• How To Tell If You're A Snowplow Parent

    Everyone knows about helicopter parents, who obsess over their kids' every move, do their science dioramas for them, and break out in hives over the slightest mistake. ("No, that jigsaw puzzle piece is upside down!" they bemoan). This term certainly doesn't describe you, of course.

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  • Costco's $5 Rotisserie Chicken Doesn't Have This Ingredient

    It's got its own Instagram hashtag and a Facebook fan page with nearly 18,000 likes. While most supermarkets around the country offer roast chickens, few spit-roasted fowl have achieved the universal popularity of Costco's $4.99 rotisserie chicken.

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  • The Real Reason Aldi's Meat Is So Affordable

    Grocery giant Aldi is taking over the world thanks to its remarkable efficiency and low prices. Regular shoppers will be familiar with its great deals, or Special Buys, which are never better than when it comes to meat. Most supermarkets charge through the nose for meats, but not Aldi.

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  • The Reason Everyone Is Lying More Right Now

    In this time of social distancing and staying at home, would it come as a surprise if we told you that we've found new and more inventive ways to fib than ever before? And before you say no, hear us out. "Forget allergy season — it's heightened lying season," per celebrity life coach Lauren Zander.

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  • Here's What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Chicory Root

    The chicory plant has been around for a long time. It's native to northern Africa, western Asia, and Europe -- although humans may have been consuming chicory since the ancient Egyptians were around, per The Spruce Eats. The French were among the first to turn chicory root into a coffee substitute.

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  • What You Don't Know About Naya Rivera's Famous Brother

    Naya Rivera, 33, who starred as Santana Lopez in NBC's hit series Glee from 2009 to 2015, went missing at a Southern California lake in July 2020. The frightening incident was reported after authorities discovered her four-year-old son alone on a pontoon boat that Rivera had rented.

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  • Read This Before You Eat Your Next Cashew

    Are you all ready for National Cashew Day? Okay, it isn't until November 23, according to the National Day Calendar, but you can never be too prepared, right? Cashews are nutritious, delicious, and everybody (even Oprah) loves them, despite the fact that cashews are not even nuts.

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  • You're Probably Making This Big Dating Mistake

    You only date athletes, or guitar-playing daydreamers, or you maybe have a weakness for a lot of ink and a man bun. When well-meaning friends want to introduce you to their cousin/coworker/recently single next-door neighbor, you say, "Not my type," and wave them off.

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  • The Real Reason You Should Avoid Wendy's Baked Potatoes

    After a long day, is there anything as comforting as a steaming hot baked potato? You can feel your troubles melt the moment that pat of salted butter begins melting into a sea of fluffy white starch. The problem, though, is that it takes a good hour to bake a potato in your oven.

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  • This Is Why Espresso Comes In A Tiny Cup

    When you're having a difficult morning, sometimes coffee is just not enough. That's when it can feel imperative to have an espresso. The concentrated brew is different from regular coffee because an espresso machine uses 132 pounds of pressure to extract the coffee versus just using gravity.

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  • The Real Reason You Shouldn't Freeze Food In Glass Jars

    Meal prepping is a way of life for many of us, and a part of it is finding the right containers to store food in. There are many different ways to build an arsenal of storage containers, from saving and cleaning takeout boxes and mason jars to buying a matching set of plastic or glass containers.

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  • Will There Be Another Season Of 7 Little Johnstons?

    The seventh season of TLC's hit show 7 Little Johnstons only wrapped up last month, but already fans are clamoring for more from Trent and Amber, as well as their adorable children. The most recent season found the kids coming into their own in a big way.

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  • Why You Should Never Buy HDTVs From Walmart

    There's no question about it, Americans love their entertainment. In fact, we love it so much that we spent a record $25.17 billion on digital entertainment in 2019 -- and if you think that's plenty of cash, consider that the amount also represented an 8.4 percent increase from the year before.

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  • You've Been Cleaning Your Toilet All Wrong

    Cleaning your bathroom is one of the most disgusting and difficult chores, hence why most of us tend to leave it to the end of our usual routine. While trying to bleach every surface and hurrying through the steps to get out of there faster, we might be making the space more of a home for germs.

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  • The 3 Fad Diets Jillian Michaels Thinks You Should Avoid

    Every year, there's a new diet trend that becomes all the rage — one that usually promises to reduce your body fat and get you healthier than ever. However, according to Jillian Michaels, health and fitness expert, and creator of the Jillian Michaels Fitness App, fad diets are never a good idea.

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  • Think Twice Before Buying Produce At Costco

    For bargain hunters, Costco is a bastion of good value in a sea of overpriced, artisan grocery stores. Everything is sold in bulk, so stocking up on toilet paper and other household items couldn't be easier. And, if you're planning a party, Costco is a must for all those important supplies.

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  • The Biggest Mistake You're Making When Coloring Your Hair At Home

    If you've ever tried to dye your hair at home, you'll know the chances of something going wrong are high. So before you even think about choosing a color from the endless boxes of dye at your local drugstore, you should be aware of the biggest mistake those who dare to do it home often make.

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  • The Truth About Lululemon's Founder

    Wilson says the idea for the company came to him when he took part in his first yoga class at the age of 42 and saw people practicing in baggy clothes. He also noticed the instructor was wearing dance clothing, which was described as thin and sheer. Neither seemed ideal for working out.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Coffee Scrubs

    Over the past few years, coffee scrubs have become a skincare mainstay. "They are great exfoliators, and just about everyone can use them," dermatologist Papri Sarkar raved to Allure, pointing out that it's one of the best ways to remove dead skin while giving your skin moisture.

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  • What Your Lipstick Print Says About Your Personality

    You're likely familiar with the idea of reading lips, but what about lipstick? We're talking about the mark your made-up mouth makes when you place a pucker on a love letter before mailing it to that special someone. Being able to interpret what someone's lipstick print means is, indeed, a thing.

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  • The Truth About The Cabbage Soup Diet

    Maybe you're curious about the Cabbage Soup Diet because you have memories of your mother living on a pot of vegetable soup the week before her high school reunion -- and then looking like a million bucks in a dress a full size smaller than her usual size. Or perhaps you love anything vintage.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Hobby Lobby

    Hobby Lobby is unique among retail outlets or, in fact, businesses of any kind. Why? Because billionaire founder David Green, who, according to Forbes, owns 100 percent of this 900-plus store chain, considers his co-owner to be the heavenly head honcho himself.

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  • Here's How To Break Up With Someone You Live With

    Breaking up with someone is never easy, no matter the reason. But when you live with someone, it takes on a whole new level of complication -- and it's often hard to know how to do it without hurting your soon to be ex-partner more than necessary. The first thing you should do is move out.

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  • Is It Bad To Drink Espresso Before Bed?

    Any true coffee lover will appreciate an espresso, with only a touch of milk or no milk at all. And beyond taste, it may just be because it's stronger than any other coffee style. "Even though espresso carries less caffeine than filter or other coffee methods, the concentration is much higher."

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  • The Real Reason Wet Seal Closed All Its Stores

    For women of a certain age, Wet Seal was the coolest store on the planet back when they were fashion-conscious teenagers. When the store announced back in 2017 that it would be closing all 171 of its remaining stores, a million hearts broke all at once.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Feng Shui

    Common in Chinese culture, feng shui is often referred to by architects and interior design experts -- but rarely understood by those outside the design industry. You may have heard it referred to regarding your bedroom, office, kitchen, and backyard. The practice dates back thousands of years.

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