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Confetti Tumblers

The other day, I found a project on savvysugar.com that piqued my interest—making confetti tumblers.

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‘The Right Thing to Do’

Federal Customs and Border Protection officials estimate that 20 million people worldwide (8 million more than in 2010) are trapped in the modern-day form of slavery known as human trafficking.

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My Best Friend’s Wedding

My childhood best friend's wedding served as a huge reminder of the passage of time.

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Leaf Rules

The one drawback to fall is the plethora of leaves that gather in our yards, which brings on the inevitably not-fun task of raking the piles. The city of Jackson has some do's and don'ts for exposing of your leaves.

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Nov. 21: Beaujolais Nouveau Day

In France at 12:01 a.m. on the third Thursday in November, Beaujolais Nouveau is released to the French masses. The country celebrates this wine with parties, fireworks, music and festivals.

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Sweet Gifts

Tempering is the way to get really professional looking and tasting chocolate, but it can be complicated.

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Hard Cider and Bread

Hard cider has to be one of my favorite types of alcohol, and I've wanted to try incorporating it into a bread recipe for a while.

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Rings of Gemstone

The first recorded use of a diamond engagement ring was Archduke Maximilian of Austria's proposal to Mary of Burgundy with a ring containing thin, flat pieces of diamond in the shape of an "M."

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Elizabeth Robinson

Elizabeth Robinson, owner of Spirit House Glass in Fondren Corner, is the only Mississippi artist represented by ArtFulHome.com and artcommission.com.

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Baking Club Rules

The best way to learn the rules of baking is to start simple—maybe with chocolate-chip cookies.

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Dr. Srinivasan Vijayakumar

The University of Mississippi Medical Center's Cancer Institute has a new director, Dr. Srinivasan Vijayakumar, but you can just call him Dr. Vijay.

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Kwanzaa, Explained

Even though it's right smack in the middle of a thousand different religious celebrations, Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday.

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Enyla Blackmon

The most incredible thing Enyla Blackmon has done in her short eight years of life is donate $5,000 to the American Cancer Society in early November. Not many children can say they've done that.

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Be the Change

It's now just about that time of year. Everyone is getting busier and busier, but as you're going through your Christmas shopping list, don't forget less-fortunate community members.

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Meet Me Under the Dung on a Twig

Did you know people used to believe that mistletoe grew from dung? The name itself is Anglo-Saxon for "dung-on-a-twig." So why do we kiss under it? Here are a few beliefs behind that silly custom.

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Be the Change

Start this new year off right by giving back to your community.

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Bonne Année!

In the style of an extravagant culture, France doesn't take New Year's Eve lightly.

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Robin Roberts

If you Google Robin Roberts' name right now, at least a dozen links pop up about her recent Facebook message on her Good Morning America anchor page.

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Wacky Fitness Tips

We've all heard the usual health tips—drink water, exercise, eat healthy and less. But here are a few lesser-known fitness tips.

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Recipes for Picky Vegetarians

Making smoothies can be a daunting task. To make it work, you have to understand how to order things.