Garlic Has Greens and You Should Cook With Them

Garlic Has Greens and You Should Cook With Them
You may have noticed that a serpentine-shaped green vegetable has made its way to your local farmer’s market by the bushel. This time of year, when spring alliums—like green garlic and spring onions—begin to grow into their fully matured selves, garlic scapes make their fleeting appearance at the table. They may look… Read...
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13 of the Best Things to Stream in July 2022

13 of the Best Things to Stream in July 2022
Are we in for a sleepy summer, or a summer of sleeper hits? If you’re a loyal fan of silly favorites like Bob’s Burgers (July 12) and What We Do in the Shadows (July 13) , then you can get your fill on Hulu. If you’re looking for modern, wholesome movies, then you should turn to Amazon Prime Video for Don’t Make Me Go...
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How Fireworks Became a Fourth of July Tradition

How Fireworks Became a Fourth of July Tradition
Although fireworks make appearances at New Year’s Eve celebrations, sporting events, and even weddings, their big day is unquestionably the Fourth of July. But how did the explosive displays come to be associated with Independence Day in America? And when did that start? Here’s what to know about the country’s loudest… Read...
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Edible Things You Should Never Actually Eat

Edible Things You Should Never Actually Eat
When I was very (very) young, I ate an entire box of crayons in the hope of having multi-colored poop. It did not work, but it did cause my mother a few hours of mild distress as she worried what might happen to me. The answer (disappointingly) was nothing. I didn’t extrude a rainbow, nor did I die horribly from… Read...
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You Should Consider a Relationship Contract

You Should Consider a Relationship Contract
Love is exciting and fulfilling—at least, until the dishes and laundry start piling up. Before you know it, the honeymoon is over on your new relationship and you’re arguing with your partner over chores, finances, and general responsibilities like everyone else. Enter, the relationship contract. It might sound a… Read...
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9 of the Best Travel Podcasts to Take You Away

9 of the Best Travel Podcasts to Take You Away
After more than two years of pandemic disruptions, many of us are being hit especially hard by the travel bug this summer. Whether you have a huge list of dream destinations or you’re stuck at home dream-Googling flight info, there is a whole world of podcasts out there that can inspire your next trip, make you a… Read...
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Why You Should Stop Hiring Full-Service Movers

Why You Should Stop Hiring Full-Service Movers
Buying or selling a house is a stressful marathon of endless complications—but when you’re finally done borrowing wheelbarrows of cash and signing approximately one thousand sheets of paper, you can finally relax and enjoy your new home, right? Ha ha, no of course you can’t, because the worst is yet to come: You have… Read...
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How to Manage an Emotional Breakdown at Work

How to Manage an Emotional Breakdown at Work
We all have our bad days at work. When you do, it can be all too easy for our emotions to get out of control, whether that means crying at your desk over bad news or lashing out at a colleague in anger. If you find yourself melting down at work, there are coping strategies that can help temper your emotions, mitigate… Read...
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These Snakes Are Actually Great for Your Garden

These Snakes Are Actually Great for Your Garden
Snakes often get a bad rap and sometimes with good reason—there are plenty of venomous snakes that are dangerous to pets and people in North America, including diamondback rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and copperheads. In spite of their reputation, though, there are many species of snakes that aren’t dangerous at all,… Read...
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Why Everyone Hates Landlords Now

Why Everyone Hates Landlords Now
Leeches. Parasites. Maybe even bed bugs? Landlords get called a lot of things—none of them favorable. This couple running a “15-Airbnb empire” went viral on Twitter last week, highlighting an increasingly common consensus online: Everyone hates landlords. Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/dzyiV1W https:/...
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Everything You Should Do to Keep Your Lawnmower Running All Summer

Everything You Should Do to Keep Your Lawnmower Running All Summer
Keeping your yard in good shape during the summer and fall can be enough of a battle against weather and weeds—you don’t also need problems with your lawnmower on top of it. But some lawnmower issues can be avoided entirely—and the life of your lawn mower can be extended—if you carry out a basic maintenance checklist… Read...
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How to Perform CPR on a Dog

How to Perform CPR on a Dog
Humans don’t deserve dogs. They’re beautiful, they’re loyal, and they’re fun to have around. Life with a dog is great—which makes it all the more terrifying when something goes wrong. We hope your dog is healthy and happy for the duration of their life, but in the event of a medical emergency, you should be prepared.… Read...
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How to Make a Duckling Think You're Its Mother

How to Make a Duckling Think You're Its Mother
My goal in life is to have a squad of six ducklings following me around at all times, because I think this will make girls like me. I’ve tried walking around with a parrot on my shoulder, wearing spats, and being super into iguanas, and none of them worked out, but I have a solid shot with the ducklings. They’re… Read...
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How to Stop a Panic Attack With Frozen Meat

How to Stop a Panic Attack With Frozen Meat
I’m all about “it’s not TMI, it’s transparency,” which is why TikTok is the best social network—a place where people have no problem getting nakedly confessional in 15 seconds or less. It’s also a wonderful place to explore the more...unconventional side of wellness and mental health trends. My phone and/or TikTok… Read...
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How to Get a Rub to Stick to Your Meat

How to Get a Rub to Stick to Your Meat
Rubs and rubbing rubs on meat are an important part of barbecuing. The mix of seasonings and spices is meant to stick to the meat’s surface, where it will hopefully dissolve a bit and help form the much-desired bark (a mix of spices, meat protein, and smoke from your smoker). Unlike salt, which should be applied… Read...
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Shaving Should Be a Fancy Ritual

Shaving Should Be a Fancy Ritual
Shaving isn’t mere personal hygiene, it’s an art. Or it can be. If you’ve been using an aerosol shaving cream and disposal razor, you’ve certainly left room for improvement. When using the wrong tools, shaving can feel like a painful chore—literally, if nicks, cuts, and razor burn are an issue for you. That’s why true… Read...
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Reddit Has Hidden Search Tools

Reddit Has Hidden Search Tools
Reddit is an invaluable internet community, but when it comes to search, it’s far from perfect. This network of communities is full of useful information, on-point memes, and interesting debates, but trying to find the specific content you’re looking for is far more difficult than it should be (so much so that many… Read...
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