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| September 23, 2021 |
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The arrival of cold weather can alter your car’s tire pressure. Be sure to check your tire pressure as temperatures fall and add air as necessary. |
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| Happy Thursday! Yesterday was the first day of fall and while I can’t speak for the whole country the arrival of fall weather was spookily on-the-dot around here. It’s not every year you see the seasons change with the calendar so precisely. Speaking of the seasons changing, here’s some fall news for you. On the fun side, Lush has an adorable new Halloween collection (complete with glow-in-the-dark soap). On the less fun side, you’ll probably want to buy your Thanksgiving turkey well in advance this year. And water cooler trivia? Here’s a fun fact about September 23: apparently it’s a pretty blessed day for being born a musical superstar. Iconic jazz musician John Coltrane (1926), legendary singer and pianist Ray Charles (1930), and prolific rocker Bruce Springsteen (1949) all share a birthday. – Jason |
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| Do You Really Need to Separate Whites and Colors in the Laundry? |
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Some people enjoy sorting laundry, while others despise it more than any other household chore. We’ve all seen on TV shows what happens when someone accidentally throws a red sock into a load of whites—hello, entirely pink wardrobe! But will that really happen if you wash whites and colors together? Read More »
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| Why You Should Always Have Some Fried Eggplant in the Freezer |
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If you don’t routinely use eggplant in your cooking, the idea of buying a bunch, and then frying and freezing it might sound like an odd proposition. Here’s why we do it, and recommend you do it, too! Read More »
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| Here’s Why You Should Probably Get That Thanksgiving Turkey Now |
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Sure, it’s only September, but this year, now’s the time to start planning for Thanksgiving—especially if you want to serve turkey. Read More »
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| Lush’s Halloween Collection Features Glow-in-the-Dark Soap |
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Sure, Halloween is still a few weeks away, but that isn’t stopping Lush from getting into the spooky spirit. The brand that’s most famous for its bath bombs has launched its Halloween collection—and it includes a glow-in-the-dark soap. Yes, really. Read More »
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| How to Restore Your Towels If You Use Fabric Softener |
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Surprise! Fabric softener is evil. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but when it comes to washing your towels, fabric softener is likely the reason they’re feeling less absorbent and looking like they’re covered in an opaque film. Don’t worry, though—you can fix this! Read More »
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| How to Check Your Cooking Oil’s Temp Without a Thermometer |
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If you’re like me, sometimes you might lose track of your smaller kitchen tools. From shears to potato peelers, things just seem to disappear in my messy kitchen drawers. Now, however, thanks to this tip, if my cooking thermometer is missing, I can still monitor the temperature of my cooking oil. Read More »
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| REVIEW GEEK Rumored Amazon Department Stores Won't Force You to Carry Around Clothing |
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Earlier this year, we learned that Amazon plans to open mini department stores full of clothing, household items, and electronics, plus facilitate an easier return and replacement system for its customers. In addition, these stores could have Amazon’s own private-label clothing line, high-tech dressing rooms, and other conveniences, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Read More »
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| REVIEW GEEK Gitamini Is a Robot Suitcase That'll Follow You Around |
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Piaggio, the company behind the Vespa, recently announced its latest product, the Gitamini Robot. This little contraption is essentially a robotic cargo device. It acts like a backpack or a suitcase, which will hold all your gear and follow you around for added convenience. Read More »
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