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Lori Vanover

Lori has been a writer and editor for 16 years, fueled by plenty of coffee and chocolate. She hopes to retire someday and become a hot pepper farmer, cake decorator or barbecue pitmaster.

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33 Fun and Festive Alternative Christmas Trees

'Tis the season to think beyond the traditional Christmas tree. Check out these picks for alternative Christmas trees from Stephanie Marchese, Taste of Home's executive director of visual production, plus easy DIY ideas to craft at home!

Hummingbirds Can See Even MORE Colors Than Humans, According to Researchers

A new study reveals hummingbirds' large eyes see the world in a wider range of...

6 Surprising Facts You Never Knew About KitchenAid Mixers

Before you turn on your KitchenAid mixer to whip up a recipe, here are six...

20 Nearly Forgotten Kitchen Secrets from the Past

Grandma knows all the best kitchen tips and tricks to save you time, money and...

This Is What Your Favorite Cereal Brands Used to Look Like

Take a nostalgic breakfast flashback down the cereal aisle.

20 Vintage Christmas Food Ads That Take You Back

Revisit vintage holiday ads from your favorite food and drink brands including Coca-Cola, Campbell's Soup...

What Is Mincemeat Pie and How to Make It

Mincemeat pie is a traditional British dessert for Christmastime. We share the history and show...

10 DIY Christmas Tree Skirt Ideas

Get crafty this holiday season and deck out the Christmas tree with a creative tree...

Here’s What Christmas Looked Like in the 1950s

Experience the joys of a retro 1950s Christmas, from aluminum Christmas trees to bubble lights...

How to Make Homemade Christmas Ornaments

It's easy to deck your Christmas tree with crafty homemade ornaments. Just grab your baking...

13 Genius Photo Ideas for Your Family’s Annual Christmas Card

Grab the kids, Grandma and Grandpa, the pets, and your camera to capture special memories...

35 Depression-Era Cooking Tips Worth Trying Today

Learn how to cut down your grocery bills and feed your family on a tight...

11 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Break out your crafting supplies for terrific Turkey Day fun.

The Top Thanksgiving Food Grown in Every State

Check out the top Thanksgiving foods grown, raised and harvested by farmers from every state.

What Thanksgiving Looked Like Through the Decades

These cherished vintage photos show families have celebrated Thanksgiving for generations.

How to Throw a Christmas Caroling Party

Spread holiday cheer throughout the neighborhood with Christmas carols, festive crafts, sips and snacks, and...

25 Thanksgiving Cooking Tips Straight from Grandma

Grandma has all the top tips to cook the best Thanksgiving feast ever, from the...

12 Adorable DIY Christmas Wreath Ideas

Wreaths are a classic symbol of the season—but they can be pricey at the store....

10 Surprising Uses for Table Salt

Table salt isn't just for French fries and pasta water. We found genius uses for...

How to Roast Chestnuts

If you’re lucky enough to find them this fall, here's the trick to roasting chestnuts,...

10 Things You Need to Know About Vintage Fiestaware Dishes

There's so much to love about America's most colorful and collectible dishes.

35 Nearly Forgotten House Cleaning Tips From the Past

Grandma knows all the best cleaning tips and tricks to save you time, money and...

Here’s What Dairy Queen Looked Like When It First Opened

Ice cream lovers have enjoyed a "cone with the curl on top" since 1940. Here's...

22 Retro Home Appliance Ads That Will Take You Back

Browse vintage ads from Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Hotpoint and other appliances that Grandma wanted in her...

10 Things You Definitely Didn’t Know About Tomatoes

Wow your friends with these amazing tomato facts next time you're all digging into pizza,...

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