Will They Know If You Return Your Amazon Gift, Fitness Tracker Pitfalls, and More

December 28, 2021

Tip of the Day

Many retailers are offering extended return windows for holiday purchases, but that just means it’s easier to put it off and forget. Gather up your returns this week and get them ready to ship back.

Happy Tuesday! If you’re doing a bit of post-holiday cleanup you’ve probably encountered a gift or two you’re not super excited about. If you’re planning on returning it to Amazon you might wonder… will the gift giver know you sent it back? Here’s the inside scoop on returning Amazon gifts.

Thinking about the approaching New Year with an excitement for new things? Here are 23 new books to check out in January and 6 beauty trends that we’ll see a lot of in 2022. (And hey, if as new as you want to get is what’s new-to-Netflix, we got you covered.) Speaking of New Year’s things, you might be interested in reading about the potential downsides of fitness trackers.

Water cooler trivia? Whether you’re back where the actual water cooler is or enjoying some holiday downtime still, you know we always have some. On this day way back in 1065 the original Westminister Abbey, built by St. Edward the Confessor, was consecrated. That version of Westminister Abbey was almost entirely demolished by Henry III and rebuilt in the current, and very recognizable, Gothic style in 1245.

– Jason

The new year is the perfect time to add some new titles to your bookshelves! This January book list is zero self-help and lots of fresh titles that’ll capture your interest and imagination. Read More »

A new year means new trends in beauty and skincare. Curious about what trends are coming up in 2022? We’ve talked to the experts to find out! Read More »

Maybe you came into some cash or a Target gift card over the Christmas holidays. If you did, the retailer is running an amazing deal on a popular appliance. Read More »

Take your workouts to the next level with one of these sets of ankle weights! Just strap them on wherever you exercise to kick it into high gear.
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The doorway pull-up bar is a staple of many athletes because it’s a space-saving, convenient way to get in a quick workout.
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Being informed about your health is a good thing, right? Apparently, only to a certain extent according to new perspectives on wearable health and wellness trackers. Read More »

If you (like me) are a sucker for a Starbucks product, you know buying them can get costly quickly. Thanks to a TikTok, though, you might be able to DIY one of the brand’s famous syrups at home. Read More »

Taco Bell might have taken the Mexican Pizza off its menu, but it’s giving fans a new treat in the new year. It’s different than any of their other menu items. Read More »

The iPhone has reinvented the way we use technology more than once. Today, the most compelling reason to invest in the Apple ecosystem is the Find My network. It helps you find lost items like phones, tablets, wireless earbuds, e-bikes, and more and enables you to keep track of friends and family. Read on to find out how. Read More »

Earlier this year, Google unfurled a feature in Google Fit that’d allow Android users to track key vitals directly with their phone without having to use a companion smartwatch or fitness tracker. And now, Google has quietly rolled out the same ability for iPhone users. Read More »

One of the benefits of electric vehicles is reduced maintenance costs. But for one Finn, the cost of repairing his Tesla came up to $22,800. So he took the only logical course of action: strap dynamite to it and blow the Tesla to smithereens. And naturally, load the glorious video to YouTube. Read More »