13 Common Idioms Kids Don’t Understand
So many of our everyday sayings are based on descriptions or metaphors that everyone understands – or at least we assume so. But when you […]
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How to Use Pay Transparency During Your Next Interview
More and more job listings now include salary ranges, either because the company releases them voluntarily or because it’s the law . The point of […]
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The Difference Between Medical and Recreational Cannabis and Which One to Choose
While cannabis is certainly a good way to relax, for as long as people have used it, cannabis has also been a tool for wellness. […]
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How Stress-Resistant Is Your Relationship?
If you’ve ever broken up, you may have heard the explanation, “I have so much going on right now.” This could be followed by the […]
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Can You Really Beat Someone by Getting Under Someone?
You have probably heard it many times before: if you want to beat someone, you need to beat someone. But even if the rebound feels […]
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8 Grammar Mistakes You Probably Make Every Day (I Did It on Purpose)
I am not a grammarian. Trying to narrow down English to a specific set of rules will leave you heartbroken and muttering “It’s supposed to […]
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Make Elephant Ears With Store-Bought Pizza Dough
Fried dough is a broad category. Donuts, elephant ears, funnel cake, and beignets fall into this particular basket, and while no two taste the same, […]
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Don’t Use Rain Protection Detergent (Do This Instead)
You really only wear your waterproof gear when it rains, so you can be forgiven for thinking it’s not something you need to wash all […]
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What to Do If You Do Not Feel the Work of the Muscles
We lift to build and strengthen muscles, so it’s only natural that many of us find the bodybuilding approach to stepwise thinking appealing: you focus […]
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Three Ways to Clean the Roughest Part of Your Instant Pot
I’m working on rekindling romance with the Instant Pot. I have had it for at least half a century, and right now we are working […]
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This App Turns the World Into a Wikipedia Treasure Hunt
You may think you know your hometown pretty well, but I’m willing to bet there’s a lot you don’t know – something remarkable that happened […]
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How Much Should You Tip Hotel Cleaning in 2023
If you share the growing feeling that Airbnb isn’t worth the money these days, you’ll probably go back to booking hotels during your travels. Even […]
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Look for This Icon Before Purchasing on Google Flights
Many apps, browser extensions, and websites claim to tell you the best time to buy flights, but there’s nothing like a money-back guarantee, and Google […]
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13 Video Game Adaptations Almost As Good As the Last of Us
HBO ‘s The Last of Us has been described as a show that breaks the curse of video game adaptations, and it’s certainly unique in […]
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Create Your Next Breakfast Sandwich With French Toast
I recently dealt with an excess of french toast, but such is the life of a recipe tester. I ate everything I could, but the […]
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How Your Community Walk Score Directly Affects Your Life
We all know that walking is good for us. While the old 10,000 step goal was never based on science , research has shown that, […]
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What’s New on HBO Max in February 2023
I’m here today to tell you about all the new features coming to HBO Max in February 2023, but to be honest, I’m not thrilled […]
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An Easy Way to Gradually Clear Cluttered Film
Admit it: your photo app is a mess. Of course, it is full of incredible memories of years of parties, travels and ordinary life. It’s […]
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The Fastest and Coziest Way to Make Pigs in a Blanket
Peelable bread is appealing for its soft edges and collective approach to the pleasure of watching slices of bread break apart as you remove a […]
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Five Apps You Should Install If You Use Multiple Mac Monitors
Is your setup incomplete without multiple monitors? Whether it’s a MacBook connected to a display or a Mac Studio with two monitors, there are several […]
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You Can Save so Much Money at Junk Stores
This aftermarket industry saw a significant uptick in the first months of 2022, as shipments from many large retailers got stuck on freighters and then […]
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11 Ways to Make Your Soup More Hearty
Soup is a favorite dish of many in cold weather. It may warm you from the inside or soothe a restless stomach, but there is […]
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Yes, You Need to Start Planning Your Summer Camps Right Now.
If you’re like many parents, your summer childcare solution is Tetris, bringing together a patchwork of day camps to keep the kids entertained and you […]
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Why Are Eggs so Expensive Now?
You’ve heard of inflation – get ready to egg. Egg prices rose even more than other products in 2022 and continue to rise in 2023. […]
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The Easiest Way to Get Rid of Bad Smell in the Sink
There are many things that can smell bad in your home, but a smelly sink drain is one of the worst. It lingers in a […]
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7 Creative Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $30
Valentine’s Day 2023 falls on a Tuesday, which means most of us will be working. If you’re taking your special someone out for dinner after […]
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Can We Stop Saying Potatoes Are Unhealthy?
Potatoes have gained a reputation for being “unhealthy” and that’s not fair. A potato is just a clump of mostly starch (and a surprising amount […]
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Asteroid 2023 BU – “near-Earth” Asteroid
On Thursday, January 26, asteroid 2023 BU will fly by Earth. The asteroid is small, less than five meters wide, but it’s getting closer. The […]
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When Does an Old IPhone Become a Security Risk?
I’m a big proponent of keeping your technology as long as possible. I still have my original Touch Bar MacBook Pro and plan to run […]
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The 6 Best Drinking Games to Play During Super Bowl LVII
We don’t yet know which two teams will play in Super Bowl LVII (that’s 57, for those who aren’t nerd or athletic) on Sunday, February […]
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10 Professional Kitchen Tools That I Use in My Home Kitchen
One of the pillars of success in working in a professional kitchen: “Do as much as possible with as few steps as possible.” The point […]
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How to Turn an Old TV Into Something Cool
Nothing is eternal. A shiny new appliance you buy today will be a broken piece of junk in a few years or decades. A few […]
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You Can Find Out for Free What the “Check Engine” Indicator Means
The “check engine” light of a car is so mysterious. “Something is wrong!” it visually screams. What’s wrong? Is my engine about to explode? Or […]
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Fix Your PC’s Broken Start Menu
The Start menu is an iconic element of Windows (let’s pretend Windows 8 never existed). It’s the Windows launch pad that gives you access to […]
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What’s New on Netflix in February 2023
The trailer makes the comparison clear: Your Place or Mine (February 10), Netflix’s upcoming rom-com starring Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher as transatlantic best friends […]
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7 Best Cleaning Techniques When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
Cleaning can be anything from pleasant to boring, and for some even disturbing. While everyone is different and has their own way of doing work, […]
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You Can Buy These New Cars Without Going to a Car Dealership
As the popularity of EVs continues to grow, more and more EV startups are following Telsa’s lead in direct-to-consumer sales style, excluding what many consider […]
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Discover the World of Custom Widgets for IPhone
You’ve probably seen iPhone home screens that just look cool , with dynamic text, fun images, and custom icons… but even with the new iOS […]
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16 Post-Apocalyptic TV Series, but Zombies Have Nothing to Do With It
While doomsday narratives date back at least to ancient Mesopotamia , pop culture over the past few decades has convinced us that there is at […]
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‘Woke Up’ M&M’s and 8 Other Ridiculous Moral Panics Throughout History
Moral panic is something. I started studying them because of this woke up M&Ms nonsense, and was quickly overwhelmed by the sheer number of imminent […]
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