Sparkling Sinks, Perfect Spaghetti Sauce, and More

December 21, 2021

Tip of the Day

Light exposure impacts sleep quality. If you live somewhere with limited winter daylight, try to get bright morning sunshine on your face to get a better night’s sleep.

Happy Tuesday! Christmas is just around the corner and one of my holiday projects today is wrapping all the gifts. You know what makes wrapping gifts easier and more pleasant? A wrapping paper organizer like this one (I bought one years ago and love it) and good scissors. I actually own more than one of those wrapping paper organizers—one for Christmas-themed wrapping paper and one for plain paper suitable for birthdays and other reindeer-inappropriate events.

Speaking of the holidays on top of wrapping there’s a lot of baking going on, so now’s a good time to brush up on when to use different chocolates. And what’s a round of baking without some eggs? Here’s the best place to store your eggs in your fridge.

Water cooler trivia? Here’s a two-for-Tuesday throwback to the early 20th century. On this day in 1913, the New York Times published the first modern crossword puzzle, starting a tradition that continues in the paper to this day. Also on this day, in 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves premiered. The animated film firmly established Walt Disney as a creative force and set the stage for future Disney innovations.

– Jason

Baking with chocolate produces some of the most delicious treats imaginable, but it’s important to know when to use the different types. If you’re unsure which type of chocolate to use, this simple comparison will help you out. Read More »

Whether you’re planning a reunion or party, or hosting the holidays at your home, the stress of coordinating a family gathering is real. But don’t panic—we’ve got some tips that’ll help you get it all done and keep your cool (yes, it’s possible). Read More »

No matter what you do, you can’t seem to get your stainless steel sink pristine. Well, a TikTok famous product could be the answer according to one housekeeping. Read More »

If you want lattes, flat whites, and other specialty drinks at home, you need a high-quality machine and a milk frother.
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If you’re like me, you use the built-in egg holder in your refrigerator’s door to store your eggs. Turns out, though, we shouldn’t be. Read More »

When it comes to simple weeknight meals, spaghetti is a go-to for many. If you feel as though your sauce is never quite right, it might be because of one missing ingredient. Read More »

Cleaning the bathroom seems pretty simple, right? But what if you could get a deeper clean doing practically no extra work? Read More »

Although one in seven people own some type of smartwatch—it’s a gadget I couldn’t really understand. The thought of dropping a couple of hundred dollars on one from Apple or Samsung wasn’t something I couldn’t understand. That is until I spent some time with a cheap smartwatch on my wrist. Read More »

While there’s a lot to love about Google’s new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, owners are definitely dealing with a few pesky little problems. We expected the big December Pixel drop update to fix several of those, including Pixel 6 network issues, but it appears the update made it worse. And that’s if you got the December Pixel 6 update at all. Read More »