Sensory activities are a great way for young kids to explore and learn, and I’m a big fan of looking for ways to create these activities with items you already have around the home. But sometimes, you need to switch things up or stock up on a few ne…
Lees meerPrior to the Thanksgiving rush, November is generally one of the quieter months for travel. But if you’re looking for a last-minute, pre-holiday getaway for a reasonable price, you may want to take a look at the offerings for Barter Week, which allo…
Lees meerI’m not that big into game streaming services, because I’m cheap, but I’ve noticed a number of deals for Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass subscription floating around the web (and real world) lately. And after doing a little sleuthing, I discovered this f…
Lees meerStuffing has two primary forms: bread casserole and damp bread. This is why the add-ins—herbs, alliums, etc.—are so important. And while I love herby, oniony stuffing, I’m going to suggest you add another ingredient that is neither vegetable nor her…
Lees meerOverbooked flights are back, baby! In spring 2017, after a man was physically dragged off an overbooked United flight and the United CEO blamed the man, airlines dramatically improved at only selling the number of seats they actually have on the pla…
Lees meerAs smartphone cameras get more sophisticated, they make it easier for the average user to create effects that would normally require high-end equipment and technical skill to achieve. The Pixel 4's astrophotography mode, for instance, is capable…
Lees meerWhen presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris introduced a bill yesterday that would lengthen the school day by three hours—to better align with the traditional work day—it raised a bigger question: Does the school day need to be longer or should t…
Lees meerIf you’re unsure whether you’re finding the absolute best deal for a flight—and want to better understand all of your options—Google Flights just rolled out a new update that’ll make finding cheap airfare a little easier.Read more...
Lees meerI used to make the three-hour drive home from college on the weekends in an impractical uniform: Jeans, a hoodie, and maybe a winter hat if there was snow on the ground already. When I arrived, my father always scolded me for not being prepared. “Wh…
Lees meerNobody wants to think about their wallet being stolen—but if it is, you’ll want to give the potential thief as little as possible to steal.Read more...
Lees meerThe flavor profile of the Thanksgiving meal hasn’t changed much over the years, but that doesn’t stop the endless parade of wine pairing guides that appear each November. I don’t know why we’re still talking about this, as I solved this riddle last …
Lees meerI like to think I’m pretty decent with Excel. I know my way around a pivot table, I love automating anything and everything with formulas and conditional formatting, and I am as skilled with a vlookup as the awesome new xlookup. Excel macros, howeve…
Lees meer“Wow, you’re so hairy,” the boy standing to my daughter’s left said. He gazed in awe at her rounded seven-year-old arm, brown from the summer sun, and the silky, dark hair encircling it. It was the first day of second grade and the first time someon…
Lees meerThey say it’s all about who you know, but how do you get to know the right people?Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re ever stuck for ideas or advice, and you feel like you can’t find a mentor, here’s how to become your own mentor: Look at everyone else who’s doing a similar thing. Some successful ones, and some failing ones. Find everything they could be …
Lees meerDuring a typical job interview, you can usually expect to answer familiar questions like “What are your strengths?” or “Why exactly do you want to work here?” Occasionally, you might also field not-so-legal questions from a hiring manager, the kind …
Lees meerWhen I was trying to learn Spanish, everybody told me to listen to Radio Ambulante. It’s a Spanish-language NPR show that aims to bring the depth of longform journalism to the world of podcasts. And it’s great—but I could never quite catch what ever…
Lees meerWhen it’s time to install a new version of macOS or download a new update, nearly everyone turns to the Mac App Store to start the process. While the App Store makes OS installations easy and relatively painless, it doesn’t always work—and it might…
Lees meerThere’s this incredibly stupid phenomenon in Hollywood studios. When a new studio exec replaces an old one, they throw out all the old film projects in development, and they start new ones. You’ve seen this happen in your own industry (and so have I…
Lees meerIf you’re flying on Alaska Airlines this week you may want to swing by a Starbucks on your way to the airport. Starbucks Red Cups launch tomorrow, November 7th, and to celebrate the coffee chain is partnering with another Seattle-based company, Alas…
Lees meerWith sound quality that can stand up to high-end offerings from Bose and Sony, excellent noise cancelation, and Apple’s customary ease of use, the brand new AirPods Pro are one of the best new tech products of the year.Read more...
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