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  Yes, I said that right, no clickbait, no bullshit. I believe this. You don’t have as much time as you think you do to date. Father time has no time to waste. I’m going to break it down. I’m so sick and tired of all these modern dating cliches, and I got continually frustrated by them when I was dating. Women would all tell me the same thing when I would be on a first date. “I’ve had my fun and and I’m ready to settle down.” “I don’t need a man, I want a man.” “I’m very happy...

Lice are resistant to many of the products used against them, but there are ways to win this battle of bugs By Catherine Roberts Between 6 and 12 million children ages 3 through 11 get head lice every year in the U.S., according to an estimate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s a lot of itching. If you’re trying to figure out how to make it stop, you have a lot of options—but some are better (and safer) than others. First, it helps to know the basics: Head lice are sesame-seed-sized, wingless insects that feed on human...

Scrolling through all the modern iterations of camping chairs can get overwhelming. Padding or no padding? Go for the cupholders or go without to cut weight? Low chairs, rocking chairs, high seat backs, extra pockets, straps, or handles — the variations are endless.  REI Co-op has reliably made its own straightforward, affordable versions of many camping essentials over the years. I tested the latest Skyward Chair over the course of a few weeks, taking it from backyard hanging to lounging at a campsite.  In short: Comfortable, durable, and lightweight — the Co-op does it again. Everything we’re looking for in...

Today’s declutter blog focuses on clearing pet clutter by getting all of your pet’s stuff organized. Do you have a multi-pet household and need to clear some clutter?  Are you always looking for Fido’s leash when it is time to take him for a walk?  Would you like to know how much pet food you have so it never goes bad or you never run out of litter? Leashes, toys, treats, bowls, meds, and more…your pet’s “stuff” takes up space.  How do you keep it neat and orderly? Joey-Coraccio-Organizing-Pet-Stuff When I was a new cat mommy, I had no clue....

These top-performing mowers from CR's tests hit the sweet spot for ½- to 1-acre lawns Larger yards call for a wide-deck self-propelled mower or a rear-engine rider. By Tobie Stanger Updated by Daniel Bortz Looking for a lawn mower for a yard that’s big but not huge? Your search isn’t so different from that of Goldilocks. You want something just the right size: not too small to tackle the job properly, and not so big that it’s overkill. For small yards of up to ¼ acre, walk-behind push mowers are a solid choice. For slightly larger yards—from ¼ acre to...