According to the American Time Use Survey (ATUS), which is created by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, people aged 15 and up reported sleeping an average of 9.1 hours per day (including nighttime sleep and naps) from May-December of 2020, compared to 8.84 hours of sleep in 2019. This may not seem like the largest leap in the world, but it’s a significant increase compared to previous years. For example, Americans only got 0....

I think that’s where most of the stress in parenting comes from. Let’s face it — the little angels didn’t come with instructions. We’re really just winging it as we go, and that leads to the eventual screw-up. Which leads to doubt. Which leads to anger. Which leads to suffering. Thank you very much, Master Yoda. As parents, we can be so hard on ourselves that someone calling us out for the kids wearing dirty shirts, showing up late to practice, or having a tantrum in public is all the confirmation we need that we suck and are completely undeserving of the honor and joy of raising children....

I have dated, and/or bedded, my share of assholes — most of us straight women have. They seem sexy at first, but it’s the superficial kind of sexy, not the gives-me-multiple-orgasms kind. What many of us want is a more sensitive man, someone capable of something real and lasting — and pleasurable. Because the sensy man’s (very) dirty secret is that he’s better in bed — by, like, a lot....

And of course, this Easter gift set also includes two buildable Easter eggs and flowers, plus a collector’s baseplate. Happy building! If you can barely keep a synthetic plant alive, or just want to teach your kids about taking care of greenery, invest in their oh-so pretty plant, which has a self-watering system eliminates the need to worry about leaving your plants unattended. Fill the globe (in this case, a bird) with water and insert it into the soil....

Volkswagen Atlas At 16.5 feet long and 6.7 feet wide, the 7-passenger, 3-row Atlas will be the largest Volkswagen sold in the U.S. So, yes there’s room for all the diaper bags, umbrella strollers, and possibly even your child. Complimenting that size are 2 engine options: a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo with 238 horsepower or a 3.6-liter 6-cylinder version with 280. For those times when you take your eyes off the road to de-wedge a blanket from the middle seat, you’re covered by such smart safety-features as forward-collision and lane departure warnings as well as autonomous braking and blind-spot detection....

And while, no, you don’t have to outfit your young hiker head-to-toe in the all-wicking fabrics from your favorite outdoor store, they do need gear that both fits properly and gets them excited about the outdoors. You’d don’t want to give them any reason to stubbornly park on a felled log and call it a day. Good shoes/boots and socks are most important; blisters and sore feet can end a hike early....

Note: This Christmas movie streaming list has been fully updated for 2022. 20. Miracle on 34th Street (both versions) When a man who claims to be the real Santa Claus is institutionalized, a lawyer and a young girl come to his rescue in this classic film. Stream the 1947 original and the charming 1994 remake of Miracle On 34th Street both on Disney+. 19. The Nightmare Before Christmas This strange but delightful stop-motion animation film combines both Halloween and Christmas....

You don’t have to worry though. We already asked a whole bunch of moms who we consider cool ⏤ laid-back moms who know when its OK to break the rules, are tapped into current trends, and who appreciate Mother’s Day gifts that are a little more off the beaten path ⏤ exactly what they’d love to get this year. And here’s what they said. RELATED: The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for New Moms...

Fingerlings Hugs Original Fingerlings were a massive holiday hit last year, so the smart money says that Fingerlings that are bigger, softer, and smarter will be even more popular this year. Like their progenitors, Hugs react to sound, motion, and touch. The foot-and-a-half long stuffed animals yell “wheeee” when they’re tossed, fart, giggle, and repeat what kids say when the button in their right ear is held down. They’re also soft and cuddly, and the velcro on their hands means your kid can walk around constantly being hugged....

Ardbeg An Oa Islay stalwart Ardbeg combines whiskies matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, the ex-bourbon barrels used to make the brand’s signature 10-year and some out of newly charred American Oak. Then, the three parts spend three months together in a marrying vat made from French oak. The result is an exceptional whisky with an almost milky mouthfeel with notes of fruit and sweet spice lead your mouth to tea leaves and cocoa as well as a salty flavor the makers describe as grilled artichokes....

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Of course, the trapezius isn’t just a vanity muscle. It helps with just about every upright movement you want to perform — from carrying kids to bringing in the groceries, to moving furniture around or changing lightbulbs. The best trap workouts really aren’t just for meatheads or gym rats, and in fact, it shouldn’t be. There’s a case to be made that the every-man needs to do trapezius exercises just as much as Arnold Schwarzenegger does....

Then a barber friend recommended a safety razor, which cut hairs right at the skin’s surface rather than just below, meaning less potential for tugging, scraping, and irritation. Cut to a healthy dose of research later, and I sprang for the Bevel Safety Razor, convinced by a combination of raving reviews and my own penchant for their all-star skincare products. The first thing I noticed about Bevel’s Safety Razor is how it felt: heavy, but not clunky; sturdy, but easy to maneuver....

That good news? That by July 4th — the beginning of the summer — “there’s a good chance … you’ll be able to get together and have a cookout or a BBQ in your backyard.” That’s not all President Biden brought up in the speech — he also sped up the vaccination timeline once again and offered a genuine message of unity and hope amid a pandemic that has killed nearly 530,000 Americans in a single year....

As the curtain closes on a disastrous four years under President Donald Trump — with several hundred thousand people dead of COVID-19 and a disastrous coup attempt as major features — many people might be wondering how President-elect Joe Biden, who takes office on Wednesday, January 20, will plan to stimulate the economy. While President Trump inherited a healthy-enough economy from his predecessor former President Barack Obama, the COVID-19 crisis all but took a sledgehammer to the post-Recession, house-of-cards progress the country had built....

When you’re ready to up your gaming game, get this stellar headset. You get audiophile-grade sound quality, and a bidirectional microphone that gives you studio quality voice clarity, plus background noise cancelation. It works with PS4 and PC. The fully immersive sound aside, we dig this gaming headset because it’s also mad-comfortable and made with memory foam. It’s not wireless, but its eight foot long cable makes it very user-friendly....

That’s why there are so many IKEA-specific furniture assembly companies out there. Hell, even Ikea purchased Task Rabbit to help out. That’s also why we reached out to a number of these professional IKEA furniture assemblers to figure out what tools they use to whip up those BRIMNES wardrobes and BILLY bookcases in record time. Their recommendations include everything from hex-bits that help you tighten faster to a good old-fashioned rubber mallet for smacking shelving into place....

“Her life is falling apart. She doesn’t feel like she’s a good wife or mother” reads the outcome for the working mother, who apparently comes home exhausted after being “away from home hours every day” and feeds her kids fast food dinners. According to Alexander, the working mom also spends her weekends cleaning and running errands instead of being with her children. The stay-at-home mom, on the other hand, has a life that’s “fulfilling....

For those of you who moved, lost your job, got a raise, or had a new kid and missed the deadline, here’s what you need to do in order to access that money. The Child Tax Credit, which was passed as part of the 2021 coronavirus relief bill, has been a huge success. Eligible families were able to receive up to $300 per month for each child under the age of six, and up to $250 for each child between the ages of 6 to 17, per kid....

Between the pandemic, civil unrest in multiple countries, polarizing politics, and climate concerns, it can feel very overwhelming. But activists, including Greta Thunberg, are reminding people that the threat is real and we’re all failing our kids. Here’s what we know. The New York Times published a guest opinion essay co-written by some of the strongest advocates for taking climate change seriously. Greta Thunberg, Adriana Calderón, Farzana Faruk Jhumu, and Eric Njuguna, all youth climate activists, are working with Fridays For Future, a youth-led international movement....