Asking for a raise can be tricky. You have to approach the conversation in the right way, and as Lee E. Miller, co-author of A Woman’s Guide to Successful Negotiating points out, that means you probably want to leave out the word “fair.”
Nothing is more refreshing on a hot day than a big, cold pitcher of boozy punch, whether it’s a normal punch, or you just made an extra big version of your favorite cocktail. Give your drink a little depth and surprising complexity with a couple dashes of bitters.
If you’ve ever had to write a reference paper, essay, or lab report, you know what it means to struggle with an overwhelming amount of information to organize, or a blank page looking back at you. WriteWell helps you organize that information easily, and offers writing templates to help you get started with your paper.
From a hummus soup with the texture of miso to hummus-stuffed falafel and a hummus potato salad, Brothers Green Eats offers up five different ways to incorporate hummus into amazing dishes you may never have thought of—assuming any hummus is left in your fridge after opening it.
Tomato season is approaching, and I am freaking ready. I tend to go overboard at the market, but that’s not a real “problem,” as I have a multitude of ways to deal with an excess of tomatoes, like this delicious dressing from Bar Tartine.
Printers you won’t hate, a workhorse laptop, and Callaway golfing gear lead off Memorial Day’s best deals.
iOS: You already know that archiving, deleting, or reading emails is an effective way to get through a flooded inbox full of unread messages. Morning Mail for iPhone quickens this process with Tinder-like swipes, apart from being a decent email client.
Brother laser printers dominated the voting in our Kinja Co-Op for best printer, and it’s easy to see why: They basically never jam, toner is much cheaper than ink (and it never dries out if you don’t use it), and they print much faster than any other consumer-level printer; on the order of 25-30 pages per minute, even when printing duplex. The glaring trade-off is that they don’t print in color, but it’s easier to live without that than you might think.
Cats and Dogs are curious creatures, especially when it comes to the plants you have indoors. These expert tips will help you keep them away so you can keep your plants alive.
If your gas grill has some major cold spots, or isn’t working at all, some bad burners are the most likely cause. Here’s how to swap in some new ones and make that old grill like new again.
If you use Lyft to get around, the company just made their service even more useful. They recently started testing a new feature that lets you schedule your rides up to 24 hours in advance.
iOS: Twitter is a great feed, but saving interesting tweets for later, making playlists of songs you find, and collecting interesting or on-topic tweets into lists is difficult, and deserves more than a “favorite” button. That’s where Charm comes in—it makes all of that super easy.
Calvin Klein clothes, Cuisinart grilling gear, and an ergonomic mouse lead off Sunday’s best deals.
These Philips A19 bulbs aren’t just the most popular light bulbs we’ve ever listed, they’re one of the most popular non-Amazon deals we’ve ever posted. Today you can grab a 4-pack for under $5, until they sell out anyway, which definitely beats out the previous discounts we’ve seen.
Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.
If you want the perfect home bar for hosting parties and mixing cocktails, these essentials will cover all the bases.
iOS: Doing the laundry can be confusing if you don’t know what all those symbols on your clothes mean. Why does this bucket have two lines under it? What’s the triangle with two stripes? Just fire up your iPhone and let Laundry Day sort it out for you.
Some people like the sound of running water because it helps them relax. For others, it creates a strong urge to urinate. This is no coincidence, and it happens more commonly than you think—all thanks to the power of suggestion.
Homemade cold crew, multiple Eneloop Power Packs to choose from, and hammocks and beach chairs are just the start of today’s best deals.
There’s something to be said for meticulously planning a vacation escape, picking the right place, the right time, and then going for it. There’s something else for just getting out of dodge after a long, awful week. Here are some tricks to make the latter as luxurious as possible.
iOS: There are plenty of options to find directions when you need to get from point A to point B in a car, but what if you want a leisurely pedestrian route to explore a city? Sidekix offers urban navigation on foot that highlights interesting places en route to your destination.
It’s officially hammock season, and you can join in the fun for just $36, courtesy of today’s Amazon Gold Box.
Julienne cut fruits and vegetables are perfect toppings for salads, but you don’t need expert knife skills to do it. A mandoline slicer can do most of the work for you, even if you don’t have a special attachment.
A humidifier is an essential purchase for certain homes, but how do you know which one is right for you, or which one can handle your space? Consumer Reports has a comprehensive video buying guide for humidifiers, with a cheat sheet for the right size for a room.
This week we learned about self-defense and how to take a punch (hey, it happens), discussed how cosplay can help confidence in unexpected ways, did some houseplant triage to prevent our plants from dying, and more. Here’s a look back.
