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We independently select these products and may earn a commission if you buy through our links. All prices were accurate at the time of publish.I consider myself an entry-level Swiftie, but Taylor meant it so much when she sang, “This is our house, we make the rules.” Setting the rules for my own house was hands-down the best part of living alone in my twenties with no roommates or significant other. I could leave a dish or two in the sink if I felt like it, or decide to paint the walls at 11pm on a whim, but best of…

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There's still a week until Amazon Prime Day, but that doesn't mean you can't get in early and buy some hot items ahead of this year's biggest sale.Ninja kitchen appliances are already seeing big markdowns during its own sale on Amazon, with everything from air fryers to blenders offering up to 43% off.The sale also includes the brand's best-selling Ninja Foodi products, a versatile collection that makes it easy to prepare multiple dishes using just one appliance.Plus, you can enjoy ice cream all summer long with $30 off the popular Ninja Creami.If you're ready to get cooking, join Prime and…

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I'm Ruth, Lovina's “English” friend. I had the opportunity to help Lovina with her grocery shopping, photograph the wedding preparations, and attend Daniel and Lovina's wedding on Friday 21st June. Lovina asked me to share with you all what happened in the days leading up to the wedding, and she will be sharing more details about the wedding in her next column.Lovina and Daniel asked Lovina's sister Emma and her daughter Elizabeth to be the head chefs for their wedding. This was a special responsibility because they were in charge of preparing all the food, deciding which dishes to prepare…

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Both hydrangea and tomato plants thrive with the right fertilizer, but tomatoes are more demanding nutritionally. Hydrangeas will grow without additional fertilizer, but a lack of fertilizer may prevent them from blooming. Tomato plants, on the other hand, are greedy and often lack the nutrient-rich potting soil they need, requiring regular fertilization to stay healthy and productive. Garden centers stock fertilizers specifically for hydrangeas and tomatoes, but homemade fertilizers are also available for sale. Gardening enthusiast Grace Alexander shared her recipe in the Gardening UK Facebook group, writing: “Good morning everyone this is my homemade fertiliser (used tea leaves and…

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Some smart home gadgets are essential — a smart thermostat can save you money, a smart door lock can keep you from being locked out — but unlike those gadgets, need The smart GE Profile Opal Ultra 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker ($579, $629 with side tank) want This gadget makes delicious ice.Nugget ice is an issue that many people, including my family, will fight to the death about.Yes, $630 is a lot of money That's even more of a stretch for a desktop gadget that just freezes water. Spending that much money on a smart, connected gadget that does nothing…

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She wouldn't have been my daughter if we hadn't had major home renovation work going on late in the pregnancy, but there we were.While I was pregnant with her and renovating our California home, I remember standing in our dilapidated kitchen, surrounded by the sounds of hammers, drills and no working appliances, when my water broke.History repeats itself.Paige, who is pregnant, called us daily to update us on the progress of the work: The cabinets were installed, but we still needed countertops and appliances. Tick, tock.When Paige and her husband, Adam, bought their first home together in the Denver area…

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Just a few months ago, I moved from an apartment with a small, cluttered kitchen to a place that's much larger and has plenty of cooking space. My new kitchen has been upgraded in just about every way, except for the lighting. I'd tried installing LED lights under the counter in my previous kitchen, but they always seemed too bright, so I'd pretty much given up on living with the poor lighting. But after seeing a few viral TikTok videos detailing the rationale for installing rechargeable cordless lamps on my kitchen counters, I immediately added the One Fire Vintage Flower…

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In the US, people love practical pickup trucks like the Isuzu D-Max, and if Americans could convert their pickup trucks into motor homes, you'd be surprised at how many of them would actually do it. This is where the Isuzu D-Max comes in, paired with some cool accessories. It's a pickup truck converted into a camper that comes with a kitchen modification, allowing you to take it practically anywhere. But there's a problem: the Japanese automaker doesn't sell the car in the United States. Plus, buyers in other areas likely won't appreciate the added convenience as much. Read more: Why…

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In the US, people love practical pickup trucks like the Isuzu D-Max, and if Americans could convert their pickup trucks into motor homes, you'd be surprised at how many of them would actually do it. This is where the Isuzu D-Max comes in, paired with some cool accessories. It's a pickup truck converted into a camper that comes with a kitchen modification, allowing you to take it practically anywhere. But there's a problem: the Japanese automaker doesn't sell the car in the United States. Plus, buyers in other areas likely won't appreciate the added convenience as much. Read more: Why…

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From Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania suburbs to Southern New Jersey and Delaware, what neighborhoods would you like to see covered on WHYY News? Let us know! Chef Aziza Young of El Compadre Restaurant and 215 People's Alliance opened The People's Kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Four years later, the organization is still going strong, fulfilling its mission of mutual aid and food sovereignty as an estimated 250,000 Philadelphia residents struggle with food insecurity. Run by a collaboration of chefs, students, and volunteers, the kitchen operates out of the Italian Market location and fights hunger with every meal. April McGregor, chef,…

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