The Best Home Gym Equipment for Under $100
I recently shared the best cheap purchases for your gym bag. Now it’s time to cover the best home workout gear that costs under $100. These are things you can…
The Best Way to Freeze Your Summer Fruit
Photo: Bonnarina (Shutterstock) I have two problems: not enough freezer space and way too much fruit this time of year. I got a vacuum sealer last year as a way…
You Should Pack a Family ‘Flagged’ Bag for the Airport
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala (Shutterstock) Getting through airport security with kids can feel like chaos, especially if each family member has their own carry-on bag packed to the brim with items…
How Packing Cubes Can Change Your Life
I was a packing cube holdout for the longest time. Sure, people rave about them, and they are a classic travel hack. “But what would they really do for me?”…
How to Pack Your Whole Vacation Into a ‘Personal Item’
I’m a cheap traveler, which means I’m often packing light. When I took a five-day trip to Paris a few years ago, on a budget airline that charges a fee…
How to Not Get Pickpocketed
Despite the fact that crime rates haven’t actually risen much in recent years—and remain much lower than they were a few decades ago, in general—people still worry a lot about…
This Gear Will Protect Your Phone at the Beach
Leaving your phone at home when you head to the beach or the lake is not really an option anymore—not, that is, if you need directions, entertainment, weather forecasts, the…
These Are the Best Bags for Your Daily Commute
Commutes can be a killer, whether you’re using public transit (and need to pack all your essentials for the day into one bag) or driving (and need to lug your…
The Best Prime Day Deals on Back-to-School Stuff
Sorry to break it to you, but back-to-school season is fast approaching. Fortunately, Prime Day’s sales include plenty of school supplies. Here are some of the best deals. Dorm room…
Seven Things You Need to Start Backyard Camping
My daughter finally broke a generational curse. When I was a kid, my parents would sometimes set up a tent in the backyard for us to play in, but we…