Traditional eggnog is, essentially, a drinkable custard with raw eggs. It’s meant to be decadent, thick, spiced, and alcoholic (if you’re into that sort of thing). But making a big batch of eggnog isn’t a quick endeavor. Some recipes require a good deal of whipped eggs, and others involve tempering the custard with hot milk. […]

Teens are uniquely terrifying creatures. They are simultaneously confused and cool: Even as they struggle to figure out who they are as individuals, they have no problem identifying the finer points of popular culture. Simply put, they know what’s up, and we do not. If you have to shop for one this holiday season, here’s […]

It’s the holiday season, so I thought I’d take a look at the state of the supposed “War on Christmas.” I was hoping to point to a bunch of outrageous beliefs religious people have about Christmas this year, but instead, it seems the furor over the holiday being under siege has died down. This is […]

Apple is notoriously stingy with their discounts, the idea being that it will keep the perception of high value and exclusivity. It has clearly worked for them thus far. That’s why it’s surprising to see that their latest top-of-the-line smartwatch, the Apple Watch Ultra 2, released fewer than three months ago, is already discounted $100 […]

Netflix is kicking off 2024 with plenty of original content to fill those dark and cold winter nights. On the film front, start with the acclaimed Spanish-language thriller Society of the Snow (January 4), a dramatic retelling of the 1972 Andes flight disaster—a plane crash followed by a 72-day survival effort—based on Pablo Vierci’s book […]

If you’re doing your own renovations or just working on some projects around the house, you’ll find that scrap materials can quickly build up. While it might seem like the simplest thing is to just throw your scraps away, some scraps can’t fit in the garbage, some shouldn’t go in the garbage for safety reasons, […]

So: Someone in your life is a dog lover. This is a perfect avenue for gift giving—if you’re thoughtful with your choices. It’s not always easy to find an item that your friend or family member doesn’t already have or isn’t weirdly picky about. With our help, however, you can nail the perfect present. Toys […]

Group chats can get chaotic, and that’s what makes group chats fun. But there are times when you wish you didn’t need to scroll up past 100 messages to find the important thing you’re looking for: the place and time you’re meeting for lunch, who’s bringing what for the potluck dinner, etc. That’s where the […]

When I was a kid I didn’t really understand the allure of pancakes. They were fine, but I always found them to be disappointingly bland. Then I slept over at a friend’s house and their pancakes had chocolate chips in them. My world changed forever. The fact is, pancakes are better with stuff in them, […]

2023 is winding down, the holidays are coming, and tons of people will head back to their hometowns for the celebration. Traveling home for the holidays is a funny experience. You’re headed somewhere you know intimately, but it’s different now that you’re not there. Are your old friends still the same? Did your favorite diner […]

One of the best parts of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is that you can play your favorite Xbox games on just about any device, including Androids, iOS devices, a browser on your laptop, and even directly on a Samsung Smart TV. Starting today, you can the Meta Quest to that list. Now, you can play […]