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18 Pantry Foods That Keep Longer Than You Think
There's a big difference between the "use-by" and "sell-by" dates on a bottle of ketchup.
Americans in particular are notorious for throwing out perfectly good eats, a habit that has recently given life to a grocery store of expired foods, that are still safe to eat. And while...
What Happens When Creative Partnerships Explode
From Trey Parker and Matt Stone to Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, what makes some partnerships thrive while others fizzle out?
99U Podcast: Jad Abumrad’s Talk on “Gut Churn”
We dive into the archive to share this 99U talk about how crappy creativity feels sometimes.
A New Experience: I Was in the Napa Valley Earthquake.
I had a profound experience yesterday. My husband and I, and much of my family, were in Napa Valley for my cousin’s wedding. At 3:20 a.m., I was lying in bed awake, because the time change meant that my body considered it past my usual wake-up time of 6:00. As I was lying there, I felt the...
How to Ensure You Get the Home Loan You Want
My husband and I recently bought our second home. Surprisingly, the process was far more involved than it was the first time around, just six short years ago. Not only did we have to sell the house we were living in, but the application for our new home loan also seemed much more complex and...
How to Find Out What Your Email Subscribers Really Want
There's a cardinal rule in business:
If you're providing a service, or selling a product that people want and are willing to pay for, then you're on the road to success.
Marketing has a bad reputation because so often it's about interrupting people's lives and trying to convince...
5 Inspiring People Who Started With Nothing and Changed the World
Ever wish that you could do something amazing in your life? Maybe, you’ve got a ‘big’ dream but you’re worried that it will never be anything more than a fantasy. You’re worried that you’re just not capable enough. To be successful at something requires a great deal of skill, talent and even...
9 Cheapest Dates That Don't Seem So Cheap
Going out on dates doesn't have to break the bank.
There are tons of fun ideas that work great for first dates or tenth dates, and may even help set you apart from the other Drinks/Dinner Daters. (See also: 15 Frugal and Romantic Dates at Home)
Here are nine cheap date ideas that won't make you...
10 Things All Successful Freelancers Do
I've now spent over two years as a freelancer. When I started my freelance writing and content development business, Chasing Down the Muse, I knew I would learn a lot along the way about business, my skills, and what it takes to make a go of a freelance life. (See also: Freelancing: A Beginner's...
4 Tips to Manage Ego and Find Bliss
Imagine it is a beautiful day. The sky is blue and the sun is shining bright. There is a light breeze that just feels…
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