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When I was a kid my dad always kept his batteries stored in the top door shelf of the fridge — a habit I thought everyone subscribed to until I went away to college and realized most people don't keep batteries, butter, and Diet Coke together. A reader recently posed the question whether storing batteries in the fridge really helps them last longer, and I decided it was high time I Read more
As you know, daylight saving time begins tomorrow at 2 a.m., so you should move your clocks one hour ahead then. But before you go skipping away with all of your new sunlight, there's another task at hand: change the batteries on your smoke detector. You should do so at least twice a year, so it's best to just get in the habit of doing it when you change your clocks. Another thing to do this Read more
Like humans, batteries are perishable products that deteriorate from the start of their lives. But, like eating well and using SPF, there are a few things you can do to slow their aging. Following an old wives' tale, my grandmother always kept her batteries in the freezer. As it turns out, that's not an ideal place to store them. Learn how to store your batteries when you read Read more
Before you toss a used battery in the trash, you might want to consider where it will end up in the waste stream. Is that battery considered hazardous? Should you take it to a recycling center? See what you know about battery recycling, as well as some eco ways to avoid trashing them, when you take my quiz. Source Take the Quiz Read more
A common problem with consumer cameras that use alkaline batteries is that they drain really quickly. Geek reader valova82 is tired of spending her hard-earned dollars on batteries, and wants some help picking a brand that will stand the test of time: I have a Polaroid i533 digital camera. It eats my battery power (uses two AA batteries), and I'm so tired of constantly purchasing batteries. Do Read more
I love the fact that gadget recycling is getting a whole lot easier. Last week I talked about the nifty Cell Phones for Soldiers bags that are now being included with Amazon orders. With these pre-paid bags, you can ship off your old phone to Recellular, a company that pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each donated phone. The U.S. Postal Service is also jumping on board with their new pilot Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and Jo Aaron is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Mommy Brain blog. While innocently looking for a restaurant suggestion online the other day, I stumbled across an anti-parent, anti-child blog entry that just annoyed me. It was an angry (and narrow-minded, in my opinion) piece about how awful it is when this particular person has to dine with Read more
The three most common questions about big babies — Circle of Moms Béyonce laughs off surrogacy rumors — The Stir Did you experience second baby mama guilt? — BabyCenter Blog Rachel Zoe bundles up for a NYC walk with Skyler — Celebrity Baby Scoop AJ McLean is expecting his first child — Celebrity Baby Blog The no time, no excuses workout — FitPregnancy The best DIY birthday ideas Read more
Chances are, you probably have most (or all) of these pieces in your closet already, so let this be a lesson in recharging your daytime styling batteries. Fab reader Enliven's cute midi skirt look is a perfect combination of color, metallics, stripes, and exotic prints and the best part? You don't have to overdose on any particular trend. Pair a bold-hued midi-length skirt with a striped Read more
One of the main drawbacks of E Ink ereaders is that there is no way to read your books without an additional light attachment. Reading at night, on a train, or in any other low-light situation will pretty much have you sunk unless you drop $20 for an accessory. Barnes & Noble has set out to solve this problem with the Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight. It's the same Nook Simple Touch you know Read more
