There are affordable, stylish clothes, chic decor, and even food. It’s almost too easy to get carried away and do some serious damage. With that in mind, here are nine easy Target shopping hacks. Image […]
If you were a woman in the 1920s, you may have worked as a “knocker-upper.” The job entailed walking around town with a long stick to tap on the windows of your company’s factory workers […]
Nowadays, technology makes work easier and more efficient at every turn. But it also allows our work to follow us home each night. Is it possible technology could be doing more harm than good for your work-life […]
What is your new student capacity under social distancing? This simple question can flummox even the most seasoned campus planner or school district facilities specialist. Many smaller universities and larger school districts don’t have a […]
Police stop more than 32 million Americans per year for traffic violations Since 2015, Stanford University’s Open Policing project has attempted to track the total number of traffic stops conducted by state and local police […]
COVID-19 has made the word “sanitize” nearly an everyday word. We’re washing our hands, cleaning our homes and also cleaning our devices. Aside from gliding rubbing alcohol over our smartphones, there’s a product that some […]
It doesn’t seem to matter how many toys, games, electronics, and pieces of outdoor play equipment a child has access to — they still complain about having nothing exciting to keep them occupied. And if […]
Getting married in the United States can be an expensive affair. This is especially true when compared to other countries where the cost of living is much lower. Unfortunately for most people with families in […]
A smart thermostat can help lower your energy bill by automating the heating and cooling of your home. Some do this by learning how you use the thermostat for the first few days. It then […]
Whether you’re a diehard fan of Old Navy jeans, can’t do without your buttery soft Gap Body underthings, or Banana Republic is your go-to when you want an elevated look, you probably own something from this family […]
Some of the greatest inventions known to man were developed to solve fundamental problems. Some of those would achieve legendary status. The ice resurfacer, in its most basic descriptive name, no matter the manufacturer, is […]
Life is tougher than usual for many of us these days, so why not lighten things up a bit with the cunning words of some of the world’s funniest people? Unlike comedy, wit often requires […]
Living without: soap, household cleaning products, hygiene/beauty products, water bottles or even kitchen utensils would be tough for a lot of us. And while some of these essential products aren’t exactly great for the environment […]
Whether you’re a recent grad or you’re coming to the end of your career, life has plenty more to offer that you have yet to experience. There are new people to meet, new places to […]
These were originally written for a trivia night with friends, but they went over so well that I wanted to share with you 37 amusing facts about money you should absolutely know. I will specify, […]
Musician Frank Zappa once asked, “If lyrics make people do things, how come we don’t love each other?” He and other musicians spoke out against censorship during Congressional hearings in 1985 when the Parents Music […]
Recreational marijuana use is widely debated With marijuana still not legalized on a federal level, it has been left to individual states to decide the drug’s legality. Because of this, each of the 50 states […]
Modern technology has allowed for homes to be more sustainable than ever with energy-efficient appliances, insulated windows and doors, water-conserving fixtures and sleek solar panels. The benefits of sustainable living are twofold: You do your […]
Let’s face it – your kids are going to be more bored than usual for a while. And while boredom often begets creativity and innovation, hearing “I’m bored” 1,000 times a day is not at […]
If you’re an Amazon shopper, you may have heard about the Amazon Shop With Points program that lets you use credit card rewards and points toward your purchases. In addition to being the main redemption […]
At a dinner party last year, I was casually saying how silly I thought my brother-in-law was for believing in chemtrails when a couple, whom I considered to be very reasonable people, responded that the government really […]
With every passing year, I become more acutely aware of my mortality (or maybe it’s just the new wrinkles). Although I never expected to spend my 30s thinking about my death, having children and planning […]
It was 100 years ago today that the 19th amendment was ratified, making it legal for women in the United States to vote (though many women would continue to be denied that right, particularly women […]
Whether you’re building your emergency fund or putting a portion of your paycheck away for you and your family, chances are you’re saving money. It’s possible this all-important financial habit can feel tedious and boring, […]
Sure Amazon is great for buying things like books, household goods and even clothes and jewelry. But did you know you can also find some pretty interesting (and expensive) collectibles there as well? The most […]
Students enrolling in college for the 2020-21 school year are facing a very different set of circumstances than ever before. With the coronavirus pandemic still surging across the U.S., many colleges have delayed reopening for […]
We recently looked at our favorite ergonomic desk chairs to help keep you comfortable and supported while working in your home office. Now it’s time to look at a whole range of other ergonomic accessories. These include […]
If you follow any celebrities on social media (and let’s face it, it’s borderline impossible not to), you’re probably already familiar with their glamorous lifestyle, dreamy vacations, expensive cars and overly expensive clothes and accessories. […]
If you’re looking for some inspiration and practical ways to smarten up your working-at-home setup, then you’ve come to the right place. Sometimes all it takes is a bit of Marie Kondo-style minimalism to transform […]
It doesn’t get much sweeter than enjoying an ice cream on a hot summer day. In fact, the average American consumes more than 23 pounds of ice cream per year according to the International Dairy Foods […]