The Scoop on Galentine's Day, Gwyneth Paltrow's Mansion, and Mug Cinnamon Rolls

February 4, 2022

Tip of the Day

Forget dealing with dust and grime on top of your kitchen cabinets. The next time you clean up there, lay down some parchment or wax paper. Then, when the paper gets grimy and dusty, just remove and replace it.

Happy Friday! Here’s to hoping everybody has a weekend of nice weather ahead of them. Let me tell you, after a solid week of shoveling and snow blowing every day, the sunny skies today are welcome.

On the topic of homes, if you dream about not having to keep up with yours and living a Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous existence, do check out the wildest parts of Gwyneth Paltrow’s home tour. We’re partial to the in-home spa, but we’ll let you decide which thing is the most outrageous.

On a more down-to-earth note, we’ve also got tips on finding the best unscented laundry detergents and a primer on what exactly Galentine’s Day is.

And water cooler trivia? We always have some. Here’s a timely one for Black History Month. On this day in 1913, iconic civil-rights activist Rosa Parks was born in Tuskegee, Alabama.

– Jason

In case you haven’t noticed all the red, white, and pink hearts, candy, and stuffed animals at your local grocery store, Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. However, what you might not know is there’s another celebration in February right before the designated day of love called Galentine’s Day. Read More »

While some people love a distinctive scent in their clean laundry, others prefer it to have no scent at all. Unfortunately, thanks to confusing labels, it can be difficult to find a good unscented laundry detergent, but we’ll help you navigate this confusing journey. Read More »

If you’re fully immersed in a low-carb diet, the last thing you want to do is wreck your progress with a few lousy happy hour drink choices. Instead of skipping that drink altogether, though, these boozy beverages actually get the low-carb thumbs up. Read More »

One of the most important rooms to organize is the kitchen.
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If you hate going on what feels like a quest to find one ingredient in your fridge, it might be time to get some fridge organizers.
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If you’re into arts and crafts, you likely know how quickly supplies can accumulate and turn into disorganized chaos.
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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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You’ve probably heard of mug cakes, but there’s a new microwavable dessert you can try: microwave cinnamon rolls. Read More »

Celebrities are just like us! Okay, that’s not true, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Architectural Digest home tour kind of proves it. Read More »

It might seem like we just had Olympic games and that’s because we did—thanks to the pandemic pushing the Summer Olympics forward a year. Now, though, the bi-annual, global sporting event is back on its typical schedule after the interruption, and it’s time to watch the games. Read More »

You’re making an omelet or you’ve got a pot of chili, and you need cheese. You reach into the fridge only to find that block you were thinking of has gone bad. While it won’t save that old cheese, there is a way to extend your cheddar’s shelf life. Read More »

Another day, another TikTok viral recipe, and as usual, it looks delicious. Unlike the usual lunches, snacks, and drinks that go viral, this time, we’ve got a full-on dinner recipe on our hands. Read More »

I love woodworking, but my artistic skills are lacking, and I’m not much of a crafter. So when I had the chance to review the new Cricut Maker 3, I turned to my wife for help. And along the way, I found the new Cricut can create beautiful things of seemingly infinite size—with some limitations. Read More »

Although Hulu may be behind other major streaming services in producing original movies, there are still plenty of great feature films under the Hulu brand. Here are the best original films available to stream on Hulu. Read More »

While gearheads love the smell of burning gasoline and the roar of a high-performance engine tuned to perfection, the EV revolution is here. And while some enthusiasts will say an EV conversion steals the heart, soul, and heritage from a classic car, fans should also be excited about going electric. Read More »

Automakers want electric cars to feel futuristic, and they often meet this goal by cramming new and unfamiliar features in their EVs. Unfortunately, only a handful of dorky drivers will take the time to learn these new features. That’s why Ford hopes to “gameify” the new car experience with an educational escape room game. Read More »