Today’s puzzle looks tricky, but it’s not as hard as it may seem at first. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, January 3, 2024, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and […]

If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for January 3, 2024, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficulty; I got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 3, Wordle #928! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) […]

Winter is my bread season. Not in terms of eating—please, that’s a year-round practice—but in terms of baking. While I love a crusty, seeded batard or tomato stained focaccia, I find eating a soft roll smeared with butter gives me a sensation akin to meditation. For soft, tender rolls that stay plush for days, use […]

When it comes to how smart technology can help manage your pets, you have options: There are smart feeders, smart pet cameras, and even smart pet tracker collars. Generally, I’m a little more lo-fi around my dog, but I adopted a doberman named Blueberry a few months ago, and despite the cozy offerings here, she […]

If you have impulse control issues, it’s a good idea to turn off 1-Click shopping in your Amazon account. Amazon’s patented 1-Click is convenient, but it’s a bit of a trap. Dispensing with the virtual shopping cart that normally allows you to review your items before committing to a purchase means many people will buy […]

There is a notable difference in experience between starting college during the fall semester or starting in the middle of the year, in spring semester—I’ve done them both. In fact, I transferred schools three times while getting my bachelor’s degree in an effort to graduate early. As a result, I popped up at one school […]

Existence is expensive, especially if you enjoy things like heat and clean water. The fact that fundamental resources like water, gas, and electricity are just pumped into our homes is kind of amazing, but when the bill comes you might regret every hot shower and the sauna-like temperatures you maintained all winter long. Most of […]

With the rise of free online trading platforms and investment apps, more people are choosing to manage their own finances and investments instead of using a traditional financial advisor. However, going the do-it-yourself route requires asking yourself some honest questions first. After all, you’re not as objective as you think. And your own shortcomings are […]

For gardening nerds, there are specific events that make us giddy. The first week of soil temps that make planting safe in the spring. The day your first tomato is ready to be plucked in the summer. The morning you check on your seed starts in late winter and everything has sprouted. But almost no […]

A new year brings new financial resolutions, and most of us come up with the same vague goals to “spend less” or “save more.” And sure, those are admirable goals. But before try cutting expenses or boosting savings, it’s important to take a step back and make another financial resolution first: to define your relationship […]

If you have mismatched appliances (or ones that have seen better days), you might be considering replacing them. New appliances are a big investment, though, especially if you have more than one to be replaced. There’s a more cost-effective way to breathe some new life into your shabby appliances and stretch your budget for a […]