The pandemic not only altered the way our kids learn, it also changed how they ate. Gone were the days of prepping lunches the night before or morning of school—now we were making upwards of three meals a day on the fly, even as we balanced virtual …
Lees meerWe’re all familiar with the basic eco-friendly suggestions, like easing up on single-use plastic, bringing your own shopping bags to the store, and not leaving the water running when you brush your teeth. But beyond the basics, there are a host of i…
Lees meerAs we near ever closer to iOS 15’s fall 2021 release, more and more features are being added to the beta builds. One of the latest additions is a new, system-level translation feature that can translate just about any text on your iPhone’s screen.Re…
Lees meerIt’s already hard enough for parents to find toys that will stir their child’s imagination—in a positive way. Walking down the toy aisle of your favorite store is a minefield of warning labels, messy goop that is certain to ruin your carpet, and pa…
Lees meerVegetable oil and canola oil are not sexy. They’re both incredibly cheap, tastes like nothing, and come in big, plastic bottles. Unlike an expensive glass bottle of olive oil or an idyllically-labeled, tiny canister of pistachio oil, neither vegetab…
Lees meerDuring difficult times, we often find ourselves defaulting to a single, dominant emotion, even when another might be more “logical.” For example, your default emotion may be anxiety, which is what you’ll feel during the stressful times, even if a mo…
Lees meerStuffy summer evenings call for dinners that are fast, easy, and require minimal cooking—perhaps a salad, bread, and a charcuterie board piled high with your favorite cured meats. If that’s what’s on your menu though, the Centers for Disease Control…
Lees meerCryptocurrencies continue to grow in popularity, but as interest increases, so does the creativity of scammers looking to capitalize on a cultural shift in order to rip people off. According to a recent report by Trend Micro’s cybersecurity team, th…
Lees meerThe FDA had to warn people this week not to medicate themselves with ivermectin, a drug often used to deworm horses. Yes, folks are apparently purchasing the stuff themselves from animal feed stores and using it as a self-treatment for COVID-19.Read…
Lees meerI wish my skateboarding journey had started like the opening lyrics to Lupe Fiasco’s “Kick, Push,” but I wasn’t 6 years old when I got my first skateboard. Hell, I wasn’t 16 or 26 either. I was, in fact, well into my thirties when I started skateboa…
Lees meerStorage management on any device can be a challenge. Often without warning, your Mac is like, “Hey, I’m full, friend. Delete some stuff.” Of course, you oblige, but there’s a hitch: “Other” files are taking up a ton of data, and your computer won’t …
Lees meerThere was a period of time, in the early and mid 2000s, when I ordered every salad with “oil and balsamic.” I would drizzle them on, one at a time, then gently toss the leaves with my fork to distribute evenly. It wasn’t good, but it made me feel in…
Lees meerWriter/director Kay Cannon—who worked with Tina Fey on 30 Rock before penning the Pitch Perfect trilogy and directing the underrated raunchy teen comedy Blockers—is from my hometown. When I was in high school, she even judged me at a forensics meet.…
Lees meerGoogle’s got the navigation app market locked down tight, owning two of the most popular navigation apps for Android and iPhone. Google Maps has lots of excellent features and is pre-loaded on Android phones sold in most places around the world, but…
Lees meerOnline reviews are a huge part of how we spend money nowadays, and nothing makes people hit that “Order Now” button like a 5-star review. Unfortunately, good reviews are so easily bought and faked that they often drown out the legit ones—even if the…
Lees meerLet me start by saying: I have never been one to share an email address, or (gasp) Facebook account, with a significant other. I don’t believe couples need to “share everything,” especially not a treacly joint social media profile stuffed with photo…
Lees meerSometimes we say things to ourselves that aren’t in our self-interest. Calling yourself a loser or saying “I’m such an idiot” every time you make a mistake isn’t having a positive effect on your self-esteem (on the other hand, you should definitely …
Lees meerLike many people, I picked up Skyward Sword HD to relive one of my favorite Zelda games (that’s right; it’s great). While some critics maligned the motion controls of the original, I never had a problem with them. I had a blast aiming the bow and ar…
Lees meerFor many of us, working from home has been a budget-friendly adjustment to our professional lives. Minus any initial home office setup—especially if your employer didn’t provide financial support for it—you likely haven’t had many of the usual expen…
Lees meerOptimism tells you that your new glasses with the updated prescription will surely make the world around you clearer. And they do! But then you walk outside and everything looks a little off. Maybe the ground looks slanted, causing dizziness, or you…
Lees meerFlipping houses is a popular thing to do right now. Your college buddy does it. The guy you used to work for does it. Seemingly everyone on HGTV does it. Hell, even Scott Disick does it. The whole thing seems straightforward: Buy up a crusty old hou…
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