The Most Popular 2021 Dog Names, Holiday Party Games, and More

December 8, 2021

Tip of the Day

If the power is out and it’s below freezing, open the cabinets beneath your kitchen and bathroom sinks to let warmer ambient air circulate around your pipes to protect against freezing.

Happy Wednesday! As is tradition, a Hump Day camel fact. Camels have spent most of their time on Earth wild. They were only domesticated around 3,000 years ago in the Arabian Peninsula.

You probably don’t have a domesticated camel, but there’s a nearly 50/50 chance you have a domesticated dog—and if you got that dog this year there’s a solid chance you picked one of 2021’s most popular dog names.

And speaking of domestic in a different sense, we have a clever hack for making your Christmas tree seem fuller, cookie-scented candles, and some party games to keep your guests entertained—one of the most popular games in our party game roundup, Codenames, is nearly half-off right now.

And water cooler trivia? Here’s one for the football fans. On this day in 1940, the Chicago Bears beat the Washington Redskins in what would become the biggest beat-down margin of loss in the history of the NFL, a painful 73-0. Ouch.

– Jason

Put your phones down, people; we have nine family games that will bring joy, laughter (and a little friendly competition) to everyone back home this holiday season. Read More »

Cold weather and the holidays mean it’s time to create those cozy vibes in your home, and nothing does that faster than the smell of freshly baked cookies. The best part is, you can get that delicious, sweet aroma whether you feel like baking or not. Just grab any (or all) of these candles to fill your home with the sweet, delicious aroma of baking cookies! Read More »

Does the smell wafting out of a KFC bring you joy? Well, now you can bring that scent into your home (again). Read More »

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You’ve decorated the tree, but now you’ve started to notice some gaps popping up in between branches. Don’t worry, you won’t need to take off your ornaments and re-fluff with this clever hack. Read More »

We all have our favorite cakes, but how does yours stack up against everyone else’s? Thanks to a recent survey, we now know America’s favorite cake. Read More »

Amazon Prime Video has a film library full of everything from classics to low-budget obscurities, and the same goes for the service’s holiday offerings. Here are the 10 best Christmas movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Read More »

Last year Sony released the SRS-WS1 neckband speaker, and while they weren’t received horribly, the consensus was that it was a strange, overpriced product. Well, Sony’s back at it with the SRS-NB10 now, which is supposed to be a more useful and affordable follow-up. And well… it is cheaper. Read More »

These days smartphones have more cameras than ever before, and they keep getting bigger. As a result, phones have huge camera bumps on the back that can be quite annoying. Camera bumps make phones wobble on tables, gather dust, and result in thicker cases. Read More »

After a 15-year break, the classic kids’ show Reading Rainbow is finally returning. The new show, called Reading Rainbow Live, will follow the original show’s structured use of dance parties, field trips, and books to engage kids in learning. That said, it will feature an expanded cast of young hosts and a live, interactive format. Read More »