The History of Valentine's Day, Home Office Comforts, and More

February 14, 2022

Tip of the Day

A razor scraper isn’t just for getting paint off windows, it’s handy for scraping things off any hard and flat surface (like bathroom tiles or stovetop enamel).

Happy Monday! I hope everybody had a great weekend and is ready to tackle the week. On the matter of tackling the week, if you work from home you’ll want to check out our top picks for items under $50 that’ll make your home office comfier.

It’s the start of the week so of course, we have everything new coming to Netflix this week. This particular show isn’t new, but this weekend I started watching the crime-parody Fallet on Netflix. It’s a very dry humor take on the whole detectives-investigating-a-serial-killer genre. Except the detectives are absolutely incompetent. Worth a look if you like that genre and want to check out a funny take on it.

Relevant to today’s date: here’s the history of Valentine’s Day. It’s definitely not about chocolates and paper hearts and very much about odd ancient rituals. Speaking of Valentine’s Day, did you know dark chocolate is a good source of magnesium? Worried you’re not getting enough? We have the scoop on magnesium supplementation.

And water cooler trivia? You know we have some. On this day in 2005 the founders of YouTube, Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim, registered the domain YouTube.com. By the time the site officially launched later that year in December, it was already serving millions of videos a day and the rest is history.

– Jason

You’ve probably noticed there’s an entire aisle devoted to supplements and vitamins at the grocery store now. One of the most popular is magnesium, which is marketed to help with digestion, nerve function, and sleep. But can it really do all (or any) of that, and do you need to take it? Read More »

What comes to mind when you think about the history of Valentine’s Day? St. Valentine and the lore surrounding him? To get to the heart of Valentine’s Day, you actually have to reach back even further than that. Read More »

A calm, relaxing workspace is also a healthy and happy workspace. But when your office is in your home, everyday distractions can lead to ineffective workdays. With just a few tweaks, though, you can make your office space much more comfortable, which will also make it easier for you to focus. Read More »

Musicians and painters know the value of a music stand and easel to securely hold what they’re working on.
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Waking up to snowfall or freezing temperatures can be an unpleasant surprise, especially if you have to dig your car out of the snow or scrape an icy windshield.
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Wallpaper is a fun, classic way to spruce up a space.
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Paper towels come in handy for wiping up spills in the kitchen, drying your hands after washing them, and countless other situations.
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Mood lighting is a thing, which is why candles are still so popular in our electronically progressive world.
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Having an organized bathroom is essential.
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Brooms have been used for hundreds of years to keep floors free from dust and dirt, and modern brooms have adapted to modern needs.
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When it comes to baking with chocolate, getting the flavor profile just right makes a huge difference, and one surprising ingredient can do it for you. If you’re ready to take your favorite chocolate dessert recipes to the next level, pick up some espresso next time you’re in the coffee aisle. Read More »

We’ve all applied a little too much deodorant on a hot summer day and ended up with those unfortunate underarm stains. They can be difficult to get out, but not impossible. Read More »

Happy Valentine’s Day, Netflix fans! Your weekly drop is here, and there’s plenty of content to fill the rom-com-shaped, post-V-day void in your heart. Read More »

Regular sheet mask users know they can be complicated. While unfolding them just right and avoiding getting serum all over yourself can be difficult, these masks pack a hydration punch, and there’s now a hack that’ll make them (finally) fit just right). Read More »

Whether you’re an expert at indoor plant care or a novice, everyone can admit things can get complicated when it comes to maintenance. We all forget a step or two, but there’s one, in particular, you might be prone to forgetting. Read More »

Nearly every day, Google changes its logo to celebrate a holiday, birthday, tradition, or event. These “Google Doodles” often double as interactive games, and Google didn’t slack for Valentine’s Day. Its latest Doodle minigame lets you reunite two lovelorn hamsters across a narrow maze. Read More »

When you think about outstanding audio products, it’s easy for Sony’s name to come to mind. And the company’s latest earbuds—the WF-C500—are proof that competition just got tougher at the $100 price point. The basic buds pack stellar sound and are a great pick for the cost. Read More »

Mysterious lowercase “i” names reign in some of Apple’s product lines: iMac, iPad, iPod, and more—including the famous iPhone. But what does the “i” in “iPhone” mean? We’ll dig into the history to find out. Read More »

The traditional 3×3 Rubik’s Cube design is the standard for good reason! But if you have mastered the algorithmic ways of that puzzle and are wanting a cube that’s more challenging, we think you’ll like these other clever designs. Read More »