Last week I went on a little trip to tour the Mariani Family packing facilities. Even if you’ve never heard the name “Mariani,” you’ve encountered their products; they have an extensive line of dried fruit and related snacks, and they’re also respon…
Lees meerBeing from Mississippi but growing up in Los Angeles made for a confusing childhood, especially in the culinary sense. Not only was the food different in every way—nary a crock of bacon grease was to be found—things were named differently. “Coke” be…
Lees meerMost parents yell at their kids from time to time. Sometimes it’s out of frustration, and sometimes it’s instinctual in the moment to keep them from harming themselves or someone else. But at the heart of it, yelling is about control, and it can be …
Lees meerGetting leg cramps in the middle of a workout, or just while going about your day, can be an agonizing experience—one that, in the moment, you’ll do just about anything to ease. Maybe even chug some pickle juice?Read more...
Lees meerMarvel leads Disney+’s October lineup with the second season of Loki (episodes dropping weekly starting October 5) as well as LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red (premiering October 27). The former picks up the quest for truth in the multiverse, while th…
Lees meerYour iPhone’s keyboard just got a lot better, thanks to a handful of updates that just shipped with iOS 17. Apple claims it improved many aspects of the keyboard that tend to be frustrating to use, such as autocorrect (thank goodness) including the …
Lees meerNSFW messages can be acceptable, depending on the time and the place—but you don’t want them popping up unexpectedly on your iPhone. Until now, however, there was no way to properly block them while allowing other, innocent images sent via iMessage:…
Lees meerIf you’ve ever worked with some who seemed to regularly undermine you, you know it’s a miserable experience. And workplace undermining can take on different approaches, from someone who dismisses your ideas or makes sarcastic comments in meetings to…
Lees meerThis 3-in-1 magnetic wireless charging pad is on sale for $32.99 right now, (reg. $69.99). It has a 15W spot for charging iPhones or compatible Androids, 5W for AirPods, and 2.5W for Apple Watches. Obviously, you’ll need a power source, but a USB-C …
Lees meerSpooky season started on Hulu in September, but it’s not nearly over—the streamer is dropping plenty more Halloween content in October. There’s the complete Starz horror series Ash vs. Evil Dead and thriller Stephen King’s Rose Red (both Oct. 1), Th…
Lees meerIs a couple of weeks past Labor Day too early to be thinking about the holiday season? I feel like it isn’t, at least when it comes to video games. The time between summer and Thanksgiving has always been prime video game release season, as publishe…
Lees meerYou can add value and get more enjoyment out of your home when you repair and refresh things—but the cost of hiring a handyman or a contractor to complete your renovations can add up quickly. While some renovations require a pro, there are plenty of…
Lees meerAs we carry more devices with us, we also need to lug around their respective cables and chargers. Thankfully, in recent years, there has been a surge of multi-power chargers—like Anker’s 736 Nano II, which can not only power your phone (including t…
Lees meerThere’s an incredible variety of smartwatches to choose from, even just from Garmin itself—but trying to find a good deal on them always tends to narrow down your options. Still, there are some great Garmin smartwatches currently on the market for u…
Lees meerDo you ever wonder whether homework is gauging the child’s ability to complete assignments or the parent’s? On one end of the spectrum, a parent might never mention homework and assume it gets done independently; on the other end are the parents who…
Lees meerFitness gear can be expensive. Whether it’s running shoes, a smartwatch, or a couple of nice sports bras, it’s easy to spend a lot preparing for your workout. But not everything breaks the bank! Here are the best things you can buy for your gym bag …
Lees meerIt’s triple digits time! The word-matching game has hit puzzle number 100. Whether you’re finishing your 100th or just joining us for the first time, read on—I’ve got the Connections answer for Tuesday, September 19, 2023. I’ll share some clues, tip…
Lees meerHomemade whipped cream is one of my favorite dessert toppings, but it takes time to make, even in a stand mixer. Of course, it takes even longer if you do it manually. Besides eating up your precious time, whisking by hand requires a lot of energy, …
Lees meerApple revealed the newest changes to the AirPods Pro during its September “Wonderlust” event. The new headphones build off the already released AirPods Pro 2nd Generation, but instead of utilizing the old Lightning cable, it now supports USB-C. The …
Lees meerIf you’re in the market for a new laptop, one of Dell’s latest deals might be worth checking out. The Dell Vostro 7620 laptop is on clearance for $749—that’s $650 off the original retail price of $1,399.Read more...
Lees meerI come from the land of congealed salads, a land of Cool Whip and canned fruit. While the original recipe for ambrosia called for fresh citrus and shaved coconut, its progeny lean heavily on the canned stuff, so I’ve always had a soft spot for peach…
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