Plan Your Rest Days Like You Plan Your Workouts

But that doesnt mean you have to spend all day on the couch. Instead of goofing off, plan your rest days so they benefit you. Visit the link below for more options for rest-day activities. What Should I Do on My Off Days?| Nerd Fitness Photo bytiarescott.

August 4, 2015 · 1 min · 47 words · Timothy Russo

The Best Food You Can Forage For in Your Backyard

My father has always railed against what he calls yard clipping salads, a.k.a. any salad that isnt made of romaine or iceberg. (And theyre usually free.) Lets explore some of the edible weeds, ferns, and flowers that can be found outside your door. The video below has some great tips for dandelion prep, cleaning, and cooking. What they look like:You know what these guys look like (see above.) Dandelion leaves can be harvested year-round, but taste sweetest in the early spring....

August 4, 2015 · 1 min · 189 words · Carla Wagner MD

The Tech CEO's Daily Bag

The bag is aHardcraft Old School Laptop Rucksuck. Photos must be at least at least 640x360. If yours catches our eye, we might just feature it! Whats in my bag| Everyday Carry

August 4, 2015 · 1 min · 32 words · Megan Reese

Think of Failure as One Side of a Pendulum

so you can succeed, you usually have to fail at some point. We know this, butfailing on purposecan be a tough thing to do. It helps to understand that embracing failure means you have control over it. Try thinking of failure as one side of a pendulum. The lecturer told him to go fail and do it often. So, the man picked up his napkin and pulled out a pen....

August 4, 2015 · 1 min · 182 words · Jeffrey Patterson

Add Tahini to Make Any Sauce or Dip Creamier

Whether you want to thicken a sauce, dip, or dressing, tahini should be your go-to ingredient. Youll end up with a richer texture without significantly changing the taste. 7 Ways to Make Everything You Cook Deliciously Creamy| Epicurious Image fromdullhunk.

August 3, 2015 · 1 min · 40 words · Christina Espinoza

AirDroid Adds a Desktop Widget, Right-Click Menu to Quickly Share Files

Android: AirDroid is one of our favorite apps formanaging your Android unit from your setup. The desktop widget actually has a few neat features.

August 3, 2015 · 1 min · 24 words · Brooke Green

Bacterial Vaginosis: A Very Common Infection You Should Know About

We even left it out of ourguide to female genitals. (Thanks to some savvy commenters for noticing!) As the name implies, Bacterial Vaginosis is a bacterial infection that can occur in the vagina. Bacteria are roughly classified as either good and bad strains. The more partners you have, the higher your chances. Other risk factors for Bacterial Vaginosis include smoking andhaving an IUD. Taking antibiotics can also lead to a case of Bacterial Vaginosis....

August 3, 2015 · 2 min · 302 words · Brittany Gutierrez

Calculate Whether You Should Invest or Pay Off Your Loan Faster

Weve told youhow to balance your debt goals with your retirement goal. Second, you should pay off any high-interest debt before you even think about investing. Obviously, the cash youre wasting on interest outweighs the average return youll get from the market. But rules of thumb are general, and they dont account for other variables. Student Loan Heros calculator offers more customized feedback to make your decision. The calculator will also show you a chart, breaking down the month-by-month numbers....

August 3, 2015 · 1 min · 106 words · Melissa Barnes

Everything You Can Ask Cortana to Do in Windows 10

Cortana is easily one of the coolest new features of Windows 10. Heres how to get information, manage your schedule, and even run a few Google commands. If you choose the former, you may want to activate the Hey Cortana feature. Heres how: Search for Cortana configs in your Start Menu. switch on the toggle under Hey Cortana. (Optional) Under Respond best, you could choose to me to tailor Cortana to your voice....

August 3, 2015 · 3 min · 600 words · Vincent Watkins

Fix Your Form to Make Crunches More Effective

Crunches are the classic ab exercise (although planks andpush-upshave their fans too). To really target your abs, though, its important to use good form. Check out the details on the fixes at the link below. How to Do Crunches: 5 Mistakes Everyone Makes| Fitness Photo by theNorth Carolina National Guard.

August 3, 2015 · 1 min · 50 words · Tony Gentry

How I Built Better Habits With Calendar Appointments

Old habits die hard. Heres how this might work for you. In an ideal world, wed all easily develop habits that set us up to succeed. Of course, reality is a party-pooper, sincebuilding new habitstakes constant, concerted effort and repetition. Oftentimes, the challenge lies in justrememberingto do the damn thing every day. Technology to the rescue! Exceptthere are juuuuuust a few stepsbefore we get to scheduling any new habit. While weve discusseda similar method for simple habitsbefore, mine is a bit more specific to health and fitness....

August 3, 2015 · 2 min · 351 words · Eric Perez

How to Perfectly Measure a Frame When Cutting Mitered Corners

Picture frames and boxes require joining two boards to create a right angle. Heres the formula to determine the length each of your boards should be cut. First, measure the size of the glass or photo you want to surround with a frame. Then measure the width (facing you) of the frame material youve chosen. Double that width and and add it to the length and width of the glass you want frame....

August 3, 2015 · 1 min · 102 words · David Wood

Keep Drainage in Mind When Planting Your Vertical Garden

A little planning when planting will result in a longer lasting, healthier green space for you to enjoy. How to Design a Vertical Garden| Sunset

August 3, 2015 · 1 min · 25 words · Kathryn Cooper