Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, December 24, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Words that describe your BFF. Blue category - Said aloud, it might sound like youre reciting the alphabet....

December 24, 2024 · 3 min · 531 words · Mark Parker

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, December 24, 2024

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

December 24, 2024 · 2 min · 224 words · Kristy King

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, December 24, 2024

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for December 24, 2024 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

December 24, 2024 · 3 min · 472 words · Whitney Haas

What 'Cardio Load' Really Means in the Fitbit App

So what is it, and what exactly does it mean to hit your target? What is cardio load? Exercising for a longer time, and exercising at a higher intensity, both bump up your cardio load. The load here is in the sense of workload. Makes sense, right? What is your target cardio load? The fitbit app automatically calculates a target cardio load based on what youre used to doing. Youll find this setting when you look at your cardio load....

December 24, 2024 · 2 min · 269 words · Charles Joseph MD

How I Use the Skylight Calendar to Manage My Life

When I first learned of the Skylight Calendar, I thought it as a family tool. So long as the display is set to photos, your Skylight will scroll through whatever is approved. It’s not technologically forward, but it works. you’ve got the option to also easily add the planned meals to your grocery shopping list. How much does a Skylight Calendar cost? Skylight offers an annual $39 subscription called a Pro Plan....

December 23, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Kelly Mitchell

My Must-Pack Items to Sleep Well While Traveling

That’s because when it comes to my sleep,I’m a militant little freak. Here’s what to pack so you rest well no matter where you are in the world. On this particular trip, that meant packing a mini version of my usual skincare routine. I picked up a newCOSRX Favorites set($36) a few days before I left. A good setruns about $10but makes packing a lot easier. As for the products that actually help me sleep well, I started by packingmy chin strap....

December 23, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Holly Brown

The Best Way to Defog Your Windshield

When you drive in the winter, you have to deal with a lot of foggy windshields. What’s the best way to make that fog go away? Some people will tell you to blast the heat, others to turn on the air conditioning. And when should you just hit that “defrost” button instead? Yes, you’re able to do both at once. If you have a dial that adjusts temperature, put it on the hottest setting....

December 23, 2024 · 3 min · 463 words · Kayla Davis

The Dreo Baristamaker Is My Favorite Frother for Professional-Grade Foamed Milk

One of the reasons lattes from a coffee shop are so special is that perfectly creamy foamed milk swirl. It might seem like time to give up on homemade microfoam, but hang in there a second longer. I’ve been testing one for nearly six months, and it’s been a foaming wonder. What does it do? The Dreo BaristaMaker is an appliance specifically designed to make professional barista-grade foamed milk at home....

December 23, 2024 · 3 min · 429 words · Vincent Clark

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, December 23, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Some reveal more of the clavicle area, and some are a little tighter. Blue category - They all refer to the same number....

December 23, 2024 · 3 min · 499 words · Julia Gonzales

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Monday, December 23, 2024

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

December 23, 2024 · 2 min · 220 words · Andrew Wilkinson

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, December 23, 2024

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for December 23, 2024 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

December 23, 2024 · 3 min · 473 words · Kelly Patel

When to Hire a Financial Advisor (and When to Invest on Your Own)

So, how do you know when you’ve tipped into situations that warrant professional help? Here’s how to decide what’s right for you and find quality assistance if needed. On a $500,000 portfolio, that could cost you around $1,250-5,000 per year. Simpler options: For most investors, managing your own investmentsthrough low-cost index fundsis a sufficient approach. This strategy requires minimal time and expertise to implement. Sense of control: Managing your own investments means maintaining full visibility and control over your money....

December 23, 2024 · 2 min · 244 words · Megan Robinson

Why I Love My Travel Drawer (and What I Put In It)

I mentally rolled my eyes. Setting aside awhole drawerjust for things you only use on a trip? What is a travel drawer, and why would you want one? you’re able to save a lot of time keeping all of that junk in one area. My travel drawer is a rolling plastic tote that lives under my bed. My passport lives elsewhere, but otherwise I use it exactly as she described....

December 23, 2024 · 2 min · 405 words · Brian Rodriguez