I'm going to come right out and say it: Do not buy any "gadgets" for your techie friends this holiday season. Your heart's in the right place, but if you want to give a gift they'll really love, stay away from uni-taskers and gimmicky devices. More

There is no substitute for a lovely, real Christmas tree: the lovely pine aroma, the glittering feel of having a living, beautiful thing in your home. Despite their loveliness, trees require a lot of care, even after they are chopped down. Besides the obvious shedding of needles, they also leave another little gift of their own: sticky tree sap. Here are a few tips for cleaning tree sap off of carpet and household items. More

What's the most important thing to consider when you're apartment hunting? Price? Floor plan? Location? They're each crucial factors and should all be at the top of your list when shopping for a new space. But the difference between a good apartment and an oh-my-gosh-we're-never-moving-out apartment can also be the little things... More

Finding a café offering free wi-fi without a time or data limit, and without signing up for anything, is always somewhat of a revelation. One that serves decent coffee, and freely offers up a plug to charge up my laptop? Shangri-La!

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It's that time of year again: my annual dinner party marathon. Between work and family and friends - I have no less than 10 events in 2 weeks. In order to fully enjoy and appreciate these memorable holiday outings, I thought I'd take a refresher course on proper tech etiquette. More

I don't understand people who say Christmas lights put them in a good mood. They obviously must be paying somebody else to do their light purchasing, stringing, and storing—because holiday lights are a major headache. But you can make the whole process a little bit easier if you keep a few of these easy tips in mind. More

Today's One Minute Tip offers one mom's solution for creating a non-permanent space for graffiti on the walls, but it also raises a larger question: how and when do you let your kids own their own space in your home? Comment below! More

If you ever lose or break your glasses, you're not stuck navigating a blurry world. Well, as long as you can manage to find your smartphone. If you're nearsighted, you can use your phone's camera function to see in-focus without glasses or contacts. More