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This Herb Was Used for Anxiety Attacks Before Xanax Existed

Passionflower has been used as a folk remedy for anxiety for generations, long before Xanax or other prescription options existed. What's interesting is that it's been studied directly against a prescription anti-anxiety medication, with some promising results. I keep it on hand for days when anxiety feels like it's creeping up. 😊

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Greg Wilson, CFA

29 Things You Should Stop Buying After Turning 60

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

Thomas Smith

Emergency Declared as "Super El Nino" About to Hit California

California has declared a statewide emergency months before the heart of winter, as federal forecasters warn that a rapidly strengthening El Nino could become the most powerful event in the modern record.

California · 24d

Kateable

This Root Was Used for Constipation Before Miralax Existed

Yellow dock root has been a go to for constipation for generations, long before Miralax or other over the counter options existed. It's a wild growing plant, and its root has a naturally gentle laxative effect that's made it a staple in traditional herbal medicine for ages. I keep dried yellow dock root on hand for those occasional backed up days. 😊

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Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Walmart Pasta Recalled Over Life-Threatening Bacteria Risk

A frozen pasta dinner sold at Walmart nationwide is being recalled over possible contamination with bacteria that can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections. Gias Foods expanded its recall of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine on October 1, 2026. The updated warning covers all lot codes of the product, according to the recall announcement posted by the FDA.

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CJ Coombs

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The murder remains of "Jane Anchorage Doe 1980," found in Eklutna, Alaska

Jane Anchorage Doe 1980, also known as Eklutna Annie ("Annie"), was discovered in Eklutna, Alaska, on July 17, 1980, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Annie was believed to be between the ages of 16 and 25.

Anchorage, AK · 13d

Letters from Leo

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Pope Leo XIV Calls the Church to Repent for Abuse at Lourdes

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ChefManiac

I Remember These Disappearing Before the Real Food Came Out

Some party foods don’t need fancy bread, tiny skewers, or a complicated presentation to empty the tray. Ritz Party Sandwiches have that old-school snack-table magic: buttery, crisp crackers turned into little savory sandwiches that are just the right size to grab while walking past. They’re crunchy, rich, salty, and dangerously easy to eat because one never feels like enough to count. Put out a plate before everyone arrives and you may find yourself “testing” several before the doorbell even rings. There’s a reason simple little appetizers like this survived so many family parties.

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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Kateable

The Backyard Weed With More Omega-3 Than Most Greens

If you’ve ever pulled a low, fleshy, reddish-stemmed weed out of your garden beds or the cracks in your driveway, you may have tossed one of the most nutritious greens around. It’s called purslane, and it’s been eaten for centuries. 😊

Greg Wilson, CFA

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

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

If You Are Over 50, It Is Probably Time To Stop Doing These 31 Things

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

ChefManiac

The Cookie I’d Still Pick Over Anything From a Fancy Bakery

Peanut butter cookies never needed frosting, fillings, or a dozen trendy ingredients to earn a place on the cookie plate. Give me the old-fashioned kind with those familiar fork marks across the top, crisp golden edges, and a soft center that still has a little chew when you break one open. The peanut butter does all the work, filling the kitchen with that warm, nutty smell before the pan even leaves the oven. They’re simple in exactly the right way—the kind of cookie that brings back school lunches, after-school snacks, and the old cookie jar that somehow never stayed full for long.

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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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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ChefManiac

The Cookie Jar Favorite That Deserves a Comeback

Butterscotch used to show up everywhere—pudding cups, hard candies, church-supper desserts, and cookie tins—and these soft chewies are a good reminder of why. They bake up with tender centers, lightly golden edges, and pockets of butterscotch chips that turn melty and almost caramel-like while they’re warm. That deep brown-sugar flavor makes them taste a little more old-fashioned than the usual chocolate chip cookie, in the best possible way. Pour a glass of milk or make some coffee and suddenly you’ve got the kind of simple homemade treat that feels like it could have come straight from a well-used family recipe box.

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 · 23d

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2015 from Columbus, Ohio: 6-month-old Deklon Ford and his 28-year-old mother vanished

Deklon Ford disappeared from Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County), on May 6, 2015, with his mother, Brittany Anne Ford (pictured below), according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Deklon's photo above (far right) has been age progressed to 8, though he would now be 11. His mother would now be 40.

Columbus, OH · 23d

Greg Wilson, CFA

Cash is Still King: 24 Items You Should Always Buy With Cash

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Dianna Carney

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Itty Bitty 2 lb Shih Tzu Puppy Searching For Home After Being Born Locally

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Pinch Pudding, a joyful young puppy who is in need of a place to call home. According to the rescue, “Born locally, the PUDDING litter are more than ready to share their famous pudding recipes with a lucky family. Grab a spoon and bring your appetite!” She is now living safely with a loving foster family while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 8d

ChefManiac

I Was Skeptical Until I Cut the First Slice

Chicken meatloaf sounds like the sensible choice right up until garlic and Parmesan get involved. Then things change fast. This version bakes into a juicy, savory loaf with a golden exterior and plenty of cheesy, garlicky flavor running through every slice. It has the comfort of the meatloaf you grew up with, but without feeling like you’ve eaten the same dinner a hundred times. And that first warm slice? That’s the moment the ground chicken starts making a lot more sense.

Thomas Smith

Check Your Fridge: Cheese Recalled After 8 People Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Bacteria

Check your cheese drawer and freezer: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has recalled its Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses amid a multistate E. coli outbreak. As of September 25, health officials had reported 13 illnesses in nine states. Eight people had been hospitalized, and three had developed a serious kidney complication.

Utah · 20d

SouthernPlate

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This Might Be the BEST Potato Soup You’ll Ever Make!

If you’re looking for comfort food, turn your attention to this easy creamy loaded potato soup. With smoked meat, cheese, cream, and potatoes, this soup is super rich and flavorful. For the full recipe on my website click HERE.

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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.

California · 19d

Greg Wilson, CFA