How to Write a to-Do List That You Will Actually Do
The to-do list is probably one of the most common task and goal tracking strategies. But the problem with long and overly ambitious to-do lists […]
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Buy Gifts That Aren’t Clichéd or Offensive This Year
This trending tweet from New York Times writer Sophie Vershbow does a great job of deconstructing all the “gift guides” for men, listing stereotypical male […]
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Why Economists Are Predicting House Prices to Fall Next Year
From incredibly high inflation to a record high 7% mortgage rate , it’s been a tough year for would-be homebuyers. Much is needed to understand […]
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You Can Get Free McDonald’s for Life
With inflation at 7.7% in October and rising food prices in both grocery stores and restaurants , the prospect of free food sounds more enticing […]
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Add One of These Holiday Countdown Widgets to Your IPhone
If you listen carefully, you’ll hear the bells ringing: Christmas is coming, and if you’re a holiday fan like me, you’ll need a direct countdown […]
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10 Unusual Gifts for Experienced Coffee Lovers
When it comes to coffee, I’m somewhat of a veteran; I researched fussy brewing methods and turned up my nose at an office coffee pot […]
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10 Ingenious Ways to Use Leftover Turkey
It’s been a few days and this giant mountain of turkey is still watching you. You’ve cut down on a bunch of regular turkey soup […]
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The Best Ways to Store Leftover Pizza
Pizza is a delicious convenience that most of us appreciate the moment we want a hot meal (that we don’t have to cook) delivered right […]
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Apple Music Finally Has a Version of “Spotify Wrap”
I love Apple Music, but I confess that every year around this time, I envy the fact that everyone has a Spotify Wrap. Apple Music […]
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Your Next Party Needs This Giant Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled cheese leads the category for reliable sandwiches. Simple in method and easily liked by the crowd, their only real drawback is that they are […]
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How to Stop Sending Messages to Your Old Phone
Buying a new phone is exciting. It’s shiny, doesn’t scratch, and comes with new features that your old phone doesn’t have. It’s all fun and […]
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Disorganization Costs You Money
While inflation makes our lives more and more expensive, it is very important to be as conscientious a spender as possible. The last thing you […]
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Never Ask Your Friend These Money Questions (and What to Say Instead)
Let’s get one thing clear: if you invite your friends as guests to a dinner party, it’s crazy to follow up with a Venmo request […]
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Don’t Be Fooled by Buying a Crappy TV
We’re in the middle of the holiday shopping season, and one of the most popular items people often want to buy this time of year […]
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Why “positive” Jewish Stereotypes Are Bad Too
Among the most consistent – not to say worthwhile – ideas in Yeh’s recent highly publicized anti-Semitic rants on social media is the idea that […]
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These SUVs Have Been Recalled Because They Could Catch Fire
If you’re feeling déjà vu after seeing a Ford sports utility vehicle recall, you’re not wrong. The Broncos were recalled earlier this month due to […]
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The Best Questions to Ask a Hiring Manager During a Job Interview
So, you’ve made it through the interview so far: you’ve got the perfect joke for every question, you’ve honestly but tactfully admitted your weaknesses and […]
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Three Things to Do If You Can’t Quit Your Job
Over the past two years, there has been a wave of people quitting their jobs, a phenomenon known as the “great resignation.” This year we […]
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Make a DIY Dry Box to Protect Your Holiday Lights From the Weather
Outdoor holiday lighting is an essential part of the season for many people, bringing a little extra brightness to the long winter nights. Connecting multiple […]
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How to Get a Refund for “Pokémon Scarlet” and “Violet”
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are glitchfests . In this age of post-launch updates, many games have their fair share of bugs and issues, but at […]
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You Can Test the Stain Resistance of a Sofa Before You Buy It.
If you’ve ever bought furniture, you may know that before you make a final purchase decision, you can take samples of the upholstery fabric you […]
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These Recalled Non-Spill Cups and Bottles Pose a Lead Poisoning Hazard
Green Sprouts, a manufacturer of reusable baby products, has voluntarily recalled about 10,500 stainless steel cups and bottles due to the potential risk of lead […]
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Here’s How Much Data Companies Will Get From You on Cyber Monday
If you’re shocked to learn that the Internet isn’t the best place when it comes to your privacy, welcome to your first day online. Companies […]
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The Easiest Way to Never Miss Sweeping a Spot
Crumbs and dust have a nifty little talent for refusing to slide into your dustpan along with your broom. However, there is an easy way […]
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Stop Your Unconscious Spending
As inflation makes our lives more and more expensive, it’s more important than ever to keep an eye on your spending habits. Budgeting is a […]
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The Best App to Always Win at Music Trivia
Spotify and Apple Music can be great music discovery tools, but they don’t do a great job of telling you who you’re listening to. You […]
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What to Do When Your Child Starts Talking About Santa Not Being Real
It wasn’t even Thanksgiving last year, and my 7 year old was already talking. We were driving home from school with her 5-year-old brother, our […]
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12 Best Ways to Use Leftover Cranberry Sauce
It would be too easy to forget about Thanksgiving and move on to the December holidays if not for that bowl of cranberry sauce that […]
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The Best Privacy-Focused Browsers You’ve Never Heard Of
It’s never a bad idea to switch to a browser that respects your privacy more than Chrome does. For most people, Firefox or Brave (along […]
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How to Avoid Bad Online Shopping
Have you ever opened a package and found that the sturdy and beautiful item you ordered is the thickness of tissue paper or much larger […]
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Top 30 Movie Soundtracks
Imagine Trainspotting without Lust for Life. Do the right thing without “struggling with power”. Shaft without… “Shaft”. You can not. The perfect song choice can […]
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How to Choose the Perfect Heated Mattress Pad for You
Cold winter nights, drafty homes, and varying temperature preferences are a recipe for discomfort when you’re trying to get a good night’s sleep. A heated […]
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The Best Way to Pack for a Long Trip
Whether you’re taking an extended vacation away from the cold winter temperatures or your employer is sending you on an extended trip abroad, you need […]
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TikTok: the Easiest Way to Clean Sofas and Fabrics
Complex cleaning hacks can be fun projects, but we love the damn simple ones. And it’s really simple: you can use the lid of a […]
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Unexpected Ways to Use Old Cardboard in the House
Do you feel like you take boxes apart every day and throw them in the trash every night? Especially at this time of year, the […]
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The 15 Best Living Christmas Trees (and Which Ones to Choose)
If you’re celebrating Christmas, you probably have a decorated Christmas tree installed somewhere in your home. As a child, the tree in my house was […]
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Stop Using These Arrogant Phrases at Work
It’s good to appear confident and knowledgeable at work, but sometimes we may say things that we think emphasize our value as employees but actually […]
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Use Nature for Free Christmas Decorations
Want to save on holiday decorations this year? Along with reusing (or repurposing) items you have from years past, you can freshen up your holiday […]
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Yes, You Can Really Give Your Little Child a Cardboard Box.
Children can be fickle creatures. The toy they wanted more than anything in the world could lose its appeal in a matter of minutes. But […]
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Send Your Kids on a Christmas Treasure Hunt
After a year of rising prices driven by inflation, many families are cutting back on their holiday spending, including gifts. Making a rule about not […]
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