Although the pandemic has sought to affect as many aspects of our lives as possible, we’ve also gotten pretty good at finding virtual workarounds for all the things we are missing out on—including, now, visits with Santa.Read more...
Lees meerWith direct payments back on the table in the latest relief bill negotiations, it’s possible that Americans will see cash payments early in 2021. However, millions of these payments would be sent in the form of an EIP debit card, which, as we saw in…
Lees meerWhen I left Houston and moved to Los Angeles, the newness was awesome. There was the dry, cool breeze, fun comedy shows, and the food was stellar. After a while though, the novelty wore off. I started to feel resentful, cynical, and mostly, homesick…
Lees meerSome of us keep absolutely nothing in our cars’ trunks, while others have enough packed in there that they could live in their car for weeks. Somewhere in between is this list of 30 things we think every car owner should always have on hand.Read mor…
Lees meerThe worry over how our kids and teenagers will navigate an online world full of images, language, and people we’d prefer they never encounter is not reserved for parents alone. Many other adults in their lives, from teachers and mentors to aunts and…
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Lees meerThe most successful stocking stuffers are a perfect mix of mundane and special, and bonus points if it’s something the owner of the stocking would never buy for themselves. This is what makes spices—really good spices—the perfect stocking stuffer fo…
Lees meerEven under normal circumstances, people tend to get lonely during the holidays, but buying a pet to fill an emotional void is especially in vogue this year as we enter a festive season while in the throes of a raging pandemic. Unfortunately, thousan…
Lees meerCreating a special look for your home can be daunting if you’re not a designer, but you don’t have to be a professional to make your place stylish. There are small things you can do to give your home character—putting up a picture, adding throw pil…
Lees meerMany people require the aid of specialized speech devices to communicate with their family, friends, and caregivers. Some of these machines are operated through eye-tracking, which allows the users to quickly “type” sentences or select phrases witho…
Lees meerIf your holiday plans were going to take you to our nation’s most populous state, it’s past time to cancel. Roughly the whole southern half of California is under a lockdown order that prohibits nonessential travel, and it will likely remain in effe…
Lees meerThe Olympics aren’t so much a monument to all sports across the globe as they are an evolving and arbitrary list of them. Rugby, for example, was featured prominently throughout the early 20th century but was discontinued in 1924, only to be reinsta…
Lees meerWorking out at home has brought its challenges: improvising equipment, cobbling together a routine, planning for an uncertain future, trying to not get bored, scouring the internet for those elusive weights. But there are some upsides too, right? Re…
Lees meerAside from Cherry Coke, which is best enjoyed at the movie theater (sigh), the only variety of Coca-Cola I enjoy is Diet Coke, but I really enjoy that one. Luckily, my professional obligations keep me abreast of the latest soda flavor developments…
Lees meerIf Star Wars has taught us anything, it’s that “resistance” does not mean “invincible.” Bad things happen even when you have the most noble intentions, which speaks to how Apple—and most other smartphone manufacturers—rate their devices’ protection …
Lees meerAmid all the justifiable clamor online surrounding COVID-19, the flailing economy, and our generally uncertain global future, a TV show about drug addiction and teenagers is managing to cut through the noise. Sunday’s first special episode of HBO’s …
Lees meerWith lapsing COVID benefits expiring before the end of the year, negotiations for a new relief bill have picked up in recent days, although another round of direct $1,200 payments is looking unlikely. Here’s what you need to know.Read more...
Lees meerStarting June 1, 2021, all files your create or upload across Google’s services will using the same account eat up some of your allotted storage space. If you’re on a free account, it’s only a matter of time before you fill it. And if you have an o…
Lees meerIt is a well-documented fact that one of the main benefits of waffling a food is the subsequent increase in textured surface area. Those peaks and valleys offer crisp, crunch, and (sometimes) caramelization, while also acting as little sauce reservo…
Lees meerThis year has brought many new experiences. Lifting at home was a new-ish one to me. Lifting outdoors (necessitated by low ceilings in the garage) came next. And as the seasons changed, I’ve had to lift outdoors in the cold and the dark and the snow…
Lees meerI’m one of those people who is constantly moving. Whenever I’m not standing up, I get an uncontrollable urge to move my legs. They bounce for hours on end, and most of the time I don’t even notice I’m doing it. When I do, I sometimes try to stop in …
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