Make Perfectly Crispy Tofu with a Waffle Iron

Crispy or fried tofu has some of the best contrasting textures of any food out there. The crispy outside gives way to the soft, succulent tofu inside. Get some firm or extra-firm tofu for your waffling and you’re all set. No mess and much shorter prep and cooking time. Use Your Waffle Iron for Seriously Crispy Tofu| Serious Eats

December 15, 2014 · 1 min · 59 words · Donna Hughes

Programmers: What Does It Take to Be a Developer (Other than Coding)?

So we want to know: what else does it take to be a professional developer? What are some skills an aspiring developer should build before landing a job, other than coding?

December 15, 2014 · 1 min · 31 words · April Byrd

Spend Your Expiring FSA Dollars on Sunscreen, Condoms, and More

If you’re looking for some ideas of where to spend your FSA, Vox has some interesting suggestions. Other ideas aren’t quite as obvious, thoughlike sunscreen or prescription sunglasses. you’re able to even spend that money on condoms or a heart defibrillator. Popular shopping destinations likeDrugstore.comandAmazonalso have dedicated searches for eligible products. Local stores often mark FSA eligible products on shelves around this time of year, too. Check with your Human Resources department aboutcarry over or grace periods, while you’re at it....

December 15, 2014 · 1 min · 89 words · Caroline Ballard

This Video Debunks 10 Misconceptions About Sleep

Here’s some clarification on some of the most popular misconceptions about sleepy time.

December 15, 2014 · 1 min · 13 words · Sandra Clark

Three Tests That Reveal How Happy You Are At Work

The end of the year can be a time to reflect on your work and career progress. Computer science professor Daniel Lemire writes on his blog: I have long proposed the retirement freedom test. If you were really free in your job, you would continue it into your retirement. Another test is the lottery ticket test: would you keep your job if you won the lottery? But these tests are, again, somewhat subjective....

December 15, 2014 · 1 min · 179 words · Matthew Baker

Universal ADB Utility Simplifies Common Android Command Line Tasks

Windows: ADB and fastboot are twoimmensely powerful tools. [UTILITY] Universal_ADB-Helper 1.2| XDA

December 15, 2014 · 1 min · 12 words · Dr. Vanessa Allen

Use Empathy to Learn From Your Critics (And Make Them Go Away)

Criticism can betough to handle. By not giving in to the fight, the situation will quickly dissolve. By default, your attention goes to the relationship between the criticism you see, and how you feel. The Best Response to Criticism| Raptitude Photo byZhao !.

December 15, 2014 · 1 min · 43 words · Sharon Davis

Use the "ERR" Strategy to Practice Frugality

If you want to learn to be more frugal, start with the ERR strategy. The ERR strategy is a great guideline for doing this. Let’s take a look at what each guideline means. Eliminating waste is about making sure you use all of the stuff you spend money on. Don’t spend money on groceries you don’t use, for example. Propermeal planningcan help with this. Replacing your routines is mostly about finding cheaper ways to do the things you already do....

December 15, 2014 · 1 min · 129 words · Travis Brown

What Your "Working Memory" Does (and How to Give It a Tune-Up)

Working memory is like your brain’s scratch pad, managing information as you go about your day. Here’s how to tune-up your working memory and stay focused. This post originally appeared on theCrew blog. All we want to do isfocus on what we’re working onand block out the rest. So how come these unwanted thoughts keep coming into our heads? What Is Working Memory? It’s not just for basic instructions, however....

December 15, 2014 · 2 min · 221 words · Heather Edwards

Admitting You and the Boss Don’t Get Along Might Improve Your Job

Sometimes you just don’t get along with your boss. It may be you, it may be the supervisor, but either way, you aren’t compatible. A recent study says you admitting that fact to each other may improve your job performance. Michigan State University studied 280 pairs of managers and direct reports. They surveyed how employees see the relationship with the manager. Separately, they asked the managers the same questions. Once you both own up to your disagreements, you could move on and get to work....

December 14, 2014 · 1 min · 121 words · Elizabeth Bautista

Before You Buy a Tool, See If You Can Borrow or Rent It

You’ll then have a box of tools you’ve only used once. Consider borrowing or renting a tool to save money and reduces clutter. It turned out that one of them had a corded drill with a lot of torque. I borrowed it a couple of days later and finished the project in about half an hour. If you might’t find a friend who has something you might borrow, check outrenting the tool....

December 14, 2014 · 1 min · 87 words · Cheryl Nash

Heat Up Lasagna In a Skillet Instead of a Microwave

Nothing wrong with that. However, if you slice it and fry it up in a skillet, you’ll upgrade your leftovers. Their trick is to slice it and then heat them up in a skillet. The cheese melts and each slice crisps up. The Best Way to Reheat Lasagna| Serious Eats

December 14, 2014 · 1 min · 50 words · Maurice Brown

Roll Cookie Dough Before You Chill It to Save Time

Whenever you make cookies, you shouldchill cookie doughbefore you bake them. Here’s how I do it:" I learned that after my cookies kept cracking. This tip assumes you have enough room in your refrigerator to chill flat dough, of course. Some advanced planning could lead you to better cookies. Why I Roll Out Sugar Cookie Dough Before Chilling It| The Kitchn Photo bySteven Depolo.

December 14, 2014 · 1 min · 64 words · Samuel Davis