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Fall is a season to spending time with your friends and family, sharing memories and home cooking. However, it is also a time for making sweet and savory treats. If you plan on creating a desert this year, try our fall fudge recipe. We have several easy step by step directions to make the most delicious no-bake fall fudge. Homemade Chocolate Fudge Ingredients: • 11/3 cups of sweetened condensed milk • 3 1/3 cups of chocolate chips • 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt • 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract • Nuts, peppermint, or your favorite candies Directions: 1) Cover…

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National American Beer Day is a day to raise a glass to all the brewers America has given us, and toast the day with your favorite American brew. Below are some fun facts about this beer-tiful holiday! 10 Fun Beer Facts 1. Nearly all the minerals needed for human survival can be found in a glass of beer. 2. Consuming a 12-ounce bottle of beer daily prevents heart disease because it increases levels of plasma antioxidants in the human body. 3. The intoxicant in beer known as ethanol is also a powerful antiseptic. 4. The oldest beer advertisement that has…

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From porches to town centers, pumpkins are a staple for Halloween. For some pumpkin carving can be a scary thought. For those looking to celebrate without worrying about knives and little hands, try some of these fun no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas. Spooky Sugar Skulls Colorful skulls usually made to celebrate the Day of the Dead make a great option for pumpkin decorating. You can pick up small, orange “sugar” pumpkins from the store or a local pumpkin patch, or you can start with a small white “snowball” pumpkin. This no-paint-involved decoration still lets your kids be creative. Instructions: 1) Stick…

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Even when you try to maintain a healthy lifestyle, sometimes you’ll crave greasy takeout foods. Everyone has their favorite, unhealthy food to indulge in when they want to eat to their hearts content. Here’s a list of the best takeout foods for National Greasy Food Day. Pizza Who doesn’t love ooey gooey cheesy goodness of pizza? With so many options of toppings for takeout pizza, you are never too far away from this fine food. Try out some new locations and you might find a hidden gem that’ll quickly becomes your favorite pizza shop. Tacos Tacos are a mix of…

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The onset of fall can also bring about some dangers that can pose a threat to our beloved pets. During the autumn months, consider the following tips for keeping your pets both healthy and happy. Watch Out for Ticks Many species of the parasite that remain active into the winter and can even make it through the first frost, including tips. Follow the tips below to get your pet tick-free this fall. Tips to Keep your Pet Tick-free this Fall •Use a tick control product during the fall month •Schedule regular visits with your vet to catch tick-borne infections early…

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Autumn is a great time to have your roof assessed for any damages that may have occurred within the previous year. It gives you a chance to decide and plan on a path of action before seasonal storms begin and keeping a solid roof over your head becomes a critical event. Winter, spring, and summer often bring heavy winds, snow, sleet, rain, and hail that can damage your roof. These seasonal storms may create small problems that go unnoticed until they become huge headaches. It is important to have your roof inspected regularly and to make repairs quickly. Water Won’t…

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After autumn arrives, you should clean your home’s lawns to prepare for winter. Choose a day when it isn’t raining to complete these outdoor cleaning chores. Here are a few tips for cleaning your backyard and front lawn this autumn. Tip 1: Have the Proper Equipment for This Chore Before beginning the cleaning process, make sure to have the right equipment, including rakes, shovels and containers for trash. If you have a lot of debris to get rid of, then using trash bags isn’t enough, but you can rent a dumpster from a local company. Tip 2: Raking Autumn Leaves…

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Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the abundance of fall colors. With the leaves falling, paint your nails with colors inspired by the autumn equinox. Below are some of our favorite autumn-inspired colors for the season. 1.Pumpkin Spice You may not like the coffee flavor but what about the color of pumpkin spice. A warm orange that combines perfectly with your skin as it pales from the lack of summer sun, pumpkin spice nail polish will give you the warm feeling you’ve been missing from the summer. 2. Deep Beige Because we’re all about the warm feelings to combat…

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When it comes to going to the doctor for a breast exam, it’s important schedule regular appointments. Below are five important reasons to schedule a mammogram. 1. Early Detection Can Save Your Life Self breast exams are important and can help identify problems, but they are no substitute for a mammogram. Your chances of surviving breast cancer are far greater when it is detected early. A mammogram can show tumors long before you are able to feel them. When you catch breast cancer in the early stages, your choices of treatment options are greater and survival rates increase. 2. It’s…

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Get ready to shave your beard off for National No Beard Day! Want to master the art of a clean-shaven look? Try trimming tips below that will have you looking your best. Prep Your Skin Prepping the skin before shaving helps you protect your skin and facial hair. While it can be time-consuming, if you’re prone to ingrown hairs, this step will ensure you get as close to that clean-shaven look as possible. How to Prep the Skin: 1) Start by either taking a hot shower or you can hydrate your skin by placing a warm cloth on your face…

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