When a store goes out of business (like Sports Authority’s recent closing), they generally have some decent sales to get rid of all their merchandise. However, these “liquidation sales” can be misleading as Consumerist points out.
The Amazon Echo is a cool device but it does cost a pretty penny, and you might want to kick the tires beforehand. Luckily there’s now a way to chat with Alexa, the virtual assistant behind the device, in your web browser. Hey Alexa, do you think I’m going to have a case of the Mondays tomorrow?
No one likes the idea of not being paid for their time and effort, but there is a case to be made for working for free. Maybe you gain experience and build your resume. Maybe you get exposure. It’s tricky, though, and author Seth Godin suggests a few important questions when deciding whether or not to work for free.
I was momentarily proud of myself the year I grew peas: I tended them for weeks, harvested a big basket full of pods, sat down to shell them…and only ended up with enough for a small side dish. As much as I loved the peas, that was a lot of work for very little payoff.
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.
Memorial Day marks the start of the serious grilling season, and there’s no better weekend to bolster your grill-master game. Luckily, honing your outdoor culinary skills is a lot more simple than it seems, given the right tools, a little preparation, and a few tips on technique.
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.
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