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Here's a little secret: You don't need to be a student to get back-to-school deals." In fact, the majority of the deals don't have any more to do with school than working from home, it's just the timing of the season. Best Buy also happens to be celebrating its anniversary with a sale at the same time as the best...Read more...

The food world has no shortage of potentially confusing terminology (and I'm not even talking about techniques where the French names happened to stick). Take, for example, fish sauce. The seasoning itself isn't confusing at all, but find it next to a bottle of oyster sauce, and the next day your friend mentions...Read more...

Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but increasingly, they just...aren't. Over 90 percent of people in a recent study admitted that travel stresses them out, for reasons that are obvious: Planning them takes a ton of work, especially with inflation and the post-pandemic travel boom making everything more expensive.Read more...

Nestle has had itsfair share of recalls regarding foreign materials" on their cookies, specifically plastic. But now, it seems wood is making its way into places it shouldn't be. Nestle USA has issued a voluntary recall after finding some wood fragments in some of their Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie...Read more...

You might have seen some buzz online about Beeper, an all-in-one solution that combines all your messaging apps in one place. According to the company, you no longer need to juggle a huge number of apps just to keep in touch with friends, family, and work: With Beeper, you can keep those chats in one place, and can...Read more...

Often touted as a feature of tiny-home living, using the inside of your walls as storage space can be a good solution for any sized home. If you need a low profile medicine cabinet or some stealth kitchen storage, a hidden cupboard is a project that any enthusiastic DIYer can tackle.Read more...

It's no secret why burger chains like Shake Shack, In-N-Out, and Smashburger have grown rapidly over the past decade: Their thin, moderately-sized burger patties show a deep and abiding understanding of what makes a good cheeseburger. That is: a reasonable portion size, seamless integration with the bun and toppings,...Read more...

I firmly believe that mac and cheese is a year-round food. However, in the summers, I find the roux-based, cheese sauce-style to be heavy, and a kind of rich that I can't sustain in the hot weather. It gives me the cheese sweats, and it ain't cute. In an effort to focus on the light, bright flavors of summer while...Read more...

My youngest son tells me and his mother he loves us-a lot. Then he expects a hug after his verbal declaration of affection. Should we forget to embrace him, he will kindly make a request for a hug. Not only do these situations happen at home, but also when we're out and about.Read more...

You can get the Carsule pop-up cabin and inflatable mattress on sale for $399.99 right now (reg. $508). The Carsule pops open from its case and has supporting rods and magnets that attach to your car, and gives over six feet of standing height and plenty of space for people. It also has waterproof flooring, a UV...Read more...

I'd always thought of ebikes as substitutes for normal bicycles-a way to cheat gravity on hills and Mother Nature on windy days. But my mind was changed by the Radrunner 3 Plus from Rad Power Bikes-this cargo bike is versatile enough to replace your car.Read more...

Everyone likes efficiency: If you can simplify a task, especially a task you need to do multiple times every day, your life becomes that much easier. NFC tags can help you turn these types of repetitive obligations into simple automations, and you don't need many tech skills to start. In fact, all you actually need is...Read more...

If you enjoy movie nights in your backyard or while camping under the stars, this Wemax Go Projector and a 40" portable screen is on sale for 229.99 right now (reg. $679). The Wemax Go Projector has a cinema-grade ALPD laser, miniaturized into a portable projector that can fit in your pocket. It features built-in wifi...Read more...

There is no clear definition of what it means to be gifted"-and gifted identification can vary widely from state to state and even district to district. But when a child is identified as gifted" and as having any condition that would qualify them for special education services (such as a learning difference like ADHDRead more...

It has never been so important for every household to have a last-minute evacuation plan. Our actions-and/failure to act-are worsening climate change, bringing different types of climate disasters and unprecedented levels of risk to communities that might not have previously experienced them.

Many children with autism are either hypersensitive or under-responsive to stimuli. Most of the time, they're a mix of the two. Per Expert Community Care Management in Erie, Pennsylvania, while most people can ignore certain sounds, smells, or lights, those with autism spectrum disorder may attempt to avoid these...Read more...

This refurbishediPad Pr0 is $269.99 right now (reg. $379). It was given a grade B" refurbished rating, meaning it can have light scratches on its exterior but none on the screen. Since this model was originally released in 2016, you won't be able to update it to the latest version of iOS, but if you just need it for...Read more...

Throw rugs and area rugs are a great way to add color, texture, and warmth to a room. Whether you purchase one in a store or online, or retrieve one you've had stored in a basement, attic, or closet, there's a good chance that it will be rolled up. This, of course, makes sense for shipping and storing rugs, but it...Read more...

There's a reason why some social media cleaning hacks" are only surfacing now, decades after domestic scientists and home economists developed many of the products and techniques still used today: They don't work, and may even do more harm than good.Read more...

Contrary to popular belief, houseplants aren't nature's air purifiers, capable of cleaning" the air before your breathe it in. They do, however, come with other health benefits, and can help reduce stress levels, boost our productivity, and improve our mood and outlook. Plus, from a design perspective, houseplants...Read more...

Deep in the back of many refrigerators sits a small orange box with one of the top corners torn off-or, in some cases, a bowl of white powder. That, of course, is (probably) baking soda, and it was placed there to absorb any food odors in the fridge.Read more...

It's completely normal to feel a bit uneasy when faced with major-or even minor-changes in our lives. But it goes beyond simply the fear of the unknown: By the time most people reach adulthood, they've likely experienced at least one change that resulted in things getting worse, not better.Read more...

It's not your imagination: Gas prices have been climbing steadily this summer. Although they're (fortunately) still well below the summer of 2022, when gas came dangerously close to $5 a gallon, it makes sense to conserve fuel when you can. And while there are plenty of ways to do that, coasting in neutral is not one...Read more...

Whether you want to switch careers or enter the workforce for the first time, there's so much advice on how to figure out what you want to do, get a company's attention, and pass an interview. But you may want longform advice from an expert, and these are some of the best books to read as you set out to get a job.

Each season comes with its own swarms of pests. I'm plagued by sugar ants all spring. At some point every summer, my rooms are buzzing with houseflies. During particularly crappy winters, pantry moths tend to proliferate. And mosquitos hunt me like it's open season.Read more...

So you've finished a grueling job search and you finally have that offer in hand-hooray! While we would all love to just be done at this point, most everyone in your life is going to encourage you to at least try to negotiate. Not every company is going to be open to negotiation, but it never hurts to try, lest you...Read more...

When summer veggies are pouring in from the garden, or the farmer's market, it's normal to start sneaking zucchini into muffins and cakes. It's when you start needing a recipe that will happily accept red peppers, carrots, green beans, and snap peas that you might get stumped.Read more...

These HD Digital Camera Binoculars are $121.99 right now (reg. $199.99). Just like traditional binoculars, they allow you to get a closer view of things, but with the added function of being able to record video and take photos. They come with 12x magnification and allow you to see over half a mile away.Read more...

You can do a lot with ChatGPT, but it doesn't really feel like its work is yours." If you ask your ChatGPT a question, then quiz a friend's ChatGPT account on the same topic, you'll likely receive a pretty similar answer. That is, unless you fine-tune ChatGPT to respond how you want it to.Read more...

A weekend away or an extended work trip can be a fun break from your day-to-day life, but while you're gone, your responsibilities are still waiting for you at home. If those responsibilities include a dog, you have to plan in advance to keep your pet happy, healthy, occupied, and fed while you're away.

Despite the fact that crime rates haven't actually risen much in recent years-and remain much lower than they were a few decades ago, in general-people still worry a lot about being victims of a crime (or maybe unwitting participants in one). And just because crime rates aren't all that high doesn't mean you'll never...Read more...

AirTag tracking has been a concern ever since Apple launched its Find My network trackers. The company has worked to make it easier to know whether a strange AirTag is following you, but those efforts have been mostly been confined to its own ecosystem. They did release an Android app to help non-Apple users locate...Read more...

Whether it's learning how to crawl, taking those first few unsteady steps, or learning how to hold a pencil, the process of learning motor skills during childhood takes a while, and also comes with a lot of faltering steps. For a number of children, learning these skills can take a much longer time-a delay that, if...Read more...

With the federal government artificially keeping interest rates at a 22-year high, gas prices at a high of $3.71 at the national average, and expensive summer flight prices, it's no wonder we're seeing a resurgence of skiplagging...but the travel hack is risky and not worth the potential consequences.Read more...

It's common (if time-consuming) to roast peppers in the oven, on the grill, and in a cast iron skillet. We're so desperate to get that char-blistered skin that it's even become normal to simply slap whole peppers on gas burners to cook over open flames. Thankfully, there's an easier, cleaner, faster way to roast...Read more...

When you first bought your first house, it probably seemed enormous, especially if you were moving from a tiny apartment. But inevitably, the longer you own it (and start filling it with stuff, pets, and children), the smaller it seems.

In theory, dogs are great. They're loyal, loving companions who'll sit with you after a hard day and tilt their heads empathetically when you're feeling down. But then there are those dogs that love to hear themselves bark. It's especially aggravating if you work from home or you're kept up all night long....Read more...

If you don't need the latest hardware, you can get this refurbished 2018 iPad with renewed Beats Flex Headphones, a stylus, case, and a few other accessories on sale for $199.99. It obviously won't have the latest features, but it can certainly still run office apps, streaming services, and perform other everyday...Read more...

Every once in a while, you come across an iPhone app that reminds you of the days when apps were made just for fun (and not to wring every last cent out of you with micro-transactions). Web Roulette! is one of them. It's a web browser without tabs, lacking a forward or back button, and minus an address bar. And it's...Read more...

Tired of swiping on dating apps? Well, if you're anything like me and have a penchant for long reads and Canva, then you might want to try a different approach when it comes to attracting love: the date-me doc.

Many gardeners across the U.S. have found themselves embroiled in a controversy that's been dubbed jalapeno gate" in the press and on social media. Although it's hard to tell exactly how the mixup occurred, somewhere in the sorting process, pepper seeds were swapped-so if you thought you were growing jalapenos, for...Read more...

If you want to add music to an Instagram post, the app is happy to oblige. If you want to add music to a carousel, tough luck-no tunes for you. At least, that was Instagram's old policy. Now, everyone can add music to their multi-photo posts, thanks to none other than Olivia Rodrigo.Read more...

Do you have to use a step-stool to reach your taller cabinet shelves? Do you have mobility issues that make it difficult or impossible to reach cabinet shelves? If this sounds like you, or if you're interested in making your kitchen more universally accessible for visitors, you can swap your conventional shelves with ...Read more...

In my continuing series, Am I lazy or is it ADHD," I have developed the perfect way to stop killing your houseplants. Now, I could pretend this is for when I'm on vacation, when it is physically impossible to take care of my plants because I am not there. But let's be honest: I use this method year-round because I...Read more...

Finding a job is tough these days, especially given the circumstances surrounding the pandemic and recession, and, you know, life. A survey published earlier this year revealed that 68% of workers have experienced a gap in their employment, with 39% citing family responsibilities as the most common reason. Among the...Read more...

We're into the dog days of summer, and things are going off the rails, whether it's the hoax announcement of an influencer's death, a New York City riot caused by a Twitch streamer, or the greatest fight video that has ever gone viral on the internet.

Pot racks are not just functional, but have become part of the interior decorator's tool chest. They make a statement hanging against a wall or above your stove. They also remind you to scrub the bottoms of your pots.Read more...

Work-life balance is important, as is having a capable and personable boss. But you also need to take care of your basic creature comforts. If you're always sitting on a rock-hard chair from a bargain furniture store or your wrists are aching at the keyboard, it will be impossible to perform to the best of your ability...Read more...

You deserve to have tiramisu on a whim. It's creamy, light, slightly alcoholic-essentially the ideal mid-week treat. The trouble is that making tiramisu requires weekend-level effort. The traditional method involves separating raw eggs and whipping them to specific thicknesses, folding them gently, and finding out...Read more...