Quit Buying Coronavirus Masks You Don’t Need

When a disease outbreak is ongoing, there are important things that uninfected people need to know and do, like washing hands. There are also things not to do, because they are mostly useless and actually interfere with proper care for people who need them. For most of us, face masks fall into the second category.

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Author: Beth Skwarecki on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki to Lifehacker

Add Maraschino Liqueur to Your Daiquiri

Somehow, some way, it is still winter, and honestly? I’m not thrilled! Sure, there are signs that spring is coming—like crocuses peeking up through the ground—but crocuses can only do so much. To supplement the cheerful flowers, I have been drinking tropical things.

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Author: Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to Lifehacker

Your Kids Can Choose Their Own Captain Underpants Adventure on Netflix

Captain Underpants—and, of course, fourth graders George and Harold—first wormed their way into the hearts of elementary-aged kids with author Dav Pilkey’s illustrated book series. Next came the movie and then the Netflix series. All of which my own nine-year-old son has read or watched multiple times.

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert on Offspring, shared by Meghan Moravcik Walbert to Lifehacker

Where to Find Deals on National Pizza Day

I’ll be honest: I’m not a fan of food “holidays.” But National Pizza Day? That’s one worth celebrating, because pizza is great. In fact, there are few foods I find more delicious than pizza. So I invite you all to celebrate along with me on February 9.

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Author: Lisa Rowan on Two Cents, shared by Lisa Rowan to Lifehacker

Don’t Save Your Gift Cards for Special Occasions

If you received a gift card for the holidays and you haven’t used it yet, why not? Maybe it’s a logistical issue—like, you got a card for a store or restaurant that you haven’t yet had time to visit in person—but maybe you’re consciously (or unconsciously) holding on to that gift card because you want to save it for…

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Author: Nicole Dieker on Two Cents, shared by Nicole Dieker to Lifehacker