Lisa Find Love

We purchased a cafe/retail shop in July 2017, and people have since welcomed us with open arms. They treat us as if they’ve known us all our lives. People wave and speak to one another. They honk at you when they see you. At the town council meeting, at the conclusion of the business portion of the meeting, the president goes around the room to ask if there are any concerns, many of which he’ll address right then and there.

Stories About Westport

The people of Westport are a very giving community. When the hurricanes hit last year, we collected over $800 from tips to send to Samaritan’s Purse to help the victims. People look out for one another here. When we sponsored a Thanksgiving meal for the community last year, people came in to get takeout boxes for their neighbors who were too ill to attend.

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Peony

This “spherical break of colored stars” fireworks display is apparently the most common, so your chances of spotting it in the skies are pretty good. Many fireworks are named after flowers because they burst out of a shell or seed! Find out the scary statistics behind why the Fourth of July may just be the most dangerous holiday.

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Buffalo Wild Wings: Buy one, get one wings

Tuesday is the best day to visit Buffalo Wild Wings, but not for the reason you’d expect. The restaurant chain is trading in its hugely popular Tuesday half-off wings special for a BOGO boneless wings deal. You’ve gotta admit, it’s still a bargain. If you think about it, you’re still getting double the wings for half the price. Want to re-create the experience at home? We’ve got just the thing.

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We help everyone that walks in the door. We keep Asheville looking good. We repair and fix all rips and tears, as well as hem dresses, pants, and sleeves. We embroider names and logos on anything the customer asks. We are great folks to know! We sewed up Bon Jovi’s pants when he was in town. We fixed Elton John’s jacket, and monogrammed a jacket for Reba. We’ve sewn patches on a jacket for Bob Morgan, the Memphis Belle Pilot. We made a shirt for Glenn Campbell. I have a million stories of the people we have sewn for. We did the balloons for the movie “My Fellow American,” and met James Gardener and Jack Lemon. I made a pair of sailor pants for Robin Williams when I lived in California, where Reggie Jackson was also a customer.

Stories About A Stitch N Time

Once, we had a customer who was 6’4″ and 250lbs. Her wedding dress needed to be tailored, and she was getting married on Christmas day. I spent Christmas Eve tailoring the dress and adding beads for her big day.

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Kent, Connecticut

One of the many towns that has been compared to Gilmore Girls‘ Stars Hollow is Kent, Connecticut. It has the same main street appeals, including locally owned stores and town events and festivals. Twinkly lights wrap around charming inns on Kent’s main street, giving off a cozy New England vibe. These are the nicest places in every state in America.

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Why we need protein

Protein is a critical part of our diet—we need it to feel full, have energy, build and repair muscle, process nutrients, and boost immunity, among other vital roles.”Protein is made up of amino acids that are the building blocks of body tissues, including muscles, blood vessels, hair, skin, and nails. It’s also involved in the production of enzymes and hormones that help the body to function normally,” says Kaleigh McMordie, a registered dietitian nutritionist. Why are these amino acids so important? McMordie gives a quick anatomy lesson (in case you spaced out in 10th grade): There are some amino acids that the body can synthesize, but others, called essential amino acids, we must get through our diet. Animal protein sources, such as meat, fish, milk, and eggs, contain all nine essential amino acids while most plant-based protein sources don’t have the full complement of amino acids in the exact right amounts (there are some exceptions, like soybeans). “That’s why it is important to include a variety of protein sources in order to get all of the essential amino acids, especially for vegetarians,” McMordie says. And if you’re a regular exerciser, protein is especially important, according to diet and lifestyle dietitian and registered nutritionist, Keith Akoob, EdD. “Protein not only builds muscle, but it also repairs and maintains muscle,” he says. “Muscle cells, like all living tissue, have a life. They eventually need to be replaced, so repair and maintenance are critical roles for dietary protein.” Don’t miss 7 signs you might not be eating enough protein.

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Easy come, easy go.

Whether they win $500 million or $1 million, about 70 percent of lotto winners lose or spend all our money in five years or less. These are the 13 things rich people never spend their money on.

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Watch Hill, Rhode Island

Unless you own a home in Watch Hill, you’ve probably never even heard of this affluent coastal enclave. Here’s what you’re missing: a walkable village with cedar-shingled cottages, waterfront mansions (ahem, Taylor Swift), blue hydrangeas, beautiful beaches, an ice cream shop, and an old-timey carousel. If you want to stay the night, can book a room at the Ocean House, an enduring grande dame hotel, or the recently revamped Watch Hill Inn. Don’t miss these other romantic small town destinations across the country.

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Give them a receipt

To make the teeth-for-treats transaction feel even more legit to your little one, make sure the Tooth Fairy leaves them a receipt under their pillow. Some adorable versions created even have a spot to rate the “tooth quality” and a barcode for authenticity. Here’s where you can get printable Tooth Fairy Receipts.

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No family tree is cooler than that of the British royal family. Who wouldn’t want to be related to the ever-stylish Queen Elizabeth II? What’s interesting about the royals in particular is that many of them have titles determined by how they’re related to Her Majesty. Here, we break down who’s who in the Windsor family.

First comes Her Majesty, the Queen, who holds the highest level of the royal hierarchy. As the heir of the British Crown and constitutional monarch of Commonwealth realms, she has the utmost authority. Her husband is Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

The Queen’s four children are: the Prince of Wales (the eldest son), the Duke of York (the second son), the Earl of Wessex (the youngest son), and the Princess Royal (the Queen’s daughter).

Charles, the Prince of Wales, was married to Diana, the Princess of Wales, until they divorced in 1996. Together, they had two sons: William, the Duke of Cambridge, and Harry, the Duke of Sussex. (Did you know Harry isn’t Prince Harry’s real name?) Prince Charles’ second and current wife, Camilla, uses the title the Duchess of Cornwall because the other title was too much associated with Diana. Prince William’s wife, Kate Middleton, has the title the Duchess of Cambridge. Their sons, George and Louis, are both Princes of Cambridge, while their daughter Charlotte is the Princess of Cambridge. Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, is now the Duchess of Sussex. Don’t miss these myths about the royal family that are completely false.

Andrew, the Duke of York, married Sarah, the Duchess of York. Before they divorced in 1996, they had two children, Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York. If one were male, his title would be Prince of York.

Edward, the Earl of Wessex, is married to Sophie, the Countess of Wessex. Their son James has the title Viscount Severn and their daughter is Lady Louise Windsor.

Princess Royal is the title given to a British monarch’s eldest daughter, but her husband receives no royal title. Princess Anne is currently married to Vice-Admiral Timothy Laurence.

Sadly, even though the Queen considers her corgis as family, the pups are not included in the family tree.

These powerful individuals have captured the world with their sophistication and grace, but that doesn’t mean they have evaded the spotlight of some juicy rumors. These are the 18 craziest conspiracy theories about the royal family.

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You fully rinse dishware before loading

You might have heard that it’s a no-no to move dirty plates directly from the table to the washer—that caked-on food won’t completely come off during the cycle, right? When Consumer Reports tested dozens of dishwashers and loaded them up with the dirtiest plates they could muster, they found that the models did an “excellent” or “very good” job at getting them spotless. If you’re running a load right after a messy meal, just “scrape off large food particles and do not pre-rinse. Your dishwasher detergent’s job is to cling to food and help wash it away,” says Finishdishwashing.com. But if it may be days before your dishwasher is full enough to run, lightly rinse the plates first to prevent the dishwasher from getting smelly.

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Hobby Lobby has everything you could possibly ever want to give your home the design upgrade it desperately needs. You’re guaranteed to find good deals any time you step into the store, but we have news that every Hobby Lobby enthusiast will flip for: there’s a sale that can get you up to 90 percent off certain items.

Twice a year, Hobby Lobby has a secret sale on their home accents department that can net you some serious savings. The first one happens right after Mother’s Day and the second right after Christmas, according to hearthookhome.com. Remember, it’s a secret—meaning it’s definitely not advertised, so make sure to mark your calendars so you don’t forget! Find out other insider secrets to help you save at all your favorite stores, too.

Items typically start at a 50 percent to 66 percent off discount. Items that are still left after a few weeks will be discounted by 80 percent and then 90 percent shortly after. So, if you’re patient you’ll be able to snag a few extra knickknacks for your shelves for practically nothing.

The good news is that Hobby Lobby constantly has sales running and there are always great finds in the clearance section, so don’t fret if you need to get some summer décor and can’t hold out until the next secret sale. The bad news? There are a few items that never go on sale, such as cards or gift wrap, specialty paper, party supplies, licensed products, Cricut machines, or cake decorating and candy making supplies. Try finding deals on those at your local dollar store—and be sure to find out the items you should always be buying while you’re there.

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Tile countertops

Tile countertops have made a comeback in recent years as they are less expensive than many other countertop materials, but they are difficult to maintain because they are prone to chips and grout stains. Instead, research the pros and cons of other countertop materials such as laminate, marble, and stainless steel. There are plenty of other countertop options to meet your needs and budget.

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