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19 Simple Jobs That Pay Well Even If You Have No Experience

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Thomas Smith

Lining Your Oven With Foil Could Cost You Your Life, Experts Warn

A sheet of aluminum foil on the oven floor might seem like an easy way to catch bubbling cheese, pie filling and other spills. But appliance manufacturers warn that this cleanup shortcut can create a fire hazard -- and, in a gas oven, a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Eat Like No One Else

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Before You Buy Russet Potatoes, Here Are 5 Things to Know

Fred Meyer - $.99 a pound or $2.99 for a 5lb bag. ALDI - $4.09 for a 5lb bag or $4.95 for a 10lb bag. H-E-B - $.82 a pound or $3.18 for a 5lb bag or $5.64 for an 8lb bag of King-Size.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

14 Jobs That Pay Decently, But Many People Think They Are Too Good For

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Eat Like No One Else

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The One Crispy Apple I'm Choosing Over Honeycrisp Right Now

Learn about an apple variety that is super crisp and firm that I am getting at apple orchards over Honeycrisp this month. It took a long time from when the Crimson Crisp apple was first bred until it was available to be grown commercially. It was first developed in the 1970s by the PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, and Illnois) co-operative. It wasn't until 2006 that the apple was released for growers. That is a long time in the development process. You don't get rich quick by developing a new apple variety!

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Greg Wilson, CFA

22 Things Many People Care Less About as They Get Older

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Kateable

This Spice Clears Brain Fog Better Than Coffee

Rosemary has earned the nickname "herb of remembrance" for good reason, research has actually shown it sharpens focus and memory recall, all without the jittery crash that comes with coffee.

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Arizona Weatherman

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Tropical Storm Rachel to Bring Heavy Rain, Flooding, Potentially Gusty Winds for Arizona on Sunday

According to the Arizona Weatherman, Tropical Storm Rachel will make its presence known on Sunday, 11 Oct 2026, near Arizona. Expect heavy rain, gusty winds, and localized flash flooding. The forecast track for the storm is to move over the southern border of California. The model data is narrowing the track deviation over the last 48 hours with a more westward component. Expect state impacts with this system.

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Dianna Carney

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Bibi Is Still Waiting: The Tiny 6‑Pound Pup Who Just Wants a Family

Small Dog Rescue of New England is sharing that, sadly, Bibi is still waiting for a forever home! According to the nonprofit, volunteer-based rescue organization, Bibi is now about 11 months old, weighs around 6 pounds, and is currently in Texas but ready to travel north to the Northeast for adoption. The group describes Bibi as an active young dog who loves playing with other dogs, and they are urging potential adopters to help “find this guy a forever home.”

Rhode Island · 29d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Walmart Recall Now Covers 26 States and Puerto Rico

Before you reach for frozen berries for your next smoothie, check the bag. A recall involving Walmart's Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend now covers select stores in 26 states and Puerto Rico because of possible E. coli contamination.

Puerto Rico · 26d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Fridge: 167,000 Lbs of Meat Were Just Recalled

Check the beef, pork and goat meat in your refrigerator or freezer. A North Carolina company has recalled approximately 167,639 pounds of raw meat after federal officials found that it was produced without federal inspection and carried a false USDA inspection mark.

Lucama, NC · 17d

Kateable

This Backyard Plant Helps Keep Ants Away Naturally

Ants have a way of showing up right when the snacks come out. Before I reach for anything harsh, I turn to mint, which grows like crazy in my yard. Ants use scent trails to find food, and mint's strong smell scrambles those trails. 😊

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Kateable

This Brightens Your Smile Naturally—No Whitening Kit Needed

Coffee, tea, and red wine all leave their mark, and I used to think the only fix was an expensive whitening kit. Baking soda has been a dentist-approved stain fighter for years, and it's already in your pantry. It won't change the natural shade of your teeth, but it can polish away that dingy surface film. 😊

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The Comfort Kitchen

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This Custard Pie Magically Forms Its Own Crust

Magic crust custard pie earns its name by accomplishing something that feels almost impossible: a simple batter separates as it bakes, creating a delicate crust and creamy custard center without rolling or fitting pastry dough. The top becomes lightly golden while the inside stays soft, smooth, and gently sweet. Nutmeg or vanilla gives the filling its familiar old-fashioned aroma, and the thin crust provides just enough structure to hold a clean slice. It is an ideal dessert for anyone who loves homemade pie but would happily skip the most intimidating part of preparing one.

Thomas Smith

What Happens When Mold Appears on Bread? USDA's Advice May Surprise You

You reach into a bag of bread and spot a small patch of mold. The rest looks perfectly fine. Do you throw everything away, or remove the offending piece and keep making your sandwich?

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Greg Wilson, CFA

13 Healthy Foods Most People Refuse To Eat

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Thomas Smith

7 Egg Facts That Sound Fake -- but USDA Says Are True

An egg inside another egg sounds like something someone invented for a viral video. And washing an egg sounds like a reasonable way to make breakfast safer. But USDA's egg guides have some surprises on both counts.

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Thomas Smith

Carrying These 3 Items in Your Glove Box in CA Could Get You Fined -- or Arrested

Your glove box might hold your registration, a stack of napkins and whatever you wanted out of sight before your last passenger climbed in. But closing that little door does not make everything inside legal to carry.

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The Comfort Kitchen

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Three-Ingredient Lemon Bars Turn Almost No Prep Into Bright, Sweet, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Dessert Squar

These three-ingredient lemon bars prove you don’t need a long shopping list to make something that tastes sunny, sweet, and completely dessert-worthy. Each square delivers bright lemon flavor with a soft, tender texture and just enough sweetness to balance that citrusy tang. A light dusting of powdered sugar can make the tops look bakery-ready, while the centers stay moist and luscious underneath. They’re the kind of simple lemon treat that tastes especially good chilled, when that fresh citrus flavor becomes even brighter and every little square feels like a cool burst of sweetness.

Kateable

This Kitchen Spice Eases Joint Pain Better Than Store Bought Gel

Turmeric has some of the best research behind it of any natural remedy for joint pain, curcumin, its active compound, has been shown in clinical trials to work comparably to ibuprofen for knee pain.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

Know Someone Over 75? They Should Stop Doing These 30 Activities Right Away

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Butter and Baggage

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The frosting you'll want on every cake this holiday season

If you're going to spend the holidays baking, you might as well have one frosting recipe you can count on for everything. This one comes together with just four ingredients and five minutes of mixing, no candy thermometer, no cooking on the stove. It's rich, tangy, and holds its shape well enough to pipe onto cupcakes or spread thick over a layer cake.

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Don’t Ruin Your Apples: What to Do as Soon as You Get Home

Learn what you should do with your apples so you can get the most out of your apple purchases this fall. This time of year with many people going apple picking you are coming home with a lot of apples. Are you just buying them by the bag full at the store? You want those apples to last as long as you can so you don't have to toss them. So let me share with you what you need to do with them when you get home.

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Thomas Smith

7 Surprising Foods You Should Never Feed a Dog

Most dog owners know to keep chocolate out of reach. But some equally dangerous foods look far less threatening: a grape dropped under the table, a spoonful of the wrong peanut butter or a scrap of raw bread dough.

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Thomas Smith

Check Your Pantry: Applesauce Recalled After FDA Finds Toxin

A specific brand of applesauce sold at several East Coast supermarket chains has been recalled after federal testing found elevated levels of a toxin produced by mold. The recall covers certain 23-ounce jars of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce. With a best-by date in 2027, customers may still have a jar at home.

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nickscookingclub

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Mississippi Mud Potatoes Are the Side Dish Everyone Devours

Mississippi Mud Potatoes coat tender diced potatoes in a creamy mixture of cheddar, cream cheese, and sour cream. As the casserole bakes, the sauce melts around every potato and the top develops bubbling, golden patches. Bacon can bring smoky crunch, while onions or green onions add savory freshness. The finished dish is rich, cheesy, and substantial enough to challenge the main course for attention.

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nickscookingclub

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This Wreath Won’t Survive the Party

Pull apart one golden section and you get exactly why this Crescent Roll Ham and Cheese Wreath belongs in the center of the table. Buttery crescent dough wraps around savory ham and molten cheese, while jalapeño jelly sneaks in with a glossy hit of sweet heat that keeps every bite interesting. The pastry turns flaky and browned in the oven, the cheese melts into the folds, and that peppery sweetness cuts straight through the richness. It looks like a party centerpiece, but people will start tearing pieces off long before you’re ready for the official first bite.

Thomas Smith