If you want the perfect home bar for hosting parties and mixing cocktails, these essentials will cover all the bases.
Everything You Need to Stock Your First Home Bar
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Laundry Day Reads Washing Symbols on Clothes So You Don’t Have To
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.
The Benefits of Writing by Hand Versus Typing
The debate over hand writing important notes versus typing them
is one we’ve hit on before
, but this graphic lays out all of the data clearly, and even offers some tips on choosing a writing implement based on the type of notes you’re taking.
Add Greenery to Your Shower with This DIY Plant Caddy
Plants can go almost anywhere in your home, even your bathroom
. If you don’t have the wall or counter space for bathroom plants, add them to your shower with this easy DIY planter, made from a shower caddy.
Why the Sound of Running Water Makes You Want to Pee
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.
Today’s Best Deals: Cold Brew, Eneloops, Beach Chairs, Hammocks
Homemade cold brew, multiple Eneloop Power Packs to choose from, and hammocks and beach chairs are just the start of today’s best deals.
Top 10 Last-Minute Travel Tricks for a Great Getaway
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.
Sidekix: Urban Navigator Gives You Walking Routes Based on Your Interests
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.
Celebrate Summer With a $36 Portable Hammock, Today Only
It’s officially hammock season, and you can join in the fun for just $36, courtesy of today’s Amazon Gold Box.
Julienne Fruits and Vegetables a Lot Faster With a Mandoline
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.
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