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College Dorm Packing List: The Ultimate List of Dorm Room Essentials

College Dorm Packing List: The Ultimate List of Dorm Room Essentials

This college dorm packing list is going to be your go-to while you're getting prepared to go to college and making sure you have everything you could possibly need for your freshman year! Something to keep in mind is that this list is made to be adapted for your needs! If you're going to college in Southern California or Wisconsin, the clothing necessities are going to be a lot different! I always recommend talking to family and friends who recently went away to college to find out what their favorite dorm essentials were. Another thing to keep in mind is...

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Sweet ‘n Nutty Teff Bread

Sweet ‘n Nutty Teff Bread

 If you’re looking for a moist, dense, gluten-free bread with a little bit of nuttiness and a touch of sweetness, you’ve found it here. Teff is a wonderful, nutrient-rich substitute for traditional flour. Gluten-free oats give this bread some extra texture, while the nuts add a little crunch. What’s more, this bread is really simple to make!Sweet ‘n Nutty Teff Bread Ingredients Plant-based Buttermilk  1 cup plant-based milk (plain, unsweetened)  2 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar Wet/Binder Ingredients  1 cup water  2 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes)  ¼ cup organic apple sauce  ¼ cup chia seeds  ¼ cup psyllium husk (flakes) Dry Ingredients  1 cup organic gluten free rolled oats  1 cup organic...

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Biden caught on hot mic swearing at Fox News reporter

Biden caught on hot mic swearing at Fox News reporter

President Joe Biden responded to a question about inflation by calling a Fox News reporter a vulgarity. The president was in the East Room of the White House on Monday for a meeting of his Competition Council, which is focused on changing regulations and enforcing laws to help consumers deal with high prices. Reporters in the room shouted questions after Biden’s remarks. Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked Biden about inflation, which is at a nearly 40-year high and has hurt the president’s public approval. Doocy’s network has been relentlessly critical of Biden. Doocy called out, “Do you think inflation is...

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How To Read Food Labels To Save

How To Read Food Labels To Save

As grocery prices are rising in Canada, now is an excellent time to read food labels carefully. The 12th edition of Canada’s Food Price Report released Thursday predicts the average Canadian family of four will pay an extra $966 for food in 2022, for a total annual grocery bill of $14,767. That’s a seven percent increase compared with 2021 – the most significant jump ever predicted by the annual food price report. Source Last year I asked my readers how vital product quality was, and I was not shocked to hear it’s not. The most important aspect of their grocery...

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What Is Rammed-Earth Construction? A Green Way To Build a Stylish, Energy-Efficient Home

What Is Rammed-Earth Construction? A Green Way To Build a Stylish, Energy-Efficient Home

Getty ImagesNever heard of “rammed-earth” construction? You may not be familiar with the term, but you’ve seen the building technique—think of the ancient architecture of the Great Wall of China, the Alhambra in Spain, and the stunning Kasbahs of Morocco. These examples of rammed-earth construction have stood the test of time, for several hundreds of years. And that durability is one reason this type of construction is making a comeback—albeit in buildings with significantly smaller square footage. Rammed-earth homes are sustainable and have a warm yet contemporary aesthetic to boot. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking about...

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