Last month the IRS reported that millions of eligible people have yet to properly claim their COVID relief payments. The IRS uses tax returns to determine eligibility for both pandemic stimulus checks and child tax credits, and unfortunately, those …
Lees meerThe other morning, it was pouring rain. I brought an umbrella with me on my morning walk, and only on the way back—several hours into the storm—did I notice my beloved training journal sitting out on a jerk block in the driveway, where I’d left it a…
Lees meerYou can get in your head about Thanksgiving in a major way. You can start planning a meticulous schedule weeks out, do a bunch of prep to lessen how much you’ll have to clean afterward, and pore over recipe after recipe after recipe to make sure you…
Lees meerCanva started out as a humble, online-accessible graphics tool. But slowly, it has morphed into so much more. It’s closer now to a digital publishing suite, constantly evolving based on the needs of its users. Every couple of weeks, there are both n…
Lees meerApple cider syrup is the dirty martini of pancake syrups. Pure maple syrup may be the delicate, classic choice, but there’s a certain kind of wayward satisfaction when you make a syrup out of something intended for drinking. This technique is dead s…
Lees meerPart of a child’s early language development involves echoing back the words you say, which is why generations of new parents have stood before their baby and said something to the effect of, “Mama? Can you say ‘Mama’? Mama!” However, although this …
Lees meerWe’ve all taken those brief surveys where you get a $10 gift card for a movie theater or a BOGO coupon for Chipotle. But what about a free $325 Yeti cooler for taking a Dick’s Sporting Goods survey? Sounds like a steal, right? That was the latest st…
Lees meerI have long advocated for the complete elimination of nature. If we all work together, we can pave the planet and remove the threat that uncaged animals and plants pose to us once and for all. Read more...
Lees meerTo say that people “like” the combination of cheese and potato would be to grossly undersell the power and popularity of the combination. They are a match made in heaven or, more accurately, France. Pommes aligot is the ne plus ultra of cheesy mashe…
Lees meerMovies from Hong Kong-based filmmakers have been treating action as art for decades, and martial arts movies have always big business in China, South Korea, and Indonesia, even as directors have begun blending liberal doses of gunplay and maybe even…
Lees meerWhat was life like in the Middle Ages? If you believe what you’ve seen in movies—or maybe even what your history teacher told you—you might expect that people died young, never bathed, were ignorant of anything going on outside their community, and …
Lees meerBuying a house is essentially paying an enormous amount of money for a never-ending list of chores. Every part of your house is rotting, warping, rusting, and eroding on a constant basis, and keeping it all from collapsing around your ears is a ful…
Lees meerHosting a big Thanksgiving celebration for your friends and family is fun and it’s one of those things you should do at least once. The upside is obvious: You’re in charge of the menu and you get to spend the holiday in the comfort of your own home …
Lees meerWhen it comes to personal finances, your parents’ advice—solicited or, more often, not—probably reflects wisdom from a simpler a time. The money mantras that helped your parents don’t necessarily hold up in the modern inflation-and-debt-ridden lands…
Lees meerI can’t turn down pumpkin-themed holiday foods, regardless of their actual pumpkin content. Anything goes—pumpkin desserts, pumpkin beers, and even things that are just pumpkin-shaped count. That’s precisely why I was drawn to making this adorable, …
Lees meerMy love for plastic soup containers is well-documented. I think they are the perfect vessel for sending guests home with leftovers, Thanksgiving or otherwise. They’re clear, which means you’re more likely to eat what’s inside of them, but they’re al…
Lees meerGetting a flat tire is a bummer—but usually, your car can detect the loss of pressure and warn you. However, Volkswagen is recalling 224,704 vehicles for a possible failure in the tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS), which is responsible for war…
Lees meerYour phone’s lock screen is supposed to be a safeguard against the world (and accidental unlocks in your pocket). When it’s locked, your phone can’t be opened without either the passcode, a face scan, or a fingerprint. If you lose your phone or some…
Lees meerDo you have a picture in your mind of “healthy” eating? Does it include fruits and vegetables? You’re doing great. Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re thinking of deleting your Twitter, I wouldn’t blame you (I’d only ask what took you so long). Things are wild over there right now, and stability sure isn’t on the horizon. However, before you take the nuclear option and say goodbye to Elo…
Lees meerGetting everyone together for holiday parties is a comforting practice as the weather gets chilly: Sharing meals and company can be the best part of the holiday rush, but finding a place for everyone to sit can be a challenge. Whether you’re fitting…
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