Lifestyle & Mindfulness
Sam Johnson
Latest Articles
Holiday Recipes
Easy Vitello Tonnato—chilled veal with a quick tuna-caper sauce
Finance & Money Tips
How smart plugs can cut vampire power and lower your electric bill
Mental Health & Wellness
The no contact rule after a breakup: how it works and how to actually stick to it
Lifestyle & Mindfulness
Should you leave the washing machine door open after every load
Main Course Recipes
Creamy Black Truffle Risotto—A Simple Method That Tastes Restaurant-Worthy
Lifestyle & Mindfulness
The baking soda and rosemary trick that makes your kitchen smell clean fast
Dinner Recipes
Creamy Smoked Salmon Tagliatelle—A Silky Skillet Sauce in Minutes
Food, Drink & Nutrition
Clean your air fryer with a dishwasher tablet using this easy 10-minute method
Holiday Recipes
Tuna Puff Pastry Wreath with Giardiniera—A Flaky Holiday Appetizer That Looks Fancy
Appetizer Recipes
Savory Puff Pastry “Candy” Bites—Two Easy Fillings for Any Party
Lifestyle & Mindfulness
How to remove toilet bowl limescale with lemon and salt
News & Society Features
New research is changing how we talk about the Great Wall of China
Lifestyle & Mindfulness
How to keep a room warm without a space heater
Food, Drink & Nutrition
Air fryer 101: how it works, what to cook, and what to skip
Dinner Recipes
Oven-baked chicken skewers with lemon and veggies for an easy weeknight dinner
Dessert Recipes
Pandoro Tiramisu: A No-Bake Holiday Dessert with Coffee, Mascarpone, and Cocoa
Holiday Recipes
Cotechino in Puff Pastry: A Golden Italian New Year’s Main with Lentils
Lifestyle & Mindfulness
2 easy DIY Christmas ornaments you can make with pipe cleaners
Holiday Recipes
No-Bake Pandoro Charlotte With Mascarpone Cream (Perfect for Leftovers)
News & Society Features
Why 2026 is a make-or-break year for 10 endangered species
Food, Drink & Nutrition
Does vinegar in pasta water really stop sticking? The science-backed answer
Finance & Money Tips
How crime drives up credit card debt and squeezes access to loans
News & Society Features
Pollen found under Antarctica’s ice is rewriting the continent’s climate history
Dinner Recipes
This 2-teaspoon trick makes beef goulash thicker and more savory without flour
Quick Recipes
Creamy Instant Polenta With Sausage and Pancetta—A Cozy Weeknight Bowl
Entertainment & Trivia
What the 🦄 unicorn emoji really means on WhatsApp (and when it’s not just cute)
Beverage Recipes
Homemade Italian Licorice Liqueur (Liquore alla Liquirizia) to Serve Ice-Cold
Dinner Recipes
Crispy Air Fryer Pumpkin Cutlets—Golden, Tender, and Surprisingly Easy
Beauty, Fitness & Wellness
How to clean your glasses without scratching the lenses
Lifestyle & Mindfulness
Don’t toss eggshells: smart ways to use them in compost, the garden, and your kitchen
News & Society Features
How much do Christmas lights cost to run in 2025? A simple guide with real numbers
Lifestyle & Mindfulness
Where to put cockroach traps for the fastest results
Appetizer Recipes
5-Minute Gorgonzola Mousse for Crostini—Creamy, Savory, and Make-Ahead Friendly
Breakfast Recipes
Overnight oats with chia and sesame for a creamy, filling breakfast
Food, Drink & Nutrition
Port wine 101: The real rules, styles, and how to serve it
News & Society Features
Wood stove and fireplace safety tips to prevent chimney fires this winter
Food, Drink & Nutrition
How to clean blackened aluminum pots without scratching the finish
Lifestyle & Mindfulness
The rice and rosemary jar trick that makes closets smell fresh naturally
Finance & Money Tips