Here's What To Do If You Encounter A Bear

Nothing can be more startling than spotting a bear on a hiking trail or worse in your neighborhood. They would like to be able to just leave. In Suburban parameters Black bears in suburban parameters are not as nervous, he says. They’re more habituated to people (and) some of them are conditioned to human food. They’re just waiting (and) they’re calling for their mom. have a go at escape to a secure place such as a car or building....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Ms. Erin Smith

Here's What You Actually Need To Get At The Grocery Store Before It Snows

But when a blizzard or ice storm occurs, there’s always a possibility thepower could go out. Stock at least three days' worth of these pantry items on our list before the snowstorm arrives. check that you have a hand-operated can opener as well. Credit:Getty Images First Aid And Other Essentials Don’t neglect these essentials when stocking your pantry before a storm:

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 61 words · Jordan Harvey

Here's What You Should Do if Someone Else's Mail Ends Up in Your Mailbox

Here are some etiquette tips and steps for handling someone else’s mail in your mailbox. Occasionally, though, they make mistakes, and someone else’s mail ends up in your mailbox. How To Return Someone’s Mail if They Are Your Neighbor? Credit: Image Source / Getty Images If you have the time and mobility, the easiest solution is to consider delivering the misdirected mail yourself. How To Return Someone’s Mail if They Aren’t Your Neighbor?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Melinda Chang

Here's When You Can Expect Hummingbirds To Return To Your Yard

What to know about the hummingbird migration and when to expect your feathered friends at the feeder. Getty Images Nothing is more enjoyable than seeing the birds return to your backyard. Even if robins and cardinals are a favorite, nothing compares to the tiny beauty ofhummingbirds. Credit:Getty Images When Do Hummingbirds Come Back? “Theyll typically hit the Gulf Coast states around mid to late March. “Things like weather patterns and food availability can also impact where and when hummingbirds migrate....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Lawrence Erickson

Here's Where To Find Special Deals Just For Our Heroes This Veterans Day

Thank you for your service. Freddy’s:Pick up a free combo meal card from the burger and frozen custard chain. No purchase is necessary and the card is valid until December 31. Credit:Education Images / Getty Images This offer may vary across franchise locations. Choose Never Ending Soup, Salad, and Breadsticks or from popular meals like Cheese Ravioli and Fettuccine Alfredo. domestic drafts) when you purchase an entree. Red Robin:Those who dine in can get a free Big Tavern Burger served with Bottomless Steak Fries....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · William Long

Here's Where You Can Grab A Fish Sandwich During Lent This Year

Good news y’all, lots of great options! Penpak Ngamsathain/Getty Images Need to grab afish sandwichon the run during Lent? Bojangles Both the Flounder Fish Sandwich and Shrimp Tackle Box have returned to thePopeyes menu. Credit:Penpak Ngamsathain/Getty Images As for Arby’s, they have threethat’s right, threefish sandwiches on offerfor a limited time. Wendy’s also brought back a menu item for Lent, theCrispy Panko Fish Sandwich. Of course, you could always make a stop at McDonald’s andBurger King....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Bryan Taylor

Here's Why Archie Manning Says He's Feeling 'Just So Honored' Going Into His '4th Quarter'

He and wife Olivia were sweethearts atOle Missand were married before they graduated. Back in those days, the draft was in January. Shortly after the season was over. Credit:Sean Gardner / Contributor/Getty Images We finished school that semester and then we worked our way down to New Orleans in the summer. I started training camp and Olivia moved down and weve been here ever since. The young couple really took to the Crescent City....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Joseph White

Here's Why Every Kitchen Needs A Food Processor

Five reasons that this incredible tool is worth the counter space. We’d like to thoroughly argue against these points by countering with the many uses of the food processor. Food processors also have an uncanny way with nuts. Credit:Greg DuPree They’re Incredibly Easy To Clean. Most food processors can be taken apart and thrown into the dishwasher. It’s Blending Power Makes Silky Dips And Pestos. It Replaces About 6 Kitchen Tools....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Sarah Fowler

Here's Why Southern Restaurants Sometimes Put Rice In Their Salt Shakers

The science-backed solution to an age-old trick. What Causes Salt To Clump In The Humidity? As the salt recrystallizes from changes in the environment, the salt particles stick together, leading to clumping. Credit:Getty Images How Does Rice Help Prevent Clumping? Unlike salt, it wont dissolve. Le, the bran covering brown rice limits the grains contact with moisture in the air. White rice is more effective because its starches are more exposed, maximizing absorption....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · John Ferguson

Here's Why Southerners Refer To All Soft Drinks As 'Coke'

There’s a rationalesort ofbehind what we call our beverages. The whole soda vs. pop vs. coke debate is bigger than any of us. And this battle over regional words rages on. Credit: Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Getty Images Why do we call our soda pop coke? “What kind can I get you?” The results are reflected on the map, with pink the designated “coke” color. The South is mighty pink. What could be moreSouthern than a Coke?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Anne Leblanc

Here's Why You May See Blue Pumpkins This Halloween

Sibani Das/Getty Images The scariest thing aboutHalloweenshouldnt be trick or treating. A new campaign is hoping to make things a little easier for those kids. That means folks handing out candy shouldnt expect them to yell Trick or treat! Credit:Sibani Das/Getty Images or say thank you. Not every kid can handle saying Trick or Treat! It lets them engage in this rite of passage and bit of childhood fun without the emotional toll....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Justin Walker

Here's Why You Shouldn't Put Broken Up Eggshells Directly In Your Soil

Wondering if all the talk about using eggshells in your garden is all it’s cracked up to be? Not only that, but some plants don’t like eggshells in the soil. “Plant roots absorb mineral nutrients as dissolved ions,” agrees Durford. Credit:Elva Etienne/Getty Images So how do you get the benefits? Getty Images What Plants Don’t Like Eggshells? “Rinsing [eggshells] is important to avoid salmonella contamination,” says McDonald. Credit:Getty Images “Applying finished compost to vegetable gardens is always a healthier idea in my opinion,” says McDonald....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Jennifer Barnett

Here's Why Your Hydrangea Isn't Blooming, According To The Grumpy Gardener

About This Episode Find out why a listeners hydrangea isnt blooming. Plus why Grumpy detests vinegar in the garden. It gets morning sun and afternoon shade. And I fertilize it. So, don’t prune it then. And vinegar can do anything, you know, kill weeds and stuff. I don’t want to get into that part. So can I just acidify the soil just by pouring vinegar around the plant into the soil?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Brooke Peterson