May 2025
What’s In My Makeup Bag? Spring 2025
Oh look at this! I’ve only gone and recorded my first audio version of a post. Think of it like a mini podcast episode, really, because I reckon 60% of it is me talking about Aldi Beef Wellingtons and the fact that I’ve never been able to burp. I sort of want you all to […]
The Link Up: Em’s $50 Expensive Looking Table Lamp, Gretch’s Ideal Summer Bag, And The Perfect Travel Cooler
Happy Sunday, everyone! The EHD team just got back from a truly wonderful retreat that Emily planned for us in the Oregon wine country. Needless to say, it was a blast:) We planned, we bonded, and obviously, we went thrifting. We are never not aware of how lucky we are to not only work for […]
Dr. Pepper Sheet Cake Recipe
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Dr. Pepper Sheet Cake is what happens when your favorite fizzy drink meets rich, fudgy chocolate cake, and it’s magic! The Dr. Pepper deepens the sweetness and gives the cake this warm, almost cherry-fudge vibe that’s […]
New Book – FUJIFILM X SERIES UNLIMITED, 2nd Edition
I’m excited to announce that the 2nd edition paperback version of my bestselling FUJIFILM guide book, X SERIES UNLIMITED has just been published, and is now available from RockyNook, Amazon, other booksellers and select camera stores. Now at 306 pages, with lots of new text and a host of brand new images, FUJIFILM X SERIES […]
How to Cope With Burnout on a Budget
Many of us, at some time or another, experience burnout. Studies have shown that pre-COVID, 40% of Americans reported experiencing burnout. Now, that statistic has changed to over half, almost 60%. These numbers don’t lie – the world is under an intense amount of collective stress. One of the first ways therapists suggest coping with […]
These AI-Generated TikTok Videos Are Tricking People Into Installing Malware
In recent years, TikTok has become a prime target for scammers and cyber attackers spreading various forms of malware, and the latest shady campaign promotes instructional videos that trick users into downloading infostealers to their devices via ClickFix attacks. The scheme, identified by Trend Micro and reported by Bleeping Computer, instructs users to execute commands […]
Your Weekly Horoscope: (April 21-April 27)
We’ve got major feels and fiery clashes this week—think of it as cosmic spring cleaning. Venus conjunct Saturn wants real-deal intimacy. Mars and Pluto are out here stirring up ego battles. And the Taurus New Moon? She’s whispering, “Let’s slow down and build something that lasts.” This week is about grounding your power, not proving […]
How To Afford a House These Days
– The other day, an MMM reader stopped by and left the following comment on one of my older posts about the principles of FIRE: “While I still find some of MMM’s advice relevant, it seems like every FI blogger out there worked in tech 20 years ago, pulled down a 6 figure salary and […]
Can Retailers Eat Tariffs Without Price Hikes? Walmart, Target, Lowe’s Face Pressure
Shortly after that, Trump threatened to put a 100% tariff on Barbie-maker Mattel after the company said it would raise prices on some toys due to tariffs. “He won’t sell one toy in the United States,” Trump said. Following all that, Target executives reiterated that the chain was working hard to offset “the vast majority” of the […]
MIT rescinds support of AI paper; should AI write science papers, anyway?; another pub steps in for paused NIH journal – Retraction Watch
Dear RW readers, can you spare $25? The week at Retraction Watch featured: Our list of retracted or withdrawn COVID-19 papers is up past 500. There are more than 59,000 retractions in The Retraction Watch Database — which is now part of Crossref. The Retraction Watch Hijacked Journal Checker now contains more than 300 titles. […]