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california poppies by roger_ipa (CC BY-NC-SA) Can You Guess Your State Flower?
Each of the United States has designated an official flower, many before the dawn of the 20th century. While many residents likely know their state flowers, probably few know much about each bloom’s history or uses, or the sometimes-fascinating stories…
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valentinrussanov/istockphoto 20 Essential Baking Tools That Every Aspiring Pastry Chef Needs
From flaky pastries and crusty pies to sweet cookies and creamy cheesecakes, bakers need the right equipment to make their treats a reality. Without the proper tools, a baker’s best efforts can turn out crummy. To celebrate World Baking Day…
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powerofforever/istockphoto 15 Highly Rated Bidets to Help Stretch Your Toilet Paper
Listen, we get it — most of you weren’t thinking about bidets two months ago. Neither were we, but my, how times have changed. In researching this story, we discovered that there are pre-coronavirus bidet converts out there who are…
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Bartosz Luczak/istockphoto 12 Clever Twists on Comfort Food That Mom Would Make
From preparing dinner for mom to creating memories with your kids, cooking is a loving way to celebrate Mother’s Day and share traditional family meals year-round. The comfort food prepared by mom is one of life’s little pleasures, and many…
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alexpro9500/shutterstock Use Your Noodle: 20 Creative Recipes That Highlight Pasta’s Many Shapes
Pasta is widely considered the ultimate comfort food. Even gluten-sensitive stomachs can now enjoy gluten-free rice- and quinoa-based pastas of all varieties. Aside from being delicious and easy to prepare, pasta is also inexpensive and shelf stable, making it a…
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SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto 31 Historic Places Across America That You Can Tour Virtually
While most of us in the U.S. are sheltering in place at home, travel seems like a distant memory (or wishful thinking) these days. But social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t explore historic places across the country and discover something…
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kupicoo/istockphoto 22 Ways to Show Support for Someone Who Has Lost a Job
The current health crisis and related financial turmoil are resulting in sudden and head-spinning changes to daily life. Apart from the immediate health and safety concerns, the economic upheaval has…
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©TripAdvisor 19 Virtual Tours of Famous Homes
Even if you feel trapped at home, it’s possible to get away and even travel to fabulous, famous houses and castles all across the world — using your computer and…
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rez-art/istockphoto 26 Delicious Recipes That Use Up Those Aging Condiments in the Fridge
We all have almost-empty bottles and jars of condiments languishing in our fridges, especially those one-offs we buy for specific recipes that we’ll likely never use again or maybe items…
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JonGorr/istockphoto The Best Takeout Mexican Restaurants Across the Country
There’s no need to sit down at a restaurant for tip-top Mexican food, much less head south of the border. The U.S. boasts Mexican restaurants serving delicious, authentic fare from…
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Dallas Farmers Market/Yelp 22 Unique Farmers Markets Where You Can Still Get Fresh Produce Safely
Not everyone has access to fertile land or the skills, patience, or time to grow their own food. Still, the desire for freshly grown food is on the rise, especially…
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standret/istockphoto 33 Inexpensive Products to Ease Stress at Home
These days, you might be having a more difficult time than ever quieting your mind, getting a decent night’s sleep, and finding some inner sense of calm. And sure, meditation,…
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Floriana/istockphoto 19 Spices and Sauces to Keep Home-Cooked Meals Interesting
Spices and sauces can be key in reinventing new flavors with the same old ingredients, especially when trying to minimize the trips to the store for fresh foods or when…
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blurAZ/shutterstock 50 Events That Made Retail History Before the Pandemic
The global coronavirus pandemic will have what is sure to be a lasting impact on retail, for better or for worse, but it won’t be the first. The rapid-fire technological…
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CasarsaGuru/istockphoto 11 Things to Do to Maintain Your Car While You’re Not Driving It
The coronavirus crisis and the self-quarantining orders it led to are changing the way Americans live — and it’s certainly taking a lot of miles off their cars. For drivers,…
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Target The Swankiest Foods You Can Get at Walmart and Target
Just because there are bargains to be found doesn’t mean a store won’t also have some real fancy groceries. Both Walmart and Target have all the typical everyday items and…
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a_namenko/istockphoto Where to Order Beer, Wine, and Liquor Online
Just been invited to an impromptu online cocktail party but don’t have the time to run to the store? Relax. In many cities, you can have booze delivered to your…
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Hirurg/istockphoto The Best Hair Color At-Home Kits According to Stylists
Let’s get this out of the way — pretty much every stylist we talked to said the same thing: When it comes to coloring your hair at home, just don’t.…
