Combat "Beard Burn" from Kissing with Aloe

Save everyone involved from beard burn by moisturizing with a little aloe. Alternatively, you could seek out lotions or skin balms with calming elements like chamomile and aloe as ingredients. Overall, be proactive and moisturize your skin before the kissing starts. Keep in mind that length of the beard will also make a difference. For more tips, see the full post linked below. Avoid Post-makeout Beard Burn| Self Image fromnanpalmero.

December 16, 2014 · 1 min · 70 words · Kathryn Torres

Five Store Brands That are Better Than (or Equal to) Top Name Brands

Yogurt:Trader Joe’s organic low-fat yogurt. Dishwasher detergent:Costco’s Kirkland Signature dishwasher pacs and Walmart’s Great Value powder pacs. Toilet paper:Walmart’s Great Value Ultra Strong toilet paper. To see more comparisons check out the graphic at the link below. The Best Name Brands| viaConsumer Reports

December 16, 2014 · 1 min · 43 words · Maria Hampton

Get $40 in Play Credit with a Chromecast, iOS & Mac Apps, More Deals

Best Buy’s $20 credit will be emailed to you after purchase. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go drool over that Retina iMac. Today is the last day of the sale. [Amazon] Have a free movie for the holidays, courtesy of Google Play. Your discount will be shown at checkout. Plus, free shipping! Here are a few of our favorites, but check out ourApp Deals postfor the full list....

December 16, 2014 · 2 min · 259 words · Monica Medina

Group Text+ and Email+ Make Group Conversations Easy and Quick

Group Text+ and Email+ aim to make the process a bit easier and more simplified. Both apps work essentially the same and use Apple’s default apps to do the job. It’s way faster than typing out a bunch of names in iMessage. Both apps provide a quick, easy way to share info with a group. Group Text+($1.99) | iTunes App StoreEmail+($2.99) | iTunes App Store

December 16, 2014 · 1 min · 65 words · Debra Gonzalez

How to Install Epoxy Garage Floor Coating

Your garage stores thousands of dollars in vehicles, tools, and who knows what else. Give it some love by installing a protective epoxy floor coating in just a few hours. Adding paint chips can hide floor imperfections andanti-skid additiveswill give you more grip on wet and snowy days. It’s all about the prep when installing an epoxy coating. Regardless of price, an expensive coating can chip and peel if it’s not installed correctly....

December 16, 2014 · 2 min · 234 words · Julie Brock

How to Stay Immune to Your Boss's Bad Moods

Managers are often under a lot of pressure, and that stress can make them behave in less-than-pleasant moods. Here’s how to get on with your day regardless of your boss’s mood. This post originally appeared onThe Muse. Some bosses can be volatile. To some extent, that’s expectedmanagers do have pressure-filled jobs, after all. And of course, your manager takes it out on everyone around him or her. No matter your boss’s mood,your work has to continueideally without ruining your entire workday....

December 16, 2014 · 2 min · 273 words · Luke Ayala

Make a Good First Impression by Saying Who You Help, Not What You Do

you’re free to make strong, lasting impressions by answering that question just a little differently. First impressions are pretty important, and there are a lot of things that can hurt you. Name dropping, rambling, or spending too much time on your phone are big no-nos. So before your next networking opportunity, ask yourself, who do you help? How NOT to Introduce Yourself| LinkedIn Photo byreynermedia.

December 16, 2014 · 1 min · 65 words · Andrew Miller

Microsoft Sway Helps You Effortlessly Create Multimedia Presentations

Sway could be a PowerPoint killer, and oddly enough, the free presentation tool is from Microsoft. A “mood” feature let’s you quickly format and adjust the style through templates. And when you’re all done, the Sway is viewable online by anyone with the link. Although there aren’t many templates available yet, Sway promises to be a simpler alternative to PowerPoint. you’ve got the option to use it for family slideshows, school reports, and quick presentations....

December 16, 2014 · 1 min · 75 words · Albert Jones

Most Popular Explainers of 2014

Here are our best from the past year. Are they actually horrible, or are these people just snobby audiophiles who like to hate on popular headphones? Will I notice a difference? Why Is My Internet Suddenly So Slow? Dear Lifehacker,I have a fast internet connection, but it doesn’t always earn the title. Sometimes I get half the speed I pay for during certain times of the day. Other times my upstream connection barely works....

December 16, 2014 · 3 min · 443 words · Mary Smith

Noizio Plays Coffee Shop and Other Ambient Sounds to Help You Focus

Once installed, Noizio lives in your menubar. Adjust the sliders until you have the right mix, and then get to work. Noizio is free and available now in the Mac App Store. Hit the link below to try it out. Noizio(Free) | Mac App Store viaNoizio

December 16, 2014 · 1 min · 46 words · Carrie Dixon

Reduce Impulse Clothing Purchases with the "Three Outfit" Rule

The “three outfit” rule keeps your clothing purchases in check. You end up buying more things later on just so have something you could wear with it. Suddenly that shirt that was on sale is costing you even more than the full retail price. If I can’t, it goes back on the shelf. you could make a positive addition to your wardrobe without having to completely revamp it. 7 Bad Clothes Shopping Habits to Break Now| Money Crashers...

December 16, 2014 · 1 min · 81 words · Cheryl Freeman

Search Files in Google Drive from the Search App in Android

Just say “Search for [whatever] on Drive” and the app will pick it up. The search bumps you out to the Drive app, so this is really just a shortcut. But, it’s still handy.

December 16, 2014 · 1 min · 34 words · Benjamin Kelley

The Airlines with Premium Economy Seats Actually Worth Paying For

Between coach and first or business class lies “premium” economy seats. The Points Guy has a detailed comparison of the premium economy seats offered by US airlines. Read more details about each airline’s premium economy seats at the link below. Best Airlines to Fly Premium Economy Domestically| The Points Guy

December 16, 2014 · 1 min · 50 words · Steven Freeman