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Miller High Life Just Released An Unexpected ‘Leg Lamp Beer Tower’ Steve Cukrov/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 12:14 pm EST In the list of classic holiday movies, “A Christmas Story” ranks high. Who can forget the scene where Flick gets his tongue stuck on the flag pole, or Ralphie Parker’s relentless quest to convince his parents and Santa to get him a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model Rifle?...
Mushrooms are a type of fungus that comes in a wide variety of different shapes, sizes and colors. They also can have several benefits and defense mechanisms that can make them very useful or dangerous depending on the type. Some mushrooms make for a delicious accompaniment to a stew, while others are poisonous to humans and animals. They can be a beautiful addition to a garden thanks to the many colors they can come in, and they are a popular prop in scenes involving fairies or woodland creatures....
There are many different flowers to enjoy in nature, and some flowers have additional symbolism and meaning attached to them. While flowers like the rose are often associated with love and affection, the poppy has some distinguishing features aside from its pretty red appearance. The poppy is also the symbol of Remembrance Day, which honors fallen soldiers from World War 1. Aside from this, it is also an elegant, pretty little flower, and it can be great to learn how to draw a poppy....
There are many different sports and activities that millions of people around the world tune in to watch or play themselves. Of all these sports, few match the excitement and thrills of hockey. It is a sport that captivates scores of people worldwide, and we are here to celebrate it in this collection of free hockey coloring pages for kids. The 10 pages in this set cover a wide range of different hockey scenarios that capture the excitement that this sport provides in real life....
Wish some happy Irish blessings upon a family member or friend this year by creating them this printable St. Patrick’s Day card. This adorable leprechaun card is simple and easy for kids to create with our handy template. In fact, it’s simple enough that preschoolers will even love creating some St. Patrick’s Day cards this year in honor of the holiday. This post contains affiliate links to the products mentioned....
Thankfully, sore necks aren’t a symptom of COVID-19. Because my wife and I have doozies—not from being sick, but staring up towering tree trunks in Sequoia National Park. Indeed, “Don’t forget to look up!” is sound advice for anyone visiting this off-the-beaten-path park in the Sierras just south of Yosemite. With wildfires and pandemic protocols commanding center stage in the Golden State, my wife and I still decided to take a national park road trip, after dropping our daughter off at college at CalPoly in San Luis Obispo....
This week I’m going to feature one of my ultimate favorite children’s books. It is definitely in the top 3 in my house with my boys too and it is used soooo much that it shows it’s wear. Luckly the library had a copy that looked more decent so I was able to snap a couple pictures. It is called Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. If you have a preschooler you’ve probably heard of this book, or even have a copy of your own....
This is the electric we’ve been waiting for—the first fully battery-powered Mercedes-Benz. It’s been nearly a decade since Tesla launched the Model S and for carbon conscious buyers crossing their fingers for a true luxury driving experience, it’s felt a bit like we’ve been waiting for Godot and not just a new car. But the new Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC sedan has finally arrived, delivering S-Class opulence with electric power supplanting an internal combustion engine....
The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Is Back With An All-New Comfort Calendar Butterball By Matt Byrne/Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 11:06 am EST In 1981, six people took to their phones in the latter part of the year to answer thousands of calls about cooking. This was the start of the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, and for 41 years, it’s been providing information to harried home cooks during the holiday season. The goal of the Talk-Line has always been “phones that are staffed by experts,” as it was portrayed when President Barlett called it on an episode of “The West Wing....
The Caffeine-Infused Four Loko That Deserved To Fail Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Colin McCandless/Nov. 7, 2022 6:01 am EST When Four Loko was introduced to the world in 2005 by a group of former Ohio State University students, it was all the rage with party-goers, particularly on college campuses. The high-octane alcoholic malt beverage, which in its original iteration featured a volatile four-part mix of alcohol, caffeine, taurine, and guarana, per Esquire, seemed like the perfect drink combination for midnight revelers....
The State With The Cheapest Cheese Pizza Facebook By Jim Thompson/Oct. 31, 2022 10:11 am EST Whether after a long day at work, at the end of a night out that went maybe a little bit long or a little bit wrong, or just because of a million other things, there’s nothing like the warmth and chewiness of a hot slice of pizza to set things right in the world. In recent years, numerous polls have shown the undisputed place of pizza at the top of Americans’ list of comfort food....
The Taiwanese Ice Cream That’s On Everybody’s Mind Chung Min/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Nov. 12, 2022 6:00 am EST Taiwan’s night markets are full of culinary surprises that visitors would have a hard time tracking down in most other places. Per Lacademie, they are where you find Taiwanese dishes like oyster vermicelli, or rice noodles packed into an aromatic soup with fresh oysters and herbs. You can also try lu rou fan, which is a bowl of fluffy white rice topped with braised pork, a rich sauce, and pickled cucumber and mushrooms....
The Unexpected Trick For Preventing Soggy Thanksgiving Stuffing Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Jess Jeziorowski/Oct. 31, 2022 7:27 am EST Those who love Thanksgiving sides know that the stuffing (or dressing) is the best part of the meal when done well. Other times, though, it can be underwhelming or downright disappointing, whether it’s too dry, too soggy, or just not seasoned particularly well. Stuffing is a classic accompaniment on the Thanksgiving table and has numerous variations — there’s the chestnut stuffing loved by Andrew Zimmern, some people like to put dried fruit or apples in their dressing, and others prefer a meaty sausage stuffing recipe to accompany their roasted turkey....
I have been posting Alphabet Crafts today. If you missed our first two, you can get caught up with our K craft. U is probably one of the most difficult letters to correspond with a Christmas or Winter Theme. After some thought I went with one thing every child looks forward to at Christmas, U is for Under the tree. Supplies you will need: colored cardstock paper (including green and brown) scissors glue glitter star foam sticker...
It’s been 18 months and counting since the U.S. closed its land borders with Mexico and Canada to nonessential travel. But starting sometime in November, the borders are reopening, at least for the fully vaccinated. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies The closure of both borders back in March 2020 was an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. However, essential travel—think students, commercial truck drivers, U....
We worry about the future, and we prepare for the worst. The stories we create about upcoming catastrophes reveal our fears, but they also reveal our fantasies: our desire for a change, maybe a return to an idealized past. Our imagination is wrong, though; we prepare for the wrong apocalypse. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies I am an archaeologist, and I teach wilderness survival skills. I see how things fell apart in the past....
Would You Eat An In-N-Out Burger Pizza? ShengYing Lin/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Dec. 18, 2022 8:16 pm EST While a simple cheese or pepperoni pizza can be a thing of beauty, there are those who insist on gilding the lily to the point where it starts getting ridiculous. Some pizza preferences may be cultural. It’s true: Apparently, in Sweden, people really like bananas on their pizza, while coconut pizza’s the in thing in Costa Rica....
This yarn wrapped winter tree craft is a fun fine motor activity for preschoolers to enjoy this winter. You could also prep the activity beforehand and have it ready as an afternoon busy bag activity. Are you teaching your preschooler about the four seasons in preschool this year? If so, this fun winter tree craft is a great activity to compliment the unit. It is packed with amazing fine motor skills work for those little hands and fingers....
Getting into shape is no easy task. You really need to put a lot of time into the goal. Not just time. You need to put a lot of effort into it as well. There’s no real shortcuts one can take when it comes to sculpting your body. Especially if you’re looking to Get Rock Solid Abs from home. Working out from home is a really great idea for anybody. It adds a ton of convenience to the whole process....
