Make a Vibrant Syrup Using the Liquid From a Can of Fruit
I come from the land of congealed salads, a land of Cool Whip and canned fruit. While the original recipe for ambrosia called for fresh citrus and shaved coconut, its progeny lean heavily on the canned stuff, so I’ve always had a soft spot for peaches, pineapple, and cherries that come swimming in syrup. Read […]
You Need to Prepare Your Sprinkler System for Winter
Your drip or sprinkler system is a workhorse all spring and summer, but as the first frost approaches, it’s important to think about the steps you need to take to send your system into hibernation for the winter. Read more…
How to Sign Up for Invite-Only Deals Before Amazon’s ‘Big Deal Days’
Amazon is starting off the holiday shopping season with another Prime Day on Oct. 10, but if you want to snatch up Prime Big Deal Days’ most eye-popping, loss-leading bargains, like a Blink 3-camera outdoor home security system for $99.99, you can start now. Read more…
Epic Is Selling Hundreds of PC Games at Up to 80% Off
September has been a great month for deals for PC gamers. EA is running an up-to-80%-off sale on their branded games, and now the Epic Games store is launching its own sale, also offering titles at up to 80% off (the sale language says 75% but I found titles with deeper discounts). Through Sept. 28, you […]
How to Found a New Town (and Why You Might Want To)
We all have to live somewhere, and wherever you live probably comes with a slew of existing laws and government infrastructure, all of which was probably in place long before you came along. Most of us just exist within those frameworks without complaint—we vote in local elections, pay our property taxes, and obey the… Read […]
You Can Get a $30 Gift Card With a New Costco Membership
Costco is the best warehouse club store you can join (and not only because of those hot dogs), and right now is an especially good time to do so if you haven’t already: For a limited time, you can get a year of Gold Star membership for $60 and receive a $30 in-store gift card. Here’s […]
Use ‘Close Reading’ to Retain Every Detail When You Study
When you’re assigned to read a text, you’re supposed to take away some big-picture ideas. To get to that broad understanding, though, you should use a method that is all about being detail-oriented. It’s called “close reading,” and it will help you grasp the overall message of whatever you read. Read more…
Use the ‘Jigsaw Method’ to Study Complex Topics
Yes, studying alone and in a quiet space is extremely useful most of the time—but there are instances when studying with someone else can be even more beneficial. For instance, dividing work among the members of a group can help you tackle a huge amount of text and new information. It’s called the jigsaw method […]
Five Home Renovations Never Worth Doing Yourself
When you choose to complete a home-renovation project yourself , the draw is often the savings you can rack up by bypassing labor costs. But there are some projects that just aren’t worth doing yourself. Some can cost you more in the long run and can look terrible if not done right–while others are outright… […]
Bitcoin tops $27k as Shiba Memu’s presales close in on the $3M mark
TL;DR Bitcoin has now crossed the $27k level after adding more than 2% to its value today. Shiba Memu’s presale is now closing in on the $3 million mark. The cryptocurrency market has been bullish today, with prices of most cryptocurrencies up by more than 2%. With the market in a bullish state in the […]
Amazon Officially Announces Prime Big Deal Days for 2023
Amazon just announced Prime Big Deal Days, a Prime-member-exclusive savings event, that will run from Oct. 10 at 3 a.m. ET through Oct 11. Amazon will offer personalized recommendations based on your prior shopping activity, browsing history, and any products saved in your lists, and will feature deals from Dyson,… Read more…
This 9-Inch Car Display Screen Is $105 Right Now
This quick-install 9-inch car display is on sale for $104.99 right now (reg. $289.99). It can use self-adhesive or suction-based mounts to attach to your car’s dashboard and plugs into the lighter port for power. (Obviously, you’ll need a working lighter port for complete installation.) Once paired with your phone,… Read more…
TikTok Myth of the Week: Your Guts Are Full of Poop
Some TikTok myths I find in the wild (like the tales of supposed tick attacks), while other times I’m tipped off by a news article claiming there’s a trend. The latest flurry of TikTok coverage claims that people on the platform are pushing laxatives as “budget Ozempic” (no relation to “nature’s Ozempic”), a fact I… […]
The Best Ways to Get Smells Out of Thrifted Furniture
Scoring a great piece of furniture at a thrift store or a yard sale is a satisfying accomplishment for anyone interested in DIY, upcycling, or just saving money. But when you’re still excited about your new find, you might not notice that your new chair smells like an ashtray or that your new favorite chaise […]
Six Cooling Rack Alternatives You Probably Already Have in Your Kitchen
You don’t have to be a baker to understand the value of a wire cooling rack. It’s something I use nearly daily, and not just for apple turnovers. The cooling rack provides a wide, stable surface for hot trays and pans, but also cookies, grilled cheese sandwiches, or pancakes. Sadly, the good news has not yet […]
