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Recipe: Delicious Home-Made ‘Wet Walnuts’ ice cream topping

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I’ll admit it. I’m a huge lover of ice cream, especially if it’s a whopping “boat” of a banana split.

And like so many other folks I know, my favorite ingredient by far is a generous helping of “wet walnuts”!

My own home-made banana splits are my favorite because I can put all the wet walnuts I want on them, but there’s a problem…

Those dripping-wet little critters are expensive!

Well, now that ice cream season is here, I’ve been looking for a good recipe for making my own wet walnuts.

Ideally, it would be a concoction that tastes awesome, but is extremely easy to make.

And guess what? I found it…  [Read more…]

How to keep your car’s battery from going dead if you’re not driving much due to Covid-19

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Are you staying at home most of the time these days due to the Coronavirus pandemic?

If so, you need to take precautions to prevent your car’s battery from going dead while the car sits idle in your driveway or garage.

I was reminded of this just this morning when I read a post by one of my friends on Facebook.

It turns out that she had only made two or three short car trips during the past couple of months.

She tried starting the car this morning to drive to the grocery store only to discover that the battery was dead.

And we all know what a bummer that can be!

Luckily, this is a very easy problem to prevent…

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This one simple tip can greatly reduce your chances of being involved in an auto accident

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Have you ever driven past an auto accident and wondered if the people involved were seriously injured, perhaps even fatally?

If so, chances are seeing that “wreck” prompted you to start driving a little slower than usual (at least for a while) due to the fear of being caught up in a crash yourself.

The sad truth is auto accidents result in millions of injuries and deaths each and every year.

But did you know that simply driving with your headlights on will lower your risk of getting hit by another vehicle by 10%?

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Recipe: Fast and easy homemade chocolate ice cream

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Do you (or someone you love) like chocolate ice cream?

Well, I do, and I can’t seem to get enough of it, especially during the heat of summer.

You’ll find plenty of brands and varieties of ice cream in the freezer section of your favorite grocery store, but have you ever wanted to try your hand at making it at home?

If so, I’ve found a wonderful recipe for homemade chocolate ice cream that requires just three ingredients and five minutes of your time!

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