Eating chips and dip is a streamlined activity. There’s no need for utensils or plates, as the delivery system for your dip is, itself, entirely edible, and the dip comes in its own bowl. With the exception of a napkin with which to wipe your greasy…
Lees meerHave you ever suffered creative mortification? Coined by educator Ronald Beghetto, the term describes losing your willingness to pursue a creative avenue following a negative outcome. Maybe you gave up on stand-up comedy forever after your set at th…
Lees meerIt always seems to happen at the worst time: Our kids get into some mischief just as things get stressful or busy. And because we’re so occupied with our careers, making dinner, or simply trying to relax or unwind after a tough day, we overlook the …
Lees meerThe thought of someone secretly living in your house and silently waiting in the closet for you to go to work so they can eat your food and pet your cat is terrifying, but it apparently happens often enough to have a name. It’s called “phrogging” an…
Lees meerLive Nation’s “Concert Week” is a music-lover-on-a-budget’s dream: over 3,800 concerts all over the country for $25 a pop. From May 10 to May 16, you can catch many artists like Beck & Phoenix, Fall Out Boy, and Snoop Dog in your local venue (if you…
Lees meerIt’s happened to the best of us: We fall in love with an item of clothing, buy it, and don’t bother to read the label with care instructions until it comes time to wash it. Although it’s not as bad as the dreaded “dry clean only” warning, finding ou…
Lees meerVehicles are among the biggest purchases many people make, and it’s worth putting time and effort into getting the best possible deal. If a brand new car isn’t a financially feasible option, but the uncertainty of buying a used car makes you anxious…
Lees meerGardening may be a relaxing hobby for you, but horticulture is also a science—complete with its own set of terminology. This is hardly surprising, given how much precision is required to create the conditions necessary for some plants to survive. Re…
Lees meerRose bushes have long been a popular foundation plant, often positioned in front of windows so that people inside can enjoy the blooms—which often appear in the spring and stick around until early fall. While the hardy plants do require care and att…
Lees meerWhen it comes to your ability to save money, where you live may have more of an impact than you think. So which states make it easier to stash more cash? That’s exactly what a new report from Forbes Advisor aimed to find out.Read more...
Lees meerWhether you spend the day celebrating, grieving, or acting like it’s any other Sunday, you can take advantage of this year’s Mother’s Day food deals and freebies, like the ones below. As always, this isn’t an exhaustive list of every restaurant offe…
Lees meerYou go to college to secure an education that will earn you a degree that will get you a better-paying job in the future. The problem is, college is really expensive while you’re there, as is just living your life. But you don’t have to live in tota…
Lees meerYou’re reminded of it every time you move: You have too much crap. It piles up in closets, under beds, in storage units, and inside garages. And dealing with all that clutter is bad for your mental health. The psychological weight of hoarder-level c…
Lees meerWe become desensitized to the common sounds around us—car alarms, chattering squirrels, the mechanical functions of modern living kicking on and off throughout the day. If you had asked me a week ago what kind of birds live in my neighborhood, I cou…
Lees meerIf you saw “lemon curdled cream” listed on a dessert menu, you’d probably pass over it in favor of lava cake. Understandably: “Curdled” is an inherently unsexy word. But while not all curdling is desirable, there are many instances in which curdled …
Lees meerFamily Dollar is voluntarily recalling multiple Advil products from an undisclosed number of their stores across the country. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement, the recall is due to the drugs being improperly stor…
Lees meerWe love an update—new features, new stability, a fresh look at the apps we use each and every day. Now, it’s WhatsApp turn once again to add new changes to the messaging app virtually everyone with a smartphone uses. This time around, we see updates…
Lees meerThe Inflation Reduction Act has more than just tax breaks in it. For big home upgrades that use less power, it has some hefty rebates you should take advantage of. From cooktops to HVAC, the two rebate programs that most homeowners can qualify for a…
Lees meerThere’s a bit of everything going on this week on the young people’s Internet, from popular YouTubers vying to date a robot, to the surprisingly profitable enterprise of smuggling Fruit Roll-Ups across international borders, to stanning for a free s…
Lees meerRecently, on a question-and-answer thread on Reddit, somebody asked about the exact heel height of a discontinued weightlifting shoe. “I’ve looked everywhere, but not even ChatGPT knows,” I remember them saying. It was true that the information was …
Lees meerDepending on where you live, knowing what the most cost-effective mode of transportation is for you could save you hundreds of dollars a month. But is that public transit, using a ridesharing app like Uber or Lyft, or actually buying a car? It depen…
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