Some days all it takes is chocolate banana bread in the shape of a brontosaurus to put a pep in your morning step. Or a four-layer sponge cake topped with mascarpone whip and fresh daisies to say “Happy birthday” or “I’m thinking of you.” That’s the idea behind The Dinersaur bakery in […]
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Celebrations planned to mark 30th edition of Chiefs’ Red Friday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s time to honor tradition in the Chiefs Kingdom. Friday marks the 30th edition of Red Friday in Kansas City. This year, pay tribute to the Red Friday tradition across the city. Snap a picture of one of many Chiefs logos that dot the city. Crews […]
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Celebrations planned to mark 30th edition of Red Friday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s time to honor tradition in the Chiefs Kingdom. Friday marks the 30th edition of Red Friday in Kansas City. This year, pay tribute to the Red Friday tradition across the city. Snap a picture of one of many Chiefs logos that dot the city. Crews […]
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I Shopped at Costco for the First Time and This Is What I Learned
Courtesy of Cheapism Fans of Costco are quick to praise its prices and products, especially when it comes to groceries — and stocking up for a pandemic in one quick trip, from toilet paper (when it’s in stock) to frozen pizza. I had long resisted the warehouse store because of […]
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Queen Letizia of Spain recycled a floral dress first worn by her mother-in-law Queen Sofia 40 years ago
Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images, Gianni Ferrari/Cover/Getty Images Queen Letizia borrowed a dress from Queen Sofia and made it her own. Letizia’s mother-in-law first wore the dress in Rome in 1981. Letizia updated the dress by adding silver gems to the floral decorations and a silver belt. Visit Insider’s homepage for more […]
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From battlefield to Tokyo: Combat vets vie at Paralympics
Luis Puertas fixes his prosthetic blades on his residual limbs during one of his daily training sessions in a sports complex in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. Puertas, 34, lost both his legs in September 2006 as he patrolled a crowded Baghdad neighborhood. His legs were severed when […]
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Here’s How The Home Depot’s Giant Skeleton Was Brought to Life for Halloween
A number of different companies all try to outdo themselves when Halloween starts to loom over the horizon, with decorations getting more complex and frightening every fall, though The Home Depot emerged as one of 2020’s biggest winners with the debut of their 12-foot skeleton. Arriving seemingly out of nowhere, […]
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Old-School Restaurants in Las Vegas: Places to Eat With Classic Interiors
Photo courtesy of Oscar’s Steakhouse Everyone always wants to know about what’s new in Las Vegas. Over the past couple years, Southern Nevada’s largest city has weathered the challenges of the pandemic, yet things continue to move forward. Between hotel openings and a wave of new restaurants, Vegas has barely […]
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When To Buy Seasonal Items That Normally Sell Out in Advance
Juanmonino / iStock.com Though you may feel like you’ve just gotten through summer, with kids back to school, there’s always another holiday, event or occasion on the horizon to plan for. If you’re someone who waits until the last minute to purchase the items you need, you may face shortages, […]
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Combat vets vie at Paralympics
FREMONT, Ind. (AP) — The bald, broad-shouldered cyclist has spent years remembering a nighttime road in a faraway city. He can still describe the city’s narrow streets and crushing heat. He talks about the dead end that forced his convoy turn around. And the explosion. “It’ll always be a part […]
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When Does BJ’s Put Out Halloween Stuff 2021?
Wary from the back-to-school shuffle, the last thing my exhausted self needs is to scramble to make Halloween holiday magic happen at the last minute. As the fall season begins to creep up on parents everywhere, the time to buy a costume, stock up on candy, and make all the […]
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Contents, price and how to shop
Everything you need to know about the ever popular Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar. (Liberty London) Yahoo Lifestyle’s editors are committed to independently selecting wonderful products at great prices for you. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. […]
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How to decorate your home for Halloween on a budget
Here’s how you can get your home Halloween ready without blowing a frightening amount of cash. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (The video above is from a Good Morning Jacksonville segment from 2019) It’s the first weekend of September, which means it’s time to start thinking about Halloween decorations. Think it’s too […]
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COVID cases rising in Iowa schools with no mask mandates, minimal contact tracing
Cordy Alpers, 15, plays with her family’s kitten, Artie, at their home in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Cordy wears a mask at school, where she finds there is less space for social distancing than last year. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette) Cordy Alpers, 15, helps her dad, Dan […]
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Watch now: Mattoon family holds backyard rodeo party | Local
Madyx Farmer, 7, rides an inflatable bouncing horse during the barrel riding competition at his grandparents’ backyard rodeo party on Sunday in Mattoon. ROB STROUD, JOURNAL GAZETTE & TIMES-COURIER MATTOON — For two years now, the COVID-19 […]
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Do video games level up kids’ money skills?
Every few days, my 8-year-old son, Neal, asks if he can “earn something” on Roblox, a popular online video game platform. That’s his way of suggesting I buy him Robux, the platform’s currency, in exchange for him doing a chore or extra academic assignment. While I usually decline these requests, […]
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These Eye-Catching Outdoor Christmas Decorations Just Keep Getting Better
For decades, neighbors have been trying to outdo each other with their outdoor displays at Christmas. From Clark Griswold to Darren McGavin, Ralphie’s foul-mouthed father, holiday movies portray a minefield of tactics used to achieve the status of “Best Christmas Decorations on the Block.” This competition has now moved into […]
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Queen of Free: Smart shopping tips for Labor Day sales
Stores seem to advertise a sale on almost every holiday. Consumers usually have time off and they might consider spending of their free time, and their money. INDIANAPOLIS — Are Labor Day sales worth the hype? On 13Sunrise, Cherie Lowe, the Queen of Free, share some advice on shopping holiday […]
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29 Things To Help You Make The Most Out Of Your Garage Space
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The Stroller, Sept. 5, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to [email protected]. Please include a daytime telephone number. Groups welcome to participate in Leechburg parade, memorial ceremony Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is seeking groups and entries to participate in […]