How to make hot chocolate so rich it coats your spoon

New York City has claimed its latest victim: City Bakery has permanently closed its doors. It’s rare that the closing of a small businesses becomes near-national news, and it’s understandable that those of you who have never tasted the mythical hot chocolate don’t understand what all the fuss is about. Back in the…

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Author: Allison Robicelli on The Takeout, shared by Virginia K. Smith to Lifehacker

When People Ask You Overly Personal Questions, Just Lie

Show up in public with a pregnant-looking belly and suddenly everyone is all “When are you due?” and “Do you know what you’re having?”, as if the contents of your uterus are somehow their business. You will probably feel pressured to answer politely, but here is another option: lie.

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Author: Beth Skwarecki on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki to Lifehacker

Make Your Kids Think Your Favorite Treat Is Gross

Sure, you could sneak around, hiding your favorite treats in the box of the blandest cereal in your pantry, devouring them in secret once the kids are safely in bed for the night. But why do that when you can brazenly enjoy it right in front of them because they believe that piece of chocolatey goodness is actually…

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert on Offspring, shared by Meghan Moravcik Walbert to Lifehacker