From a mouse jiggler to help you pretend you’re actively working to a refillable hand-warmer to help you survive the dead of winter, you’re sure to find something on this list that will help you care for your physical or mental health. These are the…
Lees meerWhen a sickness is tearing through your home, you may not feel like cleaning, whether because you’re down and out yourself or you’re taking care of a family member who is—or maybe both. Unfortunately, it’s more important than ever to stay on top of …
Lees meerDo you cheat at Wordle? That’s going to depend on your definition of cheating, of course. Peeking at somebody else’s screen when they’re solving is cheating. Googling “Wordle answer” is cheating. But what about some of the other gray areas? Read mor…
Lees meerChip dip is a flavorful swimming pool in which assorted crunchy foods can dive and swim, but it’s also an excellent ingredient for building substantial meals. Usually packed with seasonings, herbs, cheeses, and plenty of salt, dip can transform the…
Lees meerIf you spend enough time on TikTok, you’ll likely run across a video of someone brutalizing a bottle of Fabuloso cleaner with a caption like, “Had to try this hack!” After stabbing a hole through the plastic bottle, they’ll set it in their toilet ta…
Lees meerIf I have one hindrance as a food writer, it’s my textural issues—my aversion to the gelatinous and the jiggly. As a child, they were so bad that I refused to eat peanut butter & jelly sandwiches (because of the jelly) and didn’t touch a gummy bear …
Lees meerI recently tweeted that my favorite kind of podcast is the kind that makes me say, “I didn’t know that could be a podcast!” And I mean it.Better than any big celebrity getting behind the mic, better than any explosive true crime exposé, I love a sho…
Lees meerFor big retirement savers, the silver lining of record-setting inflation is the record-setting cap increase for your 401(k) in 2023. But if you leave a company–whether or not it’s on your own terms—what happens to your employer-sponsored retirement …
Lees meerGoldeneye is back, baby! The game that changed first-person shooters is finally available to play on Nintendo Switch and Xbox for new and veterans gamers alike (sorry, PlayStation players). We already knew there’d be differences between the two plat…
Lees meerThe class action settlement du jour is from the Thinx period underwear company, having to do with allegations that the menstrual products contain harmful chemicals that potentially cause fertility issues or cancer. While Thinx denies these allegatio…
Lees meerSo many of our everyday sayings are based on descriptions or metaphors that everybody understands—or at least that’s what we assume. But when you use idioms that refer to old technology, kids these days don’t necessarily know what you’re talking abo…
Lees meerBacon can save a salad. There’s no single formula for a salad, but we’ve all had ones that needed a star ingredient. The only downfall to simply tossing in a handful of chopped bacon is that the darn stuff falls to the bottom, and it’s hard to stab …
Lees meerMore and more job listings now come with salary ranges—whether because the company posts it voluntarily, or because it’s the law. The reasoning behind pay disclosure laws is that increased transparency will bring about pay equity, regardless of an e…
Lees meerWhile certainly a good way to relax, as long as humans have used it, cannabis has also been a wellness tool. From seeds discovered in ancient China to salves in ancient Egypt and spiritual smoothies in ancient India, the list is as curious as it is …
Lees meerYou’ve probably heard it many times before: If you want to get over someone, you need to get under someone. But even if a rebound hookup feels good in the moment, does it really mend a broken heart? According to Dr. Jess O’Reilly, Lovehoney relation…
Lees meerIf you’ve ever been broken up with, you might have heard the explanation, “I’ve just got so much going on right now.” It might have been followed with “It’s just not a good time for me,” or the clichéd “It’s not you, it’s me.” Balancing life demands…
Lees meerFried dough is a broad category. Doughnuts, elephant ears, funnel cake, and beignets all fall into this particular basket, and while no two taste exactly the same, they always taste good. The easiest iteration of this carnival-esque treat? Little ba…
Lees meerI’m no grammar purist. Trying to nail English down to a particular set of rules will leave you heartbroken and muttering, “it’s supposed to say 12 items or fewer” to a disinterested supermarket checker. Language changes constantly and it belongs to …
Lees meerYou really only wear your waterproof gear when it’s raining, so you could be forgiven for thinking it’s not something you need to wash all the time. It’s practically getting a rinse every time you put it on, right? If only. As it turns out, the more…
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Lees meerI have been working on rekindling the romance with my Instant Pot. I’ve had her for at least half a decade, and right now we’re working on perfecting a yogurt recipe. It’s going well, but the resurgence of activity has forced me to come to terms wit…
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