The week between Christmas and New Year’s is an ideal time to steal away. You’ve celebrated Christmas, the holiday season is winding down, and many businesses and schools remain closed, making it easier to plot an escape, and it’s a…
Christmas cookies make a wonderful homemade gift during the holiday season, whether you’re giving them to family or carolers that drop by. But with food allergies and special diets, it can be difficult to make one-size-fits-all cookies. Vegan Christmas cookies…
Watching Christmas movies has become a cherished pastime during the most wonderful time of the year. Even if they’re sometimes corny and cringe-worthy (we’re looking at you, Hallmark, and Lifetime), they are still good. While some might joke that Christmas…
When you’re at home and something smells off, don’t ignore it. Any weird smell should set off alarm bells – remember, your nose, with just a sniff, can be more sensitive than even the most sophisticated scientific equipment. It’s your best…
The holidays are a time of love and giving, but not necessarily of honesty. In fact, when home for the holidays, it’s often expected that we refrain from telling the whole truth for the sake of playing into seasonal fairy…
Nothing gets us in the Christmas spirit quite like getting ripped off or scammed — said no one ever. As disheartening as it may be, even something as pure and jolly as Christmas is outlined by ripoffs, scams, bad deals, and…
With the holiday season in full bloom, the trees trimmed, and the dangerously enticing smell of cookies and sweets filling the air, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re…
Given the long hours, traffic snarls, and other deliver snafus, being a driver for Amazon can feel like a thankless job — until this month. Amazon shoppers can send a…
This time of year, when we’re all trying to do what we can to keep our respective winter caves as clean and organized as possible, it might be tempting to…
The holidays are the time of the year when folks can come together, and catch up on all the wild, pleasant, not-so-pleasant, and everything else in-between moments of their lives…
Although there is plenty of merit to being prepared for a spontaneous all-out midday catastrophe to erupt during your day, and you really should make sure to keep certain items…
In today’s world, it can feel like everything and everyone is gunning for your hard-earned cash (thanks a lot, inflation). Grabbing a snack at the gas station? Expect to tip…
Properly winterizing your home is crucial — especially if you’re planning on leaving for a while. Failing to take the necessary precautions can result in costly damages such as frozen or…
Listen, we are all human. We are all busy. We have things to do, places to be, yadda yadda. Everyone has had some last-minute scrambles to face around the holidays,…
There are unfortunately some truly maniacal bosses out there that will not only even consider giving employees entirely justifiable and well-earned bonuses, but there are some bosses that will seemingly…
Woodworking isn’t for everyone — you’re perpetually covered in sawdust, the margin for error is small, and losing a finger isn’t completely out of the question. But if you have a…
The Netflix horror drama “Stranger Things” and its massive following helped make the 1980s cool again — the fourth season even made Kate Bush’s song “Running Up That Hill” a…
Motorcycle riders are a singular breed, known for their adventurous spirit. When it’s time to buy these enthusiasts a gift, the choices — from the practical to the playful —…