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Why is Romaine Lettuce so susceptible to E. Coli?

America tries to eat its vegetables, so the recent romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak has put everyone from Caesar salad fans to those who barely tolerate a splash of greens in a taco on high alert. But how did these seemingly innocent little leaves turn hazardous? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tallied 40 cases in […]

Cyber Monday’s Rise comes at Black Friday’s Expense

54% of American consumers said they will do most of their holiday shopping online this year, highlighting the rise of Cyber Monday, the Washington Post reports.  Consumers’ tendency to stay at home is forcing retailers to rethink how they offer deals on Cyber Monday and Black Friday — two of the biggest shopping days of the […]

Safety First! 4 Things to Do Before Hanging Outdoor Christmas Lights

Want your home to have a beautiful Christmas light display that rivals the Griswalds?  Then you need to keep safety in mind.  Home Maintenance expert Danny Lipford wants us to follow these precautions before installing any holiday lights. 1. Get an Inspection Before installing holiday lighting, hire an electrical contractor to inspect the property. This […]

Caesar Salad Crisis! Why does our beloved Romaine Lettuce keep spreading E. Coli?

America tries to eat its vegetables, so the recent romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak has put everyone from Caesar salad fans to those who barely tolerate a splash of greens in a taco on high alert. But how did these seemingly innocent little leaves turn hazardous? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tallied 40 cases in […]

Ready for Flame Scarlett on the Runway? Pantone Releases the Color Palette for Spring Summer 2020 NYFW

Published for the fashion industry by the Pantone Color Institute, Pantone’s trend forecasting and color consultancy, the Fashion Color Trend Report is your guide to the season’s most important color trends. This report features the top 12 colors, as well as four classic neutrals, we can expect to see on the New York runway as […]

Edible Arrangements Is Now Making Chocolate-Covered Fruit Infused With CBD

CBD is popping up everywhere right now, and you can add one more completely unexpected place to your list: Edible Arrangements. The fresh fruit arrangement distributer just announced it’s rolling out a new line of hemp-derived CBD products. The line currently includes CBD-infused smoothies and chocolate-dipped fruit. The new offerings are made with a plant-based […]

The Best Black Friday (and Before) Deals on Nintendo Switch Consoles, Games and Accessories

Child's hands holding a Nintendo Switch

It’s tough to keep track of all the gaming deals that will kick off on Black Friday. That’s sort of a good problem to have; it means that there’s no shortage of deals on consoles, games, and accessories for the Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 4, and the Xbox One X and S.   Below are the […]

Research Shows Infants and Toddlers Eat Way Too Much Sugar

Nearly all American toddlers and about two-thirds of infants consume added sugar, despite nutritionists’ recommendations that children avoid the sweetener, according to a government study released this month – just in time to usher in the holiday season. Researchers, using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that from 2011 to 2016, […]

Harper’s Bazaar’s 20 Best Beauty Gifts for the 2019 Holidays

Nothing says “happy holidays” like buying a loved one enough makeup to last them through the next three Decembers. Save time shopping by clicking through Harper’s Bazaar’s most beloved beauty gift picks for 2019, starting with: Skin Wonderland – Sephora Favorites sephora.com – $64.00.  The only gift to buy that one friend you catch watching […]