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Shannon Cooper

Shannon Cooper

Freelance writer

Shannon Cooper has written about everything from pet care and travel to finance and plumbing in her seven years as a writer. Her work has appeared on The Manual, 21 Oak, ConsumerAffairs, Finance 101, and more. When she's not working, you can find her taking a nap with her cats, rewatching the same six tv shows over again (Bob's Burgers anyone?), wandering in the woods, and trying to teach herself how to draw.

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Peach cobbler in a baking dish

10 indulgent desserts you can make in a 9×13 pan

If you have a 9x13 pan, you can whip up dozens of delicious desserts in no time at all. Here are the recipes for your first 10.
Homemade everything bagel seasoning and bagels

Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel copycat recipe: Easy homemade everything bagel seasoning recipe

People rave about Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning. Here's how you can make it at home.
Adorable charcuterie boards

5 things you need to create a 100% DIY charcuterie board

Charcuterie boards are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Here's what you need to make yours better than ever.
Chia seed, yogurt, and berry parfaits

6 go-to snack foods that improve memory

We eat snacks when we are feeling a little hungry or need an energy boost. These six snacks can also improve your memory.
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Make your workday less stressful with these 5 desk essentials

Working will never be totally stress-free, but you can make it a little more relaxing with these five workspace essentials.
Bananas, avocados, and other potassium-rich foods

5 healthy recipes for potassium-rich foods you can make in under 30 minutes

Potassium is an important part of our diets that is often over-looked. These 5 health recipes will make it easy to add potassium to your diet.
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Twitter is squawking about these 10 most-hated brands

These brands have the most negative comments on Twitter, but that doesn't necessarily add up to a loss in sales.
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How bad is global warming and is it too late to make things better?

Global warming is already affecting the way we live. Is it too late to change its effects?
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How to style sweatpants so you don’t look like you just rolled out of bed

Try these tips to help you look stylish, not sloppy in your sweatpants.
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The mental health benefits of exercising regularly

Regular exercise does as much good for your mind as your body. We tell you how exercise ups your mental game.
Bowl of lentil and brown rice soup

Even meat-lovers will enjoy these 5 delicious hearty vegan soup recipes

These hearty vegan soups will warm you and keep you satisfied, even if you are a meat lover!
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How reverse taring makes baking easier and more fun

Anyone familiar with baking - especially bread - knows what taring is. But what about reverse taring? We'll tell you how it makes your baking easier.
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8 fall sweaters that are trending right now

Sweater weather is back! Check out these 8 trendy styles you will want to add to your wardrobe.
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6 imaginative ways to use leftover turkey

Tired of turkey sandwiches? Try these imaginative recipes to use up your leftover turkey.
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4 Thanksgiving YouTube videos that prove your family is not so crazy after all

When families gather for Thanksgiving, there's always the potential for something to get out of hand. We introduce you to 5 families who make yours look normal.
Bowl of butternut squash soup

Try these 5 delicious (and easy) instant pot recipes for Thanksgiving

Speed up your Thanksgiving cooking with these five delicious insta-pot recipes
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4 dishes you can cook in your air fryer for Thanksgiving dinner

Free up some space in the oven by cooking these delicious dishes in your air fryer.
Creamy carrot soup with croutons

The 8 best hearty winter soup and stew recipes to try right now

Fall is here and it's time for comfort food. Try these hearty soup and stew recipes to warm up as the chill sets in.
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The 6 best Thanksgiving desserts we found on Pinterest

If you are looking for easy desserts for Thanksgiving, you should try these six we found on Pinterest.
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4 best no-nut butters that will help you forget peanut butter

Do you have nut allergies? These nutless spreads are so delicious you won't care.
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Try these 4 amazing flours to replace wheat when baking

If you have wheat sensitivity you should try out these replacement flours.
Asparagus soup in a green bowl

15 healthy soup recipes you should be serving your family this winter

Try out these amazing hearty and healthy soup recipes to keep the chill off.
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These 9 cute fall outfits will keep you warm and looking adorable

These cute fall outfits will keep you warm while looking on trend.
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The best fall boots for 2021 for making you look on trend

It's boot season! Here are the best styles you need to check out right now.
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Virtual vacations: amazing websites let you explore the world from your sofa

If the surge of the Delta variant is keeping you close to home, check out these websites
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Are ‘ugly’ produce subscriptions worth it?

Ugly produce subscriptions seem to be having a moment. We look at whether they save you money and the eco-impact.
Family dressed up as ghosts for Halloween

10 last-minute Halloween costume ideas you can find on Pinterest

Need some last-minute Halloween costume inspiration? Here are some easy Pinterest ideas for the whole family
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What you should do to keep condiments from leaving a sticky mess

Are your ketchup and mustard leaving a mess in your refrigerator and on your shelves? Here's how to stop it
Bat-shaped tortilla chips and salsa

5 healthy Halloween party snacks we found on Pinterest

These 5 healthy Halloween party snacks will be the hit of your gathering
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Will Disney’s Galactic Starcruiser immersive experience live up to its price tag

Disneys new immersive Star Wars experience could cost $6,000 for a 2-day stay
Rotisserie chicken on a plate with lemon

3 delicious ways to use up that leftover rotisserie chicken

Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes a great quick meal. Try these creative ways to use the leftovers
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Here’s how doctors say you should treat diastasis recti

There's a lot out there on how you should treat diastasis recti - we've compiled doctor's top advice.
Quinoa bowl with salmon, tomatoes, and beans

Sprouted quinoa vs. regular quinoa: Which is best?

We talk about the difference between sprouted and regular quinoa and which is best for your favorite dishes and you.
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We tried these 5 Pinterest recipes to use up apples. They were incredible

Check out these delicious recipes for using up all those apples in your pantry
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This cool new tool from Apple helps you find great opportunities to volunteer

This new offering from Apple will match you to volunteer opportunities in major cities throughout the U.S.