The Best Way to Pack Your Guests’ Leftovers for Thanksgiving
My love for plastic soup containers is well known . I think it’s the perfect vessel for sending guests home with leftovers for Thanksgiving or […]
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Ignore All Those Financial Tips Your Parents Taught You
When it comes to personal finances, your parents’ advice—begging or, more often, unsolicited—probably reflects the wisdom of simpler times . The money mantras that helped […]
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Pumpkin Stuffed With Cheese – the Perfect Holiday Snack
I can’t turn down pumpkin holiday meals, regardless of the actual pumpkin content. Anything will do – pumpkin desserts, pumpkin beer, and even something shaped […]
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Anyone Can Unlock Your Android Without a Password
Your phone’s lock screen should protect you from the outside world (and accidental unlocks in your pocket). When it is locked, your phone cannot be […]
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These Volkswagens Are Being Recalled Due to a Faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Blowing a tire is annoying, but usually your car can detect a loss of pressure and warn you. However, Volkswagen is recalling 224,704 vehicles due […]
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If You’re Worried About Which Vegetables Are “healthier”, You’re Thinking Too Much About It.
Do you have an image of “healthy” eating in your head? Does it include fruits and vegetables? You’re doing great. Now go and eat – […]
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The Smartest Ways to Add More Seating to Your Next Holiday Party
Getting everyone together for holiday parties is a comforting practice as the weather turns chilly: Eating out and company together can be the best part […]
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Don’t Delete Your Twitter Account (Do This Instead)
If you’re thinking about deleting your Twitter , I won’t blame you (I’ll just ask why it took you so long to do this). Now […]
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How to Watch Two Americans Do Their First Spacewalk
While we wait for the launch of NASA’s Artemis I lunar rocket (maybe) this week , there’s another cosmic event to watch out for: Two […]
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You Really Should Bind Your VPN to Your Torrent Client
When you download torrents on your computer, consider using a VPN . Your ISP and advertising companies don’t need to know that you’re downloading the […]
Continue reading »How to Distinguish Sadness From Depression
Given the way we use the words “sadness” and “depression” in everyday life and pop culture, it can be hard to tell one from the […]
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This Inside-Out Lasagna Cake With Crispy Edges
A medium slice of lasagna is always the tastiest presentation of the dish, more photogenic and more highly valued as it is protected on all […]
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Download Your Tweets Before Signing Out of Twitter
Planning to leave Twitter? It’s not a bad idea. But before you start deleting your Twitter account, do yourself a favor and download your tweets […]
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Bring a Bouquet of Herbs to Thanksgiving Dinner
The main role of a Thanksgiving guest is to enjoy the food and keep up an interesting conversation. I never expect gifts, but they are […]
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Never Use Bleach on These Surfaces
Bleach has many uses beyond removing stains from white clothes, but there are some rules we should all keep in mind. You already know never […]
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How to Watch the 2022 World Cup for Free?
The most watched sporting event on the planet, the FIFA World Cup , will take place in Qatar this year, starting this Sunday, November 20th […]
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The 7 Deadly Sins of Hosting a Big Thanksgiving Dinner
Last week we took a close look at the worst things you can do when cooking for Thanksgiving , but food is only half of […]
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Your Post-Workout Meal Isn’t As Important As You Think.
A good post-workout carbohydrate and protein intake is a great way to energize and support your goals , whether you’re training strength, endurance, or both. […]
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You Can Fix Your Dog’s Begging Before Thanksgiving
Most people who have dogs understand that feeding your puppy food from your own plate—whether from your seat on the couch or at the dinner […]
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Choose a Ceiling Fan Based on the Square Footage of the Room
As the cost of energy continues to rise, ceiling fans are becoming an increasingly popular way to make homes more energy efficient. As we wrote […]
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You Need Two Pillow Cases
Pillows are soft and simple, they help us feel more comfortable. They can also become very rough. Think about it: night after night, your pillow […]
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The Right Way to Clean Your Fireplace
Ideally, you should thoroughly clean your fireplace in the spring, after you have used it for the last time of the season. But if that […]
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Avoid Using Blue Mailboxes During the Holidays, USPS Warns
Whether you’re sending holiday cards or gifts, or just sending in your monthly rent check, you might want to avoid using those big blue donation […]
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Think About These Tree Maintenance Costs Before Buying a New Home
When you’re looking for the perfect home (or at least one that’s affordable in your price range), there are many things to consider, from walking […]
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Beware of “snow Globes” When Dating During the Holidays
The holidays evoke all sorts of feelings for singles, which explains why some people enter handcuff season (that is, when you “tie” yourself to someone […]
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Your IPhone Has a Hidden Music Quiz
Who remembers the games that came with classic iPods? You can participate in a pixel war in Parachute , break blocks in Brick , play […]
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Throw Away a Useless Pop-up Thermometer From Turkey
Knowing when a turkey is “ready” is the most unsettling part of cooking a turkey. You don’t want to poison anyone with food, but you […]
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Ford Recalls 47,000 SUVs Over Faulty Rear View Cameras
The dangers of distracted driving are hardly new. Even taking your eyes off the road for a second can be potentially devastating when driving at […]
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How to Fix PS5 Stick Drift
Nintendo isn’t the only company that has issues with joystick drift. JoyCons may be the highest profile controller that suffers from drift, but Sony’s PS5 […]
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Do This Instead of Keeping Your Phone Out of the Bedroom at Night
Keep your phone out of the bedroom: This is standard advice for good sleep hygiene , and one I’ve never been able to do. First, […]
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Plastic Packaging Is Your Best Travel Accessory.
Some people are impeccable packers who dutifully zip up their toiletries, fold their clothes, and arrive at their destination with everything they need conveniently organized. […]
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Why You Should Upgrade “Pokémon Scarlet” and “Violet” on the First Day
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet , the latest dual game in developer Game Freak’s iconic series, won’t hit retail or digital stores until November 18th. […]
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You Need a New Administrator Account on Your Mac
Some Mac users have a single administrator account on their machines. There is nothing wrong with this if you are the only person using the […]
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A Guide to Children’s Culture for Adults Out of Touch With Reality: What Is a Pizza Robot?
This week, I’ll take a look at some of the darker, uglier, and grotesque phenomena in youth culture, from toxic masculinity to frightening stalkers and […]
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12 Incredibly Niche Podcasts
A distinctive (and sometimes terrible) feature of podcasts is their low barrier to entry. Experts and enthusiasts of all stripes can take the mic and […]
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When to See a Doctor About Poor Night Vision
Driving at night can be difficult even under normal conditions. There are oncoming traffic lights, reduced ability to see important landmarks, and the risk of […]
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Don’t Fall for the Butchering Scam
Imagine that you get a random text from an unknown number out of the blue: “My dog needs to be taken to the vet urgently. […]
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11 Ways to Organize a More Effective Study Space
For many of us, this is the middle season; the season finales are coming soon; and then we’ll do it all again. Whether you’re trying […]
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Here’s How Much Salt You Need to Dry Out Turkey Brine
Dry brine is the simple act of sprinkling food (usually meat) with a solute (usually salt, but sometimes a mixture of salt and sugar) to […]
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10 Stealth Movies for Thanksgiving
Too many Christmas movies and too few Thanksgiving movies. The first thing that comes to mind for most people is Airplanes, Trains and Automobiles, then […]
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