Apps That Helped Us Manage 2020
The stress and turmoil of 2020 has forced us all to look for different ways to deal with this. And while there is merit in […]
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Is Ramen Worth Eating on Toast?
I don’t know when this happened, but at some point we – as a society – decided that it was indecent to consume carbohydrates with […]
Continue reading »Don’t Recycle Holiday Ribbons and Bows
Some holiday waste can be recycled, but others are really harmful to the recycling process. Most of the wrapping paper is recyclable; Glitter paper, foil […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Let Your Animal Crossing the Island Go to Hell
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is one of the games that saved our minds in 2020 , but not everyone plays it every day. Maybe you’ve […]
Continue reading »The Adult’s Guide to Child Culture: so Much Controversy on the Internet
This week we’ll see kiddie pop culture full of useless web celebrities, a fight over Wonder Woman, and even a talking dog. So dig in […]
Continue reading »7 Unexpected Things to Do in Your New Instant Pot
If you didn’t get an Instant Pot as a gift this holiday season, it’s probably because you already have one (or because you didn’t cook […]
Continue reading »Where to Find the New Netflix Sound-Only Mode on Android
Netflix is currently testing a dedicated audio-only mode for its mobile apps, specifically Android. While this is not a guarantee that such a useful feature […]
Continue reading »7 Ways to Store Tons of Toys
I wish I had a way to quantify the net volume of the LEGO bricks that have settled in my home over the past few […]
Continue reading »Why Should You Write a Letter to the Future?
Last week I received a handwritten letter in the mail, which is quite rare these days. The return address belonged to my church, so I […]
Continue reading »The Only Decisions You Must Make for 2021
In theory, New Year’s promises should make your life less stressful, or at least give you an opportunity to solve problems in your life that […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Bonus Points When You Return Something
Let’s say you used your credit card to buy framed wall art from Urban Outfitters and it turned out to be too buyable for your […]
Continue reading »Our Best Home Workout Tips in 2020
Workout at home has always been a hit, but this is the year that home workout really shone. We bought the equipment we could, improvised […]
Continue reading »These Stores Will Pack Your Amazon Items for Free
If you’re lazy or in a panic because you need to return Amazon and you (or someone in your family) threw away your packaging, don’t […]
Continue reading »The First 9 Unexpected Things to Do With Your New Sous-Vide Circulator
The immersion circulation pump is no longer the “girl” she once was. Its status as the most popular and in-demand device has been shaken, and […]
Continue reading »No, You Cannot Track Who Is Watching Your Instagram.
We all want to know who is hiding on our social media profiles, but the truth is, none of the major social media platforms will […]
Continue reading »How to Bathe a Cat
There are many things about owning a cat that are easy and stress-free. Cats are lonely creatures and usually do not require the same level […]
Continue reading »Can You Use Your 529 Plan Beyond College?
If you are among the growing number of people who are out of college , you may be wondering about alternative use cases for their […]
Continue reading »How to Install Windows 10 on Your Computer
Whether you have a new Windows laptop or give your PC a little help in the form of a fresh reinstallation of Windows 10, getting […]
Continue reading »How to Safely and Legally Operate Your Drone
If you woke up last week and found a drone under your tree (or, more likely, in a cardboard box wherever you received your packages), […]
Continue reading »How to Repurpose a Dead Tree
It was the year of many “firsts”, as it seems that the isolating pandemic is prompting us to try new things, to find small glimpses […]
Continue reading »Let Your Cat Be Trash
I don’t know about your cat, but mine is all about trash. She loves to eat trash. She loves to play with trash. She loves […]
Continue reading »Make a Boring Decision
Resolutions are overrated and we all know that. Even if you enjoy setting high goals for the new year, simply announcing a decision is not […]
Continue reading »The Podcast Episodes That Supported Us in 2020
Podcasts used to define my commute. But now that I no longer have commutes, I have to post them where I can . This means […]
Continue reading »How to Turn on Autopilot in a Household This Year
Taking care of your home is one of those things that can be easily forgotten or put off because many tasks only need to be […]
Continue reading »Are Frozen Foods Less Nutritious Than Fresh Foods?
At first glance, it’s easy to assume that frozen vegetables are not as healthy as fresh vegetables, but this is not always the case. In […]
Continue reading »Best Advice of the Year for Parenting Young Children
We’ve learned a lot this year, don’t you think? We know more about respiratory drops than we ever wanted, we have a better understanding of […]
Continue reading »How to Enable Google Assistant in Chrome Browser on Android
You can now use Google Assistant to voice search Google Chrome on Android, and not soon. This step saves Chrome users from the weak voice […]
Continue reading »How to Spot the Mythical Green Flash (Which Is Actually Very Real)
While it sounds like some kind of superhero – especially the unlicensed off-brand look that hangs in Times Square – the “green flash” is actually […]
Continue reading »Escape From Reality Through 70 Years of IKEA Catalogs
If you’ve got a few weekends over the holidays and you’ve already watched all of your shows and your brain is open to looking at […]
Continue reading »How to Tell If Your Car’s Thermostat Is Broken and What to Do to Fix It
When the heater is running in the car, it can feel great on a cold day – it thaws you so efficiently that you may […]
Continue reading »How to Detect and Get Rid of the Bugs That May Live on Your Christmas Tree
As convenient as they are, and no matter how many pine-scented candles you light, it might seem like the fake trees are missing something. Living […]
Continue reading »Entertain the Whole Family With This Free Puppet Art Lesson
Even for those who rarely leave their homes, this week’s vacation has been a welcome change in the pace of life. Unlike in years past, […]
Continue reading »How to Keep a Christmas Cactus Alive Forever
When you’re going for groceries at this time of year, it makes sense to get in and out as quickly as possible. So if you […]
Continue reading »What to Do With Your New Deep Fryer
The deep fryer has definitely had a dramatic, hectic year, but it’s not her fault. All she wanted to do was cook hot and crispy […]
Continue reading »Cheer Yourself up With Some Fun
As we learned pretty early this year, what starts with a quick check on what’s going on in the world can quickly turn into a […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With Indigestion After a Hearty Holiday Meal
Sometimes it just happens. You eat something tasty – maybe something that you don’t eat very often – and even though your brain and stomach […]
Continue reading »How to Get Your Free LEGO Life Kids Magazine Subscription
Even with all modern technology, kids still love to receive mail. It’s hard to shake off the thrill of opening your mailbox and finding something […]
Continue reading »How to Watch “A Christmas Carol” for Free, Even Without a Cable
For some, watching a year (or 12) of A Christmas Carol is a holiday tradition. This classic film gives viewers a glimpse into what the […]
Continue reading »Use This Map to Find the Most Unusual Holiday Decorations in Your Area.
This year, festive decoration has taken on new meaning for people who have been locked in their homes for much of 2020. Not only does […]
Continue reading »How to Track Santa’s Trip From the North Pole
It was an important year for postal workers and other delivery drivers. Not only did they bring us what we need during the pandemic, they […]
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