Geminid Meteor Shower About to Peak
This Wednesday and Thursday, December 14 and 15 marks the peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower, the main event of the year for meteor […]
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Don’t Let a Future Break Ruin This Year’s Holiday Photos
It’s so annoying when you look through old photos and see one in which you look great or have a great time, but your ex […]
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12 Best Gifts for Someone Who Needs Help Relaxing
You know when you pop into a department store or drugstore during the holiday season and see those big pre-made gift baskets filled with lotion […]
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How to Feel at Home While on Vacation
Travel – whether it’s vacation, vacation or business trip – is a double-edged experience. Visiting new places can be exciting, comforting with family, or pursuing […]
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This Terrifying Call From Your “mom” Could Be a Scam
I’ve been getting so many spam calls lately that I hardly ever pick up the phone. However, if I see a call from someone I […]
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Why You Should Slice Potatoes for Your Next Mash
There are a lot of ways to make puree , and almost all of them are acceptable (even, or even more so, the microwave method […]
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You Can Get Your Free McDonald’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich Right Now
McDonald’s “SZN 0f Sharing ” is in full force, and this week’s promotion is Crispy Chicken Sandwich , a classic dish made with just four […]
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Host the Best Freakin’ Holiday Cookie Exchange
A good exchange of holiday cookies will give you a feeling of comfort, contentment and joy. Poor cookie sharing is frustrating, unexpectedly competitive, and may […]
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Stop Using These “Hacks” That Will Dry Your Christmas Tree
A living Christmas tree might seem like a good project for someone with a brown thumb. You only have to take care of him for […]
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Eight Best Reusable Alternatives to Traditional Wrapping Paper
While wrapped gifts are a big part of the joy of a holiday gift, all that one-time-use wrapping paper can seem quite wasteful, not to […]
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Don’t Let Your MacBook Charger Fall Off the Wall
Whether you have a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro, your charger probably has one fatal flaw: the plug. The power adapter should plug directly […]
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Top 20 TV Shows of 2022
As cinemas increasingly focus on four-quadrant blockbusters designed to offend as few people as possible, television has become a playground for experimentation. At least for […]
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You Can Still Buy These Apple Devices As Holiday Gifts
If you’re buying Apple devices as last-minute gifts this holiday season, there’s an easy way to figure out if you still have time to get […]
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These Baked Mini Potatoes Are Party Potatoes
Sliders, cupcakes, custard tarts, and piglets with blankets have one thing in common: they were all crazy ideas, miniature favorites that quickly became the greatest […]
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The Most Common Reasons Your Ice Maker Is Failing
A faulty ice maker can ruin your holiday cocktail plans. Ice maker detection is no longer, well, making ice might make you want to call […]
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Five Small Job Search Tasks You Can Do While Watching TV
Whether you’re actively looking for a new job or just exploring your options, a job search can easily take up all of your waking hours. […]
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There Are Scammers on Etsy
You may have noticed that sellers on Etsy might say something like “buy this item on my independent website instead” and offer a discount on […]
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Schedule These Maintenance Tasks to Keep Your Robot Cleaner Running
If you love giving gifts, robotic vacuum cleaners are a great choice. Once they’re properly set up, they can take one of the most time-consuming […]
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Don’t Make These Mistakes Being a Guest in Someone’s Home
For some people, going on vacation involves more than just hitting the road or navigating through obstacles at the airport to get to your destination: […]
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Stop Killing the Lawn in Winter
Whether you have a traditional green grass lawn or one of the alternative varieties that are gaining momentum lately, like bee lawns , clover lawns […]
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Avoid These Mistakes When Washing Wool
Wool is a pretty incredible fabric : it’s antimicrobial, breathable, odor resistant, and extremely durable. It can also be difficult to wash and dry. While […]
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Don’t Throw Away Soap Ends
Ditching body wash gels and reconnecting with classic soap bars will benefit your wallet and the environment. But that also leaves you with a relatively […]
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Avoid These Mistakes When Storing Cleaning Products
You’ve probably accumulated quite a lot of cleaning supplies over the years. Whether you prefer to use one or two multi-purpose products or you have […]
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Don’t Use This Viral TikTok Hack to Fix Windows Fogging
Khaki can be great. After all, we have an entire website dedicated to them for over 15 years. But sometimes they can be reckless or […]
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Don’t Refund Money Someone “accidentally” Sent You on Venmo
Venmo is an easy way to send money to friends, family, and the guy who runs a fantasy football league. But what if you received […]
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In Fact, Meat Appetizer Is the Perfect Christmas Breakfast.
Christmas is big food day. Cinnamon rolls for breakfast! Liquor in coffee! Champagne in your orange juice! Fried meat with crispy potatoes! Sauce for your […]
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Enable This Setting to Stop Chrome From Taking up so Much Memory
Chrome is a popular browser for one reason: it’s fast, powerful, and compatible with popular apps, services, and extensions. However, all this power comes from […]
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Put the Turkey in the Punch Bowl
Holiday parties aren’t complete without snacks, music, and festive drinks. (Oh, and friends too, but back to the drinks.) Choosing the best holiday drink is […]
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11 Easy WFH Meals to Make Between Meetings
You should never skip lunch, but when you’re working from home, it’s all too easy to succumb to bad eating habits. The perfect WFH lunch […]
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Weirdest Things You Never Knew You Could Insure
Most of us don’t think too much about insurance, but we deal with it in almost every aspect of our lives, from health insurance to […]
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ChatGPT Is the Coolest (and Most Terrifying) New Technology of 2022
When was the last time you were truly surprised by a new technology? Technology is so good these days that you need something completely disruptive […]
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You May Be Using the Wrong Piston
Whether you rent or own a home, a good plunger is essential: you don’t want to be stuck in the middle of the night waiting […]
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“Green” Marketing Is Usually Bullshit
We all want to do our part to limit the catastrophic effects of climate change , even if it’s as simple as making more environmentally […]
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The “Good” Way to Get Rid of the Big Bags You Hate
The holidays are a time to give to others, but it’s also an opportunity to give to yourself, meaning freedom from the overwhelming pile of […]
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You Can Finally Encrypt Those ICloud Backups
Apple prides itself on being privacy first, and when it comes to devices like the iPhone and Mac, that’s true. But Apple’s iCloud backups are […]
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Your Fireplace Should Not Dry Out the Air
In cold weather, especially when the days are getting shorter, lighting an indoor fire can be a cozy escape from the elements. If you have […]
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Don’t Fall for This “virtual Kidnapping” Scam
As unlikely as it may be, every parent can imagine the horror and helplessness they would experience if they knew their child had been kidnapped. […]
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A Child Culture Guide for Disconnected Adults: Who Is Wednesday Addams?
Taking a look this week into the secret world of kids and teens, we’re exploring TikTok’s dubious orthodontic trend, singing poop songs, and enjoying Wednesday’s […]
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There Is Actually a Difference Between “Snowfall” and “Snow Depth”
Snowy days bring almost as much joy to a child as Christmas morning. And as kids and parents anxiously watch the news to see if […]
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Be a Financial Squirrel
When it comes to fooling yourself to save more money, think like a squirrel. Just as squirrels bury their nuts to prepare for winter, we […]
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