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These summertime sips will keep you cool no matter how hot the temperature rises.

10 Refreshing Frozen Drinks to Sip on This Summer

Sweet tea—or as they call it in the South, “tea”—is an American summertime institution. It combines all the key elements of a hot-weather beverage: It’s cold (preferably iced), sweet, light, and refreshing. It’s even got caffeine, so it packs a bit of a punch. And since it's not a soda and is technically derived from a plant, it has the faint aura of being healthy (just don’t look too closely at the nutrition facts on the back of the bottle).

I Tried 9 Grocery Store Sweet Tea Brands, and There Was a Very Clear Winner

A new beverage trend combining marshmallow fluff and Coca-Cola, known as "fluffy Coke," is gaining popularity on social media. The trend is believed to have originated from content creator Emma Grace and her grandmother, the drink involves coating a glass with marshmallow fluff, adding ice, and pouring in Coca-Cola. While some praise its sweet taste and have even experimented with variations, others criticize it for being excessively sugary and unhealthy. Despite the mixed reviews, the drink has gone viral, sparking widespread interest and spawning numerous recreations across social media.

“Fluffy Coke” Is The Latest Drink Summer Drink Trend

Coca-Cola have released a new flavor, and despite its popularity among some customers, some aren’t so sure about it. The new flavor is popcorn, and it has a super buttery flavor that’s reminiscent of everyone’s favorite movie snack. The news was shared by popular food blogger @snackolator,...

Coca-Cola release popcorn flavored drink and people are torn

Bento boxes are perfect for packing lunches no matter the time of year, but with summer in full swing, they’re becoming even more versatile. These boxes are a game-changing for snacking on the go, from bringing chips and dip to the park to eating fruit on the beach. And Aldi’s new bento boxes are not only ideal for packing your snacks, but also align with the burgeoning snackle box trend.

This $5 Aldi Find Is the Secret to Better Snackle Boxes

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Burgers are practically part of American DNA: The average American consumes around 60 of these mouthwatering creations each and every year, according to a survey by SWNS Digital. This national obsession has seen burgers reimagined in countless ways since their early days as a simple beef patty on a bun, including the invention of a smaller, bite-sized version known as a slider. (Because the only thing better than a burger is a burger you can eat in one mouthful, correct?)

Ree Drummond's Tasty Bun Swap For Bite-Sized Burgers

When the sun is blazing, it’s only natural for that cool ice cream craving to strike. Picking up ice cream during a heatwave is a no-brainer, but what's harder is selecting which ice cream to stock your freezer with. Do you want a pint or quart? What brand? And, most importantly, which flavor?

Turkey Hill Has 7 New Ice Cream Flavors Coming to Shelves Soon

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

We know all too well the pain (literally) of logging long hours on your feet in ill-fitting footwear. Tired of dealing with aching arches and shin splints after a day spent running errands or a weekend in the garden pruning new buds and pulling weeds, we set out on a mission to find a new pair of supportive and comfy shoes we could wear for all our tasks. Luckily, Amazon’s list of best-selling sneakers ended up being the perfect place to start our search.

9 Best-Selling Sneakers That Are Comfortable to Walk and Garden in, According to Real Shoppers

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This recipe for Aggression cookies (or depression cookies) is all made by hand (no mixers here) using very basic simple ingredients easily found, rolled by hand, and just an old-fashioned cookie jar oatmeal cookie.

Old Fashioned Handmade Oatmeal Cookies

Your home’s entryway is the first room that sets the tone for what's inside and to leave a good first impression for guests. Despite this, the space can often be overlooked and can quickly accumulate the clutter of shoes, jackets, bags, and small miscellaneous objects. To avoid this, consider pieces that not only keep you organized but provide a stylish accent. Our Better Homes & Garden furniture collection at Walmart has so many finds that check those boxes, including the unique Springwood Entryway Hall Tree that’s on sale.

This Practical BHG Piece Elevates Entryways and Offers Tons of Storage, and It’s on Sale

The money tree (Pachira aquatica) is a popular houseplant, beloved for its hand-shaped leaves and ability to thrive in the low light that often exists indoors. Asian legend has it that this tropical plant brings its owner good luck and financial success. So what does it mean when your money tree leaves are turning brown? Are you doomed to bad luck? Of course not! You just need to figure out what’s going on. Growing healthy plants is science, not magic. Here are some possible causes of those brown leaves, along with solutions to get them green again.

6 Reasons Why Your Money Tree Leaves Are Turning Brown, and How to Fix It

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Kick your homemade ice cream up a notch with a flavorful boozy infusion. Here's what an expert says is the best ice cream flavor to pair with whiskey.

Adding Whiskey To Homemade Ice Cream? Here's The Best Flavor To Use

Every gardener should know how to get rid of poison ivy when it pops up around the yard. If the sap from this plant comes in contact with your skin, a chemical called urushiol in the sap can cause unpleasant rashes and blisters that can last for weeks. The chemical can still cause rashes even after the plant is dead, so getting rid of poison ivy in your yard safely requires caution and perseverance.

How to Identify and Get Rid of Poison Ivy Safely

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Cobblers are one of the most famous desserts made in the South. Made with a variety of fruit like peach or apple and baked to a golden brown crust, cobblers are a family favorite for anytime of the year.

Krispy Kreme Peach Cobbler: Southern Decadence

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Homemade chocolate fudge may be one of life's most nostalgic foods. For me, it brings to mind the "individually-wrapped in cellophane" fudge squares that a classmate's mom some times brought to my elementary school classroom to share with all of us for a Halloween or Christmas party. The flavor was about as appetizing as the sentence describing it. And, it was rock hard.

Old-Fashioned Creamy Fudge

How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

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Fluffy Coke Is the Sweet, Refreshing Drink You Need to Survive This Heat Wave

Here's an indisputable fact: It's hot. Soft drinks (or pop, if you're from the Midwest) are a mainstay of backyard bashes and beach snacks, an ice-cold,...

Fluffy Coke Is the Sweet, Refreshing Drink You Need to Survive This Heat Wave

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