5 Ways to Get More Vitamin D, Avocado Storage Hacks, and More

March 1, 2022

Tip of the Day

If sudden warm weather is melting the snow while the ground is still frozen, pay extra attention to your home. With nowhere to go, the water might end up in your basement or crawlspace.

Happy Tuesday! I hope everybody has been managing to fit in a bit of downtime and relaxation lately. I recently fit in a few games of Mysterium, which is a fun board game that has players taking the role of psychics trying to solve a cold case murder in an old mansion by communicating with a ghost. (Word on the street is that the follow-up game Mysterium Park is a much more streamlined experience and a fraction of the price, if the whole concept has you interested.)

But enough about board games! Between those and video games I could write a 1,001 newsletter introductions (and then some). Let’s dig into the goodies in today’s newsletter. Today’s edition has some big upgrade-n-clean vibes. Here’s how you can get more Vitamin D, which is great for general health, staving off the winter blues, and keeping your immune system juiced.

Want to drink more water but you’re not a fan of the taste of it? Use some of our tips and tricks to upgrade the experience. And while you’re whirling around the kitchen, you can use this oven cleaning hack to get a cleaner oven and this avocado storage trick to keep things fresher until it’s guacamole time.

And water cooler trivia? You know we have some. Spring and summer travel is just around the corner, so why not give a nod to an iconic warm-weather vacation destination. On this day in 1872, the United States Congress established Yellowstone National Park is not only the first U.S. national park but the first national park in the world.

– Jason

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps you build and maintain strong bones and a healthy immune system. Unfortunately, many of us are actually vitamin D deficient. If that’s you, here are five ways you can boost your intake of this necessary and helpful vitamin. Read More »

Drinking enough water every day can feel like a real chore, but there’s no denying how important it is. Staying hydrated regulates your body temperature, delivers nutrients to your cells, and gives you energy. These samplers, tablets, and enhancers will help you meet your daily water quota if you’ve been falling short. Read More »

If you’ve ever wanted to dive into the elegant, delicate world of pastry baking, you’ll need the right supplies to do it. We’ve got all your must-haves right here! Read More »

If you’ve ever owned a broom, it’s likely that you know how easily they can tip over, even when leaned against the wall securely (or so you thought).
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Cranking your thermostat to heat a single room can be costly if your HVAC isn’t energy efficient.
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If your home doesn’t include a space that makes you breathe a little slower and appreciate the smaller things in life, perhaps a hammock chair can help.
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When it’s time to get some work done around your home and you need to access those hard-to-reach areas, a step ladder is a handy item to have to make it easy for you.
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Whether you’ve got a self-cleaning oven or not, there’s a bit of elbow grease that always comes into cleaning the appliance. Thankfully, there’s a hack that’ll make getting stuck-on food burns out of there with a little less work. Read More »

When it comes to finicky produce, avocados are arguably some of the most difficult to keep fresh. A day after you buy one of the beloved fruits they seem to be going bad, but there’s some good news: there’s a hack for that. Read More »

If you’ve never used a retailer’s curbside pickup option, you’re truly missing out. The convenient service sees employees shopping for you and bringing your items directly to your car so that you never have to set foot in the store. Now, Target is stepping up its already impressive service. Read More »

When it comes to the most cluttered spaces in your home, the closet is likely high on the list. There’s one clothing item that could be causing the most problems. Read More »

The first month of spring brings a handful of monumental firsts in the history of technology. Things we do daily, from making phone calls, surfing the internet, microblogging, and more, all trace back to their birthdays in March. Check out the details below. Read More »

Wireless carriers are starting to shut down older 3G networks, affecting millions of cars. In late February 2022, AT&T became the first major wireless carrier to phase out its 3G network in what it’s calling a “3G sunset” as it continues to improve its 5G offerings, and it’s just the first of many. Read More »

As Microsoft races to address Windows 11’s clunky start menu and lack of tablet-friendly UI, it’s also taking time to work on new cosmetic features. And I’m not talking about widgets or gadgets—not this time, at least. In a new leak from Albacore, we get our first look at Windows 11’s Desktop Background Stickers. Read More »