Welcome back to The Grown-Up Kitchen, a segment of Skillet devoted to answering basic kitchen questions. Not every voting-age adult is comfortable slingin’ steaks or even heating their frozen pizza. (My stepfather insists he’s never been able to mic…
Lees meerWhile we’ve all been focused on growing a bee-friendly habitat in our gardens by planting pollinator friendly varieties, there’s something else that’s vital to the health of bees that often goes unmentioned: Bees need water. In their natural habitat…
Lees meerThe experience of watching YouTube videos somehow keeps getting worse, and if you watch them on your smart TV, get ready to begin seeing a lot of unskippable 30-second ads before your video has even started. As if that isn’t bad enough, YouTube may …
Lees meerPlanning out a college class schedule is a special art. There are some classes that can be taken during winter break or “May intersession,” for instance, and those cram a whole semester’s worth of work into about two weeks—but substantially speed up…
Lees meerI buy my ducks from the Asian market down the street. Not only is it the most economical choice, but it’s the most fun option. These ducks come with the head and neck attached, and the neck is a treat.Read more...
Lees meerSometimes your child gets into a situation that requires them to “repair” or, even sometimes, “repent.” Often you will be the one to dole out these consequences. However, once your child is in school, there may come a time when they “get in trouble”…
Lees meerIf I’ve said it once, I’ve said it at least four times: We are living in a golden age of pickled products. Some of them are good, and some of them are bad, but few will come close to the perfect of the Golden Flake Dill Pickle Potato Chip (pre-acqui…
Lees meerSometimes Google Docs won’t cut it, and you need the power of Microsoft Office. Unfortunately, the latter costs a more than the former (free). And while Microsoft may have been an early adopter in the business of monthly software subscriptions, that…
Lees meerYou don’t have to redecorate every time you want to see your living room in a new light. Which is to say, a little change in your lighting can make a big difference for how your home feels—and a few Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamps will…
Lees meerThe first rule of home ownership is that you are perpetually unprepared for just how expensive it is. Even after years of dealing with the slow-motion collapse of your most valuable asset, you can still be amazed at the sheer scale of a repair bill—…
Lees meerAccording to a recent YouGov poll, about a third of Americans are either very confident or somewhat confident they could safely land a commercial aircraft in an emergency, relying only on the assistance of air traffic control. (About 50% of men sai…
Lees meerYou may have never heard of “cognitive restructuring,” but it’s a real way to adjust your thoughts, make them more positive, and be more productive. Though it’s usually something you go over in therapy, you can still be mindful of it in your real, d…
Lees meerJSX is a public charter operator that can be a great alternative to the conventional business or first-class traveler. If you’re the kind of person who likes to splurge on flights every once in a while, you can use them to fly with free drinks, with…
Lees meerThere are some good options for people who want to avoid the long lines of TSA at the airport, including TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and Clear. But there’s another lesser-known way to ensure you get a smoother transition through TSA, and it’s free: …
Lees meerBees want to be left alone, and in return, they typically leave us alone. Even when you see a swarm of bees out in the wild, they’re usually moving from one hive to another—not chasing after an enemy.But on rare occasions, such as their home being d…
Lees meerSeven years ago, I used my immersion circulator to make some edibles (for work), then tried them all at once and got too high to order a burrito. Sous vide was, and continues to be, an efficient THC extraction method. But I live in Portland, a city …
Lees meerThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features a lot of items. It carries over staples from Breath of the Wild like food and monster parts, and adds plenty of new options from bomb flowers to Zonai devices. You really can’t have enough items in …
Lees meerGetting a new computer can be pricey, but depending on your needs, you might not need a top shelf model to realize solid performance. Heck, if all you need to do is surf the internet, stream video, and use Google docs, a new machine is almost certai…
Lees meerWe adults use money-sharing apps like Venmo all the time. Go out to dinner? Settle up with Venmo. Roommate pays the rent? Venmo over your half. Teens, on the other hand, aren’t allowed on Venmo, and while they mostly don’t deal with rent or complica…
Lees meerIf you hate using cords or clunky portable chargers, wireless and magnetic charging may be the way to go. The Speedy Mag Wireless Charger is on sale right now in blue, white, or black for $39.99 (reg. $119.95), and is great for commuters, travelers,…
Lees meerI’m always trying to get people to listen to more podcasts. If you listen to five, I want you listening to eight. If you listen eight, I want that number to be 13. This is my literal job, people.If someone is already a podcast lover, it is fairly ea…
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