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My Favorite Cookies Come From Baking Scraps
We make nice cookies for guests, and “scrappies” for ourselves.
Five Ways to Stop Your House From Getting Dusty so Quickly
Staying on top of the problem ultimately leads to less work later on.
You Should Plan Your 2025 Travel During These 'Dead Weeks'
Get the best travel deals during a few specific weeks of the year.
You Can Stop Google From Personalizing Your Search Results
The best way to escape the filter bubble.
Use Your Thanksgiving Leftovers to Make These Stuffed Mushrooms
Any mash-up of carbs, veggies, or meats makes for a delectable stuffed mushroom.
MyNoise Is a Personal Soundtrack Generator
I am now accompanied by a trumpet fanfare wherever I go.
Impress Your Guests With a Stuffing Bundt Cake
This stuffing is easy to make and can double as an edible centerpiece.
This Free App Makes Custom Covers For Your Apple Music and Spotify Playlists
Denim works with all your custom playlists on Apple Music and Spotify.
Steam Your Spuds for Faster Mashed Potatoes
While preparing Thanksgiving dinner, every minute is precious. Steam, don't boil, for faster mashed potatoes.
How to Change Your iPhone's Ringtone and Media Volume Separately
Tweak one volume setting without impacting the other.
Freeze Pre-Portioned Cookie Dough for Emergency Cookies
Sometimes you need cookies faster than you can mix the dough.
What Happened to the Edit Button in the iPhone Photos App?
The Edit button has moved and has a totally new look.
You Can Make Your iPhone Clipboard Way More Useful
Never forget what you've copied again.
iOS 18.2 Lets You Add Volume Controls to Your iPhone's Lock Screen
Access your volume slider without unlocking your phone.
AirBuddy Is the Ultimate AirPods Companion for Your Mac
Get notified when your AirPods battery is low.
The Best Ways to Freeze Breads and Dinner Rolls Before Thanksgiving
Bake or buy ahead of time and keep those dinner rolls fresh in the freezer.
How to Fake Scratch Desserts With Store-Bought Ones
Even if you're not a liar, store-bought desserts are better with a finishing touch.
The Easiest Ways to Dress Up Store-Bought Rolls and Breads for Thanksgiving
These three finishing touches can easily elevate your Thanksgiving breads.
Make and Freeze Some Roux Now for Easy Turkey Gravy
Gravy can feel less last-minute when you have your thickening base ready to go.
You Can Make Instant Mashed Potatoes Taste Homemade (Seriously)
Boxed mashed potatoes can be beautiful.