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Kerkez/istockphoto How to Go as Long as Possible Before Doing Laundry
Even in normal times, no one wants to do more laundry than they have to. But as the coronavirus pandemic makes ho-hum errands more of a risk, those without their own washers and dryers are likely looking for ways to…
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Andy Hook/Getty Images Top Bread Makers and Other Bread-Making Supplies for Baking at Home
Is bread baking really the new “national pastime,” as a King Arthur Flour executive proclaimed in April? Sales of flour, yeast, and baking supplies are up by double and triple digits over this time last year, according to data from…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto 22 Quick and Easy Cold Salads for People Who Hate Lettuce
Salad doesn’t by definition have to include lettuce or other greens, and some folks are perfectly happy if leafy vegetables are missing links in their food chain. For them, these thrifty salad recipes will be a welcome sight, because they…
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Prostock-Studio/istockphoto 27 Things You Didn’t Know About Jigsaw Puzzles
Staying at home during the current health crisis has upended daily routines and brought new activities to our days. In a lot of homes, one of those new hobbies perfect for keeping kids busy is working on jigsaw puzzles. This…
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baibaz/istockphoto 36 Common Substitutes for Cooking and Baking Ingredients
Embarking on new cooking and baking projects can be a treat, but it’s easy to get caught up in the initial steps of an exciting new recipe and then realize that you don’t quite have all the ingredients. Your recipes…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto The Surprising Thing That Will Help Keep Your Mind Active as You Age (Hint: Your Grandkids Love It)
Perhaps the greatest worry many people have about aging isn’t that their knees or vision will fail — it’s that their minds will. According to the World Health Organization, over 50 million people suffer from dementia worldwide, with 10 million…
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xavierarnau/istockphoto Where Your State Ranks for Bicycle Safety
As the weather warms and lockdown-weary Americans look for ways to enjoy the outdoors safely, biking will be on many people’s minds. But when it comes to bicycle safety in…
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electravk/istockphoto 11 Online Cooking Classes to Sharpen Your Skills While Stuck at Home
It’s (what feels like) Quarantine Day 98,637, and by this point, instant ramen simply isn’t going to do the trick. You’ve also reached your limits with Trader Joe’s microwavable Indian food…
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bhofack2/istockphoto 20 Comfort Food Recipes That Freeze Well
Meal prep is essential for creating inexpensive versions of your favorite prepared frozen food. There are massive savings to be had when making your own version versus store-bought frozen food,…
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Candy Land Game Pieces by Tiffany Weisberg (CC BY-NC) Can You Guess These Famous Board Games by Their Pieces?
Do you consider yourself a board game master? If the answer is yes, you might be able to name all 15 of these games just by catching a glimpse of…
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bhofack2/istockphoto 30 Amazing 5-Ingredient Recipes
Just because you’re short on ingredients, time, or counter space, doesn’t mean you have to forgo cooking delicious meals at home — even if you’re not able to grab everything…
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derketta/istockphoto Babka to Yorkshire Pudding: 25 International Baked Goods to Try at Home
Explore global baking traditions at home with 25 savory and sweet recipes made from affordable ingredients — no travel required.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
