You’ve probably gotten a call like this a dozen times: An authoritative voice announces: “I’m calling on behalf of the [YOUR TOWN] Fraternal Order of Police…” followed by a heartstring-pulling beg for donations to help the families of injured or kil…
Lees meerWith many parents regularly going back into the office and kids back in school for the year, home life is largely back to its normal, hectic self. From getting to and from work to running kids to soccer practice, helping with homework, and putting a…
Lees meerIf you’ve ever had a painful injury or illness, or if you deal with chronic pain, you’re probably familiar with the phenomenon of a flare up, in which your pain spikes. Not only is this pain uncomfortable, but it can also interfere with cognitive ab…
Lees meerWith more than 60% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck and many folks unable to cover a $400 emergency like a car repair or surprise hospital bill, waiting for payday is a pain point for many. That helps explain why so many people turn to preda…
Lees meerIf you’re looking for the Connections answer for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 10, NYT Connections #121!…
Lees meerIf you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, October 11, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 11, NYT Connections #12…
Lees meerFrom water bottles to bike computers, there’s a ton of cool bike gear on sale during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days—provided you haven’t spent every last dime on your bike, of course.Read more...
Lees meerIf you want to get serious about blenders for Amazon Prime Day—I’m talking professional-level appliances with precision controls and gleaming stainless-steel blades that spin so fast they generate enough heat to turn cold ingredients to steaming in…
Lees meerAmazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are here, and while everything from Pelotons, to laptops are discounted, the best Prime Day deals are always on Amazon’s own devices. This October, it’s no different: Right now, you can get the latest Kindle Paperwhite …
Lees meerI have purchased countless smart plugs, and configured an embarrassing number of strip octopi to be able to control what I want from my phone or hub. The Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300, which is on sale right now for Amazon’s “Prime Big Deal Days…
Lees meerIntroducing a smart speaker to a room can be a real quality-of-life upgrade. You can use it to play music, set a timer, control smart lights, or ask any question that comes to mind (which usually means “Hey, what’s the weather today?”)Read more...
Lees meerExercise is so weird. We have to block off time, put on special clothes, and invest in expensive equipment or a gym membership just so we can possibly live long enough to see a colony on Mars. But the benefits of regular exercise are compelling, so …
Lees meerAmazon’s fall Prime Day isn’t just for people; your dog and cat friends can enjoy bargain prices, as well. Whether you want to hook Mittens up with a self-cleaning litter box or find out about Bandit’s distant ancestors, there’s a consumer product f…
Lees meerAmazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are in full swing, bringing deals on everything from Pelotons, to Android tablets, to robot vacuums. For Apple fans, it’s a great time to pick up some new earbuds: The AirPods 2nd generation are currently going for $89, …
Lees meerAmazon’s Prime Big Deal Days don’t have a lot to offer gamers, but Xbox players will want to take advantage of this one: Right now, you can get $90 off a 1TB Xbox expansion SSD from Seagate. This external hard drive typically costs $219.99, but Ama…
Lees meerWhen looking into buying a new laptop, it’s isn’t just about Mac vs. PC. Consider the Chromebook: It’s a great option for anyone looking for an inexpensive and light notebook. They’re already much cheaper than comparable Windows laptops, and then th…
Lees meerWhen it comes to 4K TVs, there are quite a few brands to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a Samsung, LG, Hisense, or Sony, Amazon has some good discounts during this October Prime Day.Read more...
Lees meerPeloton’s Bike and Bike+ are on sale today for Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, at prices even better than during Prime Days back in July. The original Bike is nearly 25% off, and the upgraded Bike+ is 20% off.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’ve been looking for a treadmill, two of NordicTrack’s T series treadmills are on sale for Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Days at 15% off. Their iSelect dumbbells are also more than half off, at $199 for the set.Read more...
Lees meerAre you in need of new headphones? Why not save some money while you stock up? Amazon has plenty of headphones on sale during their October Prime Day event.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re in the market for a MacBook, there are a few good deals running alongside Amazon’s October Prime Day sale to check out. The most affordable MacBook on the market right now—the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air—is available at a 30% discount, and ther…
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