Home Office Decor Trends, Rock Climbing, Fairy Lights, and More

November 9, 2021

Tip of the Day

Bake a lot? Get a digital kitchen scale. Two different cups of flour can be totally different amounts, but a gram of flour is a gram of flour no matter how you scoop it.

Happy Tuesday! Here’s something fun to share: yesterday we talked about whether or not your should cover your AC unit for the winter. Apparently, all of you loved the article and idea so much you completely depleted the stock of AC covers we recommended! Somewhere an Amazon seller is thinking “Wow, people are really into AC covers today.” But don’t worry, we found another supplier with the same product so if you’re in the market for a cover we got you, well, covered.

On a more interior-focused note, the big trend in home offices is to… go nuts personalizing and decorating them. With working from home part-time or even full-time a permanent thing for many people it’s just a natural outcome that people go all out in making their homes offices feel homey and warm.

And speaking of interior design, it’s about that time of year that many folks decorate for the holidays with lights, especially cute fairy lights around holiday scenes and decorations. But what about when the holidays are over? Why put away your fairy lights? You don’t have to! Here are some fun ways to decorate with fairy lights all year long.

Water cooler trivia? You know we have some. How about some Triple-Tuesday trivia? And we’ll even put a spin on that and make it all 1980s trivia. On this day in 1984, A Nightmare on Elm Street debuted in theaters, bringing the iconic Freddie Krueger into the public consciousness. A year later in 1985, Garry Kasparov defeated Anatoly Karpov (becoming the world’s youngest male world chess champion in the process). And at the tail end of the decade on this day in 1989, the Berlin Wall, a physical and symbolic representation of the Cold War, came down.

– Jason

Rock climbing is both a fun and challenging hobby, and an excellent workout. Luckily, getting started doesn’t require much equipment. However, these accessories can help you start building or upgrading your rock-climbing kit. Read More »

The warm, twinkle of fairy lights has become a holiday decoration staple, but what do you do with them the rest of the year? Sure, you could just pack them away until next year, but there are plenty of ways you can repurpose and use fairy lights all year. The only limit is your imagination! We’ll get you started with five ways you can use those fairy lights all year. Read More »

Ready to get in the holiday spirit? You can get festive early thanks to a brand-new makeup collection that takes inspiration from a beloved holiday film. Read More »

When you’re running out of storage space in your home, decorations, dishes, clothing, sports equipment, and family memories can start to create a mountain of clutter.
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If you’re not yet ready to upgrade your iPhone 8 and want to vastly improve your phone’s battery life, these charging cases might change your life.
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These days, electronic devices are practically everywhere, and while the number of electronics in your home has likely skyrocketed over the years, the number of power outlets probably hasn’t caught ...
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Those who began working from home last year might have turned a space in their homes into an office, and at first, it might have been a neutral area that could revert back at moment’s notice. But with many people still working in those spaces, it might be time for a makeover. Read More »

If you’ve spent hours building a piece of IKEA furniture, you might never want to see another item from the store again. But what if you could have it bought back. Read More »

No one wants to grab a handful of popcorn from the bowl only to come up with unpopped kernels in their hand. You certainly don’t want to accidentally crunch into one. Turns out, there’s a clever hack to get rid of them. Read More »

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Reading is a pastime that never gets old. It’s something that appeals to all ages and can keep us all entertained no matter what. So, here are the best tech gifts for readers to make it even better. Read More »

Microsoft recently confirmed it would disable features and essentially break OneDrive for millions of Windows users early next year unless they upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11. The company says OneDrive users on Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 will be unable to sync and access their content on the cloud starting March 1st, 2022. Read More »

There is a lot to love about Disney Plus, and this month both new or returning customers can get a pretty great deal on the streaming service. For a limited time, Disney is offering a one-month subscription to Disney+ for only $1.99, compared to the regular $8 price. Read More »