July is National Ice Cream Month and we can’t let the month slip by without celebrating one of America’s favorite frozen treats!
Whether you enjoy a classic cone, a loaded sundae, or your favorite flavor straight from the carton, ice cream is a summertime tradition and year-round treat. Let’s take a look at how this sweet celebration began and a few fun facts from the International Dairy Foods …
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Independence Day is always one of the biggest summer celebrations, but 2026 is shaping up to be even more memorable. As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, that excitement is showing up in shopping carts across the country.
Along with Fourth of July celebrations, the United States is also hosting the World Cup global soccer competition for the first time since 1994. …
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Farmers markets offer more than just a chance to stock up on fresh produce, they provide shoppers with access to seasonal foods, locally made products, and unique items that often can’t be found in traditional grocery stores. Whether you’re browsing for flavorful tomatoes, fresh herbs, local honey, or artisan baked goods, a visit to the farmers market can be a great way to discover the best flavors of …
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Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who have shaped our lives with love, guidance, and care, but for many, it can also be a day filled with reflection, longing, or remembrance. While some families gather for brunches and give flowers and gifts, others honor the memory of mothers who are no longer here or recognize mother figures who have made a lasting impact on them. …
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There’s something about spring that makes everything feel a little lighter. The days get longer, the air feels warmer, and suddenly, the urge to clean and reset starts to creep in. What begins as wiping down surfaces or clearing out closets often turns into a chance to step back and create space, not just in our homes, but in our minds as well.
After months of …
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Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Across the U.S., households celebrate the holiday in many different ways—often through the food, decorations, activities, and the themed items they purchase.
According to WalletHub, more than 31.6 million people in the U.S. claim Irish ancestry, but you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate this fun holiday. Consumers are projected to spend more than $7 billion, with most of that …
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When the bitter cold of winter settles in, I sometimes find myself craving foods that feel familiar and are comforting and cozy meals (especially during this past weekend’s snowstorm!❄️🥶).
There’s something about the grilled cheese sandwich and bowl of tomato soup that I remember from childhood that feels especially right this time of year. These are the kinds of foods tied to memories and moments when life felt …
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Happy New Year!
Each year seems to fly by so fast, do you feel that way too?
Many people start the new year with a few resolutions, or goals as I prefer to call them. But let’s be honest, by February, many of those goals end up somewhere in the background and that’s okay. The new year doesn’t have to come with a long list of resolutions/goals. It …
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National Gingerbread House Day is a fun, unofficial holiday celebrated annually on December 12th. It’s dedicated to baking, decorating, and creating gingerbread houses. It’s a festive way to slow down, get creative, and savor a little holiday sweetness.
For many, there’s something special about sitting down with a blank gingerbread canvas and a bowl of colorful sweets, ready to build a house made of sugar and imagination. Whether …
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The cold weather is upon us and before we know it, it will officially be the winter season. There’s something about the cold air that sends us searching for warmth wherever we can find it. The season, in its own way, reminds us to slow down, savor the rich aromas, and reconnect with the spices that warm us from the inside out – cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and nutmeg, …
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