Your Mac makes it pretty easy to take screenshots, but soon enough you’ll end up with a desktop that’s overflowing with them. That’s because the default save location for Mac screenshots is the desktop. But if you’re like me, you like to keep your d…
Lees meerWednesday morning, I got in a rental car and drove from Montreal (where I live) to New York City, having recently decided to dip my toe in the waters of societal reintegration. It’s been 17 months since I left Montreal. That’s 75 weeks. That’s 527 d…
Lees meerEven before the pandemic kept us locked in our homes for weeks at a time, the delivery and takeout business was booming thanks to apps that make it super easy to see restaurant offerings, select a few, and get them delivered in under an hour.Read mo…
Lees meerWhen the season changes and your summer plants are gone, your soil begs for some sort of protection from the cold weather to come. Harsh winds, freezing temperatures, sleet, and snow can reek damage on the soil without most of us realizing it. Read …
Lees meerWe’ve talked about the joys of getting out on the water, and explored the world of inflatable kayaks (a great option for kids or casual boating, but not for serious kayakers). Now it’s time to check out the watercraft that’s fast becoming the most p…
Lees meerFor those who have spent the past 18-or-so months working remotely, the transition out of the home and back into the workplace may be (or has already been) a challenge. It’s not necessarily a concern about working longer hours—if anything, it may cu…
Lees meerI wasn’t exactly surprised when, in the midst of a recent disagreement, my 11-year-old son expressed how upset he was by telling me that he believed I love his younger sister more than him. That’s a pretty common go-to move that most parents hear at…
Lees meerDid you know National Lazy Mom’s Day was a thing? Likely not, because you’re a mom and far too busy with your 287 daily responsibilities to keep track of newly invented occasions. But since some of us barely get the pleasure of relaxing on Mother’s …
Lees meerYou spend countless hours weeding, watering, pruning, and nurturing your garden into a space you enjoy; so it’s easy to forget that the rich vegetation we take so much joy and pride in is also meant for the local wildlife. Wildlife gardens can attra…
Lees meerWhen we talk about cheating—and we do talk about, it a lot—we typically focus on the two people in the affected partnership. There’s the cheater and the cheated-upon, yes, but so often overlooked is the cheated-with, a person who may or may not know…
Lees meerWe recently talked about how you can hide your browsing history from ad trackers in Safari, which is great, but one reason many people have been hesitant to use Safari is simply because it looks a bit boring compared to other browsers. But Apple is …
Lees meerI am going elk hunting next week. This will be my first time doing any sort of hunting—and my first time camping since I was a child—and I did not realize it would involve so much planning (or spending so much money). I knew it would involve some pl…
Lees meerThis week the kids are debating whether COVID is a thing and falling off milk crates. I know Whitney Houston said, “the children are our future,” but I’m not so sure.Read more...
Lees meerListen, we’re not here to judge or ask questions. You need to clear your recent browsing history—and fast. Lucky for you, we can help. Whether you use Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Brave, there’s a keyboard shortcut to help you delete your most recent w…
Lees meerThe last time I left my apartment with a wallet in my pocket was March 11, 2020 (guess why). I don’t carry one anymore, because wallets are bullshit, and you should stop using one, too. (If you are someone who prefers to carry a purse, this same adv…
Lees meerThere is always some new trend cropping up on Instagram or TikTok that, upon further investigation, isn’t very new at all. Angel numbers are one such “trend.” Have you being seeing digits like 333 and 777 all over your explore page or hearing people…
Lees meerIf you’ve ever called 911, you know that one of the first things they ask you—often before you’ve even said why you’re calling—is your location. So when you’re teaching your kids how to dial emergency numbers on your phone, make sure they know their…
Lees meerHBO Max is the new kid on the block among the big streamers, but, as an extension of the cable network, it’s produced some quality original programming right out of the gate. Shows like The White Lotus and Hacks (Jean Smart in everything, please) ar…
Lees meerMy grandfather knew what he was doing when he told me to “always carry a pocket knife.” Spending the last few weeks of summer at the beach? You should take a knife. Traipsing off to a cabin the mountains? Take a knife. Spending some time in a luxuri…
Lees meerBooster doses of the COVID-19 vaccines might be available this fall, depending on what data is available and what judgment calls government officials decide to make. Third doses, on the other hand, are already available to people with weakened immun…
Lees meerWe’ve all said it. When our child climbs a rock wall for the first time, does a cartwheel, or brings home some less-than-stellar art, it’s almost instinct to toss out an enthusiastic, “Good job!” And while it seems like we’re doing the right thing—o…
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