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Author: Brittanie Pyper

  • ‘Bubble Candles’ Are The New Hot Home Decor Trend And I Want In On It

    ‘Bubble Candles’ Are The New Hot Home Decor Trend And I Want In On It

    I blame TikTok for all the things I now have in my house. Some things were totally needed – others not so much.

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    But this new trend is a total NEED because they are gorgeous.

    Yes, I am talking about these fun Bubble Candles that have racked up over 20 million views on TikTok by now.

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    Bubble Candles are part of the new home decor trend you have to have.

    As you can see, they are cubed candles made from what looks like tiny bubbles.

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    They come in a variety of colors – some ombre and some solid.

    I am personally digging that mint/teal one below. Ahhhh!

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    The best part is, these candles will not break the bank.

    Depending on which one you get and which shop you buy from, they’ll run you anywhere from $10-$15 each.

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    You can grab the Ombre Bubble Candles Here and the Solid Bubble Candles Here.

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  • Here’s When You Can Expect Your $1,400 Stimulus Check

    Here’s When You Can Expect Your $1,400 Stimulus Check

    It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for – The House just passed Biden’s new stimulus plan which means, if you qualify, you’re getting a $1,400 check!

    Now, keep in mind, this time around the income limits have changed which means you will either qualify for more or less depending on how much you’ve earned in your most recent tax filing.

    So, let’s assume you qualify for the full $1,400 stimulus check, when will you receive it?

    Well, since the house passed the bill, it will now need to head to President Biden’s desk to be signed into legislation.

    According to reports, President Biden will sign the $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, his first major legislative victory, into law on Friday at the White House.

    Once signed, the IRS can begin disbursing payments.

    Just like before, many people will receive the stimulus check via direct deposit into the same account that tax refunds were sent.

    For those they do not have bank account information for, they will sent out physical checks or debit cards by mail so make sure you do not throw it away!

    So, most payments should be sent starting next week and onto the end of the month. Keep an eye on your bank account or mailbox.

    If you want to know exactly how much you’ll qualify for, check out this Stimulus Check Calculator.

  • The House Just Passed The Stimulus Bill Which Means Your $1,400 Stimulus Check Is Coming!

    The House Just Passed The Stimulus Bill Which Means Your $1,400 Stimulus Check Is Coming!

    It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for – The House just passed Biden’s new stimulus plan which means, if you qualify, you’re getting a $1,400 check!

    Now, keep in mind, this time around the income limits have changed which means you will either qualify for more or less depending on how much you’ve earned in your most recent tax filing.

    So, let’s assume you qualify for the full $1,400 stimulus check, when will you receive it?

    Well, since the house passed the bill, it will now need to head to President Biden’s desk to be signed into legislation.

    According to reports, President Biden will sign the $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, his first major legislative victory, into law on Friday at the White House.

    Once signed, the IRS can begin disbursing payments.

    Just like before, many people will receive the stimulus check via direct deposit into the same account that tax refunds were sent.

    For those they do not have bank account information for, they will sent out physical checks or debit cards by mail so make sure you do not throw it away!

    So, most payments should be sent starting next week and onto the end of the month. Keep an eye on your bank account or mailbox.

    If you want to know exactly how much you’ll qualify for, check out this Stimulus Check Calculator.

  • This Calculator Shows How Much Your Stimulus Check Will Be With The New Income Limits

    This Calculator Shows How Much Your Stimulus Check Will Be With The New Income Limits

    It has been on everyone’s mind – the next stimulus check.

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    But did you know that this time around, the income limits have changed? This can either help or hurt you when it comes to your stimulus check.

    Well, this handy calculator will show you How Much Your Stimulus Check Will Be With The New Income Limits.

    The New Income Limits

    Under the new stimulus bill, the income limits are as follows:

    As part of the legislation, individuals who make less than $75,000 or heads of households who make up to $112,500 will qualify for the $1,400 payments. Couples who make less than $150,000 will get $2,800.

    • Individuals who make between $75,000 and $80,000 and couples who earn between $150,000 and $160,000 will receive a reduced payment.
    • Parents who qualify will get an additional $1,400 for every child claimed on their most recent tax returns.

    So, if you want to calculate EXACTLY how much you qualify for, you need three things:

    • Your filing status (single, married or head of household)
    • Your AGI for the last year you filed taxes (either 2019 or 2020)
    • How many dependents you claim

    Once you have that information, go over to the CNet Calculator Here and input those numbers. Then click “calculate”.

    For example, I put in, filing joint, with $100,000 AGI and 3 dependents. It says I’d qualify for $7,000.

    Keep in mind, this is an estimation but it is accurate if you give the accurate information.

    Also, this is assuming the Stimulus Bill passes the house as-is.

  • Apparently Painting Rocks To Look Like Strawberries Will Keep Critters From Eating Your Berry Plants

    Apparently Painting Rocks To Look Like Strawberries Will Keep Critters From Eating Your Berry Plants

    Now that Spring is in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about all things garden.

    For starters, it’s a great idea to keep in mind ways to keep critters and other nasty pests away from ruining your crops.

    Well, if you intend to plant strawberries this year, I may just have a genius (and inexpensive) hack for you to try.

    Apparently Painting Rocks To Look Like Strawberries Will Keep The Birds From Eating Your Berry Plants!!

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    It is just as easy as it sounds.

    Just grab some rocks or pebbles that are in the shape of a strawberry and paint them to look like strawberries.

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    Once painted and dried, apply them randomly around your strawberry plants and they are supposed to confuse the birds.

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    The birds will then peck at the rocks but once they realize they are hard, they will no longer peck at them and will leave your strawberry plants alone!

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    GENIUS, right?

    Gosh some people are so dang smart!!

    Aside from birds, these are supposed to work for bunnies, squirrels and even chickens too!

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    So, grab some rocks and paint and get to painting some strawberries in time for Spring!

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  • You Can Order A Harry Potter Butterbeer Frappuccino at Starbucks, Accio It To Me

    You Can Order A Harry Potter Butterbeer Frappuccino at Starbucks, Accio It To Me

    I am a Harry Potter nerd and I don’t care who knows it.

    So, when I came across this Harry Potter Butterbeer Frappuccino recipe, I knew I had to try it!

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    It’s a bit different from the other Butterbeer Frappuccino we shared a while back which I am totally okay with.

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    In case you don’t know, this is part of the Starbucks Secret Menu which means, you’ll have to know how to order the drink and take the recipe with you when ordering.

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    How To Order A Harry Potter Butterbeer Frappuccino at Starbucks

    Add your milk to the first line and add it to the blender.

    Add 4 pumps of caramel

    Add 4 pumps of toffee nut

    Add ice

    Add frapp base

    Add caramel drizzle to the cup, whipped cream into the bottom of the cup and then add brown butter cookie topping into the bottom as well.

    Once the drink is blended, pour into the cup and top with whipped cream and caramel.

    You can watch it being made on TikTok Here.

  • Here’s How To Make Lizzo’s Viral “Nature’s Cereal” That Everyone Is Talking About

    Here’s How To Make Lizzo’s Viral “Nature’s Cereal” That Everyone Is Talking About

    It seems like each week TikTok has some new viral food trend to try and most of the time, they are delish.

    So, as soon as I heard there was a new food trend going around, I knew I had to try it!

    So, Lizzo – the rapper has shared a “Nature’s Cereal” recipe and it’s already viral on TikTok.

    Here’s How To Make Lizzo’s Viral “Nature’s Cereal”

    You will need:

    • Fresh Blueberries
    • Fresh Strawberries, Sliced
    • Pomegranate Seeds
    • Ice Cubes
    • Coconut Water

    Yes, that is it.

    Once you have the ingredients, you just stick your fruit and ice cubes into a bowl and then pour coconut water over it all until it’s covering the berries.

    Then eat and enjoy.

    It seems strange, right? But apparently, it’s really good and a fresh and healthy way to eat cereal while having a crunch.

    Sort of a hack for not wanting to eat crunchy regular cereal with milk?

    And people seem to be loving it, especially ones that already love coconut water.

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    Some people are even using other fruits such as mango or blackberries.

    Honestly, as long as you have the fruit, coconut water and ice cubes, you are eating Nature’s Cereal.

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    So, are you going to try this?

  • Facebook Is Tracking Your Photos Based Off Dust and Scratches On Your Camera Lens

    Facebook Is Tracking Your Photos Based Off Dust and Scratches On Your Camera Lens

    Okay, so, this is just downright creepy. I don’t even know how to deal with that…

    So, I was browsing TikTok minding my own business, when a video popped up and it literally blew my mind.

    Apparently, Facebook Is Tracking Your Photos Based Off Dust and Scratches On Your Camera Lens and I wish I was kidding.

    In the video, Dr. Jen Golbeck explains that Facebook can track and analyze the patterns of dust and scratches on your camera lens.

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    This happens to be used for Facebook’s infamous “People You May Know Feature” which they have filed a patent for.

    Dr. Golbeck goes onto to explain that you can imagine if you are at an event and she takes photos of you and someone else. None of you know each other but she shows it to you and she sends it to you to post on Facebook.

    Now say the other person she does the same thing with, also posts their picture on Facebook.

    Well, now Facebook has photos from that same camera lens and they can compare the photos, analyze them and will show you and that other person to each other on people you may know.

    Creepy, right?

    Apparently when reporters found this out, Facebook denied doing it but we all know they’ve denied several things over the years like listening to us and then all of a sudden having an ad pop up in our feed.

    So, I won’t lie – I don’t believe that Facebook is NOT doing something like this.

    Either way, it’s quite creepy to think they can do something like this and if they are capable of this, what else are they capible of? Ugh!

    You can watch the full video of Dr. Golbeck explain it on TikTok Here.

  • Need Light? Boiled Potatoes Can Supply Enough Power To Light A Room For 40 Days

    Need Light? Boiled Potatoes Can Supply Enough Power To Light A Room For 40 Days

    Woah – now this is some cool science!

    If you ever find yourself without power (ya know, like poor Texans did last month) you might be wondering what you can do for light aside from traditional battery operated flashlights and lanterns.

    Well, this might just be the coolest way to light up the dark… boiled potatoes!

    Yes, I said potatoes as-in the food everyone loves!

    Potatoes are used for so many delicious foods such as mashed potatoes, fries, tater tots and the list goes on.

    But aside from being delicious, potatoes can actually be used as an energy source much like a battery.

    Cool, right?

    A professor named Haim Rabinowitch at the Hebrew University Of Jerusalem found that by putting two metal rods into a potato, it created a chemical reaction allowing it to supply power.

    What’s even cooler, they found that if you boiled the potatoes for 8 minutes, it gave a ton more energy.

    In fact, boiled potatoes are about 6 times more inexpensive than a regular 1.5 v AA battery.

    And a boiled potato can provide enough power to light a room for up to 40 hours! Isn’t that amazing?

    So, sounds like we all need to learn how to create potato batteries in case we are even in a bind and need some electricity! I say, keep these items handy in your emergency kit at all times!

    You can see how these Potato Batteries are made below.

  • Meghan Markle Says When She Asked For Help For Depression and Suicidal Thoughts, She Was Told No

    Meghan Markle Says When She Asked For Help For Depression and Suicidal Thoughts, She Was Told No

    Wow! I just can’t even believe what is happening.

    If you are not watching the sit-down tell all interview between Oprah, Meghan Markle and Harry, you need to be.

    Meghan is going through everything on why they left the royal family and she just spilled the beans about her suicidal thoughts.

    She said that with everything going on with her, being painted as a villain, she was suicidal and depressed.

    And apparently when she went to The Royal family for help, asking to see someone to help her, she was told no.

    She was told that it wouldn’t be good for the institution which meant it’d be bad press.

    She says, it’s a reminder that you never know what is going on behind closed doors.

    She explains that it took so much courage for her to express her feelings and she admitted she was in a dark place and got no help.

    Isn’t that just awful?

    Can you imagine being in that deep dark place, wanting help, finally having the courage to ask for it, and being told no?

    That is just horrible and I feel so bad for what she went through. Seriously, as someone who has been depressed and suicidal before, I can’t even imagine.

    I just wish I could give Meghan a hug right now because this takes a lot for her to come onto national TV and express and relive those feelings all over again.