Air travel may be a mess right now, but according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), people driving to their Fourth of July destination should be prepared for at least some traffic, during what the agency predicts will be a record-breakin…
Lees meerThe push notifications are coming for you, if they haven’t already—Amazon Prime Day is just over the horizon. As those deals are gearing up for showtime on July 11 and 12, you can get a head start on some sneak peek sales. Backyard parties, and sala…
Lees meerThe slow pace of summer is giving us all time to notice subtle differences in screenings of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse, plan a ridiculous double-feature of Barbie and Oppenheimer, and roll some bottles down the stairs. It would be idyllic..…
Lees meerThere is no wrong way to eat a watermelon, but the slicing and dicing can be tailored to suit your needs and desires. If you’re enjoying the melon by yourself, go ahead and slice it in half to create a “bowl,” then scoop out the insides with a spoon…
Lees meerI’ve been writing about viral TikTok myths, but today we’ll dig into something a little different: a viral meal. On the surface, it’s a weird combination of flavors, but underneath is a reasonably healthy and possibly actually good-tasting meal. And…
Lees meerWhen white Americans refer to “pickles,” they are usually talking about vinegary, sour cucumbers, but that’s a narrow, ahistorical understanding of fermented vegetables. Pickles originated in the East as a form of food preservation. One of the prime…
Lees meerOn Friday, the Supreme Court ruled against President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. This means student debt will still have a chokehold over millions of Americans who previously had a glimmer of hope of seeing up to $20,000 in relief. Fo…
Lees meerMy relationship with s’mores is muddled. Setting them on fire tickles my pyro-bone, but I get frustrated with the cloying sweetness of the marshmallow and questionable Hershey’s chocolate. One Friday evening I was pondering salted meats and it dawne…
Lees meerIt was January 2020, and Roe v. Wade was still the law. I lived in the most liberal city in the United States, and I was about to find out how hard it was for a white woman with no hesitation of what they wanted, disposable income, control of her sc…
Lees meerWhether or not you watched Succession (how could you not?), it’s not hard to imagine how dealing with family money can be dysfunctional at best, and downright embittered at worst. Estate planning is a necessary process to help cope with loss—but eve…
Lees meerIt’s a good time to be Neil Gaiman. The Starz adaptation of his apocalyptic road-trip novel American Gods may have fizzled out, but he’s since struck lightning twice, scoring second season pickups for both The Sandman (on Netflix), with new episodes…
Lees meerThe File Explorer in Windows 11 has been through a rough time. The redesign displaced familiar features; the right-click menu was truncated, and so were the options in the ribbons menu. A couple of updates later, things have improved and Windows 11 …
Lees meerTiny homes are a popular choice for scaled back living, an ADU, or a vacation property. They’re cheaper to buy than traditional structures and because they’re so small, they can also be more efficient than a larger building for utilities. However, w…
Lees meerIt’s America’s birthday. But if you’ve watched the news, there doesn’t seem to be much to celebrate. That is unless you think inflation, greed, and prejudice are good things. Read more...
Lees meerYou can save up to $2,000 on flights with a lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+, and the membership is currently on sale for just $59.97 until 11:59 PT on July 14, 2023. The deal is for new members only, though.Read more...
Lees meerBlowing things up for fun is encoded deeply in our nation’s DNA, but it’s generally not a safe activity for children. That doesn’t mean you can’t create an impressive spectacle this Independence Day though. I tried to capture some essence of the fir…
Lees meerI love a good air fried party snack, like these sweet and salty devils, but I mostly use my air fryer to turbo roast vegetables. The little tabletop convection oven gets incredible results in a short amount of time without heating up my kitchen; it’…
Lees meerRaise a glass, America. It’s the Fourth of July. Independence Day. Your special day. Why not celebrate with an over-the-top, ultra-violent action spectacular celebrating the can-explode spirit of the country that we all love?Read more...
Lees meerWant to learn something while you binge? If you’re someone who likes to keep your brain busy even while relaxing, a lifetime subscription to a Curiosity Stream standard plan is a record-low $179.97 right now—over $200 off the usual price. The price…
Lees meerPrime Day doesn’t officially start until July 11, but there are few early deals you might want to check out, especially if you’re in the market for an air fryer. There are deals for both basket and toaster oven models, so snag whichever strikes your…
Lees meerIt seems like everyone is obsessed with Outshine Fruit Bars, the inexplicably smooth popsicles studded with bits of whole fruit. I am particularly smitten with the lemon and lime varieties, which taste like perfect frosty lemonade on a stick.Read mo…
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