Disinfecting Wipe Expiration Dates, 2022 Beauty Trends, and More

February 2, 2022

Tip of the Day

Decluttering can feel overwhelming and it’s easy to put it off forever. Instead of getting discouraged, make it a goal to discard at least one thing a day you don’t need.

Happy Wednesday! If you’re like most of us, you’ve probably bought more than a few containers of disinfecting wipes during the pandemic. Enough, even, that you might have a few containers that have expired. Here’s how you can tell if your wipes are still good.

Want some homework more fun than checking expiration dates? Check out Ulta’s 2022 beauty trends for some skincare and makeup ideas.

And water cooler trivia? Here’s a very topical one. The American tradition of Groundhog Day stems from the folk traditions of German immigrants that had settled in the Pennsylvania area (they had exchanged the tradition of looking to badgers as a sign of spring to looking for groundhogs). The first official “Groundhog Day” was celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1887.

– Jason

Embracing beauty trends is a perfect, low-pressure way to harness some of that “new year, new you” energy. From adding some helpful tools to your skin care routine to experimenting with new makeup techniques, these beauty trends are going to be a big deal in 2022, according to the experts. Read More »

Disinfecting wipes are a handy way to clean surfaces and disinfect them in the process, but they don’t last forever. Here’s what you need to know about when they expire, how to read the expiration code, and more. Read More »

It appears winter isn’t quite done with us. If you’re expecting an extended stay indoors thanks to snow and ice, you might want to stock your pantry with more than pasta and canned soup. These casseroles aren’t only delicious, but you can make them now and freeze them to enjoy later when it’s blustery outside. Read More »

Opening up the cabinet under your sink to a huge mess of bottles falling all over is no fun.
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If you’re on the hunt for a more attractive and reliable way to store things around your home or office, storage cubes are the answer.
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If your bathroom or vanity surfaces are cluttered with makeup and brushes, it’s time to get an organizer.
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One of the worst parts of decluttering is how daunting the process can seem. However, according to one expert, there’s a way around it. Read More »

If you’ve been on the hunt for a fun Valentine’s Day activity for you and your kiddos, your significant other, or friends, one craft store might just have you covered. Read More »

Between its wine bottle succulents and fan-favorite chicken, Trader Joe’s has no shortage of must-purchase items. Now, it’s adding a new one. Read More »

Emily Mariko’s name might not be super familiar to you, but there’s a good chance her viral videos are. Now, the TikTok content creator is back with another recipe, but this time it’s a sweet treat and not a savory dinner. Read More »

You’ve probably seen people everywhere talking about a new word puzzle craze called Wordle. And if you’re anything like us, you’re probably wondering what other word games are out there (especially after the buyout). Thankfully, there are lots of excellent mobile and tabletop options! Read More »

Dazzling sales of NFTs have made the news over the past year, but each sale comes with a huge caveat: You’re buying a link to a file on someone’s server, and that link could change. We’ll take a look at why NFTs work this way and how it might come back to haunt NFT owners in the future. Read More »

By Grabthar’s hammer—hold on, that’s not the right reference. I guess I’ll just cut to the chase; LEGO just opened pre-orders for its Thor’s Hammer kit. The 18-inch-tall Mjölnir model comes with a classy information display and includes a bundle of cute miniatures, including a mini Infinity Gauntlet. Read More »

Thinking of upgrading your phone? Verizon is running a killer BOGO deal on select 5G devices, including the iPhone 13 and Pixel 6. Plus, you can get up to $1,000 in credit when you switch plans to meet the requirement for this promotion. Read More »