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How to Make Infused Liquors You don’t have to be a mixologist to create a great infusion. In fact, it’s pretty simple. A good rule of thumb when infusing liquor at home is to add your sliced ingredients into the bottle and store it in a cool, dark place for a minimum for 24 hours.However, it’s also important to know how specific ingredients work with certain liquors. For instance, spirits like vodka and gin are way more versatile than whiskey and tequila....

Tomato-based barbecue sauce is the most easily recognizable, and most accessible in grocery stores too, if you’re looking for a shortcut. The base of the sauce can be ketchup, tomato paste, or tomato purée, and it’s linked to Kansas City barbecue, although other regional styles like Texas and Memphis also embrace it. While tomato-based barbecue sauce tends to be thick and glossy, vinegar-based barbecue sauce is on the thinner side, and with a spicy kick to boot....

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According to the American Kennel Club, the average annual cost of dog ownership ranges widely—from $14,480 to $93,520. That price tag includes food, treats, dog toys, beds, leashes, and routine veterinary care, among other things. Cats, meanwhile, cost about $634 annually, or about $53 per month, according to the ASPCA. Much like with dogs, this estimate considers the cost associated with cat food, medical expenses, treats, toys, and more. The reality, however, is that the expense associated with pet ownership can vary widely; for the savviest owners, there’s a long list of money-saving hacks to use throughout the year....

There’s a reason why many folks have been gifting them for decades—pears are healthy, simple to eat (no prep work needed!), and can certainly alleviate some holiday stress. Learn how to pack and ship pears yourself following the expert guidance below. Or you can order pear gift boxes online from companies like: Sincerely Fresh from Stemilt The Fruit Company Harry and David McCarthy Family Farm After you have your pear gift in order and ready to ship, learn how to tell when the fruit is ripe and how you can bake with them (ripe or not)....

Why Do Bug Bites Itch? Bug bites can range from unpleasant to painful. But most of the time when you’re dealing with an itchy bug bite, you’re dealing with a mosquito bite. When a mosquito bites you, it doesn’t just suck out some of your blood—it actually releases some of its saliva into your skin. (Fleas and ticks do the same. Spiders inject a combination of saliva and venom into your skin when they bite you....

On This Episode Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce—and that can leave not only an emotional impact but a financial one. Host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez and attorney and wealth expert Tasha Cochran, who has made it through her own divorce, lay out a step-by-step plan to help those going through divorce get their financial lives in order. Meet Our Caller “Alicia” is a 49-year-old school psychologist and mother of two children, and she’s juggling multiple money goals following her recent divorce: furnishing her new home, paying off debt, helping her college-aged kids pay their tuition, and building up her savings....

On This Episode More than half of American workers say they’re behind on their retirement savings, and 46% expect to retire with debt. Stefanie interviews Joe Saul-Sehy, personal finance expert and author, about how we can prepare our finances and our lifestyles for this retirement reality. Meet Our Caller “Cecilia” is a 60-year-old listener from New Jersey. She has spent her career working in the beauty industry and is hoping to retire within the next five years....

Here’s the good news: “Regardless of the time of day you exercise, you’ll achieve gains in cardiorespiratory fitness and strength,” says Catherine Yeckel, MS, PhD, exercise physiologist and assistant professor of clinical public health at Yale School of Public Health in New Haven, Conn. Of course, the more important question is when you’ll be more motivated to exercise. “The best time to exercise is when you can take time for yourself and put your full effort into completing your workout,” says Marisa Mickey, MS, assistant professor of exercise science at Endicott College in Beverly, Mass....

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Well, maybe not that last one. If toilet cleaning doesn’t quite fit into your list of beloved romantic activities, you’re not alone. And you feel pretty much the same way about taking out the trash, folding laundry, and vacuuming. Relationship buzz-kills, every last one. For its Modern Love and Household Responsibilities survey, Yelp asked 2,000 Americans with partners (split evenly between men and women) how chores affect their relationships—and more specifically, which chores they look forward to the least....

Whom they’re not for: People who want towels in solid colors. The understated design of these towels is complemented by the Turkish cotton material that is both soft and fast-drying. They feature a rotating pinstripe-waffle knit design that makes them great for cleaning up tough spills or soaking up excess water left over on clean dishes. Plus, they’re Standard 100 certified by Oeko-Tex, which means they have been tested and found to be free of potentially harmful substances....