What if you can’t find a job you love?
There's an interesting discussion at GetRichSlowly about how to find a job you love. It's a good read, and I don't want to steal their thunder, so I'll just say the two things I have to add....
How to make your own soap
You might want to make your own soap because you're allergic to some of the common ingredients in store-bought soap, or because it saves money, or just for the fun of mixing your own scents and...
Home remedies for sinus problems
I've had a lot of sinusitis and a few sinus infections over the years. Unless it's a bacterial sinus infection, there is nothing a doctor can do but advise you about over-the-counter and home...
Aloe Vera gel for hair and skin
Someone recently recommended aloe vera gel to me as a hair gel, especially for hair that tends to frizz (that'd be me!). I was skeptical because I'd tried it for that very thing years ago. But...
How to clean a flat iron hair straightener
If you use a flat iron to straighten or smooth your hair and you've noticed it's not working like it used to, that means you need to clean it. Fortunately, this is remarkably simple, whether your...

Oh, here we go again. Just as I’ve stopped getting calls from the fake company “Account Services“, I started getting robot calls from a collection agency called National Action Financial Services. They’re a real company, but they don’t ask for anyone by name on the messages they leave. It turned out they were after the person who had my phone ...Read More
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Once upon a time, I found a blogger was reposting my entire articles, pictures and all, on her blog, as if they were her own. I couldn’t find a way to contact her, so – assuming she was one of the many “sploggers” who do this intentionally – I talked about it in a new article. It turned out she ...Read More
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Here’s a situation I wouldn’t wish on anybody. You’re a stay at home mom or dad with a spouse who makes a fantastic living. You don’t actually have any money of your own – it’s all in joint accounts, under your spouse’s control. One day, your spouse announces that he or she has had enough of you and the kids ...Read More
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Leases are one of the few types of contracts that are pretty one-sided. If you violate their terms, you can be evicted. But if your landlord breaks the terms, you may need a lawyer to help you. Landlords are more likely than tenants to have the money to enforce the lease, so it’s really not a fair system.
That said, if ...Read More
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If you’ve ever tried to reduce your caffeine intake, you know it can be really difficult. Caffeine is physically addictive, so quitting it cold turkey can give you withdrawal effects like headaches for several days. You may also feel fatigued or like you can’t wake up, because your body is so used to relying on caffeine for stimulation.
But if you’ve ...Read More
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For decades, I thought brussels sprouts were gross because they had this sulfur taste I couldn’t stand. And they were mushy.
It turned out I’d just never had them cooked properly. Or, more precisely, not cooked at all. I recently tried raw brussels sprouts for the first time, and it’s become my new favorite snack. I’m not joking. And they’re totally ...Read More
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I love cheese, but I can only eat so much at a time. I especially like some of the moderately pricey ones like smoked gouda (seen here). But I would rarely treat myself because whenever I buy even the smallest wedge or wheel available, it goes off before I can finish it.
Then I figured out why it was going bad: ...Read More
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