There’s something undeniably romantic about making pasta for someone you love. Maybe it’s because I’m always trying to feel like I’m eating dinner at a cute, candlelit Italian restaurant; maybe I just really like carbs. It’s hard to say for sure. Bu…
Lees meerI like to say that I don’t have any “favorites.” I don’t have a favorite color, nor a favorite band, nor a favorite television show, nor even a favorite meal (though I do have a favorite number—5). It’s all nonsense, however, because I actually have…
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Lees meerIncreasingly permissive laws for cannabis consumption may have found you partaking much more frequently—even daily—but there are pitfalls to habitual use. One of the least serious but most annoying for you (and your wallet) is the fact that the more…
Lees meerExercise can be an effective way of dealing with mental health issues. Either alongside or (for mild cases) in place of therapy and medication, going for a run or hitting the gym can help us to manage our moods and give us a healthy outlet for stres…
Lees meerReminders is a humble little iPhone app. You can use it to note things you want to accomplish today or in the coming weeks. You can use Siri to add tasks, and you can create lists of your important to-dos. At its most basic, Reminders serves as a us…
Lees meerStarting today until an undisclosed time on Sunday (probably midnight ET), Wendy’s is giving their Junior Bacon Cheeseburger for free when you make any purchase via their app. The Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger usually goes for $2.99 (varies by location) an…
Lees meerFace ID is great for locking and unlocking your iPhone, but it’s even better for authenticating apps that contain sensitive data. While many apps now support Face ID log in, there are still plenty that don’t—but there’s a hack that can lock any app…
Lees meerWhether it’s gross old men preying on younger women, binge drinking in college, or wearing stupid boots, there is nothing new under the sun. Even kids acting like they invented shit that’s been around for thousands of years isn’t new. You did it too…
Lees meerHow do you promote yourself on social media without sounding insufferable, arrogant, or needy? The question was posed to me recently, and I didn’t immediately have an answer. Candidly, I’ve often wondered this myself: What’s the best way to promote …
Lees meerFebruary is prime time for SAD, and pretty much universally recognized as the bleakest month of the year. So what better time to binge watch a bunch of the most depressing films ever made?In the same way that cranking up blues music can serve as a b…
Lees meerWe’re so used to seeing finished products, it’s hard to imagine that they were once anything else. But nails, staples, springs, and chains all started life as spools of wire, and a bunch of other household objects and foods have even more surprising…
Lees meerWhether you get your tidying inspo from CleanTok influencers, Pinterest, or the stuff your aunt shares on Facebook, a lot of home advice these days is viral. Sometimes, the viral content is about methodology, but other times, it centers on specific …
Lees meerThe name all-purpose cleaner is enticing, especially if you’re in a rush or don’t have a lot to spend on cleaning products (and aren’t in the mood to DIY some). Unfortunately, it’s also misleading: Not everything can be cleaned with all-purpose clea…
Lees meerAny iPhone can take a great picture. If you want to zoom in, though, you need to go Pro. Since the iPhone 7 Plus, Apple has reserved the telephoto zoom lens for its more expensive devices. Its “standard” iPhones must use a digital zoom to move in cl…
Lees meerIn the age of viral and often antagonistic TikTok recipes, it’s nice to see something vintage get attention. Take this “secret banana” french toast—The Reddit-famous recipe is quite simple: Puree half a banana with an egg and a little cinnamon, dip …
Lees meerBuying cheap video games is a much better value proposition than it used to be. Shopping around for cheap games back in the day usually meant you’d be getting what you paid for (anyone else remember browsing the under $5 older/used section of EB Gam…
Lees meerI’ve been craving a plate of Thai banana roti, and yet my body, mind, and spirit do not want to mix or stretch any roti. Instead, I’ve made Thai banana faux-ti using phyllo dough, and it was a resounding success. If you like bananas even a little b…
Lees meerTabs are not meant to be read. Tabs are meant to be opened, and left opened, while you spend your valuable time opening more tabs. At any given moment, you may have dozens of tabs running idle in the background, waiting for your return. But when dis…
Lees meerLike any reasonable person, I love garlic bread, but it is not the only allium-based bread you can make and enjoy. Much like their cloved cousin, onions can be transformed into a sweet and savory, irresistible bread topping. All you need is butter, …
Lees meerIt isn’t difficult to find an app designed for journaling. In fact, it’s more challenging to choose one from the sea of options out there. Worse yet, most lock their features behind a subscription service, and store your notes themselves, making it …
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