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A mysterious illness is striking children amid the coronavirus pandemic – but is it Kawasaki disease?

Critically ill children have been ending up in intensive care units with shock-like symptoms in recent weeks, adding yet

10 Clever Moving & Packing Hacks

There comes a point in every moving process when you start to think "maybe I should just call this off and stay here for

It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week, and communities aren't ready for both coronavirus and a disaster

Hurricane season is only weeks away, and many communities are only now considering how to handle a large-scale disaster

Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza Peppers Recipe

Pepperoni pizza may be tasty, but sometimes, you might want to ditch the crust. Not only can it be time-consuming to mak

Diploma in Hand: Post-high school guidance from online school graduates

Diploma in Hand: Post-high school guidance from online school graduatesPost-high school guidance from online school graduatesBefore a global pandemic reshaped education across America, many students f

5 Tips for Meeting Your Girlfriend’s Parents

"Meeting your girlfriend's parents is a big step in the relationship.iStockphoto/ThinkstockFor most couples, meeting the

Smoke from wildfires can worsen COVID-19 risk, putting firefighters in even more danger

Two forces of nature are colliding in the western United States, and wildland firefighters are caught in the middle.Emer

Fried Egg Green Tomato Sandwich with Pimento Cheese feat. Becky Reams

Make It Egg-Cellent - in partnership with Egglands Best, we asked our favorite chefs to take a breakfast, lunch, or

Why coronavirus death rates can't be summed up in one simple number

When people fall seriously ill from the new coronavirus, death rates become a highly personal matter. Yet we talk about

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How can eating breakfast help you lose weight?

"Fresh fruit is a healthy, high-fiber breakfast food. See more pictures of fruit.©iStockphoto.com/perkmeupYour usual bre

Food Label Terms Defined

"Find out what food label terms really mean. See more food pyramid pictures.U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Building a Successful Budget

Building a Successful BudgetWhether you’re trying to pay off bills, save for a dream vacation or create a nest egg for retirement, having a sound budget is often the first step toward bringing your fi

Smart Advice to Build Your Own Business

Smart Advice to Build Your Own BusinessWith many tools and resources available, it is easy for entrepreneurs to build successful businesses. The United States has somewhere around 27 million entrepren

When Car Sharing and Pets Converge

"ReachNow car share service allows members to bring pets along, as long as they are crated while inside the vehicle. Rea

Why do cats have whiskers?

"A cat's whiskers are so sensitive that they can detect the slightest directional change in a breeze. See more pictures

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Happily Ever After: 11 Simple Secrets of a Happy Marriage

If you want to know the secrets of a happy marriage, youre in for a treat!Contrary to popular belief, marriage doesnt ne

How to Make a Spice Drawer Organizer

When youre gathering ingredients to cook the perfect meal, grabbing the spice you need is much easier when you can see a

10 Things You Can Actually Clean in Your Dishwasher

Your dishwasher is more versatile than you might think. Some people even cook fish in them, though dishwasher salmon mig

Don’t Throw Away Your Coffee Grounds!: 5 Reuses for Coffee Grounds

"Geoff Tipton/istockphotoDCLA lot of people already know coffee grounds are great for enriching soil with nitrogen, but

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How to Make Deep-Fried Oreos

In the United States, deep-fried Oreos are a popular treat at state fairs. Why wait for the next local event to enjoy th

Italian Cooking

"Hisayoshi Osawa/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesItalian cuisine remains a favorite in America's kitchens, but these days it'

Traditional Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Ambrosia salad is a type of fruit salad thats made of canned fruit, mini marshmallows and whipped cream. Its a rich and

One Pot Taco Mac & Cheese Recipe

My husband was working from home as I made this. He kept wandering into the kitchen to figure out what smelled so good,

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COPD and the Workplace: Know Your Risks and Take Action

COPD and the Workplace: Know Your Risks and Take ActionAmong the millions of Americans with COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, most can point to smoking as the main reason they got the di

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Why Do Crackers Get Soft When They Go Stale?

Stale crackers turn soft. Typically, when baked goods turn stale, they get hard. Yet thats not the case with

DIY Decorative Floral Bird Cage

Bird cages are such a versatile decorative accessory. Theyre like an artistic canvas just waiting for you to add your ow

Newborn Baby Care: 41 Mom Hacks to Survive the First 12 Months

If you’re looking for newborn baby care tips, you’ve come to the right place!When my husband and I first brought our dau

How to Use Durock as Hearth Lining

Stone and tile fireplace hearths often require a backerboard prior to installation. Image Credit: David Sacks/

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10 Benefits of Eucalyptus

Behind the sweet, woody scent of the eucalyptus tree lies the secret to its long history of therapeutic use. The essential oil extracted from the leaves of this native Australian gum tree is a concent

10 Health Benefits of Coconut Water

Low in calories and fat, rich in vitamins and minerals, coconut water—the liquid found on the inside of a coconut—has become a popular drink, including among athletes looking for an effective way to r

Signs That You're Already Practically Vegan

The vegan lifestyle can sound extreme to people who are not familiar with it. After all, it involves cutting out so many different foods and products. However, many people are surprisingly close to be

All About the Ancient Medical Practice of Gua Sha

Gua sha is a technique involving the scraping of a blunt tool across the skin. Proponents tout the technique’s ability to release unhealthy matter from sore or injured muscles and promote cell repair

Turmeric Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

The healing properties of turmeric date back before the second century CE/AD to the Charaka Samhita, the ancient texts of Ayurveda. Today, turmeric is celebrated as both a culinary and medicinal stapl

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How can eating breakfast help you lose weight?

"Fresh fruit is a healthy, high-fiber breakfast food. See more pictures of fruit.©iStockphoto.com/perkmeupYour usual bre

What Are Thinny Chips?

Thinny Chips contain a third of the fat of regular Jimmy John's chips. With a catchy name that announces its

Problem Solving 101: 8 Size of the Problem Activities for Kids

If your child has a tendency to overreact to the problems he or she faces each day, these size of the problem activities

One month in, how Biden has changed disaster management and the US COVID-19 response

After one month in office, the Biden administration has fundamentally changed how the federal government responds to the

DIY T-Shirt Yarn Rug

eHow may earn compensation through affiliate links in this tutorial. Wondering what to do with all of those old t-shirts

Amazon’s Best Black Friday Deals on Home Goods

Black Friday is officially here, and Amazon is offering hundreds of deals on home goods. Many items are going for 40

Healing After Birth: 17 Postpartum Recovery Tips for New Moms

If you are pregnant and about to have a baby, postpartum recovery tips may be on your mind pretty frequently. From the g