The streaming gods give, and the streaming god take away. This month, Hulu is adding a whole bunch of new content, including the latest seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale and Atlanta and acclaimed recent films like Petite Maman and The Eyes of Tammy Fay…
Lees meerWhen it comes to hotel status, there are two types of travelers: those who have it, and those who don’t. And if you fall into the latter category, you might be wondering how you can get in on the benefits that come with being a loyalty member. You d…
Lees meerI understand autumn anxiety and depression on a molecular level. I grew up in an East Coast tourist town, where the end of summer meant the boardwalk arcades closed and almost everyone drove away. We talked endless shit about the “shoobies”—our word…
Lees meerThere are some childhood dinners that stand out in your memory, permanently crystallized as “the tastiest food that can turn a hot-mess-day into an OK day.” I guess that’s what comfort food is, huh? For me, it’s Kai Yad Sai over jasmine rice. This T…
Lees meerThis summer did not go how I wanted it to go. A broken fridge (and oppressive summer heat) makes it hard to keep fresh produce in the house, and traveling (and even more oppressive summer heat) makes it hard to keep the garden in good shape. All of …
Lees meerIn-app browsers are bunk compared to full-featured browsing apps, but they’re also a major privacy and security risk. Many apps sneak data trackers onto websites you visit through their in-app browser using a method called Javascript injection, whic…
Lees meerPizza is ubiquitous, especially in the U.S. where it might just be the unofficial official food of Americans everywhere. The magical phrase “let’s order a pizza” can change the vibe of any evening, and many of us have fond childhood memories of orde…
Lees meerThe “landmine” or angled barbell attachment is a hidden gem in many gyms. Look for a short piece of pipe on a hinge, somewhere near the floor (it’s often at the foot of a squat rack). Insert a barbell into the pipe, and now you can lift up the free …
Lees meerSeptember’s full moon, called the “Harvest Moon,” will be at its fullest and brightest on the morning of Sept. 10, despite rising on the night of Sept. 9. The Harvest Moon reaches its peak illumination just before dawn, at 5:58 a.m. Eastern Time on …
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Lees meerNo one likes mopping up the overflow caused by a clogged toilet, and the prospect of a big bill from a plumber is one of the least exciting things about being an adult. If you own a home, you’ll eventually suffer both of these cruel fates, but you c…
Lees meerBeing at the top of your game as a party host means you know how to make the big picture come to life, and every fine detail is sorted out. Whether it’s the food, the coat room, or having back-up ice, your guests should be able to have fun and insti…
Lees meerSnapchat, like most messaging apps, will instantly let you know when someone opens one of your snaps, and vice versa. This means the second you open a snap, you might feel the pressure to respond, even if you don’t know what to say. If you’re in a h…
Lees meerAds might be annoying, but they’re the reason Google doesn’t charge you every time you search for something. Occasionally, they’re even helpful: If you search for a particular product, and a Google ad serves you up its website as a first result, you…
Lees meerPhysical activity is important for health, and you’re probably sick of hearing that we should all be doing at least 150 minutes per week of “moderate” exercise like walking, or 75 minutes of “vigorous” exercise like running. But there are more ways …
Lees meerIf exercise came in pill form, literally everyone would have it prescribed to them. The benefits of even a moderate amount of physical activity done routinely are too many to list—but it’s hard to get back into it, and even harder to make the habit …
Lees meerLike all things with a fairly high fat content, nuts are prone to going rancid. Rancidity isn’t life threatening, and spoiled nuts won’t make you sick, but they do taste bad—and feel bad—in your mouth. (And I want nuts to taste and feel good in my m…
Lees meerLike literally everything else right now, school supplies are expensive. The average family will spend $864 on back-to-school items this fall (compare that to just under $700 in 2019), an amount that’s unreasonable at best and out of reach for many.…
Lees meerWhen I was a kid, there were essentially two kinds of hot dogs in my life: The plastic-wrapped pack in the refrigerator that could be boiled, grilled, or pan-fried, then slapped in a bun, and served as a quick lunch, and the Sabrette hot dogs my fat…
Lees meerIn addition to favoring mattress of a certain firmness, and sheets made from some materials but not others, most people also have a preference when it comes to how a bed is made. To put it in Seinfeldian terms: A “tuck” or a “no tuck.”Read more...
Lees meerAir conditioners make life much easier when the weather is hot. But if your AC unit isn’t well-maintained or functioning properly, or hasn’t been used for an extended period of time, it can provide the ideal environment for mold to grow.Read more...
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