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Credit card programs offer some serious perks, from cash back to free flights. Of course, there are a few important factors to keep in mind with this method. First, you want to double-check you actually have the funds to pay off those gift cards. Otherwise, you’re simply getting into debt. So you’ll want to check your card’s fine print first. For more detail, check out the links below.

Can you get a tax deduction for your home office? For both groups, though, taxes aren’t as straightforward as they are for in-office employees. If you’re self-employed, it’s much more of a headache to figure out and file your taxes. If you work with your laptop on the dining room table, that won’t cut it. (Protip: Take photos of your workspace or office in case of an audit.) The exclusivity rule is the one that invalidates many home offices....

If you don’t, Gnoosic fills the void. The service asks for three bands you like and returns one artist recommendation. Gnoosic is about as simple as music recommendations can get. There’s no activity tracking, no generated playlists. Just enter three artists you like and get one back. If you decide the recommendations aren’t working, just reload the site and start over.

Presuming Google correctly guesses your destination, of course. However, it appears in a card on your Google Now screen. Google Now Has New ‘Gas Stations On Your Route’ Card| Android Police

Within a few minutes, I had my first match. A nice looking punk girl. I sent my first message: “Hey! She quickly followed up with, “Where are you right now?” It ended up being one of the cooler places I’ve been to. Obviously, your luck may vary and a couple people were annoyed that I was (scandalously?) using the app while clearly being from out of town. But the key seems to be being polite and clear about what you’re looking for....

Steamy showers make for foggy mirrors. Apaperfrom North Carolina State University says this is also useful for preventing mildew. But they warn against waxing shower floors, as that can cause slipping. This Old House has a few other clever uses for car wax, too. Be sure to check out their post at the link below. 10 Uses for Car Wax| This Old House Photo byJon.

Failure happens to the best of us, but it can still be completely ego-crushing. And when your ego is crushed, it’s easy to give up. Don’t let failure take down your goals. Prepare for it with a “failure expectation” plan. In short, getting a “no” was only the first step. And, not only that, he had a plan in place to keep trying. We all know the cliche: “hope for the best and prepare for the worst....

Planning your or your family’s mealsahead of timeis a great way to beat stress and save some cash. What’s a Freezer Meal Party?| The Kitchn Photo byJuhan Sonin.

The claims are mostly hype, though. Oil pulling has been credited with curing a variety of non-oral ailments (Diabetes! but the evidence behind this is totally lacking. Oil Pulling Your Leg| Science Based Medicine Photo byMeal Makeover Moms.

Custom searches arenothing new. To do this, open controls in Chrome and click “Manage search engines.” A lot handier than trying to punch in the right thing until it appears in the Omnibar. Search Bookmarks From The Chrome URL Bar Without An Extension| Addictive Tips

After you lose a bunch of weight, you probably want to get rid of all those fat clothes. You don’t want to go back to that size. If you purge all your fat clothes, you deny you were ever overweight. After you get to your ideal weight, you might slide back into old eating habits. Gregg McBride, who lost 250 pounds and kept it off, writes in Psychology Today about his experience....

When this happens,don’t even think abouttossing those skins away! Save them instead to make an addictive, crave-worthy crackling. Lay skins down on parchment paper and sprinkle seasoning on surface of each skin. Take another sheet of parchment paper and lay on top of skins, completely covering them. Take another baking sheet of the same size and place on top of weigh down the skins. This keeps the skins flat during cooking and also prevents oil splattering in your oven....