News: 15 Healthy Hacks for Losing Weight
We've covered a variety of life perks, short cuts, and cheats (35 to be exact), but what about your health? Neatorama has compiled a list of "tricks" to staying healthy and keeping off the pounds.
Drink Drinking Search Results
How To: Make a Super Cheap Floating Beer & Soda Pool Cooler
Being in a cool pool on a hot day—it doesn't get much better than that, right? Well, unless you also have some ice-cold drinks to go along.
More Than Just Ice: 20 Alternative Uses for Ice Cube Trays
If you have ice cube trays lying around in your refrigerator and chilling your drinks with ice cubes is not a huge priority for you, you can still make use of these handy kitchen tools in a number of useful ways, both edible and non-edible.
How To: 8 More Home Remedies for Relieving Common Cold Symptoms
Is your throat feeling a little sore? Think you may be coming down with a cold? Mix together milk and a teaspoon of turmeric in a pot and heat until it's hot, then pour into a cup to drink. Heated milk and turmeric is a common Indian home remedy for colds, as turmeric contains many anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
How To: 15 Home Remedies for Hiccups
Most bouts of hiccups tend to go away on their own, but every so often there's that stubborn hiccuping fit that seems to last for hours. In these cases, you have to get creative and nip them in the bud by trying a few simple home remedies.
Today's Tidbit: How to Use Science to Improve Your Pet's Self-Control
The connection between self-control and glucose is not unique to humans. A bunch of trained dogs were divided into two groups. One group was instructed to sit and stay for 10 minutes. Dogs in the other group could run around and do whatever they wanted.
How To: The Penny Pinchers Guide to Eating Cost Effectively Without Relying on Ramen
If you're on a tight budget for food, whether you're in college, or someone just starting out living on their own, you're probably low on money and sick of ramen noodles. Don't get me wrong, ramen can be tasty and filling, and there is almost nothing cheaper.
News: Green Tea For Weight Loss And Cleansing
I'm sure a lot of you like to find inspirational stories of people who by adding something to their diet lost weight or bettered their health. I know I love to search stories like that because it helps me see if I'm doing everything I can to be healthy and happy. It helps me stay motivated if I'm doing everything I should and it helps me tweak my diet if needed to get on the right track. Once in a while I experience one of those for myself, and I love to share those successes with everyone, h...
News: Give 'em the Bird.
What part of drink responsibly don’t you understand?
How To: Make Your Own Homemade Tea
The next time you are in the mood for a hot drink, make your own tea bags to brew at home. Grab your favorite herbs and spices from your garden or your local supermarket. Mix and match your favorite combination, add to an empty tea bag, and steep in hot water. Voilà—instant one-of-a-kind tea and instant brownie points for your DIY street cred.
News: Strawberry Daiquiri Cocktail
STRAWBERRY DAQUIRI What you need:
How To: build a Set in 24 hrs.
How to Build a Set in 24 Hours Analyse Space
News: (I Wish I Could) Wakeboard in a Cranberry Bog
Ok, so it's an advert for a hyper-aggressively marketed energy drink, popular with teens and possibly accountable for the occasional detrimental cardiovascular side effect (yes, we're talking Red Bull). But it would still be totally awesome to wakeboard in a cranberry bog.
News: WATCH THIS INSTEAD - The Tourist
We got to Austin TX last night and got really drunk. But that didn't stop us from watching a really weirdly retarded movie this morning at 9:40 AM...specifically, The Tourist with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp.
News: Claw Vending Machine Dispenses Live, Hibernating Crabs
If you like your crab served with a small side of dystopian cryogenics, then you're certain to love this refrigerated live-crab vending machine from Nanjing, China! Newly installed by an area entrepreneur, the automat keeps its crustacean cargo in a state of artificial hibernation until time of purchase.
News: 50+ year old Mellwood Whisky
So Kottke found some old whisky at his wife's grandparents' place. I'm loving the bottle and the font. It's probably not good to drink anymore, though...
News: Make "Adults Only" Hot Chocolate
For your sipping pleasure... A childhood favourite gets a grown-up twist ...
How To: Insert a tampon without fear
A southwest gynecologist for teenage girls and her colleague, give instructions on how to insert a tampon correctly for all you girls. Although at a party and probably drunk, this is some pretty helpful information on tampons, using a beer bottle as the vagina. You will see how to insert and remove the tampon. Insert a tampon without fear.
How To: Make an elixir with stones and metals
Check out this video on how to make an elixir using stones and metals. You will need a stone of your choice, a clean glass jar, and some water.
How To: Use hot water from your heater for disasters
Remember that your hot water heater is an excellent source of drinking water that you can use during emergencies. To access the water, learn how by checking out this video. Use hot water from your heater for disasters.
How To: Make a Mint Julep cocktail
This classic bourbon and mint cocktail evokes visions of America's Deep South, where it has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby for nearly 100 years. Mikey Paine, from Lost Society in London, is going to show us how to make the perfect Mint Julep cocktail. Make a Mint Julep cocktail.
How To: Make a Shady Lady cocktail
A fruity, melon and grapefruit, tequila-based cocktail. Great to drink at any time of the day. Make a Shady Lady cocktail.
How To: Make a Brandy Mint Float cocktail
Simon Adams and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a brandy mint float cocktail -- an ideal after-dinner drink! Alternatively, relax on your terrace and watch another summer's day wind down. First, prepare the rocks glass then add the white creme de menthe and brandy. Then serve. Make a Brandy Mint Float cocktail.
How To: Make a Coconut Daiquiri cocktail
Simon Adams and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Coconut Daiquiri cocktail cocktail -- a tropical daiquiri that makes you feel like you're in the Caribbean… even if you're stuck at work! Mix coconut liqueur, light rum, coconut syrup to make this tropical drink. Make a Coconut Daiquiri cocktail.
How To: Make a Desert Flower cocktail
Simon Adams and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a desert flower cocktail. This refreshing tequila cocktail is just the thing for a hot day beside the pool. You'll need gold tequila, sugar syrup, creme de cassis liqueur, 1 lemon, and crushed ice to make this drink. Make a Desert Flower cocktail.
How To: Make a Hat Trick cocktail
Simon Adams and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Hat Trick cocktail -- a simple cocktail which hits the spot. This is simply magic! You'll need dark rum, light rum, sweet vermouth, and ice cubes to make this drink. Make a Hat Trick cocktail.
How To: Mix a poblano, garlic, and sun-dried tomato Blood Mary
Blood Mary's seem like a simple alcoholic drink, but the more complicated they get, the more you'll love them. That's why this Blood Mary drink is one to remember, because it isn't just vodka you're adding… it's poblano, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic infused vodka. Mmm!
How To: Make a raspberry-flavored vodka infusion
Not many people can drink vodka straight, and that's were fruit infusions come in, and one of the best infusions for vodka is the raspberry. Raspberries create a great-flavored vodka, which can be used for a variety of mixed drinks.
News: Jell-O Shots For Chicks
Luxiare is at it again with another clever, beautifully shot How-To. This time Luxiare demonstrates how to make the perfect packed lunch: a bento
How To: 11 Awesome Uses for Paint Chips
Paint chips, small cards that show different colors from paint manufacturers, can be picked up for free at your local hardware store to help you decide what color you want to paint your living space. They can also be used for a number of crafty DIY projects, such as making your own drink coasters, gift tags, bookmarks, and more.
How To: Have a Classy Night at Home Alone
Full disclosure: I didn't create this. However, do what the picture below says, and your night will instantly become classy. Link One
News: How to Make an Awesome, Nerdy Cup Sleeve
Check out how to make this sweet cup sleeve that any and all geeks will appreciate! Cup Sleeve | Nerdy Crafts.
News: Electrode ball buzzers
Hi Guys! I am Sara...I got run over by a truck (drunk driver, not on purpose) and one of my physical therapy tools is a TENS Unit- it sends electric shocks, level and type to be decided by user, to body parts via electrodes. When I first got it, I was using it and accidentally turned it WAY UP instead of off! I sends a crazy intense shock. My first thought, after I stopped laughing my electrified ass off, was of you Jackass guys :) SO...
How To: Act and not act on a first date
Playmate of the Year Sara Jean Underwood gives you all the dos and don'ts of a first date. Hilarious video and a very attractive teacher.
How To: Massage away a hangover
So, you were a messy drunk. Avoid the pain you'll suffer the next morning. Hangovers can be detrimental to your activities or work. This video, taught by nationally certified massage therapist, will help you get rid of those nasty hangovers. You will need to be patient and slow in your movements during the massage. Massage away a hangover.
News: Book Review - Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh
This book surprised me. I read it for 2 reasons. 1) It seemed like one of those decently famous books that I should probably have read.
How To: Create a great seasonal infusion of blueberry gin
Infusions make some of the best drinks, especially when made with fruit like blueberries. And gin and blueberries are a perfect match, which is great with tonic water or other drinks.
How To: Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the world's largest annual beer festival located in Munich, Germany! The festival starts in late September and lasts until early October -approx 16-18 days. Oktoberfest is an important part of the Bavarian Culture and has been going on for over 200 years. Each year the festival is held in an area called Theresienwiese, but often referred to as Wiesen for short. Wisen is located near the center of Munich. Oktoberfest is held as one of the world's largest fairs with over 5 millio...
News: Hangover Cures—What the Scientists Say
Your roommate swears by 'hair of the dog' or chugging raw eggs and tomato juice, but do these hangover cures actually work? What do the scientists say?
News: Don's Bad Ass pico Degallo
I keep Pico Degallo around all the time. I find it is very versatile and can be used for any meal. My wife is 1/2 mexican and I learned about this from her mother. My youngest son loves to cook and it was one of the first things I taught him to make. As you read my writings about food I've made, you will find a lot of references to the pico. I've made up this little recipe to give you a smile as well as the ingredients and method.Don’s Bad Ass Pico Degallo Ingredients:One medium yellow onion6...