By now it’s safe to assume that almost every free internet service that provides some kind of utility isn’t really “free,” and that the price you pay, if it’s not in the form of an actual withdrawal from your bank account, is in the currency of your personal data. Unroll.me, which scans people’s inboxes for […]
Outdoor Home Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring has already sprung, and you still haven’t started your cleaning, right? Well, here are a few helpful insider tips to make your to-do’s smidge easier, thanks to Home Improvement expert Danny Lipford. Roof. Use a leaf blower and broom to remove leaves and other debris from valleys and behind chimneys. Start at the top […]
Gemma Chan, Olivia Munn Honored As Role Models
Actresses Gemma Chan and Olivia Munn were honored at the Apex for Youth Gala to support underserved immigrant and Asian youth. “I feel English, British, European, Chinese, Asian. You can embrace all sides of it,” Chan said as both she and Munn were given the Inspiration Awards. At the event, the two spoke about […]
Mindfulness Reduces Stress
If you’re looking for a simple way to reduce your stress and anxiety levels, try working on the mind-body connection. In a recent doctoral study conducted at Pennsylvania State University, Chih-Hslang Yang, PhD investigated the combination of mindfulness and moving on feelings of stress and anxiety. The study, published in Psychology of Sport and […]
Mint Dark Chocolate Kit Kats and Oreos are Hitting Shelves Soon!
It is a widely accepted truth that mint chocolate chip is the best ice cream flavor – at once richly decadent and cooly refreshing – and soon you’ll be able to enjoy it in two new cookie/candy forms. Rumor has it KitKat is cooking up a new flavor, and it sure is a good […]
How To Print from a Chromebook
Even digital cloud-dwellers occasionally need paper. While Google’s Chromebooks are all about online services, sometimes you need a good old fashioned printout to accompany your digital adventures. Printing from a Chromebook has gotten a lot easier over the years, but it still isn’t always obvious how to get started or which paths to embrace. Follow […]
Muscle Strength Increases Longevity
Need more motivation to stay on top of your functional strength training program? A new study finds that the older we get, the more important muscle strength becomes a factor in our continued health and well-being. Researchers from China and Indiana University collaborated to analyze data from almost 5,000 older adults in the National […]
Spring Cleaning To-Do: Clean Out Your Garage!
Now that the weather’s finally warm enough to open your doors, it’s time to give your garage a good spring cleaning and organization makeover! Garage Cleaning and Organizing Tips: Clean Out: Start by thoroughly cleaning the garage. Get control of the clutter by sorting everything into: things to keep, things to give away or sell, […]
Bulk Unsubscribing Tools to Help Unclutter Your Inbox
Like a home in real life, cleaning up isn’t always fun and easy, but if you put in a little elbow grease it may be worth the peace of mind of a clutter-free inbox. If you have multiple emails across providers like Gmail and Microsoft Outlook, it may be easier to use services that […]
Carson Kressley Wins 2019 Spirit of Design Award
Emmy-Award winning style pundit, TV personality, fashion designer and New York Times best-selling author Carson Kressley was on hand Thursday night at Moulin at Sherman Mills, where he received Thomas Jefferson University’s 2019 “Spirit of Design Award.” Previously awarded to Stuart Weitzman, John Varvatos, Nicole Miller, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein’s Francisco Costa, the honor […]