I have used a ball (no chair base, just the ball) at work for more than 5 years, and mine hasn't popped. I bought a burst-proof ball, which is supposed to deflate like a tire if you get a hole in it, but isn't supposed to burst like a balloon. Fortunately, I haven't had to test that out. The ball really has been a…

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You can do the same thing with half of an egg shell. Just poke a drainage hole in the bottom, and plant the entire thing in the garden. The minerals in the shell are good for the soil.

Quick meal for 1: Bring one cup of salsa and one cup of canned black beans to a simmer. Make a little hole in the middle, and crack in 1-2 eggs. Sprinkle the egg(s) with a bit of salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook until the egg is done to your liking.

I use private browsing at work when I check personal email or use other sites that I need to sign into. I'm not trying to "hide my tracks," since I know that it's ludicrous to think I have any privacy at work. But I like the all-in-one convenience private browsing offers of not keeping me logged in, not saving…

I found a few hundred dollars of my great-grandmother's several years ago, through California's system. She died in the late 80's, so they told me that the executor of her estate must make the claim. Unfortunately, the executor had also passed away by that point, and it seemed too complicated to continue pursuing.

High-quality hot chocolate with cinnamon and a dash of cayenne pepper is divine.

I've had very good luck using window cleaner to remove red wine and red candle wax from light-colored carpets. Not even name brand Windex, just generic "blue" glass cleaner. Just saturate the rug and blot with a clean rag.