By Fernanda Santos FEBRUARY 3, 2021 It’s exhausting to be a widow and single mother — and not just because of the responsibilities. For me, fatigue comes from having to constantly engage with complete strangers who don’t know what to make of a woman without a man. I’m sure that their comments and I’m-so-sorrys are well-intentioned.…
Read More I didn’t see the insidious ways women are held back — until I became a widowBy Jessica Furniss January 19, 2021 Use melted butter instead of oil. (I thought everyone knew this one!) Add mix-ins like cookies and candies. (This one, too!!!) Underbake, just slightly. Read more HERE.
Read More Six Sneaky Ways To Make Brownie Mix Taste HomemadeOn February 24, 2021, Google will delete all of your Google Play Music data. This includes your music library with any uploads, purchases and anything you’ve added from Google Play Music. After this date, there will be no way to recover it. You can download your Google Play Music library and data with Google Takeout or transfer…
Read More Google Play Music data will be deleted soonChristine Emba Jan 6, 2021 Stacey Abrams did it. The former lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate has turned Georgia, once reliably red, to blue. Due in large part to the tireless organizing of Abrams and many other Black women, Georgians helped elect Democrat Joe Biden to the presidency and — after a nail-biting runoff election — will…
Read More Want to thank Black women? Here’s how.By Corey Williams Updated June 12, 2020 Apples love cool temperatures (30 to 35 degrees, to be exact). That doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t store them on your counter. If you plan to eat or use them within a few days, a room temp fruit basket or bowl is a perfectly respectable option. However, if you have…
Read More How to Store Apples So They Stay FreshBy Jessica Bennett January 15, 2021 Staying focused throughout the day can be one of the biggest hurdles to completing your to-do list. Especially now that many people are juggling remote work while caring for children and managing household duties, there are so many things pulling at our attention that it can seem impossible to focus on the…
Read More The Pomodoro Technique Is the SecretJennifer King continues her historic ascension up the coaching ladder by becoming the first full-time African-American woman coach in the National Football League. Read more HERE. Why do you think she would want to be around a bunch of muscular, sweaty, high-earning men all day, telling them what to do?
Read More Jennifer King in the NFLThe Chiefs will try to defend their Super Bowl title against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers — who are playing at home. By Benjamin Hoffman Published Jan. 24, 2021Updated Jan. 25, 2021, 8:17 a.m. ET The Super Bowl matchup is set. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who came into the playoffs as the fifth seed in the N.F.C., will host the…
Read More What We Learned From the N.F.L.’s Conference ChampionshipsThat pricey bottle of maple syrup? Store it in the fridge after you open it. Did you know that at some butcher counters, you can ask them to grind your meat for you while you wait? That means less opportunity for pesky bacteria and other nasties to get in. Plus, there is no recall by some giant…
Read More Don’t waste money on food that just goes bad. Store it correctly. Keep food safe!Juliana LaBianca and Tyler Kendall Updated: Jul. 15, 2020 Don’t line up for the bathroom Don’t forget to throw an extra hand sanitizer in your bag Don’t neglect to bring multiple masks Don’t get ice in your drink Read more HERE.
Read More 22 Things You Should Never Do on an AirplaneMichelle Crouch Updated: Oct. 22, 2020 Is it difficult to keep yourself and your home together these days? Here are some good suggestions which have been working for me. Create five piles when you are de-cluttering Personal papers will always take you far longer than you think it will Avoid lids to storage bins If you’re…
Read More 26 Secrets Personal Organizers Would Never Tell You for FreeIf you are not a vegetarian or vegan, you may be trying to add more veggies to your diet but feel like that handful of green beans and some kale on your sandwich is about as much as you can do. Not so, my friend. You can include veggies in your breakfast! I add peppers,…
Read More More Veggies?I have been looking at how often and what we wash our clothes with. Things that need washing daily: underwear, socks, workout clothes, and anything that gets dirty or sweaty. Your work clothes, suits, shirts, and t-shirts, i. e. those that don’t touch the skin, might be worn 2-4 times before washing or dry cleaning.…
Read More Washing Your ClothesBy Stephanie Sisco Updated January 05, 2021 (I know you’re about as interested in cleaning as I am, but even I must clean my small space. So, here are some good suggestions. I really like vinegar and baking soda. Here’s what some people might not realize: pushing the vacuum forward is mostly about getting it into the…
Read More 12 Cleaning Secrets Only the Pros KnowThis To Die For Carrot Cake receives rave reviews for its unbelievable moistness and flavor! Truly the BEST CARROT CAKE you’ll ever try! So easy to make and as an added bonus, there’s no oil or butter! I know this cake will quickly become a family favorite! Prep Time10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 35 mins Servings: 16 slices Calories: 499kcal Author: Trish…
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