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Lobster Fishermen Are Fighting Back Against Whole Foods’ Lobster Ban Foodio/Shutterstock By Jess Jeziorowski/Dec. 1, 2022 8:37 am EST With a strong focus on sustainability and how our food is sourced, especially seafood, there was bound to be a moment of conflict between those whose job it is to catch the food and those who protect the environment. The Maine lobster industry has been downgraded by two seafood-monitoring groups that certify the sustainability of certain seafood products....

Minecraft is a popular video game in which players have the ability to create and break apart a wide range of blocks in three-dimensional worlds. It was developed in 2011, but until now, the game still appeals not only to young children, but to people of all ages as well. The extreme popularity of Minecraft has created a huge demand for a free Minecraft drawing tutorial. You’ve asked for it, so we delivered....

Basketball, a type of ball game, is a team sport played by two opposing teams consisting of five players each team. The team with the highest number of scores by shooting the ball into the ring wins the game. The extreme popularity of basketball has created a huge demand for free basketball coloring pages. You’ve asked for it, so we delivered. So without further ado, we present to you: 10 brand-new, original basketball coloring sheets that you can enjoy with friends and family....

My preschooler is a huge fan of Karma Wilson’s Bear book series. It seems like she picks out one of the bear books every other day for me to read to her at bedtime. She is about the size my boys were when we made our Polar Bear Masks so I knew she would enjoy this Paper Plate Bear Mask Craft which goes along perfectly with all of the bear books she loves....

My preschooler loves bubble gum, as most kids do. She is great about not swallowing it so I let her have it as an occasional treat with me. She recently learned how to blow a bubble which has made for lots of excitement. 🙂 Since we have been practicing counting up to 20, I thought it would be fun to make a bubble gum machine craft for her to practice her counting....

Taking a trip to the zoo is an immensely fun experience. Doing so allows you to get up close and personal with some amazing wild animals that you would normally never get to see up close. Each zoo is unique, and each one has some incredible animals and sights to see and enjoy. In this collection, we will be covering a few incredible animals that you may see at some amazing zoos!...

It’s that time of year again folks. The clocks are changing yet again with Daylight Savings back in our lives. And with that, that means something else is back too. To celebrate the changing of the clocks, Nectar Sleep has brought back the Nectar Day sale for you to save a ton of money on amazing bedding items. Nectar Sleep is a top-notch brand for anyone looking to upgrade their bedroom set up with some new sheets or a new mattress or the like....

The Best Food Processors And Blenders In 2022 SeventyFour/Shutterstock By Acacia Deadrick/Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 11:35 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are hundreds of kitchen items in existence that are totally unnecessary. Most of us probably have something sitting idly in our drawers we wish we could return (here’s looking at you, avocado cutter). When it comes to deciding whether to purchase an item for your kitchen, a good rule to follow is Alton Brown’s – if it only has one use in the kitchen, you don’t need it....

The Easiest Way To Eat Around The World Is On A 274-Night Cruise Maridav/Shutterstock By Mikala Lugen/Nov. 4, 2022 5:48 pm EST With travel in full force throughout the globe, people are ready to scratch their vacationing itch. With the demand for travel higher than it has ever been –- air travel alone exceeding $7 billion in September 2022 with a 129% increase from 2021 (via Business Wire) -– companies are eager to offer prospective travelers once-in-a-lifetime, exclusive new travel itineraries (via Travel Agent Central)....

We Tried Blue Apron’s Thanksgiving In A Box. Here’s How It Went Steven John/Mashed By Steven John/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 3:16 pm EST For many folks, Thanksgiving is one of the most wonderful days of the year. This secular holiday invites Americans of all types to join together with friends and family, to reflect on all they have to be thankful for, and perhaps to score some great shopping deals. But, really, Thanksgiving is all about the food....

What Exactly Is The ‘Go-Back’ Cart At Costco? Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/Dec. 11, 2022 5:00 am EST You’re strolling leisurely up and down the aisles of your local grocery store when suddenly your wheels stop rolling and your head tilts to the side. “That was a choice,” you think to yourself as you continue walking, puzzled that someone thought it was a good idea to insert an unwanted gallon of milk on a shelf next to all the toilet paper....

White Castle’s Captain Puffy Collab Just Dropped The ‘Sprite Puffy Mix’ Twitter By Katy Canada/Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 10:08 am EST “Minecraft” may have put Captain Puffy on the map, but now, the gaming and social media influencer has left her mark on White Castle’s drink menu as well, per Stark Times and Chew Boom. The gaming guru rose to Internet fame on video game streaming platform Twitch, where she has more than a million followers, according to Streams Charts....

Getting a home gym together is a big benefit for everybody. No need to deal with gym fees and crowds. It’s just so convenient. But if you don’t have all that much space to work with, you gotta get the right equipment. And in our minds, the DEGOL Skipping Rope is the perfect piece of gym equipment for any home. The DEGOL Skipping Rope is a perfect pickup for any home because it doesn’t take up too much space....

A couple weeks ago I guest posted on Little Lucy Lu. I decided I wanted to go ahead and publish that post on my blog today because we are going to read another story in that series this week and I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss out on our first activity. This week we read the story “I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean” by Kevin Sherry. It is a short, funny story about a giant squid who goes about bragging to all the creatures in the ocean about how he is bigger than them....

Every month my Kids Craft Stars friends and I get together for a fun crafty challenge. We choose a different craft medium or theme for each challenge and this month the material we chose to work with was a CD. As always, I was so impressed with the creativity of my friends! Whether you use an old CD, scratched CD or purchase a package at the dollar store, there are so many incredible things you can do with them....

This article was produced in partnership with Blu Atlas This year it’s time to prioritize your scent and branch out to new colognes you haven’t tried before. To get you started on the right path, we’ve put together this list of absolute must-have fragrances. Keep scrolling to find your signature scent in 2023. How Do Scent Notes Work? If you’ve done your cologne research, you’ve probably noticed the word “note” thrown around a lot when it comes to how fragrances smell....

When we go out of the house, we want to look our best. Dress properly and get nice and cleaned up. Groom ourselves so we look like a million bucks. And you want to make sure every nook and cranny is properly attuned for maximum style. You don’t want to miss anything. Sometimes we may miss those little nose hairs that creep out. Which means you’ll want to pick up one of the Best Nose Hair Trimmers around....

Maintaining balanced nutrition can be tricky for vegan athletes. Where non-vegan athletes rely on animal products for an abundance of easily absorbed proteins, vitamins, and minerals, vegans need a more resourceful approach to amassing nutritional quotas for an active lifestyle. Experts agree—it’s possible for athletes to maintain adequate nutrition without animal products. But is it realistic? And if so, how? The answer lies in the best vegan supplements for athletes. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

In June 2019, Taylor Demonbreun set a Guinness World Record by being the youngest person, at age 24, to visit every country in the world. But her record wouldn’t last long, because late last year, 21-year-old Lexie Alford officially stole the title. The young swashbucklers documented their crusades online, demonstrating how easy it was to travel before COVID-19. What was once an unimaginable lifetime journey could be accomplished in about 18 months....

Music is something that unites all of us. Humans have many differences, but everyone has a kind of music they like or have music that means something to them. One of the best ways to have a great experience with your favorite music is to pop on a good pair of headphones and get lost in the sounds! There are many different kinds of headphones that you can use, and learning how to draw headphones can be a great way to envision your perfect set....