Holiday season is in full effect and many are in search of the perfect present for their loved ones. Gifting friends or family members with an adorable new puppy or kitten is popular but not recommended for several reasons. Pets require a lifetime commitment, which includes time and financial demands. Unprepared new pet parents might … Continue reading Is it a Good Idea to Give Pets as a Gift for the Holidays?
Ready Your Wallet For Thanksgiving Dinner
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The Best Way to Store Fresh Herbs
We’ve already shown you how you can freeze herbs in thin sheets to use for cooked applications, and how to dry them in the microwave for intensely flavored dusts and rubs. But what’s the best way to store fresh herbs if you want them to stay fresh? CLICK HERE to read the entire Serious EATS … Continue reading The Best Way to Store Fresh Herbs
Dealing With Holidays At Work
There’s festive tissue paper taped to the walls and some kind of paper cutout dangling below the fluorescent lights: It can only mean that the holidays have arrived at the workplace, and with them a flurry of invites, requirements and potentially awkward situations to manage. And let’s just start with one thing, right off the … Continue reading Dealing With Holidays At Work
How To Pack Carry-On Luggage (With A Pro)
Packing for a trip doesn’t have to be a puzzle. Away’s Ally Betker shows NPR Life Kit host Elise Hu three tips to help you travel light this holiday season. CLICK HERE to watch the NPR video.
Five Safety Tips for Deep Frying Turkey
Fried turkeys are delicious, but they come with a slew of safety issues. Thousands of fires as well as many deaths and injuries happen each year due to turkey fryer fires. Before you set up your turkey fryer this Thanksgiving, remember these safety tips. CLICK HERE to read the entire PBS article.