Stop Saying "Actually" to Avoid Making People Feel Stupid

As Buffer employee Carolyn Kopprasch points out, saying “actually” tends to make people feel stupid. Sure thing, it’s possible for you to do this under “tweaks!” It’s the same withbackhanded compliments.

March 17, 2015 · 1 min · 31 words · Luis Vargas

The Dad's Weekend Photography Bag

Being a dad means you’re spending your weekends at playgrounds, museums, or roller skating rinks. The bag’s aFreitag Fringe. Photos must be at least at least 640x360. If yours catches our eye, we might just feature it!

March 17, 2015 · 1 min · 37 words · Amy Herrera

The Kitchen Skills Kids Can Learn, By Age Group

This chart lists the skills kids can learn as they grow. Here’s the full chart:

March 17, 2015 · 1 min · 15 words · Carl Hall

The Right Way to Pour a Half-and-Half Beer

In this case, it’s the pale ale (we like to use Bass). Pour every ingredient that follows in descending order. This is optional, but helps! Pour the second beer very, very slowly and gently over the center of the spoon. Wait until you’re ready to pour your drink before opening the Guinness. One that sits around too long will be even more difficult to pour. But that pointer shouldn’t be a hard one to follow....

March 17, 2015 · 1 min · 93 words · Diamond Johnson

The Simplest, Free Tools for Common Photo Edits (That Aren't Photoshop)

Opening up Photoshop or GIMP just to crop an image is silly. Those powerful tools are great, but sometimes you just need a simple program. Here’s how to do some of the most common edits with simple, free, online tools. When we asked our readers about theirfavorite Photoshop alternative, GIMP was the overwhelming winner. Fotor offers some of the most robust cropping tools you’ll find in a free app. It even comes with some built-in presets for dimensions like Facebook cover photos....

March 17, 2015 · 3 min · 524 words · Stephanie Simpson

This Video Explains How to Properly Care for Your Raw Denim Jeans

The video, from theMR PORTERYouTube channel, features denim aficionadoMichael Williamsgoing over the basics of proper denim care. Because of that difference, raw denim shouldn’t be tossed in the washing machine. Now your raw denim jeans are ready for another six months of wear. How to Look After Your Jeans| YouTube

March 17, 2015 · 1 min · 50 words · Tonya Kim

This Video Teaches You the Basics of Photography Composition

Composing a picture is about more than just putting your subject inside the frame. However, keeping these principles in mind can help you take better pictures. 9 Photo Composition Tips (feat. Steve McCurry)| COOPH

March 17, 2015 · 1 min · 34 words · Catherine Fields

Was Your Student Debt Worth It?

The student debt crisis is as bad as ever, making many people’s financial lives a nightmare. If you paid a lot of money for your degree, we want to know where you stand now. If you took out a large student loan for your degree, has that degree paid off? Do you expect it to pay off? Why or why not? And tell us your plan to tackle your debt....

March 17, 2015 · 1 min · 102 words · Amanda White

You Can Now Play or Pause Chromecast Videos with Your TV's Remote

Chromecast now works with your TV’s remote control| Medium

March 17, 2015 · 1 min · 9 words · Frank Byrd

Zojirushi’s Stainless Mug Is an Awesome Travel Mug for Your Money

It’s theZojirushi Stainless Mugand it’ll set you back just over $30. Here’s how they tested. The Best Travel Mug| The Sweethome

March 17, 2015 · 1 min · 21 words · Bonnie Arellano

An Easy Substitute for Half-and-Half with Ingredients You Already Have

At The Kitchn, food and cooking editor Christine Gallary explored a handful of stand-ins for half-and-half. more half-and-half substitution ideas, head to the link below. 4 Easy Ways to Make Your Own Half-and-Half Substitute| The Kitchn Photo byAlex Shultz.

March 16, 2015 · 1 min · 39 words · Kathy Turner

Ask an Expert: All About Better Relationships and Dating

Say hello to Harris O’Malley, who you probably know better as Dr. Nerdlove. Maybe I’ve said too much. He’ll be here for the next hour to answer your questions, so ask away! The Q&A is now over. Thank you for your questions! Image bychuckchee(Shutterstock). Have an expert you’d like to see participate?Email us.

March 16, 2015 · 1 min · 53 words · April Zhang

Ask for Someone’s Opinion to Kickstart a Conversation

Whatever their response, you’ve broken the ice, and the conversation can flow naturally from there. For more suggestions on great conversation starters, check out the full post linked below. 7 Conversation Starters Better Than “What Do You Do?” And 7 That Are Even Worse| The Muse Image frompamelav.

March 16, 2015 · 1 min · 48 words · Alyssa Harvey