Do a Kitchen Walk Through at Rentals Before You Go Buy Groceries

Before you head to the store, however, check that you know what you have in the kitchen. What cooking tools are available? What food, spices, or other basics are already in the pantry? You might save a few bucks on the basics. Once you know for sure, it’s possible for you to startplanning out your meals. A Few Tips for Successful Cooking in Vacation Rental Kitchens| The Kitchn Photo byprettyinprint.

May 26, 2015 · 1 min · 70 words · Richard Reese

Don't Stop at Plan B: Have a "Plan Z" for Your Life

We all have a plan A for life, and maybe even a plan B. 7 Tricks from Non-Fiction that Make Life Easier| Buffer Blog Image fromoakleyoriginals.

May 26, 2015 · 1 min · 26 words · Danielle Garcia

Easily Add a Shutdown Switch to a Raspberry Pi

Simple Raspberry Pi Shutdown Button| Instructables

May 26, 2015 · 1 min · 6 words · Robin Santiago

Give Yourself a Financial "Mission" to Save Like a Soldier

When youre in the military, saving money is different from most people. Often, expenses are accounted for and you dont usually have the freedom to blow through cash. The key is not spending your income. Its not just about making coffee at home instead of purchasing expensive lattes. That is why I suggest you deploy yourself on a mission to save money. As with military deployments, set a specific amount of time set to complete your mission....

May 26, 2015 · 1 min · 94 words · Steve Mason

How to Craft a Better Online Dating Profile

Heres how to craft a profile that will help you stand out without feeling awkward. First: Get Comfortable With Yourself Not all dating sites are the same. While youre making your own profile, attempt to keep in mind that theres a real person behind theirs. They want to meet someone they like, too. However, the nature of dating assumes that you have something valuable to offer a potential partner. You think theres a good reason for someone to date you, right?...

May 26, 2015 · 3 min · 528 words · Robert Stephenson

Latr.fm Saves Individual Podcasts Episodes to a Special Feed

Essentially, its like Pocket for podcasts.

May 26, 2015 · 1 min · 6 words · Michael Klein

Make Any Cocktail Taste Better by Adding a Pinch of Salt

Whether youre shooting for sweet or sour, a cocktail should taste delicious. Just stirring in a pinch will cause the other flavors to pop. Its the same reason you put a very small amount of salt in pastries or ice cream. Just see to it its only a pinch andwhatever cocktail youre makingwill taste better than ever. Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail| Amazon viaGastropod Photo byDidriks....

May 26, 2015 · 1 min · 71 words · Andrew Vargas

Milez Calculates the Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Need for Free Flights

Have a bunch offrequent flyer milesaccumulated but not sure where to go? Or want tomake the most of those milesbased on a trip youre planning? Head over to Milez to see how far your miles can go. Milez is a simple site. The comparison is also helpful when you have miles or points scattered across several programs. Rates are shown for round-trip flights and broken into different seating classes. Finally, Milez can also recommend places to go based on how many miles you have saved....

May 26, 2015 · 1 min · 100 words · Peter Davis

Most Popular 3D Printing Service: Shapeways

Getting something 3D printed is easier now than its ever been. Whether its a prototype or a replacement part, there are tons of places to get it made. Weasked you for your pickslast week, then rounded upthe five best 3D printing services. Now were back with your favorite. The Hive Five is based on reader nominations. We understand its a bit of a popularity contest. Have a suggestion for the Hive Five?...

May 26, 2015 · 1 min · 78 words · Dennis Miller

Persuade People to Complete Tasks with Personalized Sticky Notes

Post-it Note Persuasion: A Sticky Influence| theJournal of Consumer PsychologyviaHarvard Business Review Photo byRaymond Bryson.

May 26, 2015 · 1 min · 15 words · Sarah Decker

Revisions for Dropbox Makes Viewing Your Dropbox History Easy on Mac

That said, for most of us, the free version is plenty. Revisions for Mac(Free) | Mac App Store viaMacStories

May 26, 2015 · 1 min · 19 words · Patricia Novak

Run the True Race Distance by Following the Shortest Path

Theres a trick to running the shortest possible path in a race, and its not cheating. How do you verify youre running the real race distance? However, thats not the route most people take. Most will run on one side of the road and then cut in at the last second. Or, theyll weave all over and still come in for the turn. How to launch the Tangents in a Race (and Why You Should!...

May 26, 2015 · 1 min · 80 words · Cory Gomez

Stop Talking and Start Listening to Become More Persuasive

Often, thats not the case, though. Listening also gives you a chance to see a situation from their perspective. But arguing does not change minds if anything, it makes people more intransigent. Silence is a greatly underestimated source of power. In silence, we can hear not only what is being said but also what is not being said. In silence, it can be easier to reach the truth. Of course, listening is more than just waiting for your turn to speak....

May 26, 2015 · 1 min · 131 words · Brandon Wilcox