Four Signs Your Career Has Stalled (and It's Time to Move On)

Youve been doing the same tasks for as long as you’ve got the option to remember. Cant really name any off the top of your head. In fact, youre starting to feel like things are a little stalled. Its time to pay attention to how your job is affecting your career as a whole. This post originally appeared onThe Muse. You have a good job. You work for an interesting company, and you like your boss and co-workers....

December 21, 2015 · 2 min · 280 words · Stephanie Parsons

How Outlet Stores Trick You Into Thinking You're Getting a Great Deal

In this video, theVox YouTube channeland Chavie Lieber fromRackedgo over some of the misconceptions about modern outlet stores. So that tag that says originally $350 is very misleading. Its more likely that design was shipped off to a third party and made to be sold for cheap. Just be sure you do your research andknow what to look for when you shop there. Why outlet stores arent as good a deal as you think| YouTube

December 21, 2015 · 1 min · 75 words · Cynthia Thomas

Practice "Benign Envy" To Make Your Jealousy More Useful

Its normal to be a little jealous of someone else every once in a while. The big question is what you do with that feeling. Note, were not talking about belittling major accomplishments (I could be President! Its not that hard. Im never going to be LeBron James. Im not even going to try. But research shows benign envy can give us the kick in the pants we need to get motivated....

December 21, 2015 · 1 min · 151 words · Kara Ayers

Use LEGO Bricks to Teach Basic Math Concepts

When you think about it, LEGO bricks make a great tool for learning math. Theyre colorful, have a variety of shapes, and theyre just fun to handle. Using LEGO to Build Math Concepts| Scholastic viaAdafruit

December 21, 2015 · 1 min · 35 words · Christina Hoffman

What to Look For When Choosing a Leather Bag or Carry-All

Similarly, he suggests keeping an eye out for the number of seams and stitches your bag has. Hit play above to watch, or the link below to check it out at YouTube. How to Knock Off a Cow| Saddleback Leather (YouTube)

December 19, 2015 · 1 min · 41 words · Joseph Patel

Schedule Like You're in High School to Be Better Organized

Ah, for the care free days of youth, right? Wait, that sounds super organized. Maybe adults should try that. Its common to feel like you were more productive when you were younger because you just had more energy. Often, I find myself saying (to no-one in particular) that theres not enough time. If anything, I have way more time now than I ever have had before. Of course, that worked in high school because you had tons of accountability and much less autonomy....

December 18, 2015 · 1 min · 97 words · Timothy Prince

Firefox 64-Bit Now Available for Windows with Improved Performance

But, if youre on a 64-bit system, you may see some performance improvements with the new version. Check it out by downloading the installerhere. Firefox 64-bit for Windows Available| Mozilla Future Releases

December 17, 2015 · 1 min · 32 words · Jack Prince

The Benefits of Laying Mulch in the Winter

Fall and winter mulches also protect the ground from soil erosion and compaction from heavy rains. you could also use mulch in winter to line dirt paths that turn to mud during the wet season. What you should probably Know About Winter Mulch| Oregon Live Image fromogier300.

December 17, 2015 · 1 min · 47 words · Lee Clark

Use a Raspberry Pi Zero to Make Your Own Miniature Information Display

Head over to Vendenboschs site for the guide. Raspberry Pi Zero Internet Connected Information Display| Frederick Vandenbosch

December 17, 2015 · 1 min · 17 words · Kevin Lane

Avoid Overdressing Salad by Converting a Dressing Bottle Into a Shaker

This videoHouseholdHacker YouTube channeldemonstrates a simple way to slow the flow your dressing. Most brands of salad dressing have a protective seal under the caps of their bottles. Quick & Simple Life Hacks you should probably Know| YouTube

December 16, 2015 · 1 min · 38 words · Nicholas Ford

Backblaze B2 Offers Dirt-Cheap Cloud Storage for Half a Penny Per GB a Month

Itll even give you 10GB for free. Downloads cost $0.05 per GB, so this isnt really a Dropbox replacement or for frequently accessing files. In any case, if you sign up youll get 10GB of storage to try B2 out for free.

December 16, 2015 · 1 min · 42 words · Anita Walls

Be a Better Party Host to Non-Drinkers With This Simple Rule of Thumb

Heres a simple rule to follow so non-drinkers can feel like theyre treating themselves too. They take reasonable sips as they go along because of that extra kick alcohol adds to the taste. Plus, non-drinkers wont feel as special drinking something they could have had any other time. Give them something they can sip slowly and feel fancy with. Keiles suggests hot drinks like mulled cider, special teas, or not-from-the-box hot chocolate....

December 16, 2015 · 1 min · 117 words · Richard Edwards PhD

Get Past Your Gut Reaction to Someone You Don't Like by Imagining Someone You Do

Its a silly little mental trick, but it can work wonders. The result gets rid of you prejudices and hopefully on your way to something more constructive. You launch the message and it reads: I got the draft presentation you sent. I caught a couple of mistakes, and I have some ideas for how to make it better. Ill drop by your office at 3 PM to discuss. Now, wipe that person out of your mind....

December 16, 2015 · 1 min · 157 words · Steven Gray