Our Kids Are Watching Us Act Now
I’ve written about how to have various “ important conversations ” with our kids as they get older – just enough so that we group […]
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Why You Should Never Dilute Bleach With Hot Water
Bleach is a great disinfectant, but safety is important. You already know that you cannot mix it with ammonia, vinegar or alcohol , but did […]
Continue reading »Make Your Resume Stand Out by Downloading These 52 Words
Writing a resume and cover letter is a challenge many of us are currently facing. Millions of people are currently looking for work, facing a […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Fighting Police Brutality
The fight is not over. Activists across the country continue to take to the streets demanding police and justice reform for Breonna Taylor , Ryshard […]
Continue reading »What Awaits HBO Max in July 2020
Formatting this gigantic list of what’s in and out of HBO Max, HBO Go, and the usual old HBO channel on your TV this month […]
Continue reading »Take a Free Gymnastics Workshop Today With Simon Biles
If you’ve always dreamed of becoming a gymnast, or putting gymnastics at the top of your list of your favorite Olympic sports, the good news […]
Continue reading »How Not to Lose Your Kids While Traveling
The reality of traveling with children is that they are full of energy and excitement, and this makes them move – sometimes in the opposite […]
Continue reading »You Don’t Need a Grill to Grill Eggplants
It’s no secret that I love eggplant, and over the years I’ve cooked all meals cold in the sun – with one glaring exception. Due […]
Continue reading »Make the Child Wash the Car
Children are bored. The kids are hot. The car is dirty. I think we all know what to do. If you haven’t already insisted that […]
Continue reading »What’s on Netflix in July 2020
A quick look at Netflix’s new original offerings this month quickly reveals my personal biases. For example, I am well aware of geek-friendly hotels, both […]
Continue reading »7 Tips to Help You Survive the Tax Season
If you live by the old Ben Franklin quote, you know that the only two things we can count on are death and taxes. But […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About the Latest Anti-Malware Campaign for Chrome Extensions
Cybersecurity firm Awake Security recently uncovered a massive covert surveillance network. This is serious enough that you should check three times to see if you […]
Continue reading »What to Do If the New Apple Operating System Does Not Work on the Old Device
Apple’s annual operating system updates are always something to celebrate, but some of you have less reason to worry. If your favorite old Apple devices […]
Continue reading »How to Treat Severe Sunburn
If you use sunscreen every day , reapply it correctly, and reapply every few hours (or whenever you sweat, swim, or towel dry), then you […]
Continue reading »Download Big Sur Wallpaper for IOS 14 and MacOS From Apple Now
If you don’t want to try out iOS 14 or macOS Big Sur just yet, that’s okay. Developer beta isn’t for everyone. However, this does […]
Continue reading »6 Travel Shows to Keep Your Wanderlust Going
Are you an adventure traveler, foodie, or just a leisure traveler sitting around thinking, “Well, I’ll never travel again”? With travel restrictions still in place, […]
Continue reading »The Best Way to Remove a Lost Piece of Eggshell
It’s true that you can’t make an omelet (or any egg dish) without breaking a few eggs. And even if you are the most careful […]
Continue reading »Wear a Jumpsuit Instead of a “shame Bump”
If your pet has ever recovered from surgery, you will remember how much they hate the Elizabethan collar , also known as the “cone of […]
Continue reading »Make a Stew Kebab
Now is not stew season, not much, and yet grocery stores continue to sell stew in blatant disregard for the weather. That would be rude, […]
Continue reading »Take a Virtual Drive on the Rover
If you’ve ever aspired to be the real Mark Watney – collecting rock and dirt samples on Mars – now is your chance. With NASA’s […]
Continue reading »Create a Shared Virtual Office to Collaborate With Colleagues
Those of us who are fortunate enough to work from home have embarked on this new lifestyle within a few months. As with so many […]
Continue reading »How Can I Stop Sleeping With My Older Child?
Sleep problems are pretty much a given at some point in parenting – yours, theirs, or more often both of you. Guess what’s not helping? […]
Continue reading »Withdrawing Money From Your Retirement Account Just Got Easier
When the CARES Act was passed in March, it became easier for people to access money in their retirement accounts if they faced financial hardship […]
Continue reading »Here Are Your Top Travel Photography Tips
You, like me, probably miss the days of capturing the landscape on vacation and trying to figure out how best to capture it on camera. […]
Continue reading »Use Google Assistant to Listen to Articles on Android
Much of my reading has shifted to audiobooks these days, making it easier to fit into my schedule and sometimes more interesting. I often wish […]
Continue reading »Put a Mask on Your Damn Nose
We know that you must wear face masks of any kind to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. You just should. Do not argue with […]
Continue reading »Marinate Chicken in Leftover Onion Sauce
Some would argue that there is no such thing as “onion sauce leftovers,” but running out of chips is a real disaster, and it can […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Start Investing Now
What is the secret of investing? In fact, it does not exist. Investing doesn’t take long and pays dividends ( literally ). We are often […]
Continue reading »Learn About Black History With This Free Toolbox
If the past month has taught us anything, it is that many Americans have a long way to go in studying the history of blacks […]
Continue reading »How to Maintain Older Video Game Systems
The launch of the Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X is just a few months away. As with any new generation of consoles, […]
Continue reading »Is It Safe to Stay on Airbnb Now?
Staying home is always a good way to keep yourself safe during a pandemic, but what about someone else’s home? Renting Airbnb comes with a […]
Continue reading »How to Trigger Actions in IOS 14 With a Tap on the Back
There are no sensors on the back of the iPhone to fiddle with – unlike, say, the Google Pixel, which has a fingerprint sensor on […]
Continue reading »Best MacOS Big Sur Features (so Far)
While “macOS Sausalito” may slip off the tongue, Big Sur is a California landmark introducing a big update to Apple’s operating system this year. And […]
Continue reading »How to Beta Test New Apple OS Updates From WWDC 2020
I love a good beta. And although I would not recommend that you install beta developers – only the announced Apple operating system on your […]
Continue reading »How to Calm Your Dog When the Fireworks Go Out
Fireworks are a problem every year for sensitive dogs, but this year they have become a real disaster. It seems almost everywhere people who have […]
Continue reading »What to Do If Your Samsung Blu-Ray Player Has Stopped Working
If your Samsung Blu-ray Player doesn’t load properly, you are not alone. According to numerous error messages from users around the world, Samsung Blu-ray players […]
Continue reading »How to Find a Movie About a Drive Near You
Netflix and Relaxation was a great concept when the world was open and there were many other options that took us away from certain aspects […]
Continue reading »Apple Announces All Awesome IOS 14 Features at WWDC 2020
Congratulations on the day of the Worldwide Developers Conference! In other words, “the day that Apple announces a lot of software products.” Apple talked about […]
Continue reading »Now Is a Good Time to Donate Blood
The United States is currently experiencing an acute shortage of blood. Due to concerns about the coronavirus, many blood donations have been canceled, possibly because […]
Continue reading »Why Use a Regular Bowl When You Can Use a Cheese Bowl Too?
I love the edible food delivery system. Typically these delivery systems are used in sweet scenarios and often associated with ice cream (cones, waffles), although […]
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