Dress up Your Child’s Fears to Make Them Less Scary
When young children say they are afraid of monsters – and they know that teraphobia is an almost universal fear among preschoolers – you should […]
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Apple Cider Vinegar Is Not the Dream Elixir
Apple cider vinegar has been a versatile herbal remedy for decades, touted as a disinfectant, a natural way to restore skin and hair, and a […]
Continue reading »What Did You Cook and Eat Over the Long Weekend?
Hello and welcome back toWhat’s Cooking? , an open thread where you can share your brilliant thoughts, tips, recipes and opinions on all food related […]
Continue reading »How Your Brain Tricks You Into Thinking Magic Is Real
Magic tricks or illusions make us scream “ooh”, “ahhh” and “how the hell did they do that ?!” It’s part sleight of hand, part planning, […]
Continue reading »Whitening Gum Only Works If You Chew a Ton of It
Do you only chew gum from time to time? If so, and you think that does not hurt to take a pack of “whitening” chewing […]
Continue reading »How to Know If You Live in a Babysitting Wilderness
In the first months of raising children, ordeals are mainly physical in nature: incisions, episiotomies, back pain, fatigue, breastfeeding. But once you get through that […]
Continue reading »Stream Reader Converts Tweets to Text Essays
Contrary to popular belief, some tweets are good , but reading them on Twitter can be a headache. The author reformats the reader from the […]
Continue reading »How to Contact Your Representative About DACA
Friday, the White House suggested that President Trump plans to end Delayed Children’s Arrivals (DACA), a program introduced under the Obama administration that protects undocumented […]
Continue reading »Make Pockets Full of Naan and Eat Them All Week
Welcome back tothe Sunday section , the column on simple meals for lazy days. I recently started baking bread for myself, and this is one […]
Continue reading »Labor Day Clash: Burger Vs. Hot Dogs
The greasy sizzle of delicious grilled meat is the calling card of every Labor Day weekend. But as everyone smashes out the barbecue grill, paper […]
Continue reading »Tips for Staying Hydrated on Hot Days
No matter where you are in the United States, this weekend was probably hot, very hot. At my home in San Francisco, temperatures have gone […]
Continue reading »How to Install Android Oreo on Your Phone
Google started rolling out Android Oreo to devices this week. It has been available as a public beta for some of the latest Pixel and […]
Continue reading »What to Say When the Interviewer Wants You to Talk About Yourself
Job interviews are stressful. While you can’t prepare for every single question an interviewer asks you, there are a few questions you can prepare for […]
Continue reading »Why You Shouldn’t Shop for Plastic Surgeons on Instagram
Instagram isn’t just about checking out your ex or indulging your love for strange little dogs . A visually driven social network is also a […]
Continue reading »Here’s How to Watch Your Favorite NFL Team Game Without Telegram
While preseason games are underway, the 2017 NFL season will officially kick off on September 7 when the New England Patriots take on the Kansas […]
Continue reading »Stoic Parenting Tips
The great historical Stoic philosophers may not have known what parenting would be like today, but they still have some wisdom to share with modern […]
Continue reading »Happy Hour With 3 Ingredients: a Pleasantly Bitter Cynaric Carbonated Drink
Happy (long) weekend and welcome back to Happy 3 Ingredient Hour , a weekly drinks column featuring super simple yet delicious libations. This week, as […]
Continue reading »Ecstasy Is Slowly Emerging As a Legitimate Treatment for PTSD
MDMA, more commonly known as the illicit drug Ecstasy, has shown promise as a treatment for people with PTSD . The FDA has now designated […]
Continue reading »Google Maps for Android Now Supports Parking in 25 Cities
You (and everyone else) probably use Google Maps to get around, call sharing services, and figure out where to go for lunch. An update to […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With the Late Summer Blues
Many of you will be Instagramming your latest summer beach selfies on the beach this weekend. You are bittersweet. Or maybe just bitter. Summer is […]
Continue reading »Get Rid of Urban Stresses With Meditation and White Noise Machine
The last time we checked our staff’s weekly updates , our editors went into foam rolling, boiling eggs, charcoal camouflage, and redesigning the Facebook feed […]
Continue reading »You Can Use USPS to Mail These Animals, but Read the Rules First
Opinions on USPS may differ depending on who you ask (or which package you lost), but the agency ships pretty much everything. However, you may […]
Continue reading »These Are the Most Popular Instructions on Google.
The most common “how to” query on Google is “how to tie a tie.” And the most common search for “how to fix” is “how […]
Continue reading »How to Make Money for the First Time in a Relationship
So you’ve started dating someone new and learning a lot about them: where they grew up, what their hopes and dreams are, how they feel […]
Continue reading »Tinycards, a Custom Flashcards App, Now on Android
Duolingo has finally released the Tinycards app on the Google Play Store, allowing you to create your own decks of digital cards. Tinycards has only […]
Continue reading »The Best Gifts for New Parents Are Services, Not Things.
When my daughter was born, friends came to visit us and brought flowers. “Do you have a vase to put them on?” one chirped. As […]
Continue reading »A Performance Artist Has Become a Human Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Now are still in an awkward phase. They’re useful for running your stereo, answering random questions or traffic […]
Continue reading »Despite This New Study, Everything We Know About Nutrition Remains True.
A study published this week in The Lancet found a link between high carbohydrate intake and risk of death. As a result, the headlines were […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
Imagine a time when it was not recognized that drunk driving increased the likelihood of an accident, when there was no consensus on what counts […]
Continue reading »What to Buy and Miss at ALDI
Grocery stores are in a confusing situation. Amazon is now the father of Whole Foods, Publix is expanding north, and Trader Joe prices continue to […]
Continue reading »How to Make Your Voice More Confident
We all know that being confident, but not cocky at work, can positively affect our careers. From a face-to-face meeting with your boss to a […]
Continue reading »Expensive Pet Foods Aren’t Much Healthier Than Cheap Ones
The pet food aisles are full of packages claiming to contain “natural” and “whole” foods, with fresh vegetables and fried chicken on the front. But […]
Continue reading »Be Humble and Stop Looking for Fame in Your Work
Welcome back to Mid-Week Meditations , Lifehacker’s weekly dive into the pool of stoic wisdom and how you can use its waters to meditate and […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About Apple’s Upcoming IPhone 8
The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple is announcing the iPhone 8 as early as September 12th, and while you will have plenty of time […]
Continue reading »Delightfully Tasteless Toppings for Baked Macaroni and Cheese
When talking about macaroni and cheese, there is no place for culinary prescriptions. From the quirkiest bechamel-based pasta to the Velveeta pot and shells, I […]
Continue reading »Kids Can Explore the World of Podcasts With This New App
There are some great new podcasts for kids . Last weekend, while in the car, my four-year-old son and I listened to NPR’s “Wow in […]
Continue reading »This Naked Tomato Salad Can Replace Caprese
I remember the first time I took a bite of a cherry tomato. I’ve been to Sizzler. I was seven years old. A boy was […]
Continue reading »Traveling Photographer’s Scenic Bag
When traveling, the best camera can often be the one you have with you, but there are times when you need more than an iPhone […]
Continue reading »Upscale Brewing Equipment Discounted Starbucks Sale
Online Starbucks closes October 1st, but don’t be sad – the clearance sale is cause for celebration. (You can still buy branded mugs and more […]
Continue reading »Beware of Annual Penalties If You Miss a Credit Card Payment
It seems like credit card companies are always coming up with creative ways to trick their customers. Everyone knows that you have to pay a […]
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