Nine Free Apps That Will Change Your Life, According to Reddit
The beauty of the internet is that every once in a while, someone asks a totally innocuous question and people chip in with answers that can potentially change the reader’s…
How Library Book Requests Can Keep You From Impulse Shopping
A lot of people find online shopping therapeutic: A way to zone out and destress at the end of a long day. For some people, simply browsing—and maybe adding items…
Six Places to Find Inspiration When You Don’t Know WTF to Eat for Dinner
Food ennui is real. Some nights I’ll find myself starving, but not inspired by anything in my pantry. I’ll spend an hour surfing Grubhub until every place is closed, and…
How to Access Banned Books If Your Local Library Sucks
Photo: insta_photos (Shutterstock) Book-banning is one of those nosy-neighbor hobbies that becomes popular in waves. We’re currently in one of those waves, with parents and concerned citizens “challenging”—and in some…
All the Free Stuff You Never Knew Your Library Card Could Get You
Photo: DavidPinoPhotography (Shutterstock) No matter what happens in the world, your local library remains an oasis of calm—a place where you can teach yourself, conduct research, or simply find a…
So You Bought the Wrong Milk for Your Pumpkin Pie
Photo: Foodio (Shutterstock) Sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk are two distinct products, but it’s easy to get them confused. They’re both milk that comes in cans, and they’re usually…
How to Read E-Books for Free Without Pirating Them
Illustration: Jul_g (Shutterstock) Getting your hands on a good book to read is as easy as clicking “borrow” on your tablet. If you’re a slow adopter to the world of…