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The Super Smart Ketchup Bottle Trick We Wish We'd Know About Sooner

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When we think of the word luxury, we might conjure up images of mansions, high-thread-count sheets or designer handbags. We probably don't picture something as simple as walking to our kitchen to get a glass of water. But for many people, even here in the U.S., having filtered drinking water pouring out of a spout in your home is a luxury. Merriam-Webster defines a "luxury" as "something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary." Water is a necessity. Having it always available a few steps from wherever you're sitting is not. And there are many things that we think of as basics, simply because we've always had them, that others live without and would consider a luxury. Someone on Reddit asked, "What’s a luxury that many people don’t realize is a luxury?" and the answers are making people feel grateful for things they might have taken for granted.

10 luxuries many people don't think of as luxuries

Thinking too much is harmful, but how can you stop ruminating? The problem has a name (overthinking) and, fortunately, a solution – actually three. Those who suffer from overthinking continuously think, rethink, and think again, in a vortex of words, sounds, memories, and expectations that can eventually lead to psychological issues and cause many physical ailments as well.

3 Psychological Tricks to Stop Overthinking

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"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader is giving their real estate to their adult children.

I gave my land to my adult kids, and my husband is furious that his kids aren't getting it. What should I do?

As parents, we often find ourselves swamped with endless household tasks. But here’s a little secret: kids can be excellent helpers! By involving them in chores, we not only ease our burden but also teach them valuable life skills. Let’s dive in and discover what chores kids can do so we can turn your little ones into happy helpers!

Chores Kids Can Do: A Guide to Age-Appropriate Tasks for Kids

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Some of these are common sense, but certainly worth repeating.

"If A Knife Is Falling, Let It Fall": People Reveal The Things They Don't Mess With Because Of Past Experiences

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When I decided to get a master's degree my parents said they couldn't help me financially. But I live with them to save money and chase my dream.

I'm 23 and getting my master's degree. My parents can't help me financially, so I moved in with them to save money.

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As our kids get bigger, so do their problems. When they used to be upset by a broken toy, now it's a friend saying something mean behind their back. Or finding out via social media that they were left out of something fun. Knowing how to talk to your teenage son or daughter about these tough moments can be so helpful, not just to make them feel better but also to maintain an open dialogue with them over time.

“You’re Too Old For That” & 10 Other Things

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A WOMAN has revealed that she lets her two-year-old daughter watch TV until 10pm at night. Liv Johnston, a toddler mum from the UK, explained that she lets her child watch almost three movies before she falls asleep. The savvy mother shared that by doing so, her daughter wakes up...

I let my 2-year-old stay up until 10pm watching TV – she binges nearly 3 movies a night, I don’t care as I get a lie in

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. A few weeks ago, I tried something new: a guided hot sauna experience followed by a guided ice bath experience. The experience was hosted by a brand-new sauna and ice bath studio called Othership. Ice baths are just about everywhere right now. While cold plunges are nothing new, they’ve become something of a wellness trend among fitness influencers, CEOs, and celebrities.

I Finally Tried an Ice Bath, and It Totally Banished My Anxiety

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. When you live alone, there’s no one to judge you for wearing acne cream, eating leftover pizza from the fridge, or enjoying a movie marathon. “Living alone has made me more confident and independent,” says Katie McAdams, an Atlanta-based communications manager. As an “extroverted introvert,” she values having alone time to reflect and recharge.

Everything You Need to Know Before Living Alone (From People Who Live Alone and Love It)

There are some people who live under the illusion that everything they say is deeply interesting and have no problem wasting your time by rambling on and on without a sign of stopping. They’re the relative, neighbor or co-worker who can’t take a hint that the conversation is over.Of all these people, the co-worker who can’t stop talking may be the most challenging because you see them every day in a professional setting that requires politeness.There are many reasons that some people talk excessively. Therapist F. Diane Barth writes in Psychology Today that some people talk excessively because they don’t have the ability to process complex auditory signals, so they ramble on without recognizing the subtle cues others are sending. It may also be a case of someone who thinks they’re the most interesting person in the conversation.

How do you end a conversation with someone who won't stop talking? 19 people share their tricks.

Some expectant parents say that they aren't taking hospital visitors. Others say that the grandparents won't be allowed to visit their newborn grandchild for the first few weeks or even months. Many grandparents are confused and hurt by these decisions. Why would parents prevent grandparents from visiting their newborn grandchild?

Why Some New Parents Have Strict Rules for Grandparents Visiting Their Newborn

A MAN has left people in shock after revealing a simple tape hack, that means you will never lose the end again. Trying to find the end of a piece of sticky tape, can be both mind-numbing and extremely frustrating, with many of us wasting an abundance of time on the laborious task.

People are only just realising they’ve been using tape wrong -a ‘life-changing’ hack means you’ll never lose end again

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

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7 Days To Die: 10 Tips And Tricks We Wish We Knew Sooner

Imagine waking up in a world filled with zombies, where every sunrise is a fight for survival and every sunset brings a new wave of terror....

7 Days To Die: 10 Tips And Tricks We Wish We Knew Sooner

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