It’s Not Too Late to Plant a Garden That Will Grow Well in the Heat
All plantings are dictated by the time before the first frost . Cold weather kills growth and causes the plants to go dormant; seedlings planted […]
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10 Elegant Ways to Organize Your Kitchen
A well-organized kitchen makes it much easier to go through an endless cycle of cooking, cleaning, and repetition. Earlier this week, we did our best […]
Continue reading »Eat More Vegetables by Mixing Them With Cream Cheese, Why Not?
My previous, more expensive Portland area was quite walkable. I could go on foot and find almost everything: groceries, cocktails, padtai, antiques, coffee; everything was […]
Continue reading »How to Take Part in the Global Running Day Because Racing Is Still Nothing Special
Today is Global Running Day , a worldwide event designed to celebrate running and get more people to move. All official events are virtual this […]
Continue reading »How to Watch Apple’s Keynote Presentation at WWDC 2021 and What to Expect
Apple is hosting its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) again next week. Like last year, WWDC 2021 is only available online due to the ongoing […]
Continue reading »How to Safely See a Solar Eclipse
A solar eclipse needs to be seen, but only at the expense of your eyes – looking at one of them the wrong way can […]
Continue reading »How to Start Growing Bonsai Without Killing Them
When you hear the phrase “bonsai tree,” you’re probably thinking of those tiny, ornate trees that people often use as some sort of table decoration. […]
Continue reading »How to Teach Children When You Can Scold
My son was seven or eight years old when he asked me about the “S word”. My husband and I decided from the beginning that […]
Continue reading »How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in the Kitchen
It’s officially summer now (okay, not officially), and with the warm weather and weekend parties, unwanted kitchen pests come along. Yes, as your kitchen gets […]
Continue reading »How to Recognize Signs of Postpartum Depression in a Father
“I’m just tired of feeling worthless,” I said, covering my head with my hands and holding back tears. I spent all day in bed due […]
Continue reading »How to Avoid Overspending on Amazon Prime Day 2021
Strengthen your bank accounts and temper your nerves guys: Amazon Prime Day 2021 is just a few weeks away. The online store’s annual mass sale […]
Continue reading »You Have to Fry Some Chichito Peppers in the Air
Shishito pepper is a very funny pepper. Most of them are soft and bright, but you get very sharp from time to time, and it […]
Continue reading »Benefit From the Latest Credit Card Bonuses Before You Travel
This is a feature of travel after the pandemic: Companies are raising prices for flights and hotels due to pent-up demand, but they are also […]
Continue reading »Is It Worth Worrying About a “potentially Dangerous” Asteroid Flying Past Earth Today?
Today, even as you struggle to focus on work after a long weekend that I hope you enjoyed, a giant space rock screams through space […]
Continue reading »How Long Is Immunity From COVID Vaccine Lasting?
If you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you are probably breathing a sigh of relief. But how long can you expect this feeling to last? […]
Continue reading »Arguments for Actually Measuring Your Pinch of Salt
As in chemistry, “good” food preparation is actually about consistent, reproducible results that usually require a fair amount of measurement (at least initially). The more […]
Continue reading »How to Find the Best Deals Online Using Microsoft Edge
The Microsoft Edge browser has become a major competitor to Google Chrome, providing users with a similar browsing experience that exists (mostly) outside of Google’s […]
Continue reading »Organize Your Refrigerator Like You Are a Damn Adult
We organize storage areas such as wardrobes, drawers and garages, but the refrigerator is usually ignored. Of all the spaces that need to be kept […]
Continue reading »8 Low-Maintenance Houseplants That Are Safe for Pets
I love plants and pets, but unfortunately the two are incompatible. First, I am terrible at keeping plants alive, and many plants are toxic to […]
Continue reading »How to Live a Greener Life Without Losing Your Sanity, With Laurie David and Heather Reisman
This week we are taking small steps towards greener lifestyles with the help of activists and filmmakers Laurie David and Heather Reisman. Laurie is an […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Use a Dry, Salt-Free Wipe
I have never bought – never thought I would buy – a condiment mixture that boasts that it is “salt-free.” (“Couldn’t have been me,” as […]
Continue reading »Teens Can Really Watch These Sex & Parenting Planning Videos
We know that it is important not once talk about sex with our kids, and a lot of talk at the micro level : talking […]
Continue reading »How to Tell a Spam Email From a Scam
Companies are required by law to provide you with the option to opt out of receiving unsolicited emails by using the Unsubscribe button or link. […]
Continue reading »When to See the “ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse This Month
If you are some kind of stargazer, then lately you have had a little respite from the clogged astronomical calendar: between the Super Flower Blood […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Opt Out of Free Trials Right After Registration
Have you ever signed up for a free trial of an app because you’re curious what it looks like, but you really don’t want to […]
Continue reading »Put This Bracelet on Your Child Before You Start Going Out Into the Crowd Again.
Now that we may actually be able to do some out-of-home activities this summer, we can return to worrying about normal, non-pandemic parenting issues, such […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Plants Alive When You’re on Vacation
If you have a home full of plants, it can be difficult to get friends to take good care of them securely while you are […]
Continue reading »What Is Amazon Sidewalk and Why Should It Be Disabled Before June 8th?
On June 8, Amazon will launch a new feature called Sidewalk, which creates small, public internet networks powered by Echo smart speakers and Ring home […]
Continue reading »What Is the Difference Between FICO and VantageScore Credit Scores?
You may be familiar with the idea of a single credit rating, but there are actually two main providers of credit ratings that assess your […]
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