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Wednesday, December 4 is National Cookie Day, and companies are handing out free cookies to the public, which sounds like something a boomer says on Facebook. The following chains are offering free cookies with no purchase necessary. Read more…

In preparation for today, Giving Tuesday, I recently started a fundraiser on social media for one of my favorite non-profit organizations. A friend who donated mentioned that they were including the gift as part of her family’s “Gift-Giving Countdown to Christmas.” They’d created an advent calendar of joy and… Read more…

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Particulates are just one component of air pollution, but they pose a significant health risk—especially the ones that are smaller than 2.5 microns. Particulate pollution can aggravate asthma and can contribute to heart disease, stroke, and other health conditions. So…how much are you breathing in? Read more…

If you have more than one credit card, you’ve probably gotten offers to transfer a balance to one of your other cards—probably the one that gets used less than the others. Not wanting to be left out, that card sends you an offer of zero interest for 12 or 15 or 18 months, giving you…(Continue Reading)

Those of us who respect and appreciate proper apostrophe usage awoke yesterday to some upsetting news: John Richards, one of the most ardent defenders of the correct use of the apostrophe, is giving up. He posted his reasons for this decision on the website of the Apostrophe Protection Society, an organization he… Read more…

If you’ve missed out on any good Cyber Monday deals, don’t worry. Some of the best offers are still active through Tuesday—this includes several deals by airlines, during what’s referred to as “Travel Tuesday.” Read more…

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Apple posted its roundup of the best iOS and iPadOS apps and games for 2019, which gives us a look into the trends that drove the year’s best apps. It’s a good read if you have the time, as it reveals some surprising figures—Mario Kart Tour was the most-downloaded game on the App Store, for…(Continue Reading)

It’s Giving Tuesday! That day we all celebrate charity, rather than this weekend’s shopping gluttony, by donating money to groups and organizations that align with our worldviews. It’s also a day where you can make your money go further than usual, netting the organizations you support the maximum amount of cash. Read more…