We won’t sugar coat it. The reality is that food waste has serious consequences for our planet. Right now in the US, over 18% of our cropland, 19% of our fertilizer, and 20% of our […]
Starship Technology’s autonomous robots on wheels now serve up snacks to students at Northern Arizona University, delivering orders placed through its app. The self-driving coolers carry their packages inside, bringing it right to someone’s home […]
No one will ever accuse Ashton Applewhite of going gently into that good night. And that’s how she likes it. Applewhite, 66, is the salty-talking superstar on the front lines of the war against ageism. […]
I live in Colorado, one of the seven states in the U.S. that have “legalized” recreational pot for adult citizens. And many non-Coloradans come our way to take pot vacations. But indulging in your favorite […]
This is the year when commercial 5G networks will start to be switched on for the first time. As with 4G almost a decade earlier, 5G coverage will begin in small pockets of the country, […]
Every year you aim to start good habits with your health, your career, your relationships. But what about your home? The space you spend time in every single day should receive some TLC and attention, too. […]
In some of the trendier cities around the country, folks are getting creative with their hair styles, and we’re not talking about the hair on their heads. The p’stache (short for pubic mustache and pronounced […]
Let me just say this: I love my body. Albeit short and still (relatively) young, this body has managed to run half-marathons, create a baby, and get down at dance classes with the best of […]
Your garbage disposal is your dishwashing assistant. It works hard for you, with its blades shredding up your food waste into itty-bitty pieces that won’t clog your pipes. While the appliance can handle a lot, […]
Any small business owner knows that time is money. So why are you throwing it out the window wasting it on these top common time wasters? There’s a reason that these particular activities are insidious, […]
If there’s a universal truth to childcare, it is that kids are expensive. Whether you choose a nanny, daycare or are just looking for a babysitter for an occasional night or afternoon off, costs add up quickly. […]
First, let’s establish this right away: Shared parenting isn’t right for families where one parent struggles with addiction, there is a history of violence or abuse, or severe mental illness. As of April, 2018, Kentucky became the first […]
As the weather warms, these technology gadgets and gear can help you make the most of your outdoor space. Your porch, garden and yard were all made for more than potted plants and bare benches. […]
Breaking news: I consider myself to be a DIY-er. And a tidy person. And a bit of a neat freak. That’s all because I live in a small condo in Chicago and I’m forced to […]
If you’ve ever thought about making your dog a star, a brewing company is launching a contest that might fulfill your dreams (or those of your four-legged friends). Devils Backbone Brewing Company is looking for good […]
Look around. We’re already toe-deep into a world in which humans and machines collaborate. Chatbots are often our first interaction with a customer service department before we’re connected to a “live” representative. Robots work alongside […]
As DIY’ers, we always get a little giddy when it comes time to chat about tools. (Yes, we’re nerds like that.) So, it should come as no surprise that we’ve covered tools here on the HireAHelper […]
Remember Beanie Babies? Those soft, squishy animals were all the rage during the 1990s. And while most of them are worth just a few dollars these days, some have sold for as high as $3,000. Are there other […]
Mary Pipher has a radical idea: that you can age with joy. A clinical psychologist and cultural anthropologist out of Lincoln, Neb., Pipher is perhaps best known for her 1994 book, a guide to girldom […]
If you’re a working mom (or a working dad!), you could probably use a clone or two. But if you’re beginning to feel like you need a clone army, you’re not alone. Close to 50 percent […]
One question my wife and I have always struggled with is what time we should get our little ones to bed. Go to bed too early, and they goof off, get hyper and never get to […]
If you shop at warehouse clubs like Costco or Sam’s Club, you know that you never put your receipt in your purse or pocket as soon as you get it. Why? There will likely be someone waiting to […]
I distinctly remember when my kindergarten teacher asked us to consider what we wanted to be when we grew up. Answers ranged from firefighter and veterinarian to banker, artist and athlete. Unsurprisingly, none of my classmates listed parent as their dream career. Yet as adults, […]
The cost of electricity is going up. The Energy Information Administration projects the average cost of electricity will be 13.45 cents per kilowatt hour in 2020, up from 12.91 cents in 2018. This means higher […]
Few workweek roadblocks are more frustrating than trying (and failing) to catch enough sleep ahead of a busy day. Throw smartphone screens, workplace stress and old-fashioned restlessness into the mix, and falling asleep can feel […]
Spring is just around the corner, which means now is an ideal time to deep clean your refrigerator. But first, let’s answer the obvious question: Why clean out your fridge? Marie Kondo would agree that […]
Working mom guilt is a powerful, negative force that is as dated as it is prevalent. I have written on this topic extensively through my blog, my podcast, and on my Forbes column. Most recently, […]
I recently reached out to my social media including my 540k Twitter followers about what they thought was the difference between being passionate and pushy. It generated many interesting and thoughtful responses. The main essence was that […]
We all love citrus fruits, but how often do you use all of the peels? In the spirit of #NewYearNoWaste, we wanted to share one of the easiest ways to use citrus peels and keep […]
Modern life comes with plenty of stressors, and money is the most common. But a state of stress actually makes financial discipline harder. It can even lead to a cycle in which stress makes poor money choices more […]