What to Do If Your Child’s Behavior Is Ruining Your Relationship With Your Partner
“You know those ABC graduation programs where parents get divorced and tell their kids it’s not your fault ,” asks Katherine, a mom of three […]
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Always Put Onions on the Snack Board
A snack board, be it cheese or cold cuts, is never just cheese and / or cold cuts. For a truly balanced board, you need […]
Continue reading »What You Should Know About Your Child’s Singulair Prescription
If your child is using Singulair (or the generic version) for asthma or allergies, the FDA wants you to know that they may be at […]
Continue reading »If Your IPad Air Just Goes Blank, Apple Will Fix It for Free
The third-generation iPad Air unlucky batch has a defect that keeps the display blank and there is no way to fix it without getting it […]
Continue reading »Do You Need an Umbrella Insurance Policy?
When you buy insurance for your car and home, you might think you’re done. You are insured if something goes wrong, right? But you may […]
Continue reading »Add Crème Fraîche to Pasta and Cheese
A few weeks ago, in an effort to breathe new life into some leftovers, I added a spoonful of crème fraîche to a bowl of […]
Continue reading »Your Health Insurance May Waive Co-Pay for Coronavirus Testing
Many of us are wondering what we can do to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Some of us also wonder if we can afford […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Assume COVID-19 Is Already in Your City
While thousands of cases of COVID-19 have been documented in other countries, in most of the United States, only a few positive tests are emerging. […]
Continue reading »Add Cold Beer to Your Smoothie
One problem that smoothie newbies may notice is that they need to add a lot more liquid than they originally thought. Add too little and […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Get Your Child’s Ear Pierced at a Tattoo Parlor
My ears got pierced when I was 10 years old. My aunt took me to Claire’s at the mall, where I watched an exhibition of […]
Continue reading »Start a “school Pleasure Bus” in Your Area
At nine, my son and his friends most often crave two things: more independence and more time to hang out. We are also halfway between […]
Continue reading »How to Prevent Spam Notifications From IPhone and IPad Apps
Apple recently updated its App Store policies so that apps can send you push notifications that contain ads, marketing, or other promotions. This move isn’t […]
Continue reading »Use Silica Gel Bags to Protect Condiments, Razors and Old Books
Silica gel bags are often found in most of the things we unpack, but what do they do ? It pretty clearly states that they […]
Continue reading »How to Help Protect People in Your Community From COVID-19
When there is a threat, each of us wants to think only of ourselves. But if the COVID-19 outbreak reaches your city, it is possible […]
Continue reading »Hot Strips of Sweet Pepper in a Waffle Iron
My waffle iron is a tool for chaotic goodness, but I rarely use it to craft something technically useful to me. It’s not really my […]
Continue reading »How to Reduce Your Electricity Bill With Minimal Cost and Sacrifice
Once you’ve moved in alone and started paying your utility bills, you probably woke up suddenly about the cost of energy. If you’ve never thought […]
Continue reading »Switch From Google Authenticator to a More Secure 2FA App
According to a recent report from Nightwatch Cybersecurity , the Google Authenticator app for Android has an unresolved issue that could create a big security […]
Continue reading »How to Find Hidden Colored Holi Drawing From Google
Google celebrates Hindu Holi with a colorful hidden feature. Holi celebrates the transition from winter to spring. The day is celebrated with many traditional events […]
Continue reading »What Is a Restriction Rule?
The S&P 500 crashed so hard this morning that the New York Stock Exchange temporarily suspended trading. This was not a glitch, but a function […]
Continue reading »Label Wine Bottles so You Know Who Gave Them to You
My mom (a veterinarian practicing near Napa) is given a lot of wine. She gets wine from clients, wine from colleagues and (less often) wine […]
Continue reading »Follow These Twitter Accounts for Accurate Information About the Coronavirus
Twitter is a great way to stay up to date on COVID-19 . I follow epidemiologists, virologists, health reporters and others – and I always […]
Continue reading »No More Building Bricks for Your Old Sonos Devices
Sonos is finally ending its controversial “Recycle Mode” policy, which forced users to manually lock their old devices in order to receive a 30 percent […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Save on Your Tax Refund This Year
When it comes to tax refunds, the standard financial advice comes down to this: “Either keep the refund, or use it to pay off the […]
Continue reading »Make Extra-Tender Beans With a Little Baking Soda
Ask a crowd of beans lovers to tell you how to properly cook a pot of beans, and you’ll get your answer from each person. […]
Continue reading »Application Investing Robots Not Working Again [Updated]
Investment App Robinhood closed for trading this morning on one of the most volatile mornings in stock market history in recent memory . The S&P […]
Continue reading »Is Your Teen Addicted to Games?
It might seem like all your teen or teenager wants to do these days is to squat with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or gaming device […]
Continue reading »What to Do If Your Employer Just Stops Paying You
You may have a great job, love your coworkers, and get along with everyone, but these things do not provide a stable paycheck. If your […]
Continue reading »How to Update Your Super Old Android Without Being Jailbroken
If you have an old device that no longer receives updates, then there is a high probability that someone somewhere will find and take advantage […]
Continue reading »What’s New on Netflix for the Week of March 9, 2020
If you want to watch Men in Black on Netflix, you only have a few days to do so. Both Men in Black and Men […]
Continue reading »Check If Your Upcoming Flight Is Cheaper Due to Coronavirus
If you have a flight soon, you might consider rebooking it. Obviously, an airplane isn’t the most ideal vacation spot given concerns about the coronavirus. […]
Continue reading »Don’t Try to Make Vodka Hand Sanitizer
If you’ve visited your local grocery store or pharmacy in the past few weeks looking for hand sanitizer, you’re probably running into problems. Coronavirus fears […]
Continue reading »Tell Google Maps Your Dietary Preferences for More Personalized Search Results
We all have some kind of food preference. Maybe you’re a vegetarian, you’re allergic to shellfish, or you just don’t like pizza. When you use […]
Continue reading »Get a 90-Day Free Trial of Quibi If You Sign up Before Launching
Earlier this year, Jeffrey Katzenberg, founder and CEO of Dreamworks, announced Quibi, a new short form video streaming service designed to be viewed on your […]
Continue reading »Never Store Things in Your Seat Back Pocket on Airplanes
The coronavirus has made air travel something that many people are rethinking now. When boarding a plane, more and more people are also considering wiping […]
Continue reading »Don’t Forget “forward Spring” Tonight for Summer Time
Most of the United States will jump ahead by an hour this weekend. At 2:00 am on Sunday, almost all states immediately switch clocks to […]
Continue reading »Does Credit Card Travel Insurance Cover Coronavirus Cancellation Cases? [Updated]
When it comes to additional travel insurance fees, we usually skip it . And this is not because we are extremely confident that all your […]
Continue reading »How to Get Severe Weather Alerts and Traffic Reports From Alexa
Alexa has several new commands that can help you prepare for hazardous weather or bad road conditions. These features have actually been around for weeks […]
Continue reading »Make a Gimbal Before It’s Too Late
It’s true children: if you don’t use it, you will lose them. Toe-touching, youthful optimism, and manageable hangovers wane with each passing season. Citrus fruits […]
Continue reading »Why Can’t You Use Your Cup at Starbucks Right Now
If you regularly bring your cup to Starbucks for a discount (and, you know, for the entire planet), you should know that the coffee chain […]
Continue reading »Use This Website to Stop Touching Your Damn Face With Your Hands With the Virus
I love simple little utilities that help me change my behavior for the better – Pomodoro; all those apps that remind you to drink water; […]
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