[ad_1] Summer is the perfect time to plan road trips to nearby town, cities, beaches, and national parks. However, depending on where you live, what car you drive, and your route, you can end up paying a lot more than you bargained for on gas and tolls, especially with the current hikes in gas prices. … Read more
[ad_1] Photo: Claire Lower Tomatoes are my favorite summer fruit, quickly followed by peaches. The former gets used in mostly savory applications, while the latter is relegated to the world of desserts. But peaches are more versatile than you think. Just like a tomato, they’re comfortable with a little burrata and basil, and equally at … Read more
[ad_1] It is undoubtedly Barbie’s world, and we all (just barely) live in it. The movie has completely dominated the frothier side of the cultural conversation since it was released last week, crushing movie rival Oppenheimer and earning rave reviews and (to date) more than $530 million. The online world reacts to Barbie’s success Barbie … Read more
[ad_1] Image: Apple Apple Maps is quickly becoming a great alternative to Google Maps. In some parts of the world, the navigation and street view features are actually better than Google’s. But until now, the app had one major flaw: If you didn’t have the internet, you could not use Apple Maps, period. Apple is … Read more
[ad_1] Peacock launched in mid-2020, largely on the promise of The Office reruns, but it also brought the power and checkbook of NBCUniversal to bear in creating some solid original content (“creating” being, in some cases, a euphemism for “importing”). Even though the library of originals is still relatively small, there’s an impressive amount of … Read more
[ad_1] Introducing the idea of role play in the bedroom could be embarrassing at first. Pretending to be a “naughty” pilot who wants to join the mile high club with a saucy flight attendant? Well, that can sound a little cheesy. But that’s precisely why you might want to try it in the first place—to … Read more
[ad_1] It can be daunting to wake up to a new day, then immediately remember that in under an hour, you’ll be squashed up against a stranger on a bus or train—or stuck in traffic, or maybe sweating it out on a long bike ride to the office. The commute can be a downer because … Read more
[ad_1] Image: SmartTraining Lab A lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $49.99 right now through July 31. Unlike a Microsoft 365 subscription that charges recurring fees, this license gives you lifetime access to Microsoft Office after a one-time payment, and you’ll get a download link and software license … Read more
[ad_1] Finding great travel deals is a skill, but it’s one that can be honed—if you can be patient and flexible (and if you know you can take advantage of the 24-hour free federal cancelation policy to lock in time-sensitive deals). Here are some of the best travel websites you can use to snag your … Read more
[ad_1] Photo: Kristina Ismulyani (Shutterstock) Refrigerators can start smelling pretty funky after a few years of use. If you want to rid your fridge and freezer of lingering odors once and for all, you need a deep cleaning regimen to get the job done. How to de-stink a fridge As this video from the Consumer … Read more