Summer break is a glorious, three-month respite, no matter what year of school you’re in or how old you are. However, there’s still work to be done for the upcoming fall semester, and some of it is pretty key to doing well next school year. And they…
Lees meerThere is something you can do right now that will better your workplace. It takes very little effort, costs nothing, and will not only improve the work of your colleagues but also make them feel good. It will likely make you feel good too. All you h…
Lees meerProtein shakes can end up chunky or lumpy if you don’t mix them right. That’s why a shaker bottle does a better job of mixing whey into milk than simply stirring with a spoon. A blender works even better, if you’re up for cleaning a blender when you…
Lees meerThis week’s 40,000-foot-view of youth features some new slang (which is probably already outdated because I know about it), bad behavior in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and a pop icon coming to the defense of a fan.Read more...
Lees meerFrom time to time, cannabis enthusiasts may need to travel with their stash for one reason or another, but doing so discreetly and safely can be a challenge. Here are some tips for keeping it on the down low (and saving yourself from potential hassl…
Lees meerPeople who hate American cheese either do not understand it, or have allowed classism to ruin it for them. I would not serve it on an assiette de fromage, but it is my go-to for burgers, bologna sandwiches, and simple grilled cheeses (especially whe…
Lees meerWhether you think it’s great for young people who want a bit more independence, or you think this is a terrible idea that will expose them to danger, it’s happening: Teenagers will soon be able to take Uber rides without their parents. Uber unveiled…
Lees meerThere are some zany hacks out there for cleaning your oven racks. For instance, a not-insignificant number of people swear by setting them in dewy grass overnight. But what else is there to do when you don’t want to awkwardly stick your body into th…
Lees meerIs it worth paying to get a discount? In 2023, it seems just about every retail or grocery store chain has some sort of a rewards-slash-loyalty program that offers you perks in exchange for regularly shopping there. Some of these programs are “free…
Lees meer“Plan ahead” is typically your best piece of advice for ensuring a successful trip to Walt Disney World, but sometimes waiting until the last minute pays off. To the tune of $150 per person, to be exact. If you’re dreaming of a Disney World trip thi…
Lees meerAs a teen and young adult, I drank a lot of full-sugar sodas—Mountain Dew, mostly. One day I decided that I would swap them all out for their diet equivalents, and the resulting loss of calories would mean I’d drop an easy five, maybe ten pounds by …
Lees meerPickle fans love taking what is supposed to be an accent—a sour and pungent adornment—and forcing it into a main role. We’ll try any pickled-flavored snack that comes to market, be it a simple potato chip or something more elaborate like these pickl…
Lees meerWe used to say the internet was written in ink: Anything you did online would stay online forever. These days, however, it’s obvious how wrong that is. Links all over the web no longer go anywhere, YouTube videos disappear for good, and now, Google …
Lees meerEven given the ubiquity of legacy sequels in recent years, I didn’t see this one coming: FX on Hulu will soon debut The Full Monty, a series-length revival of the 1997 British comedy about a group of grizzled unemployed steelworkers who turn to stri…
Lees meerThis weekend is Festival Weekend at Live Nation: Tickets to 13 music festivals happening this spring and summer around the U.S. will cost a flat fee of $99 for a one-day pass (not including tax or shipping, but including all fees). The promotion wil…
Lees meerWhen she decided to show her students Disney’s 2022 movie Strange World, Florida teacher Jenna Barbee says she was unaware the “Parental Rights in Education” bill (derisively dubbed “Don’t Say Gay”), which bars all references to “sexual orientation…
Lees meerApple is likely to announce iOS 17 next month, including previously-announced accessibility upgrades like the ability to add your own voice to your iPhone. It’s only May though, so we need to wait a bit longer for Apple’s next big update. Until then…
Lees meerWhile you might have done everything right when you put your grill away for winter, there still might be some maintenance to take care of when you pull it back out to cook this summer—much of which you can do yourself. Here are some simple troublesh…
Lees meerYou know a theory is janky when even its Wikipedia page has “(pseudoscience)” behind its name in the title. That’s the case with so-called “biorhythms,” or periods of 23, 28, and 33 days that supposedly predict how mentally, physically, and actively…
Lees meerIf your co-parenting partner is rigid, can’t stick to an agreement, is manipulative or, worse, puts your child in the middle of a disagreement between the two of you, these are signs they could be a narcissist. Their lack of empathy, constant patron…
Lees meerNintendo might have the gaming world’s attention at the moment with Tears of the Kingdom, but there are plenty of other games to be played, guys—and there’s soon to be a whole lot more of them from Sony. We’ll learn about them during next week’s bi…
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