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Fortunately, Netflix has you covered no matter your Halloween movie preference. Halloween movies on Netflix range from kid-friendly to horror-filled and everything in between. There are even a few scary Netflix Originals that can only be watched on the streaming platform. We rounded up some of the best of the best so you can put together a watch-list of must-see Halloween movies, sans rental fees. And if you’re not planning to go trick-or-treating this year?...

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Serve these fabulously messy sandwiches with fresh coleslaw that has a quick red wine vinegar and sour cream dressing. If you end up with leftover coleslaw, add it to a rice bowl. Also, add a little more tomato sauce to any leftover meat, then serve it over pasta. 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound ground turkey 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce ¼ cup dark brown sugar ¼ cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce kosher salt and black pepper 4 hamburger buns...

If you’re simultaneously working toward several financial goals (as most of us are), using multiple bank accounts may help you get organized and feel in control. We tapped financial experts for the best way to do this, including how to stay organized when juggling multiple accounts and how this method can even make you money in the long run. Why You Should Use Multiple Bank Accounts The key to why separating your goals into different bank accounts is a good idea is this: priorities....

If you’re in the Midwest, there’s one unique farm that needs to be on your road trip list this summer: Cherry Point Farm & Market in Shelby, Michigan, has a beautiful, fragrant lavender labyrinth you can walk through with an elaborate herb garden at its center. Founded by the Bull family in 1949, Cherry Point is one of the oldest operating farms and markets in Oceana County in Western Michigan....

Sign us up. Learn more about what the Mediterranean diet is, exactly, how and why it has such a strong impact on wellbeing, recipe ideas, and a sample Mediterranean diet meal plan to help you get started. What Is the Mediterranean Diet? “The Mediterranean diet is a nutritionally balanced eating pattern or style, rather than what we may typically think of when we hear the word ‘diet,’" says Michelle Hyman, a registered dietitian at Simple Solutions Weight Loss....

I couldn’t tell you what the award was for (or even the principal’s name), but what I do remember is the unreasonable amount of tension I felt from being in front of so many people. This experience is forever etched in eternity in my family album, wherein a photo shows my irritated, busted lips that I was picking the entire time I was up there. My Excoriation Disorder Diagnosis Not long after, I was diagnosed with excoriation disorder, an obsessive-compulsive condition that causes the repeated urge or impulse to pick at my own skin....

In 2013, Trader Joe’s sued Hallatt for copyright infringement, but they lost in a Washington State court. In December 2014, Hallatt had his most profitable month, making more than $80,000 in sales. But in 2016, amid appeals from the grocer and financially strained by the legal battle, Hallatt settled out of court with the store, agreeing to close the doors to Pirate Joe’s once and for all. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a bit devious....

The tradition dates almost as far back as the holiday itself, and its story is fascinating. It turns out it wasn’t always about performing tricks for the neighbors or carrying around a pumpkin-shaped bucket to collect handfuls of Reese’s Cups and Hershey’s bars. In fact, the phrase “trick-or-treat” wasn’t coined until fairly recently. Before you get into costume and head out with your family this Halloween, read up on the history of this iconic celebration....

My love affair with teak and oak walls has its roots in childhood: I grew up in the Midwest, where I can confidently say that every house and business park built before 1995 featured at least one wood-paneled wall. Sure, many painted over it when it went out of style, but it was still there. Wood Paneling in the Past I spent my childhood playing in wood-paneled basements. We watched movies on cable in the wood-paneled den....

A medium-sized variety that grows fruits around 15 pounds, ‘New England Cheddar’ gets its name from its appearance: The pumpkin’s shape resembles a cheese wheel. Despite its “cheesy” name, you can use this pumpkin variety in your favorite pumpkin pie or quick bread recipe. In addition to being a tasty eating variety, ‘Porcelain Doll’ has a unique pink color with deep ribs, so it also looks pretty on a front porch with other fall decorations....

Before running out to your nearest home store or placing an online order, consider repurposing or making organizers out of items you already own. Not only will it save you on a potentially unnecessary expense, but it’s also eco-friendly. Check out the following DIY closet organizer ideas you can create on a dime. 1. Install a Wall-Mounted Rack Create a mini garment rack without taking up any floor space by crafting together pipe fittings....

“My approach is high fiber,” confirms Abigail Rapaport, MS, RD, CDN. “Fiber slows down digestion and keeps you full.” Since high-fiber foods are slow to digest, they promote diverse, healthy gut bacteria, which can boost your immunity, regulate blood sugar, and help prevent certain diseases and cancers, says Lauren Cornell, RD. Cornell says women should aim to eat 21 to 25 grams of fiber per day, and men should aim for 30 to 38 grams....

How to Get Gum Out of Clothes There are several effective strategies for how to remove gum from clothes, but they all start the same way. As you begin to remove gum from clothes, pick off as much gum as you are able and pretest any chemical solution or heat process on a seam or other area that won’t be seen when the garment is worn. Avoid using any removal techniques that involve substances, such as hairspray, that might stain, fade, or damage the fabric....

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