Always Tag Leftovers and Other Ways to Keep Your Family From Wasting Them.
If you are like me, remember to eat leftovers – a losing game. Every week, I diligently stack my half-eaten tilapia, sweet potatoes, pasta, meatballs […]
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Best Places to Hide Your Christmas Gifts You Never Thought Of
There is a scene inNational Christmas Vacation that I neverliked (yes, only one). Clark Griswold sneaks into the attic to stash a bag full of […]
Continue reading »Simple Ways to Clean up Your Finances Now Before Another Year Starts
Taking stock of your finances at the end of the year is always a smart move, but it can seem overwhelming, so it’s all too […]
Continue reading »What You Need Is a Snack Box
Snacking is an art and some people are more creative than others. Children usually have a natural tendency to snack, which forces people with children […]
Continue reading »Are You Eligible to Buy AppleCare + After 60 Days?
When you buy an expensive new Apple product for the first time, AppleCare + may seem like an unnecessary added value. After all, you are […]
Continue reading »How to Start a Speed Workout Without Getting Injured
Getting used to running is difficult at first, but it is really rewarding, especially when you are reaching big goals, such as running the first […]
Continue reading »10 Smart Gift Ideas for the Person on Your List Who Has It All
On the one hand, a gift is a gesture of love; on the other hand, gifts are sometimes stressful social obligations. Choosing the right gift […]
Continue reading »Adult’s Guide to Childhood Culture: Why Does Reddit Hate Kellogg’s?
A week has passed in the world of children’s popular culture. I guess everyone’s too busy preparing for their final exams and holiday shopping to […]
Continue reading »13 Worst Tech Gifts You Can’t Buy (and What to Buy Instead)
This is the season of gifting and many of us will be giving (and hoping to receive) tech gifts this year. Maybe you surprise a […]
Continue reading »How to Avoid Being Resold at the Hardware Store
Hardware stores can be a daunting place for the average DIYer. There are so many different types of tools, fasteners, fixtures, paints and adhesives that […]
Continue reading »Teens Aged 16 and 17 Can Now Get Booster Shots Against COVID-19
The FDA and CDC yesterday announced that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can now be used as a booster for 16-17 year olds. Until now, boosters have […]
Continue reading »How to Prepare for a Solar Flare That Hits Earth (Because It Is Likely to Happen)
In Tom Hanks’ filmFinch, a massive solar flare destroys the ozone layer, destroying nearly all life on Earth (and leading to the invention of pesky […]
Continue reading »In Fact, Stamps Are Great for Stockings (I’m Right About That)
As I mentioned earlier , my family takes stockings very seriously. A good stocking is always about balance. Some candy here, clementine there , a […]
Continue reading »Best Productivity Features to Use in Windows 11
Although the nature of work is changing rapidly, at the end of the day, we still need to do something, so it is helpful when […]
Continue reading »Here Are (Almost) All the Free Things You Can Get on a Plane.
Free gifts on the flight are not what they used to be, but this does not mean that they have completely disappeared. If you know […]
Continue reading »Can You Really Make Extra Money by Buying a Vending Machine?
You probably think of vending machines as your last snack outpost when you’re stuck in an office or airport. You probably don’t think of them […]
Continue reading »It’s Worth Trying to Make $ 1,000 Just by Tasting Hot Chocolate
While many of us drink coffee every day as if our lives depend on it, hot chocolate is unlikely to become a part of our […]
Continue reading »Why Is Now the Perfect Time for a Booster
Booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are still optional for many of us, but there is mounting evidence that if you haven’t received the vaccine […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Cry Before Your Next Emotional Event
The holidays are coming (and the Omicron variant) and you know what that means: now is the best time to cry. While December and all […]
Continue reading »How to Make a Light Roll in the Microwave (and Oven)
Every year I make a Thanksgiving turkey gumbo with leftover poultry, and every year I complain about stirring the roux. Ru is not difficult to […]
Continue reading »How to Check If Your IPhone Has Genuine Apple Parts Without Opening It
Apple has always placed great emphasis on using Genuine Apple Parts to repair iPhone, and now, with iOS15.2, you can finally check to see if […]
Continue reading »Reinstall Microsoft Teams Before You Need to Dial 911
We all love to joke that we never use our smartphones like real phones – I mean, really, who calls people in 2021? But if […]
Continue reading »You Can Now Open Your Hotel Room Door Using Your IPhone, but Should You?
Apple wants your iPhone to open all kinds of doors. Their car keys feature already lets you use your iPhone to unlock some supported vehicles, […]
Continue reading »Why You Shouldn’t Save up Dessert
With the plentiful supply of holiday treats that fill our homes every December, you may feel justified in cutting back on other foods to make […]
Continue reading »What the Most Popular Questions of 2021 Say About Us
Google has just released its annual Year of Search , a collection of new, most searched searches for 2021. According to Matt Cook, head of […]
Continue reading »Make the IPhone to Android Transition Smaller (and Vice Versa)
Many of us will receive new phones this holiday season, and some of us may even switch to operating systems in the process, making the […]
Continue reading »How to Enjoy Running on a Treadmill This Winter
Running invigorates: the feeling of the wind moving in your hair, your body connecting to the ground under your feet, the opportunity to appreciate the […]
Continue reading »You Must Stop Killing Domestic Centipedes (but How to Get Rid of Them, If Necessary)
I realized that domestic centipedes move at an alarming speed, and at the same time they look quite intimidating, despite the fact that all their […]
Continue reading »Apple’s 10 Best Apps of 2021 for Apple Devices
Each year, the App Store Awards celebrate some of the best apps and games for Apple platforms and devices. Think of them as Oscars in […]
Continue reading »Why the Hell Did We Stop Wearing Sweat Bands?
The sweat bandages that were popular in the 80s now exist only as a symbol. Just like a floppy disk lives like a save icon, […]
Continue reading »How to Know When Your IPhone Can Record You
You probably had a (legitimate) fear that your smartphone was listening or watching you. Your iPhone is certainly not free from privacy risks and you […]
Continue reading »Housework That Only Needs to Be Done Once a Year (Thank Goodness)
There are many annoying things to do every day: washing dishes, spraying and wiping kitchen countertops, lifting toys from the floor, and sweeping. And there […]
Continue reading »13 of the Best Dating Apps to Find Love or Disorder
Everyone on Tinder is looking for sex. Everyone on the eharmony is too tense. Everyone on Hinge is more concerned with looking cool than finding […]
Continue reading »12 Trader Joe’s Products Are Better Than the Brand’s Versions
I’m not a religious person at all, but I worship every second Sunday at Trader Joe’s church. This beloved grocery chain (” somewhat silly place […]
Continue reading »How to Stop Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile From Collecting Data From Your Phone to Sell Ads
Social networking sites, web browsers, and smartphone apps aren’t the only ways companies track your data: your phone provider also collects data directly from your […]
Continue reading »Bringing a Bag of Cheeseburgers Is the Best Party Trick
When it comes to lunch, it’s hard to beat church dinner, especially if you’re in the South or Midwest. Casseroles, all kinds of fried foods, […]
Continue reading »According to Reddit, What Should You Put in a Box Labeled “Ask No Questions” for Your Child
Even if you think of yourself as a parent with whom your child can talk about anything, there are probably some things they would rather […]
Continue reading »How to Choose a Flight With the Least Chance of Delays Due to Weather Conditions
The holidays are notoriously difficult times to travel by plane, in part due to the large number of people trying to fly and in part […]
Continue reading »The Easiest Way to Find the Perfect Gift for Someone
Buying the perfect gift on a budget is always tricky, but here’s a trick that can help you narrow down the possibilities: You start by […]
Continue reading »Brush the Cheese Balls With Fried Garlic
If you’ve ever eaten a cheese ball, you know that what’s on the outside is almost as important as what’s on the inside (cheese). The […]
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