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How to Make Gourmet Gift Baskets

Gift baskets are a thoughtful gift for family and friends for any occasion, especially when it includes food and drinks! Creating a gourmet gift basket on your own is often times not only more affordable than purchasing a pre-made one, but provides a unique opportunity to truly personalize the basket with the tastes and interests of your recipient.

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The Seven C’s for Learning a Foreign Language

Learning a foreign language is an extremely rewarding way to spend your time. It's definitely more productive than vegging out in front of the TV or aimlessly scrolling through TikTok. There are many reasons for learning another language such as gaining a new perspective on the world, exercising your brain, and meeting new people. For even more reasons, let’s take a look at the “Seven C’s” for learning a new language.

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Staycations: 10 Ways to Make Vacationing at Home Fun

As inflation drags on, gas prices soar, and our 401ks continue to plummet, many US Americans question if jetting off to Disneyland or Hawaii is realistically in the budget. A recent Forbes article reports that US American travelers exploring domestically will spend nearly $7,000 on their vacation while those going abroad will spend over $7,600. Can you afford a travel vacation?

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Six Must-Haves for Your Kitchen

If you've just started cooking or are moving out on your own, chances are you don't own a lot of kitchen equipment. For you, we’ve assembled a simple list of tools that will make your time in the kitchen productive. As time passes, you will acquire more kitchen gadgets. Until then, here are six key must-haves for your kitchen.

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Chocolate Martinis

Feel like indulging in both alcohol and chocolate? Want a decedent and delicious drink to celebrate a birthday, promotion or just the end of the week?  If so, the chocolate martini is just the drink for you! Vodka is the key alcohol used to make chocolate martinis. The majority of recipes require for vodka to be blended with anything chocolaty, such as Godiva Liqueur or Creme De Cacao. We have two recipes below for you to try at home.

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