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    You Should 100% Never Order These Foods On A First Date

    Some foods can be disagreeable with almost anyone’s digestive system, while other foods might throw your body into harm’s way if you have a life-threatening allergy. And watching what you eat is especially important when you’re looking to make a…

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    10 States With the Best Restaurant Scenes

    There are neighborhoods within cities that have great food scenes. There are countries that seem to have the best eats anywhere (hello, Italy). But there are also specific states that just do food extremely well — and some of them…

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    17 Creative Ways To Use Up Leftover Soup

    Can’t stomach the idea of eating soup for a third day in a row? Here’s an idea: Take your leftover soup and make a completely new dish. From a tasty pasta sauce to a new exciting dip for the next…

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    9 Pizza Chains That Make Their Dough Fresh In-House

    Pizza is pretty basic — dough, sauce, cheese, done. But when there’s nothing to hide behind, every ingredient has to pull its weight. That’s why pizza dough is the backbone of a good slice. While many pizza chains take the…

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    The Best Grocery Stores To Buy Holiday Decor

    If last-minute Christmas decorations are a necessity, it’s always great to be able to knock out some of that shopping at the same time as your groceries.  Not sure where to cast the widest shopping net? Take a look at these…

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    Wild Christmas Headlines You Forgot About

    While many of us are focused on celebrating the holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, every so often a wild, wacky, totally unexpected, or weirdly entertaining story makes headlines as we’re all busy unwrapping presents or sharing a meal…

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    10 Things You Should Never Eat Before Bed

    There are three commonly referred to elements that people account for in their immediate external environments when it comes to fully optimizing their sleep. These include light, temperature, and noise.…

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    U.S. Travelers May Soon Get Compensated for Flight Delays

    Have you ever had a flight delay that resulted in a missed connection or being stuck at the airport? There might be good news on the horizon.  On Dec. 5,…

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    Does Your State Prefer Real or Fake Christmas Trees?

    Christmas comes swiftly every year, and after a season of gift shopping, every dollar spent feels like a hefty weight. Christmas trees aren’t cheap, and those prices add up, too.…

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    Party City Goes Out of Business After Nearly 40 Years

    It’s the end of an era.  After nearly four decades of supplying streamers and balloons for your New Year’s Eve bashes and birthday celebrations, Party City has announced that its…

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    Bring the South to Your Table With These 10 Classic Southern Holiday Recipes

    Holiday feasts in the South are incredibly special — after all, Southern comfort is built on a love of food. Maybe you’re looking to connect to your Southern roots. Maybe…

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    The Coziest Restaurant in Every State

    Dining out is a treat in itself, but when you find a restaurant that really makes you feel like lingering, it’s especially satisfying. Whether you’re searching for a truly beautiful…

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    Christmas Brunch Ideas To Impress Holiday Houseguests

    So you’ve already opened stockings and unwrapped presents: How do you keep the festivities going? A bangin’ Christmas brunch can often leave fonder memories than the gifts themselves, so we…

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    5 Things You Should Never Do In America

    Some of us are born with more common sense on how to navigate the ins and outs of this emotional rollercoaster called life better than others. Some folks, on the…

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    50 Last-Minute Gifts You Can Pick Up at the Drugstore

    In a classic “Family Ties” episode, Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton hits a convenience store for his Christmas shopping. Wondering what we would do in such a last-minute…

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    24 Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Dessert Recipes for Everyone

    Diabetic-friendly recipes don’t have to mean basic or boring. Read on for a wealth of dessert ideas that will not only satisfy the needs of those watching their blood-sugar levels…

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    22 Most Popular Volkswagens of All Time

    Volkswagen is no stranger to iconic automobiles, but its ID 4 all-electric SUV is driving toward an iconic history all its own. Where will it end up in Volkswagen’s list…

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    13 Things That Will Never Be Cheap (But Are Worth Splurging On)

    No one would blame you for trying to save a buck or two, but there are some things that simply can’t be bought on the cheap — and may even…