Life Kit

Life Kit
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Life Kit

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Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together. Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. You'll support the show and unlock exclusive curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit

  1. A beginner's guide to roasting a Thanksgiving turkey

    1 DAY AGO

    A beginner's guide to roasting a Thanksgiving turkey

    If you roast your turkey on a pre-heated pizza stone, you can avoid the dreaded task of flipping the piping hot bird midway through the cooking process, says Lan Lam of 'America's Test Kitchen.' This episode originally aired on Nov. 16, 2023. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    22 min
  2. Clever kitchen hacks from 'Bake Off' judge Prue Leith

    2 DAYS AGO

    Clever kitchen hacks from 'Bake Off' judge Prue Leith

    Chef and TV host Prue Leith may be an exacting judge with the bakers on The Great British Bake Off. But when it comes to the rest of us, she thinks we could all cut ourselves a bit of slack in the kitchen. That's the idea behind her new cookbook, Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom. It includes flavorful and simple recipes — but also dozens of practical cooking hacks from her 65-year culinary career. From peeling garlic to rescuing over-whipped cream, she offers strategies that can help you reduce waste and prepare tricky foods with ease. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    16 min
  3. A stress-free guide to organizing important paperwork

    6 DAYS AGO

    A stress-free guide to organizing important paperwork

    The paper of life — birth certificates, tax information, medical records and other important documents — all have to go somewhere. But keeping track of all these files and actually organizing them can feel like a headache. Professional organizer Kacy Paide walks through how to get started, what to toss and how to make a system that you'll actually stick to in moments of stress. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    22 min
  4. How long do leftovers last? And other food safety questions, answered

    NOV 12

    How long do leftovers last? And other food safety questions, answered

    Did you grow up in a household where food was left out all day? Do you wash chicken before cooking it? If so, you might need this refresher course on food safety. Guidance on how to prepare, cook, serve and store food this holiday season — without giving yourself or your loved ones food poisoning. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    23 min
  5. How to pick the right health insurance plan

    NOV 11

    How to pick the right health insurance plan

    Picking a health insurance plan can be confusing and frustrating. There are endless acronyms and it's hard to predict what your health needs will be in six months. This episode, we break down some of the terms and share guided questions to help you choose the plan that's best for you. This episode was originally published Oct. 31, 2023. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    17 min
  6. Busting myths about hydration

    NOV 7

    Busting myths about hydration

    Do you really need to drink eight glasses of water a day? Can drinking water help you lose weight? Does coffee dehydrate you? Experts explain the science of hydration. This episode originally published September 22, 2022. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    19 min
  7. How to recover from a bad night of sleep

    NOV 5

    How to recover from a bad night of sleep

    If you've slept poorly, your instinct might be to sleep in or power through the day with extra cups of coffee. But those tactics may actually hurt your chances of getting back on track, say experts. Instead, set yourself up for success with these tips. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    25 min
  8. How to slow down when you eat

    NOV 4

    How to slow down when you eat

    Eating more deliberately can help you make better choices about nourishing your body, says Lilian Cheung, a mindful eating lecturer at Harvard. She shares how to enjoy meals while paying attention. This episode originally published September 11, 2023. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    17 min
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  • Taking care of yourself shouldn't be complicated. We talk to the experts for practical advice to live a long and healthy life, based on science. Updated every time Life Kit posts an episode on health and wellness.Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks an exclusive sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit

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  • Being in control of your money leads to great things. From dealing with debt or student loans, to how to buy a house, NPR wants to help. Updated every time Life Kit posts an episode on personal finance or money.Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks an exclusive sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit

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  • Why can it be so hard to do the things we know are good for us? Life Kit has some actionable tips on how to overcome that resistance. From drinking less alcohol to getting better sleep, these episodes from our archives walk through how to create healthy habits and get better at taking care of ourselves. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

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  • The day-to-day of life can feel like a slog at times, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find joy in aspects of the everyday. Want to slow down and play more? Experience the awe of travel without going anywhere at all? Find a new hobby to spark your creativity? These episodes curated from our archive have you covered. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

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  • Money is stressful for everyone, but a little bit of knowledge goes a long way. Whether it’s how to make a budget, get the most out of credit points, or saving for the future, in this special collection of episodes curated from our archive, Life Kit takes on the spending side of your budget – because that’s step one in managing your money.. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

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  • Raising awesome kids takes help. NPR has science and experts to get you through the toughest parenting moments. Updated every time we have Life Kit episodes on parenting.Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks an exclusive sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit

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Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together. Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. You'll support the show and unlock exclusive curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit

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  • Channel
    Life Kit
  • Creator
    NPR
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    903
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only
  • Show Website
    Life Kit
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    NPR

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