Do you have a preschooler or toddler? Do they toddle and do adorable things like giggle uncontrollably when you pretend to bump into walls, say “blankely” instead of blanket, and occasionally send an aggressive spray of their own spittle in your dir…
Lees meerCeilings are often overlooked elements in our homes, but a little bit of texture or some color can really add a lot to a room. If pressed tin ceiling tiles are out of your budget, there are simpler ways to add some expensive-looking detail without b…
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Lees meerA sore throat isn’t exactly the end of the world, but when you have that scratchy, hurts-to-swallow feeling, you’re surely looking for relief beyond an endless stream of cough drops. What other scientifically-backed, at-home methods can you use to s…
Lees meerFew companies make it difficult to sign up for their services. In fact, many make it way too easy to enroll, offering free trials, discounts, and other enticing perks to prospective customers. However, what’s really scummy is when those same compani…
Lees meerEven if you aren’t paying attention to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, you might have noticed that their value plummeted last week, with the total value of the market tumbling from a high of $3 trillion last year to about $1.5 trillion in a matt…
Lees meerI am bad at Valentine’s Day. Or, maybe, I am very good at it. My boyfriend and I get each other gifts if the right gift presents itself—this usually takes the form of a vintage pornography poster—but neither of us force the issue. Sometimes we’ll ma…
Lees meerIf you’ve ever wished you could keep Microsoft Word pinned to your screen while jotting down notes from a lecture on Zoom or from a YouTube video, you’re in luck. Thanks to Microsoft’s PowerToys for Windows—specifically, the Always On Top utility—yo…
Lees meerWith a growing need for vegan and vegetarian recipes, creative cooks and food companies have come up with some pretty clever plant-based meat replacements. While this is fantastic for eaters of all stripes, there’s a catch: When large communities or…
Lees meerIf you’re one of the unlucky taxpayers still waiting for your 2020 returns, don’t expect this year to be any better. Numerous sources have reported that the 2022 tax filing season is again going to be full of major delays. The Treasury Department wa…
Lees meerRecently, we asked you to share your partner’s grossest habits and (un?) fortunately, you delivered. Some were tame. “My wife is a vegetarian and she has the most smelly, deadly farts”—I mean, that’s just a regular Tuesday for a lot of people. Other…
Lees meerI did not grow up watching the Super Bowl. The closest thing my home state of Mississippi has to a professional football team is the Saints, but my dad and grandfather were far too busy cussing at the TV while watching Mississippi State lose to pay …
Lees meerSnoring can bother your bed partner, and can sometimes be a red flag for health conditions (notably, obstructive sleep apnea). But sometimes you’ve got a snoring habit that is harmless and still drives your partner nuts. Here are some of the ways yo…
Lees meerIn theory, a homeowners association (HOA) is a great idea: Property owners in a neighborhood banding together to share expenses and enforce a few simple rules that will improve their quality of life—and their property values. Read more...
Lees meerThere’s a lot going on in the world, so you can be forgiven for not paying this year’s NFL season the attention it deserves, but football is way more fun to watch with some context. Before you show up to that Super Bowl party, read through this thum…
Lees meerOver the last seven years, an average of 104 million people have tuned into the Super Bowl—and it’s safe to say, lots of people will be doing the same when the Rams take on the Bengals this weekend. But what’s a non-football fan to do while the rest…
Lees meerEven as cryptocurrency becomes more and more mainstream, the wild ride that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are always on scares off a lot of people. It’s one thing to imagine you were hip enough to buy Bitcoin when it was worth a few bucks, it’s…
Lees meerWhen you’re exhausted, it can feel almost impossible to pay attention to nutrition. As hard as it can be, though, the foods we eat play an important role in helping maintain our energy levels. Read more...
Lees meerI suppose once kids reach a certain age they may take an interest in the Super Bowl. My kids haven’t reached that stage, nor, as a grown person, have I. But Super Bowl parties are a family affair, and if you’re having or going to one, you can bet a …
Lees meerThere’s nothing wrong with food that is fried or that is dripping with cheese, but there’s no reason a Super Bowl party has to have just that. What if there could be a few extra vegetables beside those sad little celery sticks? What if you could exp…
Lees meerIt’s become fashionable to hate on Valentine’s Day, and I get it—the commercialization; the unreasonable expectations; the bland packaging of the whole thing. But, just as importantly, it’s also OK to love love. It’s OK to look forward to Valentine’…
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