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If you're the queen of your kitchen, then your castle would not be complete without a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer. There are several different lines available, which differ mainly in bowl capacity, but the most popular model is the five-quart Artisan, which comes in a variety of different colors to match any décor, and an incredible 350 watts of mixing power. No kitchen should be withou... read more »

It's inevitable. If you're a woman, there is a good chance that you have more make-up in your bathroom vanity and dresser drawers than you can possibly use. There's always a new product on the market that promises to provide eternal beauty. Usually it is accompanied by a tempting offer that makes it a real deal. So you buy it. Eventually, you have amassed enough powder, lipst... read more »

Although everyone knows about the dangers of drinking and driving, there may be a time when you consume a little too much alcohol and get behind the wheel of your car. Driving under the influence, also referred to as DUI and driving while intoxicated, or DWI, are serious criminal offenses that may result in penalties that range in severity from fines, driver's license suspension, or even ja... read more »

If you're middle-aged or above, chances are you've been approached by numerous companies or individuals who sell long term care insurance. A relatively new offering in the insurance arena, long term care insurance is designed to help pay for or defray part of the costs of care in the event you have a long term illness or debilitating condition. This could mean an extended stay in a nur... read more »

There are many situations when you may need to legally change your name. Those circumstances may be because of a marriage, divorce, adoption or a death in the family. Although those are the most common conditions under which someone might need to change their name, there are also situations where someone just does not like the name they were born with - either their first name, their last name... read more »

Setting up a telecommuting program for your business can be a win-win situation for both you and your employees if you take the time to do the research and provide a structure where there is accountability on both ends. One of the major worries for any business is profitability. Telecommuting program can impact your bottom line in a positive manner, but it must be administered appropriately so ... read more »

Instant coffee granules have been around since just after the turn of the century ... the turn of the last century, that is. These little miracle granules appeared around 1910, but didn't really take off in popularity since the 1940s and the World War II era. Its most popular time was in the 1950s and 1960s, when saving time in the kitchen was of paramount importance. Instant coffee is ... read more »

Have you ever been to New Orleans and eaten gumbo, that delicious stew-like bowl of flavors that can contain anything and everything from seafood to sausages? Chances are that the gumbo was made with a roux. What is a roux? A roux is a thickening agent made from flour and fat. The fat can be butter, margarine, bacon grease or oil. How is roux used? Developed by the French more than 300 ... read more »

This is the time of year, in many parts of the country, when deer are very prevalent. It's mating season and it's hunting season, so drivers have to be especially vigilant, especially when driving in heavily wooded areas where deer may congregate. An accidental encounter with a deer can do more than serious damage to your vehicle. It can kill you. In order to protect yourself a... read more »

Bento boxes are used in Japan to pack creative and nutritious lunches and the custom is starting to become popular in the United States with American mothers who are making lunches for their children to take to school. A bento box is nothing more than a small container that has several smaller containers or compartments hidden inside. A lunch made for a bento box (according to Japanese traditio... read more »