Eggs are really pretty bland on their own, so they heavily benefit from added seasonings like a spritz of hot sauce, ketchup, or onion powder. I enjoy many sauces and dips with my eggs, but a recent discovery has me hoarding seemingly empty olive ja…
Lees meerI’m not one of those joyless people who thinks there’s something wrong with giving children creative and unusual names—I’d rather meet a little kid named Killarney than Kevin any day. But parents are tying their offspring to the associations people …
Lees meerAs parents, we all want to make our children happy—we want them to have that coveted toy or the next fun experience. But there are always going to be times when your children want something that doesn’t fit into the family budget; a pricy new video …
Lees meerOne of the most devastating lessons of early childhood is that you sometimes have to apologize even when you’re not sorry. These days, you might not be snatching a toy from another kid just because you decided they had it long enough, but that doesn…
Lees meerMonkeypox is now definitively more widespread than just a few cases, with New York, California, and Illinois declaring emergencies and the World Health Organization calling it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.Read more...
Lees meerWhile there is no shortage of money saving tips for every college student to know, certain costs for an advanced education are unavoidable, like purchasing a laptop. And with the price of computers seeing a 1.3% increase in the last month alone, fin…
Lees meerThere was one point during the depths of quarantining in 2020 when I convinced myself I was going to get really into painting. Two years later, I can’t bring myself to throw out the barely used paintbrushes and canvases shoved at the back of my clos…
Lees meerI grew up eating a lot of canned vegetables, mostly at my grandmother’s house but occasionally at home. (I was a big fan of making pizza bagels in the toaster oven, and often use canned mushrooms as a topping.) My mom used them sparingly, but it was…
Lees meerThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday that food service company Lyons Magnus has issued a voluntary recall of 53 beverage products due to the potential for microbial contamination. The products subject to recall include liquid co…
Lees meerOatmeal lovers, I have good news for you. If you got excited when overnight oats were added to your groat repertoire, you might not be able to contain yourself when you find out there is yet another way to prepare them. Because it turns out that, un…
Lees meerIf your pup likes to swim and splash in ponds, pay attention if one of your favorite watering holes suddenly looks green or smells funny. This time of year, microscopic creatures called cyanobacteria can “bloom,” sometimes creating chemicals that ar…
Lees meerGenerally, tech companies would rather you not repair your own stuff. It’s a problem that spans devices and machines of all kinds, from computers to lawn mowers, and has fueled what is known as the “right to repair” movement, which basically boils d…
Lees meerIf you’ve ever woken up to a broken water pipe in your home, a busted water heater, or have suffered through a flash flood that turns your basement into a swamp, you know that water can be one of the most destructive and damaging elements. If you ow…
Lees meerHaving sex is (theoretically) fun, but it’s not without its potential pitfalls. According to research conducted by the U.K.-based Euroclinix, 17% of respondents admitted they’d injured themselves having sex at one point or another. The good news is …
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Lees meerThere’s nothing worse than feeling out of sync with the world as you struggle to adjust to a new timezone—especially when you’re on vacation and eager to get out an explore a new place. While every body is different, there are a handful of ways you …
Lees meerLove hurts sometimes, but when it comes to dating in a down economy, sometimes your wallet takes a bigger wallop than your heart. From gas to groceries, you’ve probably noticed things are more expensive than ever these days. You can thank inflation …
Lees meerThere are many ways to prepare and consume hot dogs, and I enjoy the entire spectrum. Give me a grilled dog, an air fried dog, a split or spiraled dog, a Costco dog, or a chili dog. I will eat them all. I do, however, have a special place in my hear…
Lees meerThe term “narcissist” is thrown around a lot to describe any self-centered person, but narcissistic personality disorder is a real diagnosis that can be pretty serious. While we tend to frame narcissists as villains when we talk about them, it’s imp…
Lees meerMaking cheesecake is a pain in the ass, and something I only make for special occasions. Part of the problem is that I go all out. It’s a full production: Crumb crust, full-fat, full-sugar, three inches tall, baked in a water bath until just set, an…
Lees meerIf you, like me, end up with random bruises from bumping into furniture and struggle to get places without getting lost, the issue might a poor sense of spatial awareness. Spatial awareness is knowing where your body is in space, which includes wher…
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