Amanda Blum
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Let’s Grow a ‘Cocktail Garden’
What’s the point of vegetable gardening, except to have access to fresh herbs and vegetables.And if you happen to prefer your daily allotment of vegetables in a glass, a garden can be a mighty playground. If you’re a cocktail aficionado, almost every building block of your favorite drink has a vegetal component: a flavored or…
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Even Your Workout Clothes Can Be ‘Smart’ Now
Our clothes tend to be passive companions on our adventures, but their role may be shifting as technology continues to become more embedded in every aspect of our lives. It was only a matter of time, but smart clothing is now becoming a reality—from socks that monitor diabetes patients to shirts that track heart rate.…
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Govee Just Released a New Neon Rope Light
I grew up in the the ’80s—the golden age of neon—so naturally I always dreamed of owning a neon sign from Hot Topic. This week, Govee, my favorite brand for LED light chaos, released its latest version of neon rope, and from all reports, it’s exactly as fun as you’d think. We’ve reviewed a number…
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These Smart Home Products Can Help Older People Live Independently
More than anything else, smart home technology is about accessibility: Being able to control your home through your phone or voice means more people can live independently. The average age of Americans has risen to the highest it’s ever been, and our aging population is going to explode over the next 25 years. Smart home…