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September 26, 2013
Test Your Turkey IQ
Don’t commit a technical foul this Thanksgiving. Consider these bird-prep questions your practice drill. 1. How many pounds of turkey should you buy for 10 people? A.) 10 pounds B.) 15 pounds C.) 17 pounds D.) 20 pounds 2. What temperature does the turkey need to reach before you take it out of the oven? A.) 150 degrees F B.) […]
Save Money on Beauty Products By Buying Generic
Navigating the beauty aisle at drugstores can be tricky—sometimes stores will put a house-brand product right next to a near-identical brand-name one. The bright side? The copycat pick may be the better choice. As a general rule, house-brand cosmetics often contain the same ingredients as their more famous twins. Ron Robinson, the founder of BeautyStat.com, suggests thinking of these products […]
11 Hat And Hair Style Combos That Actually Make You Look Good via SHEfinds.com
Looking for advice on how to style your hair underneath your favorite hat? Or maybe you’re searching for the most popular hat to wear this fall? Either way, check out this gallery put together by our friends at SHEfinds.com. It gives you all the tips you need to cover up any bad hair day or instantly make an outfit look […]
Today’s Thought
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September 25, 2013
Wednesday Trivia: Paying on Dates
Whether you’re dating all the time—or haven’t dated in years—you know the age-old rule: The man is supposed to pick up the check. But how many people actually believe in it—and abide by it—especially in the age of Leaning In (and you know, gender equality)? According to a recent study titled “Who Pays for Dates? Following versus Challenging Conventional Gender […]
The Best Time to Go Grocery Shopping
Have you ever been food shopping on a day you don’t normally go, and find that the store feels completely different? It makes sense: Most supermarkets get their deliveries on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, so a bread shelf that looks lonely on a Sunday night may be overstuffed mid-week. That said, while the freshest selections are the aforementioned days, […]
Should You Store Off-Season Items in the Attic or the Basement?
Fall is a season of transitions. As the temperature gets cooler, warm-weather clothes get packed up, lawn furniture gets stowed, and gardening equipment gets put away for the winter. So, where's the best place to store your off-season items?
Today’s Thought
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September 24, 2013
The Best Way to Combat Water Spots
If you have a shower with a glass door, then there’s a good chance you’ve got water spots. How to get rid of them once and for all? The only thing you really need is a bottle of distilled white vinegar. Simply soak a few paper towels in the substance, then lay them over the splotches in a single layer. […]
18 Southern Biscuit Recipes from Southern Living
I’ve been experiencing a major craving for biscuits lately. I blame my Southern roots, or, I guess it could be one of those strange pregnancy cravings. All I know is that I could eat biscuits for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. That is why I love this gallery of recipes put together by our colleagues at SouthernLiving.com. They say, “For featherlight […]
