National Chocolate Eclair Day is observed annually on June 22nd. This is a day for everyone to enjoy a delicious cream-filled pastry that is covered in smooth chocolate.The French make many delicacies from a dough called pate a choux. One of these pastries is the Eclair. It is piped into an obl
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06/22/2018
“I've got to admit it's getting better. It's a little better all the time.” “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans” “Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as
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06/18/2018
Everyone wants to renovate. And now more than ever, they want to do it themselves. According to Remodeling magazine, "Big-ticket remodeling activity, already enjoying record economic conditions, is growing at its fastest pace in four years and should rise 5.1% this year alone." Those numbers are
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06/18/2018
Close to job. Great schools. Projected growth. They're all reasons why someone might consider buying a home in a certain area. But here's one more important reason: Because someone wants to pay you to move there.That's right. You could actually make money moving to a new area…if you're willing to
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06/18/2018
On this day in 1884, the first roller coaster in America opens at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York. Known as a switchback railway, it was the brainchild of LaMarcus Thompson, traveled approximately six miles per hour and cost a nickel to ride. The new entertainment was an instant success and b
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06/16/2018
A bit of a seafood aficionado? Then you’re probably someone who loves a bit of lobster – one of the most decadent and delicious seafood items that money can buy.Often served up with lemon and butter, the lobster may not look very pretty when it’s crawling around on the sea floor – but as the sayi
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06/15/2018
Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Find your flip flops and wear them! Wear your flip flops and use #NationalFlipFlopDay to share on social media. In 2007, Tropical Smoothie Cafe created National Flip Flop Day to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Every year on this
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06/15/2018
National Strawberry Shortcake Day is observed each year on June 14th. Either on a shortcake biscuit or a sponge cake, strawberry shortcake is an easy and refreshing summertime dessert! Strawberries are sliced, mixed with sugar then allowed to sit for about an hour until they have surrendered plen
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06/14/2018
TODAY IS NATIONAL WEED YOUR GARDEN DAYNational Weed Your Garden Day is observed annually on June 13. This day is set aside for all gardeners to take an extra 5 or 10 minutes while weeding their gardens.One of the best gardening tips is to stay in control of your garden. Weeds gro
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06/13/2018
Whether you live in a house or condo, chances are you don't have enough storage space. Custom built-ins are a great way to make the most of every inch, to solve design problems and add a sense of order.Built-ins around the fireplace (open shelving on top and closed on the bottom) and systems to a
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06/13/2018
