Make a Pizza Dough Sandwich, Bread
A sandwich on the beach or near a beautiful tree is a simple but deep pleasure, but it can be easily spoiled by raw bread, […]
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How I Taught My Child to Use the Potty on Three Dirty Days
In my parenting career, I can boast of very few unsullied victories, namely: making my daughter believe frozen grapes are a perfectly acceptable dessert, teaching […]
Continue reading »Cook an Egg Directly in an Instant Ramen
Instant ramen can be the perfect cheap meal. This is fine in and of itself, but there are always creative ways to transform it into […]
Continue reading »How to Know When Your Plant Needs Fertilizer and When There Is Too Much
Fertilizers can promote healthier, stronger plants by giving them well-balanced nutrient levels , strengthening roots and longer flowering. The general consensus is that plants should […]
Continue reading »Why No One Can Agree on Fitness Tips
You don’t have to look far to find conflicting advice on what to do in the gym. Some people will tell you not to do […]
Continue reading »Instead of Criticizing the “awakening”, Say What You Really Mean.
Spend enough time on the Internet and you will begin to recognize the buzzwords that are currently being used to refer to broader social conflicts […]
Continue reading »How to Claim Your Monthly Child Tax Credit Even If You Haven’t Filed Your Tax Return
The IRS yesterday launched a portal to serve those who are not normally required to file taxes but are still eligible for an extended child […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With Colic in a Child
All babies cry. But some babies cry a lot . A baby with colic – defined as a healthy baby who cries for more than […]
Continue reading »What’s up With Apple’s New “private Relay”?
At this year’s WWDC launch, Apple shared a host of important discoveries, most of which were immediately overshadowed by a parade of new iOS 15 […]
Continue reading »How to Make Steakhouse Butter at Home
When I think of foods for which most of the butter is good for, ribeye doesn’t rank high on this list – at least not […]
Continue reading »SMART Goals Are Overrated
Standard advice (even ours !), If you want to set a goal, must be “SMART”. Concrete, measurable, something, something tied to time. There is disagreement […]
Continue reading »When Can You Fix Someone’s Shape in the Gym?
Here’s a topic that sparked a lively debate in our call for gym etiquette : When can you tell someone they’re training wrong? There is […]
Continue reading »Should You Open a Roth IRA or 529 Savings Plan?
The Roth IRA and 529 Savings Plans are great for college savings – both are taxable upfront, allowing you to withdraw investments after they’ve gotten […]
Continue reading »How to Understand Your Child’s Temperament
As parents, we tend to view our child’s mood and behavior as a reflection of our upbringing. When you see someone’s light and outgoing child […]
Continue reading »The Real Story of June
Many of America’s most venerable traditions celebrate our country’s slow drift away from its past. It is a national history largely defined by slavery, the […]
Continue reading »Track Plant Care Using One of These Three Methods
Some plants like to be outdoors in summer ; others cannot tolerate direct sunlight . Some need watering every day, while others rarely . Not […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Line Your Compost Bin With Paper Towels
Nobody likes to empty the compost bin . If you’re unlucky enough, something sticks to the bottom, causing you to float above a pile of […]
Continue reading »Add Ranch Seasoning to the Toasted Pickles Batter
Fried brine is a fatty, saltier, hot brine. This is a concept that shouldn’t work, but it does. Many agree that fried pickles taste good. […]
Continue reading »Best Ways to Compress PDF Files for Free
Have you ever noticed how strict websites are about the size of PDFs? Whether it’s uploading a resume, submitting a school project, or sending an […]
Continue reading »Watch Age-Rated YouTube Videos Without Logging In
Let’s say your internet research leads you to an age-rated YouTube video. You want to watch it (you know, for research purposes ), but don’t […]
Continue reading »Cleanse Your Sinuses in 20 Seconds by Applying Pressure to Your Face
Blocked sinuses are not fun, especially during a pandemic, when every seasonal runny nose or sinus headache leads to another round of “is this an […]
Continue reading »You Should Add Some Salt to Your Next Bush.
I’m not a big baker, so my favorite ways to ” use up ” a berry or two usually involves eating them with whipped cream […]
Continue reading »How to Wash and Keep Lampshades Clean
When was the last time you cleaned your lampshades? When was the last time it occurred to you to clean your lampshades? But they do […]
Continue reading »Dispose of Unused Kitchenware Using the Box Method
Some kitchen tools are irreplaceable , but others just fly around the kitchen and will never be used again. However, all it takes to clean […]
Continue reading »Your Next Camping Trip Needs a Sausage Board
Camping is supposed to be “unplugged” and “appreciate the simple things,” but I’ve always found it rather difficult. Sleeping and eating outside is actually a […]
Continue reading »Top 35 Summer Blockbusters Over the Past 20 Years
Remember the cinemas? Remember the cinemas in the summer ? It’s been a long time (463 days at the time of this writing) since I […]
Continue reading »How to Get Back Into Society After a Pandemic, With Therapist Chamin Ajahn
Are you a little nervous about going back there? Do you have an ongoing pandemic-related anxiety that prevents you from communicating again? Fear not, because […]
Continue reading »Best Time to See NASA Northrop Grumman Minotaur 1 Rocket Launch
With so many celestial events in recent years, it may seem strange that the next cosmic phenomenon, which will be witnessed not by a natural […]
Continue reading »Your Little Child Needs a Filling Station
Young children like to transfer liquid from one container to another, but they can’t. This is because accurate pouring is not a skill that can […]
Continue reading »The Adult’s Guide to Childhood Culture: How Is Loki Still Alive?
The internet was crazy last week. There were wild pants, wild boxing matches, and violent criminals on YouTube, so let’s dive deeper. Oh, and Loki […]
Continue reading »How to Organize a Home Bar Like a Sophisticated Adult
Summer is the time for cocktails and dinner parties, and now that we can have more meetings again, we need to tidy up the home […]
Continue reading »How to Know If Your Air Conditioner Has Enough Energy for Your Room
It would be great if some kind of portable air conditioner could be inserted right into your window and immediately cool your home, but the […]
Continue reading »7 Ways to Know If You Are a Toxic Parent (and What to Do About It)
Most people are not intentionally toxic. Rather, the way we have grown up, the relationships we have, or our own temperaments can allow bad habits […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About Loans on Your Statement Before Choosing a Credit Card
With nearly a third of borrowers canceling their credit cards due to annual fees, it makes sense to consider if you’re getting enough value for […]
Continue reading »Use These Hypothetical Questions to Start a Conversation If You’ve Forgotten How to Communicate
As more people receive vaccines and COVID-19 rates decline , those who avoid social situations for pandemic or personal reasons (or both) may find themselves […]
Continue reading »How to Make Your Air Conditioner More Efficient and Effective at High Temperatures
As temperatures across the country continue to rise – along with humidity and our electricity bills – our air conditioners start to work. But if […]
Continue reading »Get $ 10,000 to Learn to Grill This Summer
At first glance, grilling may seem simple: cooking food over a fire? People have been doing this for ages. But as anyone who has ever […]
Continue reading »Difference Between “waterproof” and “waterproof”
When shopping for electronics, outerwear, watches, or building materials, you’ve probably noticed that some products are labeled “waterproof” while others are labeled “waterproof.” While both […]
Continue reading »How to Choose Outdoor Plant Containers for Low Maintenance Gardening
People who live somewhere with a lot of open space may have space to scatter and plant a garden in the ground – rather than […]
Continue reading »How to Win a $ 4,000 Travel Scholarship to Rent a Lake House This Summer
Today is National Going Out Day, and while we usually don’t need to be reminded to go out, after spending more than a year inside […]
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