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An Ohio congressman thought a bag of bacon was a bomb. As the economy spirals downward, cookbook sales increase. A giant cranberry bog has taken over Rockefeller Center. Would you pay $200 for a cookbook? Eight scrumptious sweet potato pie recipes. Don't let them freeze: bring herbs indoors to survive Winter. Wheeled grocery store baskets lighten your load and your wallet. Source Read more
Did you know that studies have shown there could be 1 million germs on just ONE shopping cart handle? Well there are and I'm totally freaked out. It makes sense when you think about it, with all the hands and food, not to mention the mouths of children, that come into contact with a grocery cart I am surprised there aren't more than a cool million. Gross. Luckily a new company called Pure Cart Read more
A trip to the grocery store with your little one may seem like a simple, safe outing, but are you aware of all of the shopping cart-related accidents that happen each year? And aside from falls, within the few seconds you put your child in the cart, he or she is exposed to a wide variety of bacteria and germs. According to researchers at the University of Arizona, shopping carts are dirtier than Read more
We've plated up some tips on selecting dinnerware for your wedding registry, but what about cocktail hour? Whether you prefer cocktails, wine, beer, or juicing, glassware is an important category to fill in your registry. Sure, you can go with the selection that your registry consultant recommends, but each couple has individual libation habits that don't always fit the standard mold. Read more
If your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you know both cooking at home and dining out can quickly become a challenge. Since healthy eating begins at home, and eating at home begins at the grocery store, we turned to Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple for some advice on how to stock your pantry for success, whether you're dealing with food allergies or just want to take a cleaner Read more
To say that I've been eagerly anticipating the return of Mad Men is a bit of an understatement. I've been anxious to see how season five would deal with the many unresolved story lines from the season four finale. What will happen to SCDP? Will Joan 'fess up about the father of her baby? Will Peggy ever get any recognition? Today, I'm teasing you a bit with a photo from season five's first Read more
Anthropologie debuted its new bridal line BHLDN back in February, which is when we brought you our first round of decorating inspiration. BHLDN also features moodboards for brides-to-be, including some lovely inspirational images. While I married three years ago, I'm still captivated by the pretty pictures, and knew that they'd translate well into the world of home decorating. See my ideas Read more
Dieting and exercise are obvious choices to help slim and tone you up for bikini season, but there are easy tricks to sneak toning exercises into your daily life. Here are five easy ways to get a full-body workout, without stepping foot in the gym. Carry your groceries: To target the arms, carry a basket when grocery shopping rather than pushing a cart. Walking with the heavy basket, shifting Read more
5 ways to keep your cell phone from killing you — The Jane Dough Auto-correct mistake locks down a high school — Geekosystem Things spammers ruined while we weren't looking — Cracked Internet glitch lets Chinese users temporarily access Facebook — Newser A teeny tiny computer for just $35 — Tecca Introducing the Kinect-powered shopping cart — Geek.com Read more
Chargers can get kind of pricey, especially if you have a tendency to lose them when you're traveling. For example, the Apple Store sells iPhone chargers for $20 to $30. It can be quite tempting to stray from the Original Equipment Manufacturing version when you see the generic chargers for just $1 on Amazon. Do nonbrand-name chargers work just as well as their OEM counterparts? We talk to Read more
