Prepare Your Toilets for the Fall Like a Goddamn Adult
The time has come. The seasons have officially changed, the air has taken on a fresh morning hue, and the humidity has left the building. […]
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Are Your Credit Card Annual Fees Refunded?
If your credit card is automatically renewed for another year, it’s easy to overlook the annual fee. Once you stop worrying about the money back […]
Continue reading »How to Guide Someone on the Run
Running is usually a cold, solitary activity, but if you’re the type to think too much about your social interactions, it poses several problems as […]
Continue reading »How to Load Google Maps Routes Before Driving Through Bad Reception
Are you going for a walk in the fresh air? Perhaps in another country or area where your internet connection is unstable? You must download […]
Continue reading »Don’t Say Such Things to Someone Who Has Lost Weight (and What Is Better to Say)
In our culture of body obsession, you may have an understandable urge to say something – anything – when you notice that a friend, coworker, […]
Continue reading »How to Fix Error Unlocking IPhone 13 With Apple Watch [Updated]
So you’ve bought a new iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, or 13 Pro Max. Congratulations! Do you like the new and improved cameras? 120Hz […]
Continue reading »One Last Time: No One Tries to Give Your Child an Edible
Just as the leaves change or my inbox is awash with pumpkin-smelling press releases, the fake THC hysteria is a sure sign that autumn is […]
Continue reading »5 Delicious Ways to Eat Pumpkin Seeds
Chopping up a pumpkin means being exposed to a mass of fibrous pulp and seeds that can be easily overwhelming, especially when kids are involved. […]
Continue reading »“Every Day” Vs. “Everyday” (and Other Homonyms You Probably Mix up All the Time)
You may be forgiven for confusing “every day” with “everyday” or “any” with “any”. At the end of the day, they sound the same. But […]
Continue reading »This Is Not a Delivery, This Is a Reminder of DiGiorno Pizza
What you don’t want on a pizza night: Severe, unexpected allergic reaction. If you have food allergies and recently bought a frozen DiGiorno pizza, you […]
Continue reading »Enhance Your Apple TV + Experience With These Helpful Settings
Apple’s $ 4.99 / month streaming service is starting to make a name for itself with popular, exclusive, and even Emmy-winning shows like Ted Lasso […]
Continue reading »Mayonnaise Is Great for Washing Eggs
A couple of days ago, I was making my favorite broccoli stalk pie and realized that I was out of eggs and therefore had nothing […]
Continue reading »How to Repair Worn Out Charging Cables
Our laptop and phone chargers go through a lot. Some cords break and wear out so easily that they seem to be designed to break, […]
Continue reading »What Is a Balance Trainer for (and When Should You Use It)?
Bosu balance boards and balls are difficult to use – they are unstable boards on which you can sometimes see a personal trainer asking someone […]
Continue reading »How to Create Custom Keyboard Shortcuts for Any App on Your Mac
Almost every Mac app has at least one action that takes one click (or three clicks) too much to complete – no one wants to […]
Continue reading »Check Out This List of the Fastest Growing Professions If You Are Thinking of Changing Jobs.
According to arecent report from the Bureau of LaborStatistics, the labor market is expected to recover steadily from the COVID pandemic over the next ten […]
Continue reading »16 Best New Features in WatchOS 8
Apple’s WatchOS 8 doesn’t exactly change the overall Apple Watch experience (nor does Series 7, for that matter). Instead, the update adds a number of […]
Continue reading »How to Get More Steps, Even When You Work From Home
If you have a fitness tracker and decide to jump on the step-tracking bandwagon, you may be jealous of the people living in cities where […]
Continue reading »Broccoli Stalks Can Be Used to Make a Delicious Pie
I’ve never been one to avoid broccoli stalks, but I’ve heard that people like that exist. I think I actually prefer the sturdier stems to […]
Continue reading »How to Eat Right Without Counting Calories
Eating healthy is a worthy goal in and of itself, not just a weight loss tool. But if you’ve ever tried to change your eating […]
Continue reading »How to Discourage Children’s Bedtime Tactics
The scene is familiar: the parent says, “Okay, kids …” and before they can say, “… it’s time to go to bed,” boom : just […]
Continue reading »20 Horror Podcasts That Will Scare You to Death
When I was a weird little kid, I would pull on a blanket and listen to creepy old radio episodes before bed. (Listening to 10-year-old […]
Continue reading »How to Stop Spotify From Draining Your IPhone Battery
In recent years, the iPhone has earned a reputation as a device with long battery life. In fact, critics recently singled out batteries across the […]
Continue reading »9 Mindless Habits That Tire You (and How to Fix Them)
One of the most difficult things in an adult’s life is constant exhaustion . There are obvious reasons why we constantly tire – for starters, […]
Continue reading »How to Save on Priority Mail When You’re Incredibly Cheap
Psss-hey baby. Do you want to save fifty cents every time you ship something from the post office? You do? Then gather around and listen […]
Continue reading »I’m Comedian Eric Wareheim and I Eat Like That
If your idea of Erik Wareheim was formed solely from watching The Amazing Show and Tom Goes to the Mayor, you might think that this […]
Continue reading »How to Measure Your Child’s Clothing When Size Doesn’t Matter
If you’ve been dressing a child for a while, you have no doubt realized that his age does not always match the size of the […]
Continue reading »Manage Your Stress, Insomnia and More With These Free Mental Health Apps
There are many great mental health apps out there, but some require a subscription. If you just want some basic tools to help you manage […]
Continue reading »What Not to Tell Your Breakup Friend (and What to Say Instead)
You don’t need to have a supernatural empathic gift to support a breakup friend. Whether you are overwhelmed or dancing the lapse of victory at […]
Continue reading »14 Hidden Apple Watch Features You Need to Know About
The Apple Watch isn’t exactly a must – have device for iPhone users in 2021, but with every redesign and OS update it’s getting harder […]
Continue reading »Why Millennials and Gen Z Should Invest in Roth’s IRA
Since people in their 20s and 30s tend to earn less than they earn later in life, they are ideal for a special kind of […]
Continue reading »How to Become a Successful Cultural Critic, With William Evans and Omar Holmon
Have an interesting take on the latest Marvel movie? Eager to hear your unique take on Nine Perfect Strangers? This week, we’ll learn how Black […]
Continue reading »Why Does Salt Have an Expiration Date?
Salt is an incredibly common ingredient that most of us take for granted. It is a simple inorganic (which means “non-carbon-based”) molecule made up of […]
Continue reading »How to Run Slower to Run Faster
Great news: you are probably running too fast. We previously covered why you should run slower (we know this sounds counterintuitive), but the bottom line […]
Continue reading »Should You Use Apple AirTags to Keep an Eye on Your Kids?
In case you haven’t heard, there is a shortage of school bus drivers across the country . As millions of children return to full-time school […]
Continue reading »How to Keep a Small Aquarium Without Being Cruel to Fish
In a past life, I worked at a pet store, and one of the most heartbreaking things I saw every day was people who came […]
Continue reading »Skrt, Cheugy and Other Gen Z Slang You Might Need Help Decoding
We all know enough about the social media block long enough to know what the terms complementary, basic, illuminated, and flexible mean. (Right? Right ?) […]
Continue reading »Yes, You Can Make Pumpkin Seed Milk (and It’s Pretty Good)
While I will never say goodbye to cow’s milk forever, I find myself consuming different types of milk alternatives depending on the texture and flavor […]
Continue reading »What’s New on Amazon Prime Video October 2021
Over the weekend, Netflix brought the world some exciting upcoming series, including a live adaptation of Cowboy Bebop due in November. Amazon Prime Video has […]
Continue reading »Our Best Ways to Clean Glass for Streak-Free Shine
Glass naturally appears to be permanently covered in fingerprints, dust, smudges and scratches. You can be like Dad at My Big Fat Greek Wedding and […]
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