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 […]
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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 […]
Continue reading »Personal Interview Added to the Process of Obtaining a Green Card
Obtaining a green card is already a difficult and sometimes confusing process. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) now adds face-to-face interviews for […]
Continue reading »Daddies, Protect Your Balls From the Kid’s Blows
Every man can witness the debilitating pain that even the slightest gaze inflicts on our dangling parts, but fathers of young children are especially vulnerable. […]
Continue reading »I’m Steve Hafner, CEO of Kayak and This Is How I Work
In 2004, Orbitz alumnus Steve Hafner co-founded Kayak and fixed the cumbersome plane ticket buying process. As CEO of Kayak, he managed the company through […]
Continue reading »What Are You Paying for With Tinder Plus and the New Tinder Gold?
The dating app Tinder has just launched a new subscription tier called “Tinder Gold” for iOS. But what the hell is that? And how is […]
Continue reading »How to Cook a Couple of Chicken Thighs in an Instant Pot
The Instant Pot is a great device for making quick roasts in large pots and whole chickens, but sometimes, especially if you live alone, you […]
Continue reading »How to Teach Children to Protect Their Marginalized Peers
The parents I have encountered want to raise children who will fight injustice. They take their children to rallies. They start talking early and often […]
Continue reading »Here’s What Phrases Like “very Likely” and “probably Not” Mean to Different People.
How likely is “likely” for you? Redditor zonination asked users of subreddit / r / samplesize to assign percentages to a number of common likelihood […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With a Coworker Who Doesn’t Dress Properly
You have problems, I have advice. This tip does not contain powdered sugar – in fact, it does not contain sugar and can even be […]
Continue reading »Best Yoga Poses for Beginners and Inflexible People
You don’t have to be flexible to do yoga, although it definitely helps in some positions. But there are many movements you can perform, even […]
Continue reading »Fact Check for Viral Image in Two Clicks
Major news events like Hurricane Harvey generate thousands of photos and thousands more tweets and Facebook posts with fake, outdated, or out of context photos. […]
Continue reading »Use “ring Theory” to Avoid Telling Lies in Times of Crisis
Hurricane Harvey continues to ravage Texas, destroying homes and claiming lives. Whether you are Texan or not, you probably know someone who has been hurt […]
Continue reading »How to Get Boys to Read “books for Girls”
When I imagined children, my happy fantasies were to curl up and read my favorite children’s books to the children. I drew evenings at House […]
Continue reading »How to Remove a Holiday Bracelet Using a Plastic Bag
Whenever I go to festivals or other events with bracelets, I always try to keep the bracelet on so that it can be easily removed […]
Continue reading »Use Newsletters Strategically to Get a Free Bar Scan on Your Birthday
No one should buy their own drinks on their birthday. And aside from free gifts from your helpful friends, plenty of bars will offer you […]
Continue reading »Sedating a Small Child for Dental Work Should Be the Last Resort
The New York Times reports that some dentists are concerned that sedation and anesthesia are “overused as profit-making tools,” which can be dangerous or even […]
Continue reading »It’s Okay, Yoga Mats Won’t Spoil Your Fertility.
Infertility is crude enough and without headlines implying that your yoga practice is to blame. A recent study found that certain fire-resistant chemicals can make […]
Continue reading »You Will Want to Cook These Seasoned Tea Eggs Over and Over Again.
If your favorite part of the hot ramen is the egg-flavored part, you’ll love this. You’ll love how easy it is to make them even […]
Continue reading »The Next IPhone May Let You Face Unlock, Which Is Silly
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 8 will likely let you unlock it with facial recognition, and security experts tell Mashable it’s a terrible idea . Modern facial […]
Continue reading »How to Find Out Who Left Your Facebook Friend Request Stuck
While some people send Facebook friend requests to everyone they happen to meet during the day, I try to limit my friend list on the […]
Continue reading »Make Sure Your Clothes Do Not Fray by Ironing Instead of Washing
If there’s one good reason to do a scent test, it’s this: Washing and drying your clothes after each wear is one of the quickest […]
Continue reading »How to Mute Tabs in Google Chrome
Your favorite tech company, Google, is working on a new feature that could keep videos from autoplaying forever. Soon you will be able to silence […]
Continue reading »To Suppress Sneezing, Press Your Tongue Against the Roof of Your Mouth.
Suppressing sneezing can be the cleanest and simplest bodily hacking. We’ve already published a couple of methods (pulling the nose, sticking a finger under it, […]
Continue reading »Conquer Your Fears and Start Climbing
For those of us who didn’t do as well in physical education classes or are embarrassed by our limited upper body strength, the prospect of […]
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