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Money: Try touchless payment to avoid dirty money
Since January, no-touch payments have increased at 69% of retailers surveyed by the research firm Forrester on behalf of the National Retail Federation. And two-thirds of retailers surveyed now accept some form of no-touch payment.
A Fat Bear Week champion has been crowned: 747 is 2020’s thickest king
Fat Bear Week was born in 2014 as a way to “celebrate all the hard work that these bears do to survive and thrive and get through six months of starvation.”
Recipe: Muffin tin deep dish pizzas let kids get creative in the kitchen
I have great memories of those times and agree with a working mother who told me that when cooking with kids “there are wonderful messes to be made.”
Ask the vet: Is my neighbor hoarding cats?
Just having many cats doesn’t make your neighbor a hoarder. What would make her a hoarder is having more cats than she can properly care for.
Design: Choosing the right color palette for a room
Selecting a specific color can be challenging. Where to start? I usually ask homeowners about personal preferences: What colors do they like to wear? What color is their vehicle? Any preferred childhood colors? What do different colors mean to them?
Cocktails get the home treatment in several new books
Unlike the often complicated cocktail books of the past, these five offerings by new-to-the-cocktail-world authors are written specifically for the home cook/bartender. Each aims to help you experience craft cocktails at home without having to get a Ph.D. in mixology.
Returning to the office means wearing fancy clothes again. Or at least nicer leggings.
As much as people have reveled in their at-home informality, they also speak of a desire for normalcy, a condition marked by a return to the office – with all its bells and whistles. They want to wear the clothes that have gathered dust in their closet. They want to wear all those clothes that still have price tags on them because the restaurants closed, the theaters went dark and the parties were all canceled before they could be debuted. They want leggings, but a dressier version.
Here are the latest products the pandemic is making hard to find
Spices, yarn, fitness equipment and the Nintendo Switch are among the products that remain hard to find during the pandemic.
Drugs can diminish dog’s sense of smell
In humans, more than 70 drugs affect the sense of smell. So, it shouldn’t be surprising that some medications can reduce scenting ability in dogs.
How to control moles in your yard
In spite of all the problems a mole can cause to a lawn, they are very interesting animals.
Upgrading your space while stuck at home? Get it insured
If you’re considering making changes to your home — or if you already have — it’s smart to revisit your homeowners or renters policy.
Chicken cutlets can stretch your dollar in a delicious way
Once you’ve created your cutlets, they will cook quickly in a saute pan with olive oil and a few shakes of your favorite seasoning blend.
Warming up to your outdoor spaces for the upcoming cooler season
You can sit on a front or screened porch if it’s raining or even snowing if you have enough layers on.
Fat Bear Week is upon us. Here’s how to celebrate the big, glorious event.
Think of Fat Bear Week as a March Madness meets Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, but for bears in southwest Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve that are beefing up for winter hibernation.
Decor: English decorator Cath Kidston on creating charming rooms using color and pattern
“I like the notion that a room full of objects can be more soothing than a plain space, as the eye has something to rest on. I love color and print, but that being said I like a room that feels quite edited and tidy.”
Gardening: Best time to plant a tree? Probably now
With spring planting, there’s a danger that stems can start to grow before the roots are established in the ground. Fall planting helps avoid that. Stems can’t grow until they have experienced a winter’s worth of cold.
Recipe: How to make excellent scrambled eggs, just the way you like them
Use a smaller skillet. One of the easiest ways to guard against overcooking is using a smaller skillet.
Art of Design: Shipping container homes are gaining traction
Shipping container homes and buildings have gained traction in the last 10 years as people search for an alternative to traditional building methods and look for recyclable, durable products.
Instant Pot spaghetti delivers a saucy dose of nostalgia, with little hands-on effort
This hands-off approach results in a nostalgic, American take on spaghetti, with soft (not al dente) noodles that soak up the sauce.