Post-Working Recovery Tips, Viral Pepper Grinders, and Itchy Sweater Hacks

February 1, 2022

Tip of the Day

Want a rich golden crust on your bread? Add a cup of water to the broiler tray in your oven to give your artisan bread the delicious crust you’re looking for.

Happy Tuesday! If you’ve been hitting the weights hard this year, you’re probably more than a little bit familiar with post-workout soreness. Here are some great tips and tricks to help with that and speed up your recovery. (Hydration is always helpful, so if you need a new water bottle check out the fun ones we shared yesterday.)

Less about working out and more about work, here’s why your routine at work might be derailing your productivity.

Speaking of work, here’s some water cooler trivia for the day. On this day in 1884, the very first section of the Oxford English Dictionary was published. The dictionary was notable for its detailed entries, offering not just a definition of the word but a history of it with usage examples too.

– Jason

If you’ve been hitting the gym hard, chances are your muscles are starting to feel sore. But getting closer to your goals means giving your muscles time to recover, too. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to give your sore limbs a break. Read More »

Warm, cozy sweaters are a must in cold weather. But what do you do if your sweater is less cozy than it is itchy? This laundry hack will change your closet forever. Read More »

We all have things we want to accomplish, especially at the start of a new year. Sometimes, though, the steps to get there are bit steeper than we originally thought. Whether you want to lose weight, declutter your home, or go back to school, these six tips can help you along the path to achieving your goals. Read More »

If you’re sick of knocking over bottles of shampoo and feeling cramped in the shower, a shower organizer can be an easy way to upgrade your whole experience.
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From half-used paint cans to rarely used holiday decorations, garages sure can accumulate clutter fast.
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If you’re sick of sifting through the clutter in your bathroom to find the one product that you need, a bathroom drawer organizer is a great solution.
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A new month means a new full moon. If you missed January’s Full Wolf Moon, you can catch the new one in just a few weeks. Read More »

From storage tricks to recipes, TikTok is basically a compendium of life hacks. It’s also a great place to get product recommendations, and the latest to go viral is a fun new kitchen gadget. Read More »

From morning routines to workout routines, having a set of activities or habits can be a good thing. When it comes to your work life, though, that routine might not be nearly as helpful. Read More »

During the lockdowns of 2020, many turned to gardening, and in 2021, that trend didn’t slow down. Instead, trends emerged. Read More »

Vinyl is making a resurgence, and while it doesn’t put a dent in streaming numbers, records are outselling CDs. If you’re building a vinyl collection, you’ll need a great turntable, and these are some of the best. Read More »

February is filled to the brim with monumental events in tech history. Three services you probably use daily launched this month, along with two of the most beloved game series of all time, plus a seminal moment in the development of artificial intelligence. Keep reading to learn the details. Read More »

Well, it was good while it lasted. Wordle, the free and ad-free word game that consumed all our minds, won’t be free anymore sometime in the future. On Twitter today, the game’s creator announced The New York Times company agreed to buy the game. And a paywall is coming. Read More »

Now is the perfect time to upgrade your home theater setup, thanks to these uber-cool deals on the Roku Streambar and Roku Streambar Pro. These soundbars are already budget-friendly, but now they’re at the lowest price we’ve seen. Grab ’em before they’re gone! [match for the lowest price we’ve seen // both the soundbars are on sale til 2/12 Read More »

Thank goodness—Windows 11’s emoji could finally get the update they deserve. Microsoft distinguished designer Nando Costa now confirms that the company is still working on 3D “Fluent Design” emoji for Windows 11. These 3D emoji will replace the boring 2D emoji that Microsoft introduced to Windows 11 last year—in some apps, at least. Read More »