Four Ways to Figure Out What Day a Date Falls On
Being able to instantly pluck the day of the week for a given date out of your mind can seem like a magic trick, but it’s actually not that difficult—if you’re willing to put in a little work and do a little math.Read more... #press
Make an Automatically Watering Plant Wall With Your Washing Machine
Like many people, I used to kill indoor plants. Despite their proximity to me most of the day, I’ve frequently managed to kill them by neglect or smothering. Despite my checkered past, I still keep indoor plants, because they make a much better Zoom background than my couch. But now I keep them alive,... #press
How to Avoid an Airline's Manipulative 'Seat Selection' Fee
While many airlines have done away with change and cancelation fees in recent years, there’s still a sneaky “seat selection” fee that you’re not meant to notice when you choose your seat. However, you can avoid it altogether—here’s how.Read more... #press
Turn Your Overcooked Steak Into Something Better
Steak ain’t cheap. For me, it’s a splurge purchase, even when I buy the budget cuts. These high-end proteins are a treat, which is why you’re struck with a special kind of anguish when you overcook the stuff. Once steak gets to the rubbery stage, chewing it becomes a chore, and much of that sought after juicy, beefy…Read more... #press
How to Get (or Make) ‘Barbie Pink’ Paint, Despite a Global Shortage
Thanks to the new Barbie movie, the world’s supply of pink paint is greatly depleted. Even before the film began painting their sets, supply chain issues and access to materials had slowed the production of pink paint. Now, Barbie pink is a hot commodity thanks to the movie, and there’s a dwindling supply left.... #press
Ask Yourself These Questions Before Saying 'No' at Work
Figuring out how to say “no” at work is a challenge unto itself. Before you even get that far, though, you have to determine if you should say “no.” When would refusing work hurt your career, and when is it a healthy use of your boundaries that could actually help your productivity? Here’s how to figure it out. Read more... #press
Why You Need 'Cycling Shoes' to Ride a Spin Bike (and How to Pick Them Out)
Back when I biked everywhere, I would wear my regular sneakers and slip my feet into toe cages that I’d attached to the pedals of my bike. I would sometimes ride with “real” cyclists who had the funny pedals and the shoes that went clack-clack-clack when they walked, and all I felt was gratitude that... #press
People Are Deadheading Their Flowers All Wrong
Deadheading–the practice of chopping off a spent flowerhead from the plant— has long been considered the way to keep plants blooming longer. It’s based on the science that plants have a finite amount of energy, and spend it on one of three resources: growing, flowering or producing seeds. If you leave spent flowers on…Read more... #press
'Theme' Every Work Day for a More Productive Week
Scheduling your day is an important part of being productive. You can timebox your way to a jam-packed schedule, but there’s more to time management than that. You should consider dividing not only your day, but your week overall, to maximize productivity: The trick here is to theme your workdays. Read more... #press
Avoid These Mistakes When Planting Trees in Your Yard
Though we tend to think about landscaping in terms of lawns, shrubs, and flowers, there are plenty of reasons to consider planting trees in your yard as well. Not only can they increase your home’s value by up to 15%, and decrease your energy bills by providing shade from summer sun and protection from frigid winter…Read... #press
