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Aside from using it to get dinner on the table on busy nights, I always lean on my slow cooker when I need to keep food or drinks warm for a crowd. From Thanksgiving sides to summer cookouts, it’s an invaluable tool. But sometimes I wish I had another slow cooker handy to keep a second dish warm.

I came across a totally ingenious hack on Delish (by way of Reynolds Kitchens) for making a DIY slow cooker divider out of a couple kitchen items. I was intrigued and curious — and pretty skeptical. Could a DIY slow cooker divider really hold up? Here’s what happened when I tried it out.

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They say you can tell who a person is by looking at the shoes in their closet. But spying on strangers doesn’t have to be quite so intrusive — just look at their coffee order. Whether you drink straight black coffee or take five minutes at the counter just to order, your morning habits say a lot about you. (All in good fun, of course.)

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In Pasco County, Florida, a first-grade boy chose to take a knee during the Pledge of Allegiance. Presumably, his actions were sparked by the rise of national anthem protests, which have garnered tremendous attention this past week, especially across the NFL.    His mother is upset with how the teacher and Pasco County school district […]

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From Apartment Therapy → These Are the Impulse Buys You Need to Watch Out For When Stressed, Study Says

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We are living in a frozen-pizza-lover’s paradise. Walk into any supermarket and you’ll be dazzled by the bevy of options with various styles of crust (thick, thin, and even cheese-stuffed!) and a bounty of meat and veggie toppings. Just picking one to toss in your cart can make your head spin.

If you’re anything like me, you have a stash of frozen pizzas in your freezer for when you’re either short on time or are too tired to deal with pots and pans. I usually stick to the same brands out of habit (Trader Joe’s and Amy’s are my favorites), but I was curious if I was missing out on a superior frozen pizza experience. So, I tried a dozen kinds to see how they measured up.

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Even if I go into the week with a meal plan that’s looking a little shaky (it happens sometimes!), I am always totally certain there will be one (okay, probably two!) chicken dinners spaced throughout the week ahead. And with that in mind, one of the most invaluable parts of my Sunday meal prep is cooking a batch of chicken for the week ahead.

With most of the heavy lifting done, those breasts or thighs can be quickly and easily repurposed into weeknight dinners. Here are five versatile ways to prep chicken for the week ahead, plus smart ideas for how to turn it into dinner.

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Open Cleaning Lesson

We’ve been talking a lot about painting kitchen cabinets lately. And we’ve made it pretty clear that you’re supposed to remove all the hardware from your doors and drawers, label the pieces according to your handy map (you’re supposed to make a map!), and then get to painting.

But what if you’ve moved into a home where the previous owners painted right over the metal hardware? We see it all the time: DIYers just paint right over drawer pulls, door hinges, hooks, and other hardware.

Luckily, it’s possible to remove the paint without ruining the hardware. This may be especially good news if you have antique metal hardware that you’re hoping to restore and reuse. Here’s how to do it.

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Colorado resident Michael Kent used to be in a neo-Nazi group, but thanks to his parole officer named Tiffany Whittier, he can add “former” behind “neo-Nazi.” In a world with so much unfortunate division, it is truly amazing to see stories of love peek through, like this one. Ex-neo-Nazi removes swastika tattoos after befriending African-American […]

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I have to be honest — this is the time of year I really look forward to most, when the bounty of summer produce gives way to fall’s harvest. This shift brings a welcome change to my salad routine, with hearty ingredients like winter squash, shredded Brussels sprouts, and cabbage playing a starring role. As we move through fall and beyond, here are 18 salads you have to try.

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Anthropologie is currently having a massive sale: 15 pages of clothing, accessories, and kitchen gear are all 30 percent off. We want many of the things, but it’s the end of the month and we have bills to pay. So sadly, that means no pineapple-shaped measuring spoons, no adorable serving bowls, and no table runners. There is one thing, however, that we’re definitely buying — as soon as we’re done writing this post.

Keep reading to see what it is.

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