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6 Ways to Enjoy National Grilled Cheese Month (YUM)!

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Break out the tomato soup, because  it's National Grilled Cheese Month! Celebrate this comfort food staple, which has always had a special place in our hearts (and on our plates), by trying one of these yummy grilled cheese recipes: Pulled Pork and Beer Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Source: HowSweetEats.com... read more

Product Preview: Dessert Dishes and Bakeware from The Cake Boss (Sweet!)

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Reality TV stars coming out with their own brand of products is nothing new, but here's a collection we can really get behind. Buddy Valastro, the star of TLC's Cake Boss, is launching his own line of dishes and bakeware this fall.  His cake-patterned plates, ice cream bowls and coffee mugs add a whimsical touch... read more

We All Have a Past…But Should You Share Your Love List With Him?

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You share a lot with your hubby--but should you really reveal the number of sexual partners you had before the two of you met? Or is that just TMI? In a recent interview with Esquire, Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner was honest about his number of former, er -- conquests: "Over a thousand, I'm... read more

Product Preview: 9 Awesome Kitchen Gadgets Coming This Summer

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Another reason we can't wait for summer--besides an end to all this snow? Cool new kitchen gadgets are slated to hit store shelves, and they're all guaranteed to make cooking easier than ever before. Check out the gadgets that we're most excited about, and start saving your pennies! Veggie Brush This nifty... read more

Lookbook: Giada’s New Kitchen Accessories @ Target March 24!

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Another reason to get cooking this weekend: cool new kitchen gadgets that make every dish so fun! In addition to these fun cooking tools, we're loving Giada de Laurentiis' cute cookware line for Target. From colorful spatulas to a sleek pasta-making machine, the celeb chef's kitchen kit ranges from... read more

Making Less Than the Guys at Work? Learn How to Get Your Fair Share!

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Think the days of women making less money than men are over? Think again. In cities across the U.S. women are making up to $20,000 less than men working the same number of hours, according to a new report by 24/7Wallstreet.com. (The worst-paying city for women? Provo-Orem, Utah!) What to do if you suspect... read more

4 Easy Steps to Conceal Undereye Circles

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With daylight savings time coming up this Sunday, we fully expect to be getting less sleep. But that doesn't mean it has to show on our faces. We spoke with Chicago makeup maven Pamela Jameson to learn how to become a master of undereye disguise. Here are her tips on keeping dark circles on... read more

Trend Report: Floating Beds, Tables and Desks

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The popular indoor swing has swung and now an iterative design has floated in. From simple floating desks to rope-hung furniture, take a look at these inspirational new takes on decor. This romantic bed is a gorgeously unique way to add an earthy and rustic feel to your home. It's suspended by a pully system... read more

Fresh New Colors in Rachel Ray Housewares: Check ‘em Out!

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Monday was day two at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, and I spent all day meeting with various housewares companies and learning about the fascinating items that will come to market this fall. I'm seeing lots of new trends this year, and I'm especially excited that bold colors are still in. In... read more

Cake Push Pops: The New, Cooler Cake Pop?

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I'm at the International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago, and the number of cool things I'm seeing is absolutely mind-boggling. To give you a taste of what's new in home goods this year, I'll be blogging and sharing cool pics on Facebook throughout the show, as well as revealing new trends (and more!)... read more
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