It’s a good time to be Neil Gaiman. The Starz adaptation of his apocalyptic road-trip novel American Gods may have fizzled out, but he’s since struck lightning twice, scoring second season pickups for both The Sandman (on Netflix), with new episodes expected next year; and Good Omens (on Prime Video), returning July 28
Tiny homes are a popular choice for scaled back living, an ADU, or a vacation property. They’re cheaper to buy than traditional structures and because they’re so small, they can also be more efficient than a larger building for utilities. However, while tiny homes are smaller than regular houses, there are still some…
You can save up to $2,000 on flights with a lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+, and the membership is currently on sale for just $59.97 until 11:59 PT on July 14, 2023. The deal is for new members only, though.
I love a good air fried party snack, like these sweet and salty devils, but I mostly use my air fryer to turbo roast vegetables. The little tabletop convection oven gets incredible results in a short amount of time without heating up my kitchen; it’s rare that I have to air fry carrots or broccoli for more than 15…
Want to learn something while you binge? If you’re someone who likes to keep your brain busy even while relaxing, a lifetime subscription to a Curiosity Stream standard plan is a record-low $179.97 right now—over $200 off the usual price. The price runs through July 14.
Prime Day doesn’t officially start until July 11, but there are few early deals you might want to check out, especially if you’re in the market for an air fryer. There are deals for both basket and toaster oven models, so snag whichever strikes your air-frying fancy.
Another season of Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror is in the books, and given that it was four years between the fifth and sixth seasons, it’s unclear when (or if) we’ll see more. While Brooker’s series is, by far, the buzziest sci-fi anthology of the modern era, it’s certainly not alone. The format proved itself at…
In the age of digital nomads and remote work, you may be able to take longer trips than you used to. Maybe you’ve always wanted to spend the summer at the beach, but you’re worried about the property you’d leave behind. The next time you plan to leave town for an extended period of time, here’s what you can do to…
Everyone is into pickleball these days, and you’ve probably noticed. What started as a sport for your grandparents has quickly become one of the most popular ones across the country. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, the number of people playing pickleball grew by 159% over three years to 8.9…
If hot summer days always have you running extra fans, you should try this EvaChill EV-500 personal air conditioner. During “Deal Days”—our version of Prime Day—you can get one in white or gray for $69.97 (reg. $99) now through July 14.
Few things cause excitement the way a strawberry shortcake does. It’s a damn good party pleaser. But if you’re in a situation where you actually have to feed a party, individual shortcake assembly can be cumbersome. Instead, consider the self-serve strawberry shortcake casserole. It’s significantly less work, but…
Summer is here, and once more, higher-than-average temperatures are expected pretty much everywhere, which is fun. That means a lot of people are dreaming of air conditioning in their homes—but there are some drawbacks, especially if you lack a central air conditioning system. Window units can often seem precarious,…
When I was a kid, my science fiction-loving dad decided we were going to watch 2001: A Space Odyssey. I did not understand this long, complex, boring movie. I certainly did not appreciate it like he did. As a result, I thereafter refused to experience some of his favorite other movies, TV shows, and music. Only in…
Having a big shade tree in your yard can provide a cooler hangout spot in the summer and cut back on the AC bill. But choosing and planting the right tree so it will grow to full height and provide the shade you want can be tricky. Some trees that are hardier and better suited for this than others, and there are some…
If you’re bringing cold drinks to the beach or barbecue this summer, don’t pack the cooler with boring Cokes and 7-Ups. Mark yourself as a person of distinction by shoving some old-timey sodas in the ice instead. These obscure, regional, and forgotten soft drinks were good enough to refresh your grandpa, and they’re…
If you paid attention to my pleas for peas last year, you might be reading this after a morning snack of fresh-off-the-vine peas, with a pile of discarded pea shells nearby. Those extraneous pods make for fantastic compost, as they’re full of nitrogen, but if you’ll indulge me, I’d like to suggest you take them in a…
If you’re one of the more than 7 million people in this country who are “unbanked,” you know how hard it can be to live a modern life without a bank account. While the rise of financial apps like Paypal or Venmo has expanded our financial options, it’s exceedingly difficult (and expensive) to navigate life without at…
If all you’ve ever known of peas is mushy peas or canned peas, you’ve never really tasted peas. The cool, crisp orbs you pop out of pods fresh off the vine are a completely different vegetable (not taxonomically speaking, but they might as well be).
Money can be awkward to talk about, but that awkwardness comes at a hefty price. Financial boundaries are guardrails that you put in place to protect your money. And it’s not just about protecting your cash—it’s about ensuring you have a comfortable, healthy relationship with money.
Half the fun of buying a little drink from Starbucks lies in the customization options. Their seemingly endless supply of flavored syrups lets you create a bespoke treat, and treating yourself is important. But treating yourself can also get expensive, especially if you’re doing it at Starbucks, so it’s worth…
You might not be familiar with the quenelle, but she’s commonly found in restaurants and, well, she’s kind of a big deal. Chefs quenelle lots of things, and for good reason. Even if you don’t give two hoots about fine dining, making food at home that looks good is still important. Because you deserve it.
We’re still weeks away from my first summer tomato, and it feels like I just got all my tender summer starts and seeds in, but I know better: I can’t put away the seed-starting trays because fall and winter planting are right around the corner, and I need to be thinking about them now.
As much as we might like to stay at home with our pets—or take them with us everywhere we go—there are times when we have to leave them alone and unattended. This leaves plenty of opportunity for them to get into trouble, intentional or not, unless common household hazards are minimized.
If you love your lawn, fine, but maybe hear me out: Lawns are the worst. Even if you don’t mind the watering, mowing, and chemicals, most lawns—including yours—are terrible.
Your most important relationship at work is the one you have with your boss, and it is this relationship that can make or break your job satisfaction, particularly in organizations with a set hierarchy in which the supervisor bears responsibility for the work of others. While the quality of your work certainly matters…
Landscaping and lawn care can become expensive. Fortunately, there are plenty of free gardening resources if you know where to look, and they can get you free wood chips, as well as compost, seeds, mulch, and plain old dirt.
Separating whites from colors was once a necessity. We separated whites so we could bleach them, and washed colors in cold water to protect them from running and fading. Clothes were expensive, as were washers and dryers, and care was taken with both. Since laundry habits are typically passed down through the family…
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here.
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here.
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here.
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here.
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here.
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here.
Rain may be a welcome sight after a long dry spell, but when it comes to your garden, getting hit with a lot of water all at once isn’t an instant fix. In fact, any prolonged and/or heavy rainfall could actually harm some of your plants.
When the weather gets hot, and you switch on the air conditioning in your car, you may find that in addition to the cool breeze, you’re also hit with a strong, musty smell. Fortunately, banishing that odor is a relatively straightforward task. Here’s what to know.
One of the most common pieces of advice from TikTok and Instagram therapists is to set healthy boundaries with the people in your life. Typically, the recommended boundaries are with partners, family members, coworkers, and friends. But according to Adam Grant, Ph.D., an organizational psychologist at Wharton, it’s…
Housing prices nationwide may be dropping for the first time in years, but not enough to put homeownership back within reach of many Americans. This has put a strain on the rental market, driving up prices, and highlighting the limited supply of this category of housing.
Whether you’re hitting the road over the long weekend, or staying local, you’re going to have to eat at some point. Fortunately, there are some tasty food deals and freebies to choose from this Fourth of July weekend. Here are a few to consider.
Screenshots are disabled by default in Google Chrome’s incognito mode on Android, which, while good for privacy, can be inconvenient now and then. You can use a workaround via Chrome flags to take incognito screenshots, but this trick creates a new problem—doing so exposes those incognito tabs in the “Recents” screen…
The world is an episode of Black Mirror this week. Netflix recently released a new season of the anthology show, and its in-universe streaming service looks eerily familiar. Speaking of dark, alternative futures, Marvel’s Secret Invasion came out this week too, but all anyone can talk about is the fact that the…
If you have pea gravel pathways or a river rock patio, it probably looked great when you first put it in; after a few seasons, though, it starts to look a little tired. That’s because mud, pollen, and other particulates can mix in with the gravel, changing its color and making it look grungy. To freshen up your…
Once a year, everyone I know becomes a farmer. They plan ahead, pack a picnic, grab a hat and head to a farm to pick strawberries. Flats fill up with the sweet fruit you don’t eat in the field, people gain a little appreciation for farm workers after spending the day hunched over, and we all end up making big berry…
My kitchen produces two things each year that are universally loved by my friends: sambal and fresh, fermented salsa. It did not occur to me to combine the two until I was staring down the barrel of a pint of freshly picked strawberries, which clearly only had a day left in them. On a hunch, I grabbed my sambal and…
I’m no stranger to the tempting world of Italian carbs. I’ve had flavorful pizzas, fluffy zeppoles, and strombolis stuffed to near bursting. Yet, I feel betrayed. Why did it take over 30 years for me to hear about panzerotti? And why isn’t it happening in every pizzeria, restaurant, and home kitchen world-wide? I…
After paving the country, embracing the suburbs, and transforming communities into something akin to highway rest stops, you pretty much need a car to survive in the modern world unless you’re very thoughtful about your life choices. And right now buying a car—used or new—is expensive and frustrating. As a result,…
When it’s hot and humid out, the last thing you want to do is break another sweat. So what should you do when you want to exercise under such conditions? Working out under extreme temperatures can be dangerous, so it’s key to choose exercises that are safe to do in the heat. Sometimes, the heat even provides a…
Chrome for iPhone isn’t the same as Chrome for desktop. There are plenty of cross-over features, but like all iOS browsers, it’s really Safari under the hood. But in their latest announcement, Google shared how it’s bringing four new features, some powered by AI, to Chrome on mobile.
Reddit is melting down before our eyes. Its CEO is engaging in wilder and wilder tactics to try to subvert the protests that began last week. Some subreddits have seen their moderation teams replaced or entirely removed, meaning that even when the dust settles, those subs will not be what they once were. And many…
Maybe they forget to take their shoes off when they come into your home or they never say “please” or “thank you.” Perhaps you’re not fond of the language they use or how they speak and act around your son or daughter. Once they make your shit list, it can be difficult for that friend to get back into your good…
Usually when you think about about stress, you’re considering how to manage it or avoid it—or you’re reading about all the bad things it does to your body. But what if you reframed that thinking, and starting using regulatory responses to actually make stress work for you?