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I used to think the saddest thing that could happen was finding a fantastic designer dress at 75% off in one size too small for me.

Then, I had a baby. And, really, the saddest thing is when your kid is sick. There is nothing worse than seeing your child in pain or even mild discomfort. And when all the steamy baths and snot sucking (yes, that’s a real thing and no, that isn’t as gross as parenting gets) isn’t doing anything, it’s time to go to something a little stronger.

I’m obviously talking food and drink. I have a few techniques I follow to try to tempt my child when he is too sick, tired, cranky, or in pain to eat most of our usual favorites. If all else fails, we tend to go to a banana.

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The Cadbury Creme Egg, a milk chocolate egg filled with a creamy white-and-yellow fondant that is meant to mimic a real chicken egg, is a polarizing Easter candy. Some might say it’s cloyingly sweet. This seasonal treat has become a signifier of spring, in part because eggs traditionally symbolize renewal and rebirth.

Regardless of how you feel about this confection, you can’t deny its prominence from coast to coast come Easter time. The story of how the Cadbury Creme Egg came to be so popular starts back in the 19th century, in a small store in Birmingham, England. A man wanted to make better drinking chocolate, and ended up starting something that would be much bigger.

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You know that box of chamomile tea lurking in the back of the pantry for those sleepless night and days you’re feeling under the weather? It’s time to take it out, because we’re showing you a fresh way to put it to use. Floral chamomile tea is the star ingredient in this sweet, herbal sparkler. From celebratory brunches to parties to happy hours, this simple golden-hued chamomile mocktail is mildly assertive yet light on your tongue, with a sweet, flowery fragrance and a pop of bitter bubbles.

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On the busiest of weeknights, calling up your neighborhood Indian spot to place an order for all of your spicy favorites is a quick and tasty answer. It’s OK that you’re not cooking tonight because tomorrow you will. That’s a guarantee because if you throw a few extra items in your takeout order tonight, you can utilize them tomorrow to make your dinner almost as carefree as ordering takeout again — and it may even be more delicious.

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From Apartment Therapy → The Classic Farmhouse Table: Our Best Bets for Every Budget

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You could say moving is one of my specialties: Over the past decade, I’ve lived in more than 25 different apartments. Because I don’t move with much, I’ve had to get creative when it comes to stocking my kitchen on a budget.

The thrift store is almost always my first stop, although they don’t always have what I need. Not to mention, there are certain items I generally can’t (or don’t want to) buy used.

So where do I go next? The dollar store.

As I learned from my late grandfather, these stores have pretty much everything you need — for cheap. If you’re setting up a new kitchen, or just looking to replace or stock up on some things, grab one (or 12) of the following items.

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With a name like Fleischer, you might not think that I’d be Greek or that I’d celebrate Easter. But both are true! My mother is Greek, and we’ve celebrated Greek Easter my entire life. I am aware that this baffles people. Perhaps the most confusing part that people seem to struggle with, however, is what exactly Greek Easter is and how it’s different from Western Easter. Let me explain.

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The Power of Dinner Templates: Plus 5 of My Favorite Templates

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If you rank meal planning as a chore right up there with scrubbing the bathroom, imagine what it’s like for people who have to plan a balanced diet to fuel intense workouts (and shop and cook in between lengthy gym sessions). Welcome to the world of powerlifters.

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Have you heard? Bowls are the new plates. It’s true. Everything from smoothies to grain-filled dinners are being served in bowls these days. While you’ve always eaten your soup and cereal out of bowls (you’re not an animal!), you may find yourself reaching for them far more often — especially if you’ve been eating more yogurt lately.

If that’s the case, using the same old dish over and over (and over) again can get old. Like, really old. Do yourself a favor and get some new bowls to help fun up your routine — and the look of your kitchen cabinets. Maybe one (or some) of these?

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When you buy a pack of salad mix, you expect an assortment of greens — a little romaine, maybe some arugula, or even some spinach. For two consumers in Florida, their packaged salads included something less green in color and definitely not vegetarian-friendly: a dead bat.

The two people had purchased the Organic Marketside Spring Mix package from the brand Fresh Express — a company that produces and packs salads to supermarkets around the nation — at a Walmart. The product was recalled on Saturday, according to the Food and Drug Administration, after the Mexican free-tailed bat was discovered in the salad.

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