst of a debate, listing facts and hard data is not the most reliable strategy, as we often expect. This is especially true […]
Continue reading »How to Create Tab Groups in Chrome for Android
Android has one of the best features in Chrome for keeping things organized: the omnipotent “tab groups” that let you group tabs into more useful […]
Continue reading »Do It If You Lose Your Child in Public
Every parent has been there (and if you haven’t already, give them time): your focus shifts momentarily. You’re in the store trying to pick the […]
Continue reading »How to Make Sweet Potato Skins Delicious
I have been receiving a lot of letters lately. Most of them are about baking soda and ground beef , one was about Stuart Murdock, […]
Continue reading »Is This Viral TikTok Hack the Best Way to Peel Garlic?
It seems like every time you turn on your computer, there is a new way to peel a clove of garlic. I didn’t realize peeling […]
Continue reading »How to Track Your Recovery With the Oura Ring
In our last article, I started experimenting with sleep tracking in the hopes of recovering better from weightlifting workouts. I used the Oura ring and […]
Continue reading »10 Movies to Watch During (and After) Black History Month
This is almost Black History Month, and as the film industry continues to expand every year due to its history of exclusion, this is another […]
Continue reading »Don’t Use LinkedIn to “build Your Brand”
Like all social media in 2021, LinkedIn is regularly inundated with users trying to go viral or make a splash with their career ideas. While […]
Continue reading »Age Guidance for Childhood Responsibilities
I often regret that no matter how many times I unload the dishwasher, it will inevitably have to be unloaded again – perhaps today or […]
Continue reading »How to Use Robinhood Without Losing Your Shirt
As WSJ columnist James McIntosh recently pointed out, the best performing stock last year was priced below $ 1, which is odd because the stock […]
Continue reading »Different Types of Yeast and How to Use Them
One of the most common baking questions I am asked is what to do if a recipe requires instant yeast and you only have dry […]
Continue reading »Do I Need to Replace My Windows 7 PC?
I never thought I’d ever hear the phrase “Windows 7” again, but a Lifehacker reader reminded me recently that yes, some people still use Microsoft’s […]
Continue reading »An Essential Oil Spray Can Cause Illness in Pets
Pets can often tell you how they are feeling, but it can be difficult to tell when they are sick. Their illnesses can seem so […]
Continue reading »Why You Shouldn’t Use Lipstick As Eyeshadow or Vice Versa
You run and forget to bring your eyeshadow or blush; Instead of buying some from the corner store, you take your matte lipstick and blend […]
Continue reading »How to Buy a Quality Mask
With the number of COVID cases still high and with potentially more infectious variants spreading, it might be time to step up your masked game. […]
Continue reading »You Should Always Plan Ahead for Your Mailing List.
The point is that email once revolutionized work communication, but now seems almost outdated, is that it is an informal environment that obeys formal workplace […]
Continue reading »Easily Transfer Your Chats From WhatsApp to Telegram
If you are thinking about unsubscribing from WhatsApp for any reason, one problem might be the difficulty of transferring your WhatsApp conversations to another service. […]
Continue reading »Now Getting an FHA Loan Just Got Easier
Government agencies have announced changes that allow Dreamers, US Residents with Deferred Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, to qualify for FHA mortgage loans, as well as […]
Continue reading »How to See Today’s Wolf Moon
Tonight we will see the wolf moon rise, the first full moon of 2021. Oddly enough, peak illumination begins at 2:16 pm, when the moon […]
Continue reading »I’m Obsessed With Air Fried Tofu
Many years ago, I took a break from studying chemistry in Gainesville, Florida to talk to my brother, who taught mathematics in Athens, Georgia. It […]
Continue reading »Finally, You Can Save Articles to “read Later” in Chrome
Google is testing a new Read Later feature that allows users to save articles and other links they come across and want to read later. […]
Continue reading »Christmas Trees Aren’t Just for Christmas
Usually by the time we finish the holidays, I’m not ready for my jewelry to be sent back to the basement. I love making my […]
Continue reading »Why Your Credit Karma Seems Too High
People on Twitter have been sympathetic lately about how much higher their free credit score is on credit karma compared to what lenders actually use, […]
Continue reading »Soak Minced Meat in Heavy Cream
Ground beef can be very grim without a little help. Baking soda is great for quick sautéing , but if you cook the minced meat […]
Continue reading »Add the Pan-African Flag to Your Apple Watch for African American History Month
Apple has released watchOS 7.3, which you need to install if you want to play with its new “Unity” watch face, which the company released […]
Continue reading »11 Recipes to Help You Clean Your Refrigerator
Until recently, I lived in a small apartment with a European size refrigerator. I tried to please. I wanted to be the person who embraced […]
Continue reading »What’s Causing the GameStop Stock Trading Frenzy?
You may have seen headlines this week about a sudden jump in stock prices of dying companies like GameStop ( up 400% ) and AMC […]
Continue reading »Be Prepared for Glasses to Inevitably Break.
You step on your glasses in the middle of the night. Or a house fire melts the frame of your glasses. The tornado rips your […]
Continue reading »What’s New on HBO Max in February 2021
One of the main benefits of HBO Max is that it offers exclusive access to all films by Studio Ghibli, the legendary Japanese directors behind […]
Continue reading »How to Turn Off Chrome Notifications When Screen Sharing
Like video chatting, screen sharing is now a must-have tool for anyone working or communicating from home. Unfortunately, sharing your device’s screen can be a […]
Continue reading »Install IOS / IPadOS 14.4 Today to Block Three Serious Vulnerabilities
There is a brand new update for iOS and iPadOS, and you shouldn’t hesitate to get it. While version 14.4 of the two operating systems […]
Continue reading »Arrange Your Photos Like You’re a Goddamn Adult
Whether it’s paintings from garage sales or you want to display a few family photos that have actually been printed, there is special art to […]
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