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What’s the best thing to eat when everything in town is under a foot of snow and you’re using the weather as an excuse to stay home and be extremely lazy? Probably chili. It’s warm and hearty, and it benefits from a long, slow simmer, which means it’s perfect for making in a slow cooker or Instant Pot while you spend the rest of the time sledding, shoveling the driveway, or just sitting around and vegging on the sofa.

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In the near future, we can expect robots to start taking on some of our more nerve-racking daily tasks, from organizing our pantries to assembling a flat-pack chair, while we sit back, sip coffee, and observe in smug satisfaction. Until then, you can certainly call upon TaskRabbit for assistance, or you can personally piece together your own IKEA furniture, one cam at a time. If you do, here’s a potentially life-changing item that will save you time and frustration.

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When it comes to canned tomatoes, I used to buy whatever the recipe dictated. I figured the only difference between, say, crushed or diced was the size of the pieces — but I did what I was told, as to not mess up the dish. Then one day I had a recipe that called for both whole and diced. Without questioning I diligently bought both, opened them up, and was shocked by how pale and watery the diced tomatoes were in comparison to the whole. Same brand, different preparation. Clearly, it wasn’t just the size of the pieces that were different.

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Ask anyone why they love their Instant Pot and you’ll be regaled with tales of hands-off cooking and super-speedy preparations. But if you’re a vegan, or are trying to incorporate more plant-based meals in your diet, the world of Instant Pot recipes might seem a little … inhospitable.

But don’t worry — I sifted through the vast sea of Instant Pot chicken recipes and meaty chilis to bring you the 10 best vegan recipes on the internet. Here’s how to take advantage of all the IP’s benefits, without involving a single animal product.

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If you aren’t already bringing your own reusable shopping bags with you on your Trader Joe’s visits, you really should start. Not only because it’ll help reduce unnecessary waste, but also because it could help you save money!

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Smooth or chunky, store-bought or homemade, we can all agree that peanut butter is one glorious food.

While there’s no wrong way to eat peanut butter, we’ve got some suggestions for you. Here are 20 sweet and savory recipes that give you a free pass to buy an extra jar of peanut butter on your next trip to the grocery store.

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Whether you stash your plastic storage containers in a drawer, cabinet, or some other hidden spot in your kitchen, we’re going to take a guess that it is one of your least favorite places to deal with.

While we’re not promising that any one organizing trick will keep that Tupperware tamed, these seven ideas can help keep things a bit more in order.

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Are you tired of watching loud, obnoxious infomercials? Do you find it unlikely that any of the products they’re shilling actually work? Well, what if we were to tell you that not only do some of them work, but they’re also totally life-changing in the kitchen? And wait, there’s more! (Actually, there isn’t — there’s just the rest of this story … ) Act now and keep reading!

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Ever since the Queen of Uncluttering, Marie Kondo, got her own Netflix series, Americans have become obsessed with Tidying Up. While I’m well overdue for a big closet purge (does this tattered, 10-year-old bathrobe spark joy?), my main concern right now is getting my kitchen in tip-top shape. It’s where I spend most of my time, and cooking and eating are my two favorite things, so it’s my main priority.

With this in mind, I reached out to a slew of professional organizers for their best tips and must-use products when tackling a not-so-tidy kitchen. (They’ve seen it all, people.) Thanks to their expert advice, our kitchens (mine and yours!) are going to look like a million bucks. Or at least one that Marie Kondo would approve of!

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Shrimp is a weeknight dinner superhero. It cooks quickly and is extremely versatile, yet feels like a treat every time I set it down on the dinner table. This classic recipe calls for ingredients you probably already have on hand, like butter, garlic, and lemon, which together create a saucy, Italian-leaning shrimp that’s just begging to be at the center of your plate tonight. The best part: You need just five minutes to make it.

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