Ring Menu Adds a Shortcut To Your Most Used Stuff Anywhere
Ring Menu is basically a Dock you might pull up anywhere that’s shaped as a ring. Ring Menu($4.99) | Mac App Store viaWonderHowTo
Schedule a Toy Purge Before the Holidays and Birthdays
Brace yourselves, parents. It’s that wonderful time of the year when even more toys invade our homes at once. Then, set regular calendar reminders to sort through all toys. See which ones will get passed on to another family or donated. Then, team up with the kids to decide what should stay or go.
Stop Trash Talking Others to Improve Your Own Work
Finding the flaws in others comes as naturally as breathing to some people (myself included, admittedly). Getting offthe cynical asshole bandwagonis a process, but it’s one that’s worthwhile. This doesn’t mean you might never criticize something or have high standards. How Trashing Others Holds You Back| 99u Photo byTambako the Jaguar.
This Video Explains What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Too Much
If you’ve just had a really big meal, there’sa lot of things going on in your body. So before you fall asleep from being too full, give this video a watch. What Happens When You Eat Too Much| YouTube
Unshort.me Expands Short Links So You See Where You're Clicking
Unshort.me gives you a tool to see where you’re really going before you click. The site is simple. Just copy/paste the short URL into the text box, and let the site expand it for you. Unshort.meUnshorten URL(Free) | Chrome Web Store viaOne Thing Well
Avoid Overeating at Holiday Feasts by Sticking With Homemade Food
This time of year, many us are going to those holiday parties and get-togethers. If you’re trying to cut calories, avoid prepackaged foods at holiday parties. Consumer Reports interviewed Brian Wasnink, author of Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life. But she won’t care if you eat Chex mix, peanuts, or nachos out of a bag. She didn’t make them. A typical person can cut calorie consumption by 9 percent if he simply avoids packaged or processed foods....
Freeze Your Tights to Make Them More Durable
Tights can be very delicate and easy to ruin with a single snag. When you take them out of the freezer, let them come to room temp gradually before wearing. For more tips on how to stop ruining your tights, check out the full post linked below. How to Stop Destroying Your Tights| Refinery29 Image fromdunjaklar.
Give Babies and Young Kids Less Frequent Baths to Reduce Eczema Issues
Experts recommend less frequent baths and daily moisturizing to keep eczema at bay. Researchers say many babies may be getting too many baths, and two to three a week is enough. Eczema causes patches of dry, itchy, inflamed skin that usually starts in early childhood. A weakened skin barrierthe outermost layerallows outside irritants to penetrate the skin and spark an immune-system response. Other research has found that genetic variations in some eczema patients also can compromise the skin barrier....
The Distraction-Free Desktop
Here’s how you could do the same thing. DeviousDog submitted this desktop to ourDesktop Showcase, which is all you have to do to get yours featured! We’ll see it, look it over, and if we like it, we’ll feature it! Launchy, ourfavorite app launcher for Windows, makes an appearance as an app launcher thatalso does much more. Do you have a good-looking, functional desktop of your own to show off?...
Who Said It First Tracks Down the First Tweet on Any Topic
Ever wonder who said something first on Twitter? Now that Twitter’s opened up its archive of tweets, you might easily figure that out. Who Said It First is a search tool that’ll help you do just that.
Why You Shouldn't Buy Everything at Once When You Redecorate
When you’re redecorating, avoid the common mistake of buying all of your furniture and accessories at once. Instead, spread your purchases out over the following weeks or months. It’ll be easier on your cashflow. You would also have more time to refine your vision for your home. Maybe you’ll find you could live without a dresser, or a coffee table. Remember, you don’t need to fill the house up right away....
Be a Better Host with This Quick Checklist
Having people over can be a wonderful, festive, occasion if you prepare for it properly. Clean all common areas the same way (kitchen, too.) If you really want to make a great impression, here’show to be the perfect host. Be My Guest: How to Be an Excellent Host + Pre-guest Checklist| Primer Photo byJustin Hall.
Better Diary Makes it Easy to Track and Review Your Journal
Android: We know thatkeeping a journal has benefitsto your health and creativity. Most apps aren’t geared towards self-reflective journals, though. Better Diary fixes that. The app allows you to make rich notes with plenty of formatting options. you might tag notes with your location, the current weather, or your mood. Better Diary| Google Play Store
