Why You Should Take Poop Before Your Run, According to Science
If you’re a regular runner or cyclist, you’re probably all too aware of the gastrointestinal problems that come with a long workout or race. Dealing […]
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The Summer Meal Plan Every Parent Needs
I started planning for the summer in February and really felt the kids activities were planned: camps , outings, kits, books, gadgets , scooters, travel […]
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The Difference Between 2- and 3-Pin Electrical Plugs (and Why It Matters)
Unless you live in an old house with two-prong outlets, you probably don’t pay much attention to plugging and unplugging electronic devices and appliances. But […]
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The Best Plants to Use As “Green Mulch”
Along with a green grass lawn, the traditional suburban landscaping often includes stretches of yard—usually in front of a house—with flowers, plants, and shrubs surrounded […]
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What to Put in Your Survival Kit, According to Bear Grylls
Adventurer and broadcaster Bear Grylls has made a career of traveling the world, getting into dangerous situations in the wilderness with limited supplies and not […]
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These Are the Best Deals and Free Gifts for Father’s Day
It’s two weeks until Father’s Day, but it’s never too early to think about what you’ll be eating, with or without your father. Here are […]
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The Smartest Ways to De-Escalate Conflict at Work
Conflicts between colleagues are normal: when several people work on something, disagreements inevitably arise. In some cases, conflicts in the workplace can be helpful as […]
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The Best and Worst Places to Store Luggage at Home
While it’s essential when you’re traveling, once you get home, luggage mostly stays there, taking up valuable space, until you need it again. It might […]
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Try Task Grouping for a More Productive Week
While most productivity techniques focus on time spans in a single day , few of them take into account what you can accomplish in multiple […]
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The Difference Between a Handyman and a Contractor (and When to Use Them)
Owning any kind of property comes with a steep maintenance curve, and the curve gets steeper the longer you put it off. No one ever […]
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This “Travel Hacker Bundle” Includes Rosetta Stone, Dollar Flight Club, and RealVPN
If you’re finally ready to get back to traveling after a long hiatus from the pandemic, it takes work, given this “Travel Hacker” package , […]
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The First Seven Things to Do When Your Child Confesses to You
Throughout their lives, you have worked with your child through many great feelings and experiences, from the first day of school to the mending of […]
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Make a Cute Little Batch of Mini Tortilla Chips in the Air Fryer
I tried to get better by avoiding pantry redundancy. I rarely buy two of the same product, but I will buy multiple products from the […]
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You Can Get a 1TB Lifetime Cloud Storage Account With 85% Discount Right Now
Cloud storage options are plentiful, but many come with unattractive caveats, from low storage limits to recurring monthly fees and a requirement that you submit […]
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Google Chrome Password Manager Gets Better
A good password manager is the key to keeping your data secure. Without it, you would have to write down all those unique passwords by […]
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How to Find (and Close) Your Home’s Fresh Air Intake
If you’re in an area affected by wildfire smoke — whether it’s the current haze blanketing the east coast or the entire fire season in […]
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The Easiest Way to Wash Dishes While Camping
Whether you’re hiking, going to the beach or on vacation, you need convenience. You also want to eat from clean dishes. Packing a bottle of […]
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You Can Lock Your IPhone From Apple Watch If Someone Rips Your Phone Out
It is quite difficult to hack a locked iPhone without knowing the passcode . But what if your iPhone is stolen while you’re using it? […]
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How Not to Pay “e-Carrier Fees” (and Other Stupid Tolls)
This is officially high tourist season. The pandemic emergency has finally been officially lifted by the World Health Organization . The number of travelers passing […]
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Here Are the Best Tool Deals for Father’s Day
Whether you’re looking for a gift for dad or just looking to bargain, Father’s Day is one of the best times to find discounts on […]
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A Child Culture Guide for Disconnected Adults: Who Is Baby Gronk?
The Forces of Good and Evil are really fighting this week for cultural supremacy. On the good side, there are TikTok chicken wars, a poultry […]
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When You Ask an AI to Write an Obituary
Writing an obituary for a loved one can be a difficult, emotionally draining task, and is usually placed on us when we are at our […]
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The Secret to New York Deli-Style Cream Cheese Is Seltzer
I don’t claim to be a big authority on roguelikes. I didn’t even know they existed until I moved from Aberdeen, Mississippi to Los Angeles […]
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Make Your “shitty Job” Work for You
Some people are lucky enough to work in a career or position that brings them satisfaction, challenge, and even inspiration. But many of us – […]
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This Cheap Homemade Air Purifier Really Works
If you don’t live in a fire-prone area, air purifiers used to be the sort of odd household appliance you might come across when visiting […]
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8 Non-Trade Jobs That Pay Well Without a Degree
A college degree isn’t a guarantee of a high-paying job, but it can certainly help, as can the skills to get you started in a […]
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How to Get Rid of a Smoky Smell From Your Home (and What Won’t Work)
Whether you live on the East Coast and are suffocated by wildfire smoke from Canada , or you foolishly let someone smoke a cigarette in […]
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When Will the Smoke From Wildfires Disappear?
The blanket of orange haze currently surrounding New York and Philadelphia may soon dissipate – at least temporarily. When air quality improves on the East […]
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This Refurbished IPad Mini Kit Costs Less Than $100
Buying a new iPad can get expensive, but refurbished models can offer a cheaper alternative – as long as you understand that not all of […]
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You Can Finally Send High Quality Photos on WhatsApp
WhatsApp may be the most popular chat app in the world , but it’s not the best for sending photos and videos. The app has […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Buy a New 15-Inch MacBook Air
I’ve always loved the idea of a 15-inch MacBook Air. I’ve never been happy with the fact that you had to pay a lot more […]
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Your Smoothies Will Benefit From a Little Jam
Sometimes the morning is too busy to cook or even chew. On these mornings (and sometimes afternoons) I make myself a protein shake. I make […]
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Get a Pair of Tiny Universal Flashlights for $36.
Flashlights are handy tools, but the time you need them is rarely the time you remember to bring them with you. Instead, get a compact […]
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What Does the “purple Code” Mean and Other Air Quality Terms
If you haven’t paid attention to the air quality index until now, you probably learned a lot about it pretty quickly. Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. […]
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Five Times You Should Change Your Credit Card
If your credit cards are cracking, peeling, and collecting dust, then it’s probably safe to say it’s time for an upgrade. But how else can […]
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When to Pay for a Home Warranty (and When Not To)
Buying a house is an expensive operation. Not only does the average price of an existing home exceed $375,000, but the average price of a […]
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How to Peacefully Resolve a Dispute With a Neighbor
They say “fences are good neighbors,” but if my TikTok feed is to be believed, it’s a lot of bullying: all the purple mountain majesties […]
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This Magnetic Portable Phone Charger Is $39 Right Now
Shopping for dad year after year can be difficult when you’ve already given him your best ideas. This year, why not go down the practical […]
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Announce “incomplete Bankruptcy”
Early on in my 95-hour playthrough of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, I began to worry. The sheer scope of the game […]
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A Guide for Different Ages on How to Help Children Develop Executive Function
We usually hear about executive skills in the context of mitigating the executive dysfunction that many teenagers and adults experience. But the executive function does […]
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