You Probably Qualify for a Free (or Very Cheap) Smart Thermostat
There is no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such a thing as a free smart thermostat. Power companies across the country […]
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12 Outdated Fashion Rules You Shouldn’t Follow Anymore
I am a fashionable person. My parents taught me how to put on trousers before leaving the house, but that was where my tailoring education […]
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You Can Finally Use Snapchat on Your Computer
Snapchat is a rare social media app that has never made the transition from mobile to desktop. Instagram has a web app, WhatsApp has a […]
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There Is No Law Against Making Gravy With Italian Sausages
Either you die a hero, or you live long enough to be a villain, and I’m afraid I’m entering my villain era. Not intentionally, but […]
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How to Get Glasses or Contact Lenses Without a Recent Prescription
We highly recommend getting eye exams and updating your prescription regularly, but sometimes life gets in the way. You may break or lose your glasses […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Hiring a Cleaning Lady
Gone are the days when a professional cleaning of your home was a sign that you were rich . With new apps, affordable prices, and […]
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How a New IPhone Feature Can Help You Digitally Catalog Your Wardrobe
Your outfits are amazing. In fact, it’s too cool to keep knowledge of them all in your head. Posting your OOTDs (Outfits of the Day) […]
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Make Honey Apple Butter With These Extra Apples
Perfect apples are falling into grocery stores without any sign of stopping, and will continue to do so for the next month or so. Make […]
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How to Stream NFL Games Without a Cable
If you want to watch NFL football in 2022 but don’t want to watch cable, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is […]
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You Must Filter Your IMessages
iOS 16 is packed with a lot of major features , but there are smaller changes as well, like a battery percentage return and the […]
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How to Know If You Have Pandemic-Related PTSD
The last few years have been incredibly stressful for all of us. From worrying about health and safety, to the death or illness of friends […]
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12 of the Most Stupid Rituals and Traditions of the British Royal Family
I’m Irish American, so I have to despise the British monarchy on both sides of the hyphen. I’ve been indifferent all my life… that is, […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Trust the US News Best College Rankings
The ubiquitous US News college rankings attempt to answer the inherently subjective question, “Where should I go to college?” – exact numbers. While this is […]
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Put Your Towel in the Dishwasher
The dishwasher is a game changer, even if it’s a tiny dishwasher that cuts both labor and water consumption. Aside from the air conditioner, the […]
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The Best Way to Organize Your Family Calendar
There are many things I wish I knew before becoming a parent. An incredible amount of Band-Aids to be wasted. How many photos in my […]
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Throw Away That HelloFresh Ground Beef, Says CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating a multi-state E. coli outbreak that has made at least seven people sick, six […]
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Lock Your Child’s IPhone With These New Parental Controls
Like it or not, it’s the norm for kids to have their own iPhones these days. It can be a daunting thought: the iPhone is […]
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Give Your Coleslaw a Salad With Wedges
Ever since I read that Ina Garten puts blue cheese in her coleslaw , I’ve been obsessed with what I’ve come to call a “cabbage […]
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How to Reduce Screen Time Without Apps, According to Reddit
There are plenty of features to help report screen time, but just like knowing how often you go over the volume guidelines , knowing isn’t […]
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How to Adjust Paint If It’s Just a Tint
It happens all too often: you make small repairs or some unexpected repairs that only require replacing a section of drywall, or your wall gets […]
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The Best Ways to Take Notes so You Really Remember Information
It is very important to take notes in class and in meetings. You want to be able to review what was said, remember it, and […]
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How to Put the Baby to Bed Without Waking Him
Each of my three children had difficulty falling asleep for different reasons. She will never sleep in a crib, only with a parent. The rest […]
Continue reading »Differences Between Anxiety and Depression (and When to Seek Help)
While we have made strides in combating mental health stigma, it can still be difficult for people to get the help they need when it […]
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How to Dry Greasy Food When You Run Out of Paper Towels
Fried food is comfort food. But holding on to that freshly fried crunch is a precarious dance as the oil evaporates and lets the food […]
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How Many Steps Do You Really Need to Take Every Day, According to Science
The more you walk, the lower your risk of all-cause mortality and cancer, with the benefits leveling off once you reach 10,000 steps a day, […]
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How to Paint a Boring Concrete Patio
If your patio looks run down or you just need a new look, you can stain your concrete floors to give them new life. Using […]
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How to Make Apple Watch Last Several Days Without Recharging
When it comes to the Apple Watch, “all-day battery life” is Apple’s party line, but what it really means is an 18-hour battery life cycle. […]
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13 Classic Stories We Can’t Stop Making Movies
Born from Carlo Collodi’s 1883 novel, Pinocchio is both a mere pop culture landmark and the star of every number of films and television cartoons. […]
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Everything We Know About IPhone 14 Battery Life
One of the most pressing questions when Apple introduces a new iPhone is what kind of battery does it have? Apple doesn’t usually share detailed […]
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Make Brigadeiro Your New Cake Icing
Brazil is home to many great things, not the least of which is the brigadeiro . Composed almost entirely of sweetened condensed milk, the mixture […]
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Smart Ways to Show Off All the Art Your Child Is Making This Year
My daughter discovered her love for drawing on her first day of kindergarten. She returned home with several large masterpieces. She attached them to her […]
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What You Need to Do Now to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
With cooler weather ahead, harvesting and clearing your beds should be on your fall agenda. Even though your garden may not be actively fruiting during […]
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More of Your Savory Dishes Can Be Made With a Honey Finish
As far as sweeteners go, I like sugar (unless we’re talking carbonated drinks, in which case I only like aspartame in Diet Coke and Diet […]
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Why You Should Book Your Car Rental Before Flying
When you budget on a pre-travel spreadsheet , you probably book flights first. Flights are usually the most expensive aspect of travel, and it’s instinctive […]
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How to Spot Fake AirPods
AirPods are cool, trendy and expensive . If you have the opportunity to buy these popular headphones at a discount, especially at a big discount, […]
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Come On, Throw the Duck on the Grill
The duck has a reputation for being fussy, and I blame the French. I’m sick of french (a way of preparing and cooking duck). All […]
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How to Use, Repurpose, or Sell Leftover Repair Supplies
Renovating your home is exciting, expensive, and stressful. You might think that the difficulty will disappear once the last coat of paint has dried, but […]
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Is It Really Safe to Climb Barefoot?
A few years ago, the idea that it was possible to run barefoot instead of in sneakers shocked the running community. (End result: The market […]
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How to Make a Presentation at the Last Minute
A digital slideshow presentation can be beautiful and informative if you know what you are doing and how to use your software to the best […]
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How to Get Through Customs and Immigration As Quickly As Possible
If you’re like most people, the thought of dealing with customs and immigration at an airport can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be […]
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