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For A Brilliant Gift-Opening Move, Consider The Wide Range Of Creative Chess Sets

KIM COOKAssociated Press Part game, part sport, part home decor. Chess sets come in so many creative varieties — some museum-worthy, some utilitarian — that there’s one to suit just […]

When There’s Lots of Holiday Spirit But Not Much Space, How To Deck The (Small) Halls

KIM COOKAssociated Press It seems like the frost hasn’t even hit the pumpkin before “holiday cheer” starts showing up everywhere, from social media feeds to the aisles of CVS. Tis the season to […]

Creative Ice Cream Flavors Could Make This A Sweet, Savory, Scoop-worthy Summer

KIM COOKAssociated Press Travel anywhere on the planet and you’ll find some version of ice cream. Grab a lemon gelato in Italy; a stick of butterscotch kulfi in Nepal; a […]