Don’t Let Natural Peanut Butter Exfoliate and How to Remix It When It Happens
People are very picky about peanut butter. I love the smooth, creamy “bad for you” look that’s filled with sugars and unholy hydrogenated oils. If […]
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Do Not Feed Your Dog This Recalled Dry Food.
There is a long list of foods that dogs should never eat : some are well-known (like chocolate) and others are surprising, like raw meat […]
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Please Clean Your Spice Jars
Whether you’re making a simple green salad with a spicy vinaigrette or a big roasted piece of meat with a fragrant, crispy crust, at some […]
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Why Your Free Credit Score Doesn’t Always Add Up
Your credit score makes the difference between being approved or rejected for a mortgage, car loan, student loan, or any other type of loan. There […]
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8 Unexpected Uses for Razor Blades in Everyday Life
At first glance, razor blades seem like a fairly simple tool: you can use them to remove hair from your body or cut open a […]
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How to Get Free Wendy’s Fries for the Whole Week
Starting today, Wendy’s is offering you free French fries until Sunday, February 19 at an unspecified time (probably midnight) if you make a purchase through […]
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What Bad Money Habits Did You Have to Learn From Your Parents?
Our parents are mere mortals, and this never becomes more obvious than when we look at how they handled money. Most of our parents’ personal […]
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This Fried French Toast Is Not What You Think
I’m a big fan of the frangipane. A sweet, buttery cake spread made with almond flour, sugar, butter and eggs, it turns everything it touches […]
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22 Movies Almost Impossible to Watch on DVD or Streaming in 2023 (and How to Watch Them Anyway)
Casual moviegoers might assume that almost everything is available on stream these days; or at least easy to find on DVD or Blu-ray. Unfortunately, it’s […]
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Your Mac’s Finder Has a Hidden Advanced Search Mode
The humble Finder’s search feature is pretty simple at first glance, but it has a few advanced features that are more useful than you might […]
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7 Fun Home Improvement Projects You Can Do With Your Kids
Working on a DIY project with kids usually goes one of two ways: either everyone has fun and learns something new, or someone loses interest […]
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15 Video Games You Can Mindlessly Play While Listening to a Podcast
Video games can be extremely addictive, but sometimes you just want to kick back and play something while listening to a podcast or TV show […]
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7 Deadly Sins of Leaving Work
Perhaps this is the best time in your life to quit your job. Unemployment is hovering around 3% (as low as it has been in […]
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Don’t Let These February Class Action Deadlines Pass You By.
The esoteric laws of the US can sometimes be a nuisance – in what other country is it a federal crime to write a check […]
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The Easiest Ways to Be a Better Parent for Your Teen
Do you know what your teen thinks, feels or does most of the time? Maybe one day you will feel a surly attitude, but you […]
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How to Cope With Layoff Anxiety
Even people who absolutely love their job have to deal with work-related stress and anxiety at least once in a while. And while many companies […]
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Don’t Fall for the Tricky Tricks of Online Shopping
While brick-and-mortar retail stores have their perks, it’s hard to resist the convenience of online shopping, especially when it comes to comparing prices. The idea […]
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Valentine’s Day Gifts Most (and Least) Affected by Inflation
As Valentine’s Day approaches in a few days, those who choose to celebrate the holiday may shower their loved ones with gifts. And while there […]
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The Best Way to Remove Scuffs From Shoes
If you don’t do your best to keep your shoes looking their best, they’re likely to accumulate scuffs from everyday wear and tear. But the […]
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8 Ways You Should Use Your Scrub Dad (but Don’t)
Scrub Daddy is a really viral scrub tool that people both online and in real life love. The official website lists the scrubber as “America’s […]
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The Least Bad Way to Buy a Car Right Now
There has never been a worse time to buy a car. More new cars are available now than a year ago, according to Consumer Reports […]
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You’re Doing Chocolate Covered Strawberries Wrong
A typical chocolate covered strawberry is good. Just good. There’s no doubt about how well the taste of sweet, tangy fruit pairs with bittersweet dark […]
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Two Things You Should Do to Impress a Date on Valentine’s Day
In a brain that is constantly torn with uncertainty and anxiety, there is one belief that I am absolutely sure of: I can give orders. […]
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If You Really Love Your Valentines, Buy Them Candy at the Stationery Store
One of the perks of working in an office is access to snacks that you don’t have to pay for. When I worked for a […]
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You Can Pre-Order the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for $20 Off
After years of delays, the next game in Nintendo’s beloved Zelda franchise is finally almost ready: the release date for The Legend of Zelda: Tears […]
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How to Avoid the Nasty Norovirus in the Stomach
Nobody likes stomach problems. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea – and, if you’re lucky, all of the above. And if that particular stomach bug turns out to […]
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19 Food and Drink Brands I’m Truly Loyal To
I like to say that I don’t have any “favourites”. I don’t have a favorite color, I don’t have a favorite band, I don’t have […]
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Surprise Your Valentine With Spaghetti Al Lemon
There is something undeniably romantic about making pasta for your loved one. Maybe it’s because I always try to feel like I’m dining in a […]
Continue reading »When and How to Take a Weed Tolerance Break
Increasingly permissive cannabis laws may force you to use it much more frequently—even daily—but there are pitfalls to habitual use. One of the least serious, […]
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Are You Exercising for Your Mental Health or Just to Avoid Problems?
Exercise can be an effective way to deal with mental health problems . Either along with therapy and medication, or (in mild cases) instead of […]
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Get Free Wendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers. Until Sunday
Starting today and until an unspecified time Sunday (probably midnight ET), Wendy’s is giving away a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger for free with any purchase made […]
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10 Hidden Features in the IPhone Reminders App You Should Know
Reminders is a humble little iPhone app. You can use it to mark things you want to do today or in the coming weeks. You […]
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A Child Culture Guide for Disconnected Adults: Are Your Kids Drinking Borg?
Whether it’s rude old men preying on young women, drinking in college, or wearing stupid boots, there’s nothing new under the sun. Even kids who […]
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You Can Add Face ID Lock to IPhone Apps That Don’t Support It
Face ID is great for locking and unlocking your iPhone, but it’s even better for authenticating apps that contain sensitive data. Even though many apps […]
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You’re Promoting Yourself on Social Media the Wrong Way
How do you promote yourself on social media without sounding unbearable, arrogant, or needy? The question was asked to me recently, and I did not […]
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You’re Lighting Candles Wrong
You are probably familiar with the annoying ring of unmelted wax that sometimes appears on large candles. This is called “tunneling” and it’s not just […]
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The 25 Most Depressing Movies Ever Made
February is the best time for SAD and is almost universally recognized as the darkest month of the year. So what better place to watch […]
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Cook Juicy, Flavorful Chicken by Marinating It in Olive Brine
Brine is a great way to season a bird. It adds flavor and can protect against moisture loss in protein, which is often at risk […]
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Should You Clap 1 and 3 or 2 and 4?
Listen to this clip of the Taj Mahal blues legend performing at a concert in Germany in the 1990s. The crowd cheers for “Blues with […]
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8 Cleaning Products That TikTok Absolutely Loves
Whether you get your cleaning inspiration from CleanTok influencers , Pinterest, or the stuff your aunt shares on Facebook, a lot of household tips are […]
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