One of my most prized possessions is the grease crock I inherited from my grandmother. Every morning she made bacon—which was basically every morning ever—she would remove the strips of fried cured pork, then unceremoniously dump the rendered fat in…
Lees meerFor anyone risk-averse like me, the biggest challenge that came with your first credit card wasn’t about using your new plastic too much. Quite the opposite: You had to overcome the fear of actually using a credit card at all. If you have credit car…
Lees meerSomewhere there’s a student of human behavior who can explain why, for so long, I have surrounded myself with water bottles, yet still remained dehydrated. I had several good reasons for this—which I will get to—but whatever the cause, I was determi…
Lees meerYou think you know cheesecake, but have you noticed the cheesecake that’s been eyeing you from across the room? She’s a bit unusual, and she demands your attention. This cheesecake is a complete 180 from the sweet, cream cheese-centric dessert of yo…
Lees meerWhen someone has “too many tomatoes,” their thoughts often turn to making marinara, passata, or soup. But if you’re from the South, you might think instead of tomato gravy (not to be confused with Italian Sunday gravy, or Creole-Italian red gravy).R…
Lees meerThe winner (if there is one) of Friday’s Mega Millions lottery drawing will instantly become one of the richest people in the world, with the jackpot eclipsing a cool $1.25 billion. While it’s been well-documented that winning the lottery won’t nece…
Lees meerAbout 6.7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and a small army of 11 million or so caregivers care for them. Many caregivers are friends and relatives, doing a difficult, often thankless job for little or no …
Lees meerLeprosy is probably best known as the disease that made people “unclean” in Biblical times, so it may seem surprising that the CDC published a report this week suggesting that the disease may be spreading under the radar in Florida. But don’t flee i…
Lees meerFor an exercise bike with a giant screen on it, you would think Peloton would give you an easy way to watch movies while you pedal. But until recently, the screen was just for workout-related content. Some Peloton users—including myself—have found t…
Lees meerSo you finally got a Nintendo Switch, just in time for Nintendo to start hinting that the Switch 2 (or the Super Nintendo Switch, or whatever they call it) is dropping next year. Well, don’t fret—being behind the gaming curve can be a good thing! Yo…
Lees meerIn the wake of the pandemic, airlines had to adjust many of their policies to benefit flyers, as their industry weathered ups and downs (it’s currently on the decline, according to Bloomberg). Some airlines have made it possible for families to sit …
Lees meerSo, you didn’t win the $1 billion Powerball jackpot last month, and now you think you’ve got another shot—at the current $1.25 billion Mega Millions pot. Well, you won’t win that one either (or the one after that), no matter how dedicated you are to…
Lees meerPlanning for retirement is a critical financial goal that requires careful consideration and disciplined saving. However, life can sometimes throw unexpected financial challenges our way, leading some to consider tapping into their retirement saving…
Lees meerWhen you’re heading off to college, it’s fun to imagine how funky (and functional) your dorm will be, but the reality hits you the moment you walk in there for the first time: It’s small. It’s really small. Dreams of a clutter-free, ultra-chic livin…
Lees meerKnowing when and how to help your child is one of the toughest challenges of parenting. Stepping in too quickly means they risk losing out on the chance to learn how to do things themselves, while stepping in too late can lead them to getting so fru…
Lees meerFor anyone who still doubted, Netflix’s Castlevania anime put to bed the notion that all video games adaptations are bad. That series followed an unlikely trio of characters—Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades, and Alucard—who went to war against Dracula…
Lees meerDiscovering a cracked pane of glass in one of your home’s windows might get you contemplating an expensive replacement. But you can often repair a cracked window yourself, and prevent the crack from getting worse and eventually breaking. If nothing …
Lees meerThis Ultimate AI ChatGPT and Python Programming course includes 14 courses and is on sale for $29.97 (reg. $154) through August 13. You could create a custom chatbot, language learning tool, or music generator—even if you don’t know anything about …
Lees meerWhile many airlines have done away with change and cancelation fees in recent years, there’s still a sneaky “seat selection” fee that you’re not meant to notice when you choose your seat. However, you can avoid it altogether—here’s how.Read more...
Lees meerThis Ultimate Beginner-to-Expert Guitar Lessons is on sale for $29.99 right now (reg. $380). It comes with nine courses and over 50 hours of instruction designed for beginner guitarists—all you need is time, motivation, and your choice of an acousti…
Lees meerThanks to the new Barbie movie, the world’s supply of pink paint is greatly depleted. Even before the film began painting their sets, supply chain issues and access to materials had slowed the production of pink paint. Now, Barbie pink is a hot comm…
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