Gifts for Chefs, Lemon Cleaning Hacks, Holiday Movies, and More

December 1, 2021

Tip of the Day

A light frost in the morning can pose a much bigger slipping hazard than a heavy snowfall, so be extra mindful with your steps even when it doesn’t look too bad out.

Happy Wednesday! As is tradition, a Hump Day camel fact for you. I keep thinking we’re going to run out, but the world is filled with camel facts. Months ago I shared a bit of trivia about a failed 19th-century experiment to introduce camels into the U.S. Cavalry. The 1976 film Hawmps! is a Western slapstick detailing the whole military camel debacle.

Less on the topic of camels and more on the topic of Christmas, some happy news for holiday movie fans: a slew of classic Christmas movies are coming to Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas. Baking Christmas cookies? Here are some tips for perfect frosting. And if you’re shopping for a chef, we have a pile of gift suggestions.

Speaking of shopping, gift wrapping, and holiday deals, the gift wrap organizer I bought a few years ago is on sale today. This thing is great. It’s such as simple idea but it keeps a dozen or more rolls of wrapping paper, tissue paper, ribbon, scissors, and tape all in one place. Need to wrap something? Just pull the bag out and everything is right there. And if you’re looking for a fun, and rather classic, stocking stuffer you can pick up one of these Zippo refillable hand warmers for nearly half off.

Wednesdays are always fun because there’s the random camel fact and then more water cooler trivia, which you know we always have. On this day in 1990, workers broke through the last few feet of the Channel Tunnel, or “Chunnel” linking Britain with mainland Europe. The Channel Tunnel would open for service four years later on May, 6 1994.

– Jason

Getting into cooking is thrilling, fulfilling, and, most of all, belly-filling. If you know someone who has recently found a new admiration for all things culinary, they’re sure to appreciate any of these practical gifts. Read More »

The versatile lemon is a common ingredient in cooking and baking, but did you know it comes in handy for cleaning, too? Turning this citrus fruit into a cleaning aid is super easy, and it’s also gentler than many other household cleaners. Read More »

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An indoor firewood rack is a convenient way to keep your wood dry and close by! If you need one for your home, check out our recommendations.
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If you’re hosting Christmas this year or throwing a holiday party, there’s a TikTok hack that’s going to impress everyone who attends. Read More »

For many, decorating Christmas cookies is a holiday tradition. Let’s be honest, though. Not all of us are good at it. There is help, though. Read More »

With Thanksgiving now over, it’s time to move on to the holidays. If you love a good Christmas movie, there’s one television event you need to watch. Read More »

Upgrading to a smart thermostat is a great way to save money on your annual energy bill and automate your home. Choosing the right one for your home, however, isn’t an easy process. Here are our favorite smart thermostats currently on the market. Read More »

Nothing, led by Carl Pei of OnePlus fame, launched the Ear 1 earbuds to a bunch of fanfare and hype. The company focused its marketing campaign on its partnership with Teenage Engineering and the product’s transparent design, but how do they sound? I’m here to tell you that they’re pretty damn good. Read More »

Some people will spend tons of money renting Christmas movies on Amazon this year, but you’ll have the pleasure of watching these movies for free. That’s because The Roku Channel just added over thirty Christmas movies to its free, on-demand catalog. And yes, they’re actually good movies! Read More »