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6 Alexa Holiday Tricks and Routines to Run This Season
Smart speakers are useful all year round, but even more so at Christmas. Alexa tricks and routines can make life a little easier or more magical, and keep the kids entertained while you get on with all of your other Christmas tasks. 1 Ask Alexa How Many Days Until Christmas One of the simplest but most effective holiday tricks you…
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Huge Crocs holiday sale is live — 11 last-minute deals you can shop now from $12
Need some last-minute holiday gifts or stocking stuffers? Crocs are the hot ticket item topping everyone’s wish list this year. The best part? You won’t have to pay full price for your favorite pairs since both Amazon and Crocs are discounting tons of great holiday styles. Whether you’re shopping for sandals or fur-lined clogs, you’re in luck. Personally, I have…
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Massive Echo Dot deals in Amazon’s holiday sale — 5 deals I recommend buying from $17
Need a last-minute gift for the holidays? An Echo Dot is the perfect solution. These smart speakers are compact, affordable and a great present for just about anybody. If you order fast, they’ll arrive before the big day! Right now, Amazon has a sale on Echo Dots starting from $17. The cheapest of the bunch is the Echo Pop on…
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5 Ways to Switch Off From Your Microsoft Work This Holiday
As the festive season approaches, it’s time to think about switching off. Yes, you can shut your computer down and lock your keyboard away, but taking some other steps across the Microsoft suite of apps will ensure you can truly unplug this Christmas. 1 Disable OneDrive Notifications If you plan to use your computer but want to stay away from…
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How to Clean Holiday Decor Items
Cleaning ornaments—from the top where the tree hooks are to the very bottom—will help them last, but longevity will also depend on how they’re stored. In terms of storage boxes, “you definitely want something that will support each ornament individually, especially if you’re dealing with any of those specialized-type ornaments,” says Boyce, who also does home organizing for clients and…
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Toxic Christmas Tree Water and Other Holiday Pet Dangers You Never Knew About
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Whether you’re hosting a huge Christmas dinner or plan to spend New Years Eve cuddled up inside this year, your home is likely to be the setting of at least some of your holiday plans. You might be thinking about how to maximize your hosting capabilities to please the humans…
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Amazon’s ‘The List’ sale just launched — here’s 21 holiday deals I’d buy now on Stanley, Beats, Lego and more from $10
We’re less than two weeks out from Christmas Day, so time is running out to get your holiday shopping done! Luckily, Amazon is here to help with a ton of gift ideas. In fact, the retailers ‘The List’ sale has landed and it’s packed out with trending items. I’ll admit it, there are a lot of skincare and beauty items…
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How to Avoid a Holiday Food Hangover
“Simple sugar metabolizes quickly, leading to a higher spike—and faster drop—in your blood sugar levels, which can leave you feeling sluggish,” says Lauri Wright, PhD, director of Nutrition Programs at the University of South Florida College of Public Health in Tampa, Fla., and president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Pairing your sweet treat with a little protein helps…
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Holiday Babyproofing Tips Experts Want Parents to Know
If babyproofing seems like another task on an already endless holiday to-do list, you’re not alone. Merrily multitasking parents can (understandably) struggle with keeping seasonal safety in mind, experts say. “Parents may become distracted during the holidays—decorating the house, hosting out-of-town relatives, and cooking for a large group of people,” says Leslie Young, MD, a pediatrician and primary care physician…
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Need an air mattress for holiday guests? Here’s 3 under $65 in the Black Friday sales
If you’re confused by the sheer number of offers available on air mattresses this Black Friday, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been scouring sleep deals all weekend, and have found three top-rated inflatable beds that you’ll want to check out while they’re still on sale. That includes the SleepLux Durable Inflatable Air Mattress With USB Charging Port from $30.96 at…
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