Building a Balanced Diet with a Better Sandwich
Building a Balanced Diet with a Better Sandwich. Fad diets come and go, and as many Americans find, so do the pounds they lose. Most experts agree that eliminating, or drastically reducing, any of the major food groups from your diet can be detrimental to your health and prevent you from achieving long-term healthy eating […]
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Blueberry-Pecan Scones
Blueberry-Pecan Scones for everyone. Wake up the family with the delicious smell of blueberry-pecan scones baking in the oven. Blueberry-Pecan Scones 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 9 ounces) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt […]
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Ease Kids Back into School with Confidence
Ease Kids Back into School with Confidence. There’s nothing like a major milestone in a child’s life to test a parent’s confidence. Big changes like a new school or classroom can be trying for kids and adults alike, but tackling the transition a little at a time can make it easier on everyone. Most parents […]
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5 Tips for Capturing Purr-fect Pictures of Your Cat
5 Tips for Capturing Purr-fect Pictures of Your Cat Cats are naturally curious, and while that can make them entertaining and engaging pets, it doesn’t always lead to the best photos. While getting a perfect pet pic is hard enough, a frisky, playful, or defiant cat can make a photo op nearly impossible. These tips, […]
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Make Your Movie Night Pop
Make Your Movie Night Pop. Invite your friends and neighbors over, spread out some comfy seating, and dim the lights. Whether it’s a kids’ birthday party, an adult gathering, or nearly anything in-between, hosting a movie night in the comfort of your own home – or on a projector in the yard – can be […]
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Rocky Road Cookie Pizza Extreme WOW
A Decadent Dessert Pizza Rocky Road Cookie Pizza Extreme WOW. Pizza and dessert are two things nearly any crowd can agree on. Combining classic rocky road ingredients – chocolate, marshmallows, and peanuts – on a giant cookie crust makes for a sweet treat that’s perfect for a crowd and can be sliced and eaten with […]
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How to Make Crème Brûlée
How to Make Crème Brûlée Dazzle your guests with a decadent dessert like this Crème Brûlée. With a rich and creamy filling topped with a sugary crust, these individual-sized sweets can provide a perfect ending to nearly any get-together. Find more dessert recipes at www.culinary.net. Crème Brûlée 4 cups heavy cream 2 […]
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5 Ways to Prepare for a New Furry Companion
5 Ways to Prepare for a New Furry Companion – Bringing home a new furry friend can spark joy while adding new routines for the whole family. When adding a pet to a household, it’s important to take into consideration the type of companion, a pet’s life stage, size and how to select a veterinarian. […]
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Pique Your Culinary Curiosity with These Trends
Pique Your Culinary Curiosity with These Trends (Family Features) Forget the rules and restrictions. Today’s food trends are about enjoyment and simplicity, from decadent flavors your taste buds can’t wait to explore to convenient packaging that makes it incredibly easy to eat no matter where or when you make time to dine. Whether you’re a […]
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Wedding Planning 101
Wedding planning 101, here comes First the proposal then comes the wedding planning. There are dozens of decisions that need to be made before it’s time to walk down the aisle, which can be overwhelming for brides and grooms. (Family Features) To help make it less stressful, these tips from Macy’s can help couples through […]
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Resources for Addressing Mental Health Challenges at Work
Resources for Addressing Mental Health Challenges at Work Every year, about 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences a mental illness and 1 in 25 lives with a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with or limits at least one major life activity. Mental illness is a top cause of worker disability in […]
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How to Safely Tackle Home Projects
How to Safely Tackle Home Projects How to Safely Tackle Home Projects. When contemplating home upgrades or building projects, contractors and DIYers alike focus on factors such as budget, scheduling, and materials. Another important consideration before starting work on any project – from renovating a main living area to expanding a bathroom or transforming your […]
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Lower Home Insurance
Save Your Way to Lower Home Insurance (Family Features) If your homeowner insurance rates are creeping up even though you haven’t filed any claims, it may be time to take a look at how you can bring those prices back down. Research, smart shopping and even some home upgrades can make a noticeable difference in […]
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Pushing for a Strong Start for Babies
Pushing for a Strong Start for Babies More than 10,000 babies are born each day in the United States. Where they are born and where they live during the first years of their lives can make a difference in their chances for strong starts. Science shows that human brains grow faster between the ages of […]
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Simple Steps for Back-to-School Success
Simple Steps for Back-to-School Success Finding new clothes and gathering pens, pencils, notebooks, and other supplies are always part of the back-to-school fun, but there are other needs and wants to consider when another school year rolls around. This year, make sure you send your student to the classroom with everything he or she requires […]
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5 Tips to Enhance Your Wedding Decor
5 Tips to Enhance Your Wedding Decor Wedding days are meant to be filled with love and celebration, and what better way to ring in the new stage of life as newlyweds than with a well-decorated venue to match the joyous occasion. Whether a couple is on a tight budget or picky when it comes […]
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Super Foods for a Nutritious Diet
Super Foods for a Nutritious Diet. The health community has long praised the benefits of vitamins and nutrients derived from natural sources. For those looking to improve their health or take preventative measures, these 10 natural superfoods can be incorporated into your daily diet to help support your health: Green Tea – Armed with a […]
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Entertain in Style
Entertain in Style (Family Features) It’s never too early to plan ahead, especially when you are expecting guests in your home. Your family and friends know and might love your style, but it can be important to spice things up now and again to impress your visitors. Factors such as lights, music and food can […]
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Furry Friends and a Welcoming Workplace
Furry Friends and a Welcoming Workplace (Family Features) Pets are more than just members of the family – they also make great co-workers. As more offices work to create pet-friendly environments, a survey conducted by Mars Petcare shows that workspaces allowing furry friends are more likely to attract and retain (human) talent. Consider these four […]
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Invite the Outdoors In
Invite the Outdoors In Despite the comfort and convenience it affords, modern society is contributing to a vanishing relationship with the natural environment. However, there are plenty of ways to bring nature indoors to reap the benefits of an earthy connection inside your home. (Family Features) According to a survey commissioned by the Velux Group, […]
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Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space
Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space Transforming your backyard into a true extension of your home’s living space is a relatively easy way to add usable square footage and increase the enjoyment of your home. Making outdoor upgrades is also a scalable project, meaning you can do as little or as much as your budget allows […]
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Workplace Tips and Strategies for New Parents
Workplace Tips and Strategies for New Parents. While having or adopting a child can be a rewarding and exciting time for new parents, many working moms and dads will tell you navigating the complex maze of employee benefits can be confusing. Between short-term disability insurance, Family Medical Leave, vacation, paid time off, and state and […]
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5 Time-Saving Laundry Tips
5 Time-Saving Laundry Tips Between sorting, washing, pouring, transferring, drying, and folding, laundry can often feel like a daunting chore. While you can’t skip laundry completely, you can stop those baskets from overflowing with these time-saving tips from the laundry experts at Whirlpool. Sort clothes ahead of time. One way to make laundry more manageable […]
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5 Tips to Get Organized
5 Tips to Get Organized Getting organized and making the most of your home’s storage space can be a daunting task. To help keep clutter at bay and streamline organization throughout the house, consider these tips for revamping your closets and designated storage areas from the experts at ClosetMaid. (Family Features) Find closet systems and […]
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Identifying Your Kitchen Style.
Identifying Your Kitchen Style. With so many different styles of kitchens and cabinets, sometimes it can be hard to decide on a favorite. While you may see kitchens in a variety of styles and find them all beautiful in their own way, finding inspirations for your dream kitchen often requires sorting through many different considerations. Aside […]
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Prep Your Home for Summer Gatherings
Prep Your Home for Summer Gatherings When temperatures rise, it’s time for sundresses, cranking up the grill, and entertaining. Spending time with your loved ones during the warm months can make for some of the best memories of the season, which is why it’s important to take simple steps to de-stress, declutter and refresh your […]
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