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November 11, 2021

Tip of the Day

If you use vinegar in your laundry, try putting it in the fabric softener dispenser to naturally soften your clothes.

Happy Thursday! I’m hoping for good weather today because some of my outdoor projects got delayed yesterday on account of an adorable bat taking up residence in my gazebo. I didn’t have the heart to send the little guy on a wild daylight flight (fight?) for his life so here’s to hoping for some sunshine.

Speaking of sunshine, it’s that time of year that many of us in colder climates start spending a lot more time indoors. That might be good for avoiding frostbite but it’s not so great for our mental or physical health. Here are some fun and novel ways to get outside this winter.

The winter is also a time of decorating and meal preparation. On the lighter side, check out this giant 800 ornament decoration. On the more serious planning-for-the-holidays side, here are some Thanksgiving plan-ahead tips from Martha Stewart, some awesome air fryers to help you whip up dishes and sides, and our favorite blenders for soups and purees. Oh, and you can even make the Cheese Cake Factory’s delicious Brussel sprouts right at home.

And water cooler trivia? How about a two-for-Thursday. On this day in 1966, Gemini 12—the last of the Gemini spacecraft—made history by being the first spacecraft to perform an autonomous reentry into Earth’s atmosphere. Also on this day, in 1974, award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio was born. We can’t tell you how bad we wanted to make this a triple-trivia lineup about space by including a blurb about Leo staring in a movie about Gemini astronauts, but the best we can do is this: he narrated the IMAX Experience movie Hubble about the repair of the Hubble Space Telescope. Maybe that counts. We did it! Triple Trivia Thursday!

– Jason

Happy Wednesday! As is tradition, a Hump Day camel fact for you. When you see premium overcoats labeled “camel hair” it doesn’t refer to the color even though they are almost always tan. It’s literally camel hair, which makes a very insulative and water-resistant type of wool.

As for the goodies in today’s newsletter, do check out our favorite kitchen appliances to help breeze through holiday prep. (And speaking of holiday prep, here’s how to master mashed potatoes.)

If part of your holiday planning involves prepping yourself to look good, you’ll definitely want to check out these alternatives to the Clarisonic ultrasonic facial brush. Why do you need an alternative? Clarisonic discontinued the product, much to the dismay of ardent fans.

And water cooler trivia? Just because it’s camel fact day doesn’t mean we’ll leave you hanging. Here’s a fun holiday-centric one. On this day in 1990, Home Alone debuted. The light-hearted holiday film was a success out of the gate and has only become more popular over the years.

– Jason

You’ve probably heard someone raving about their new air fryer. If you’re finally considering getting one yourself, you’ll want to figure out which is best for your cooking habits. To help you out, we’re ranking all of our favorite air fryers, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. Read More »

Between snow days and holiday breaks, there’s no shortage of chances for kids to get outside and play during the wintertime. Adults, on the other hand, often find themselves trapped inside, trying to meet end-of-year deadlines or finish online holiday shopping. Read More »

While the holidays are a wonderful time to be together with family and celebrate, getting ready for days like Thanksgiving can be stressful. Leave it to Martha Stewart, though, to have a plan for making meal prepping easier. Read More »

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Scented candles have long been a mainstay in houses, apartments, and other living spaces, and for good reason.
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There’s no shortage of epic Christmas decor out there. You can even get a six-foot-tall iridescent unicorn this year. However, one piece of TikTok decor might take the cake for most epic DIY. Read More »

Getting out to your car after buying groceries only to realize that your eggs have broken or your bread has been crushed is the worst. However, there might be a solution to keeping your delicate groceries safe, and its right on the cart. Read More »

Been on the hunt for the perfect Thanksgiving side dish? The Cheesecake Factory might have just come through with the perfect recipe to serve alongside your turkey. Read More »

Going out to see a movie isn’t always viable. Instead, you can watch something intended for the big screen in the comfort of your own home. These gifts make it that much more enjoyable for the movie-lovers in your life! Read More »

Underground and below the lights of Sin City is the Las Vegas Loop. Elon Musk’s unofficially named “Tesla Tunnel” created by his spin-off, The Boring Company. I recently had the chance to take several rides through these tunnels in a Model X, and while yes, it was boring, the trip was also peacefully exciting and completely free. Read More »

Ford and Purdue University researchers have developed a new, patent-pending charging system that solves one of the biggest problems with electric vehicles. Of course, we’re talking about the charging time it takes to top off a battery versus spending a few minutes at a gasoline pump. Read More »

Starting today, YouTube will hide the public dislike counter on all videos. You can still dislike videos, but you can’t open a product review or tutorial and check the dislikes to see if it’s worth watching. The YouTube brass say this change will “protect our creators from harassment,” which is a disappointing explanation, as viewers are now forced to read comments if they want to quickly gauge a video’s quality. Read More »