This Week's Most Popular Posts: February 27th to March 6th

This week we learned some basic hygiene, picked some tattoos, saved for retirement, and told some good jokes. Here's a look back.

An Adult's Guide to Hygiene (for Those Who Weren't Taught Growing Up)

There are no classrooms that teach you basic hygiene growing up. Your parents may do what they can, but a surprising number of people make it to adulthood with gaps in their knowledge. We're here to help fill those gaps.

Carefully Decide Where to Get a Tattoo with This Pain Chart

Tattoos are certainly not for everyone, but if you're considering one, make sure you know what you're getting into. This pain chart highlights the parts of the body that can hurt the most when the needle comes down.

How Much of Your Income to Save Based on When You Want to Retire

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to saving for retirement. If you want to retire earlier than the traditional retirement age, this "Financial Freedom Fund" calculator will tell you how much to set aside.

Five Common Mistakes People Make When Telling Jokes

Nobody is perfect when it comes to humor. Some people just manage to recognize a bad joke early on and shut up, or kill their clumsier jokes gracefully. Here are some common mistakes you might make when it comes to being funny, and how you can identify them and avoid them.

How to Charm Someone You've Never Met Before

When you meet new people, you want to make a good impression and come across as likable as possible. If turning on the charm is something you struggle with, here are the most important tips and tricks for charming the pants off of someone you haven't met.

Create a New Must-Have Sandwich Condiment With Only Two Pantry Items

Question: What condiment adds an edge to any sandwich, takes only 10 minutes to make, and calls for ingredients you already have in your pantry? The answer is one you've probably never heard of: mustardshire sauce!

Top Ten Tips and Tricks for Terrific Tea

Tea is only second to water when it comes to beverage popularity—so popular that it's consumed as much as coffee, soft drinks, and alcohol combined. There's always time for better tea, though, so here are ten tips and tricks to take your tea to the next level.

How to Pick Your Next Android Phone: 2015 Edition

Fun fact: there are roughly seven different model Android phones per human on the planet. While that statement isn't actually true, it seems close. Since you've got things to do, here's what matters when buying a new Android phone.

Eight (S)exercises to Boost Your Bedroom Strength

Whether we want to admit or not, exercise and sex are inextricably linked. We exercise to look better and feel better about ourselves (among other reasons, of course) in hopes of it translating to more sex. But you can also exercise to have better sex. With that in mind, here are a few exercises that will help you get more out of your bedroom time.

Why You Shouldn't Buy Organic Based on the "Dirty Dozen" List

Switching to organic apples because they top the "Dirty Dozen" list of produce with the most pesticides? You may want to reconsider. It turns out the "Dirty" foods are fairly clean, and organic foods aren't free of pesticides anyway.

The Best Kitchen and Cooking Shortcuts You Actually Use

From deseeding a pomegranate in 10 seconds to separating an egg yolks with a water bottle, there are thousands of ways to save time in the kitchen. But how many of those tips do any of us really use? Let's make a list of the best.

When It Makes Sense to Buy Quality Instead of Saving Money

Being frugal doesn't just mean saving money—it means spending your money wisely. That also means some things may be cheap now, but actually cost you more in the long run, while other times it makes sense to spend more now for a better, longer-lasting experience. Let's take a look at when it makes sense to splurge now to save later.

How to Care for Your Aging Parents

One day, our parents won't be able to drive, to climb stairs, or maybe even change their own clothes or feed themselves. As painful as thinking about this might be, we need to prepare to help them be comfortable and safe in their last stages of their lives. Here are the things to consider.

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