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Veterans Day was not always known by that name. This short video by the History Channel will show you how this holiday has undergone many changes over the last 101 years since its beginning on Nov. 11, 1919, when it was established by President Woodrow Wilson in memory of those who had fought during WWI. […]

October 21st is observed as National Pets for Veterans Day thanks to a therapy dog named Bear. The loving dog knew just how to respond to Veterans and would either rest quietly next to them or engage with them to lift their spirits. His therapy sessions at a VA facility were so successful that many […]

Come late winter, nothing says the turn of the season quite like the vibrant joy of Saint Patrick’s Day. Once a religious holy day on the Emerald Isle, Saint Patrick’s Day became a celebration of Irish culture and heritage once it moved stateside. Like many things transported from other parts of the world, adaptation comes […]

A halt in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would hit veterans and service members fast. More than 1.2 million veterans and 22,000 active-duty military families use SNAP to keep groceries in the house, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, which also finds veterans face higher rates of food insecurity than non-veterans due […]

Millions of American veterans who once risked their lives for this nation now face empty fridges and empty promises—sign to ensure our veterans don’t go hungry. Veterans Should Never Go Hungry In The Country They Fought For — Restore SNAP Benefits Now More than one million U.S. veterans depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]

Veterans Day lands on November 11 every year. The date marks the armistice that stopped the fighting in World War I at “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” The U.S. has kept the date to honor all who served, in war and in peace, as the U.S. Department of Veterans […]

Finding piles of old documents can be a chore, but it can also be a wonderful insight into what our parents’ lives were like. Old grocery lists, army papers, or scrapbooks can be windows into the world of the past. A recent trend on social media has been making the rounds and it’s really interesting. […]

When it comes to food, it’s often true that the simplest things are best and that’s definitely the case with this Creamy Cucumber Salad. With just a few ingredients, this recipe takes the cool and crunchy cucumber and transforms it into something that’s creamy and crave-worthy. It’s still refreshing, but it’s comforting too… and a […]

Okay, we know that egg salad isn’t for everyone, but it’s something we grew up with and we absolutely love it. The creaminess of the sauce with the bite from the mustard and lemon juice, along with the smokiness of the paprika and freshness of the green onion? It’s so good, you guys! But you […]

Classics need little fanfare, but it’s hard to hold back when something is this good, like this recipe for Chicago Public School Butter Cookies. A simple short list of ingredients has just the right ratio, creating a cookie that is tender, delicate, and bursting with vanilla flavor. Photo: 12 Tomatoes Creative Team Cafeteria food isn’t […]