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12 Cream Cheese Dips So Delicious That You’ll Want to Steal the Whole Bowl
Cream cheese recipes are some of our favorite thanks to their easy prep time and luscious, creamy texture. But the soft cheese truly shines in these dip recipes worthy of even the most indulgent Super Bowl spread imaginable. Related: 12 Cream Cheese Recipes That Will Make You Think Those Blocks Are MAGIC 13 Dessert Dips…
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Can You Eat Expired Salad Dressing?
Dressing can often make or break a salad, veggie platter, or any number of other dishes. But do you feel like you’re just racking up half-used salad dressing bottles that seem to indefinitely sit on a shelf in your fridge? There’s good news if you’ve only used them once or twice and worry that the…
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8 Tips for Throwing a Backyard Party on a Budget
Backyard BBQ season is finally here and we couldn’t be more excited! But from food to supplies, the cost of a cookout can rack up fast. FIRST found ways to host your loved ones without breaking the bank. Keep scrolling to discover how to throw a backyard party on a budget without your guests ever…
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3 Fall Spices That Can Help Deepen Sleep, Boost Immunity, and Increase Focus

The pantry staples we cook with including herbs and spices not only amp up the flavor of many dishes, they also give our meal a healthy bonus. Here are three fall spices that can have healing benefits for your focus, immunity, and sleep! Boost Immunity With Ginger Recover 55 percent faster from colds by enjoying…
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The One Superfood Powder I Swear by for All-Day Energy and Focus — Without the Crash

Quitting coffee seems next to impossible. We rely on caffeine to boost our alertness as we hustle and bustle throughout our day. But what we often neglect is the inevitable crash that hits in the afternoon once the coffee wears off. And what do we end up doing? We reach for another cup, or worse,…
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Don’t Toss Out Your Eggshells! They Can Be Incredible Helpers Around Your Home and Garden

The uses for eggshells are plentiful, but most of us never consider them before tossing them into the trash. Sure, there are countless opportunities to enjoy eggs as scrumptious parts of our regular diet, and although consuming eggs has great benefits on its own — like lowering your risk for heart disease — it’s not…
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Should You Dump or Stir in That Liquid on Top of Your Yogurt? One Way Is Much Healthier
Have you ever opened up a container of yogurt and saw that murky liquid pooling at the top? If so, you can take one of two routes: You either pour that liquid down the sink, or you mix it into your yogurt and enjoy. But which one is the correct choice? And is the liquid…
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Getting Rid of Fruit Flies and Gnats at Home Is Way Simpler Than You Think

We love indulging in all of our favorite fruits when they’re in season, but keeping them in the house always raises the issues of how to best get rid of fruit flies and gnats. It seems they’re everywhere as soon as you bring home som peaches or apples from the market, and though a bowl…
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4 Foods You Should Never Reheat in the Microwave

From risks of food poisoning and spreading food-born viruses, to creating carcinogens in the environment, the European Food Information Council has recently revealed the five foods most likely to be harmful to us once reheated in the microwave. Spinach and Leafy Greens Some leafy greens contain high levels of nitrates, which can be converted to…
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This Soothing Tea Can Boost Your Mood, Help You Sleep Better, and Improve Heart Health

Depression, anxiety, and insomnia all unfortunately tend to go hand-in-hand when they creep into our lives. If you’re looking for ways to soothe all of these frustrating issues without prescriptions, you might want to try sipping saffron tea. The floral beverage has been shown to ease those ailments, plus boost heart health, memory, and weight…