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Like romantic relationships, friendships can end. We tend to view the loss of a friend as a simple outbreak, but these breakups are often just […]
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They don’t really want to argue with you, the random randomists that pop into comments on your Facebook posts, on your tweets and blog posts […]
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You should listen to some history podcasts. But if you only have to pick one, choose In Our Time , the venerable BBC radio show […]
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Some products cannot be “upgraded”. Tomato sandwich, plain sausage gravy, spam are the best versions of ourselves. Likewise, 3-way cocktail sausages (and meatballs) made with […]
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Do you have strong opinions on how to do the right thing that you really want to share with the world? Are you wondering about […]
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Today is Tuesday, around 11 a.m. and you are almost eaten. You have a bunch of documents on your desk, 10 emails to reply to, […]
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Hope everyone enjoyed the deadlift! Even if you are an experienced free weights specialist, the deadlift can be difficult to set up because the bar […]
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By some estimates, about 30 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage . And yet so many moms and dads still suffer in silence. How do […]
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We check out a lot of apps on Lifehacker and we’ve recently written some pretty big reviews of must-have apps for Android and iOS . […]
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Just because a song is outdated doesn’t mean it will evoke nostalgia. If you keep Beyoncé on a regular rotation, listening to “Crazy in Love” […]
Continue reading »Your Child Can Receive Interesting Things in the Mail From a NASA Astronaut
Seeing regular mail with your name on it is a drag and drop for an adult (bill, bill, bill, postcard from a realtor named Gary, […]
Continue reading »How to Make the Perfect Snack Board – Even Without Cheese
When it comes to food oriented boards, cheese and / or cold cuts are usually the first choice. I love both of these things, but […]
Continue reading »How to Professionally Track Incoming Packages (Free)
Tracking numbers? Old school. Sure, they are useful to see where your package is stranded, but there are many better ways to find out what […]
Continue reading »What to Do When an Earthquake Warning Is Triggered
California this summer began using an earthquake warning system that notifies citizens of seismic shifts approaching their area. In theory, this should give you some […]
Continue reading »Get Travel Tips From This Web Comic
The best part of the textbook is the little cartoons scattered all over the place to show that learning is fun: silly illustrations in elementary […]
Continue reading »Matty Matheson’s Bologna Bowl Is Very Good
My aesthetics – both in terms of food and in general – can best be described as “horny raccoon.” While I have been known to […]
Continue reading »Here’s a Trick to Get Kids to Put Their Things Away
You may have tried scheduling household chores. You may have turned cleaning into a game . Maybe you suggested a dose, or tried to follow […]
Continue reading »Helping People Affected by Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit Florida on Wednesday afternoon. It began as a Category 4 hurricane and was categorized as Category 3 by the time it reached […]
Continue reading »Moms, This Is How Marketers Make You Spend Money.
I hardly bought anything new for my second child on the way, but I really wanted to – this is evidenced by the small number […]
Continue reading »Your Taxes Must Be Paid on Monday If You Applied for an Extension
Procrastinators, your time is up: If you didn’t file your 2017 tax return in April, the renewal deadline is Monday. If you do not submit […]
Continue reading »How to Find Love, According to a Matchmaker
While most of us don’t go as far as hiring a real matchmaker in search of love, it’s no surprise that if you’re looking for […]
Continue reading »Find a Carpool Buddy With Waze to Save on Gas and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
We all know car sharing is an easy way to reduce our environmental impact, but finding people to team up with can sometimes be tricky. […]
Continue reading »Top Travel Tips in Detroit From Our Readers
“This isn’t 80s Detroit,” says D-town10 . “You won’t get robbed, or anything bad you’ve heard about the city. In addition, you will have to […]
Continue reading »Get Your Stockpiles of Recipes Ahead of the Disaster
During the height of hurricane season, there are countless things to remember and prepare for: securing doors , packing your bags, taking care of your […]
Continue reading »How to Make Your Own Spiked Seltzer
I’ve been adding alcohol to seltzer for a while now, so the sudden popularity of strong seltzer took me by surprise. Any seltzer can be […]
Continue reading »How to Play Commodore 64 Games Online for Free
Last month, the Internet Archive added the Commodore 64 emulator to its ever-growing library of historical software, effectively bringing the retro computer / game console […]
Continue reading »The Essential Guide to Finding Help for Your Mental Health
Today is World Mental Health Day and this year the focus is on youth. So we think now is a good time to talk to […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Be Saving Every Drop of Bacon Fat
There is only one correct way to “get rid” of bacon fat, and that is to eat it. While it’s a fantastic frying oil, especially […]
Continue reading »How Not to Fall Off a Cruise Ship
First of all, don’t believe that it can’t be. It might. According to a report by the trade group Cruise Lines International Association, about 19 […]
Continue reading »How to Unfreeze Frozen Credit Reports
By now, you know that freezing your credit reports is one of the best steps you can take to protect yourself from financial fraudsters. But […]
Continue reading »Cook Chicken-Free Chickpea Nuggets
Chicken nuggets are just plain fun to eat, but some people (mostly vegetarians) skip this dipping delicacy due to all the pesky animal protein. Made […]
Continue reading »A Better Day Is a Much Better Calendar Complication for Your Apple Watch
I don’t like the crazy Apple Watch dials – the ones that try to populate your watch face with time, data points, and other icons […]
Continue reading »How to Get the Coolest Pixel 3 Features on Older Pixel Models
Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL after weeks of rumors, and unsurprisingly, they are packed with new features and hardware […]
Continue reading »How to Help Girls With ADHD
My brother was diagnosed with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in elementary school. A neurological disorder caused by inadequate production of attention-regulating chemicals in […]
Continue reading »How to Watch Hurricane Michael Live Video Online
Hurricane Michael will be devastating . We’ve written how to track Michael’s path on the Internet , how to help people affected by it , […]
Continue reading »Dating Can Get Better If We All Stop Writing.
One of the most exciting notifications you can receive on your phone is a new message from your beloved / current girlfriend. One of the […]
Continue reading »I’m David Raymond, the Creator of Gritty and This Is How I Work
In 1978, Philadelphia Phyllis trainee David Raymond donned the Philly Fanatic costume and introduced the world to one of the most famous costume mascots in […]
Continue reading »The 5 Most Important Google Pixel Event Announcements
Google events usually don’t generate the same buzz as Apple, but the announcements are just as tempting for enthusiasts as well as anyone who loves […]
Continue reading »How to Get a Refund for Airbnb Missing
If you think too seriously about the sharing economy, things will get weird. We’re perfectly ready to get into a stranger’s car (Uber) or stay […]
Continue reading »Talk to Your Newborn the Way You Talk to Your Older Children
In preparing for life with a newborn, I’ve heard a lot of advice on how to help my 5-year-old daughter Maggie transition into her role […]
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