These days a lot of people have an AI assistant at home, but are they getting the most out of their devices? Well, if you have an Amazon Echo, you may be unaware of some of the things Alexa can actually do for you.Amazon Echo features you may be unaware of include:Alexa can make phone calls –…
Previously, the IRS website just showed you whether they sent your payment or not. This time around, they are revealing the date they are scheduled to send you your stimulus payment, if you are eligible.You can check out your status here.
There aren’t many things that could get a bipartisan vote in the Senate in this day and age, but there is ONE. Both Republicans and Democrats really want to get rid of springing forward and falling back. I. LOVE. THIS. There’s a new bipartisan bill in the Senate to make Sunday’s time change the final…
I love a good musical mashup, and this Huey Lewis and Metallica mashup may be the best one yet. Check this out!https://youtu.be/3MRx4LpYbQ4
If you’ve listened to me or read this blog more than about two times, you know that I love new technology/gadgets that improve the old way of doing things. This time around I’m referring to using tap water. Depending on which city you live in, there may be a number of things you don’t like…
It’s so easy to get sucked into doomscrolling before bed. You’re comfortable, just scrolling through Facebook photos, political posts, and the occasional funny video or meme. Before you know it, it’s been an hour. What?!?Here are some tips to try and ease away from the doomscroll habit:Set yourself a time limit – Setting a timer…
The 2021 nominees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. The bolded names are being nominated for the first time, and the others have been nominated at least once before. The list includes K-Hits Super Stars the Go-Gos, Tina Turner, Carole King, Devo, Chaka Khan, Todd Rundgren, and Dionne Warwick. Also…
Chili is always a favorite food to serve while watching football, and here are 5 great recipes, some courtesy of chef Sunny Anderson, to help you change things up.Cornbread Chili Poke Bake – poke several holes into a tray of cornbread and spread a layer of chili on top. The chili infuses itself into the cornbread…
Years ago, people were kicking and screaming because, “Cable is so expensive. They should make it a la carte, so we can just pay for the channels we want to watch.” Well, the different networks and channels listened and starting launching streaming services so you could do that. Now people complain, “It’s so expensive to…
These days we certainly can’t live without our tech, and it seems the device most people just can’t get enough of is the iPhone.According to “USA Today,” the Apple iPhone was the best-selling tech product of the year, with sales even higher than last year, when it also topped the list.In total, 195 million iPhones…
With all the changes this year, it’s no surprise that our holiday will see some too. These changes, though mean more connecting to others. That’s the finding from a Samsung KX/One Poll survey.The new traditions we’ll see pop up are video chat centered. About 42-percent will order foreign cuisine to eat at home. We’ll also…
There’s a company giving people a chance to exchange bad Christmas gifts for BACON this year. They also commissioned a survey to find the WORST possible gifts you can give someone. Here are the top eight 1. An ugly sweater. I’ll take your ugly sweater! 2. A necktie. I’ll take the necktie… if it’s ugly!…
‘Tis the season for holiday office parties, but this year they’ll likely be a bit different. Since indoor dining is limited, and everyone is trying to physically distance, the holiday party may be virtual too. But that’s okay! It can still be fun.There are many things you can do to make the virtual affair festive,…
December 4 th is Santa’s List Day! Have you been naughty this year, or have you been nice? Today, Santa is separating the good from the bad so he knows who to give a shiny new tablet and who to give a giant lump of coal! You don’t want a bad reputation up at the…
While you’re dragging out the holiday decorations and wrapping paper, you’ll want a festive flick to watch while you work. And as you enjoy your annual viewing of “Miracle on 34th Street” or “Elf,” you’ll need a wintery mixed drink to get you in the holiday spirit. While I prefer to just sip on a…
Eggnog is one of the most popular drinks during the holidays, but why is it considered a Christmas drink? It actually originated in medieval Britain and was an evolution of a drink made with ale and milk called a posset. The original was served hot and evolved into adding figs and egg.You see, milk and eggs…
Saturday, November 28, is Small Business Saturday. This is a campaign to remind you to support local businesses. While the nation’s largest retailers see a huge spike in sales for Black Friday, many of our local businesses are left in the shadows. Small businesses have struggled much more than large companies during the pandemic, and…
Since preparing a Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful and time-consuming, you can save yourself a lot of headaches by using certain grocery store-bought, ready-made items to make your life easier. Here are a few to grab for your Turkey Day feast this year.Appetizers – from potato skins, mozzarella sticks, shrimp cocktail and other frozen appetizers there…
Ready or not, the holiday season has kicked off and we already know it’s going to be a little different this year. With COVID restrictions, traveling and spending time with loved ones may not be possible this Thanksgiving, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on enjoying a meal with your loved ones…
A new survey found the majority of people are pretty sure Thanksgiving is going to be TWICE as stressful as usual this year.So how are people coping? They’re already fantasizing about washing that stress away by diving face first into a trough of mashed potatoes. Here are the 10 side dishes people are already dreaming…
