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Dinner Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Taco Rice Soup Let your crockpot do all the work. Kristy Norrell Kristy Norrell Published On: October 7, 2025 hearts When you share or print a 12 Tomatoes recipe, you’re making mealtime meaningful. 100% of the Share to Care sponsor fees fund meals for families in need. Learn More – facebook […]

Reaching the age of 100 is a rare and remarkable milestone, one that becomes even more meaningful when paired with a life of service and dedication. In Kentucky, World War II veteran Randolph Scheen recently celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by a grateful community that came together to honor his legacy. The celebration not only […]

WWII Veteran’s 104th Birthday Celebration Honors Legacy Of Dedicated Service August 26, 2025 Guest Contributor A family posing together in a sunny park. Photo creation assisted by A.I. In Kalamazoo, Michigan, a remarkable milestone was celebrated as Bob Johnson, a World War II Navy veteran and lifelong resident, turned 104 years old. Surrounded by his […]

As the number of living World War II veterans continues to decline, their stories become ever more precious. One Southern California artist is making sure those memories are preserved in a meaningful and deeply personal way. With a unique tribute to a centenarian veteran, he is honoring not just a man, but an entire generation […]

For Vietnam veteran Bill Driscoll, the journey to a high school diploma spanned nearly six decades. On a recent Friday in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the 76-year-old finally received the graduation recognition he had long postponed—an experience made possible through a program called Operation Recognition. This moment, filled with emotion and quiet triumph, marked the culmination […]

My family is not big on turkey so we never need a very big turkey for Thanksgiving. We are, however, big on the things that go with turkey, like stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce, so we still need a turkey of some sort… but the smaller the better as we always serve another […]

If the British royal family had its way, it would be out of sight, out of mind for Prince Andrew. But even though Andrew just gave up the use of his titles and honors, hasn’t been a working royal for years and is reportedly not even being invited to spend Christmas with the rest of […]

hearts When you share or print a 12 Tomatoes recipe, you’re making mealtime meaningful. 100% of the Share to Care sponsor fees fund meals for families in need. Learn More – facebook – pinterest – twitter – email – print recipe Easy Slow Cooker Turtles Horizontal 9 When I think back on Christmas as a […]

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has marked a historic milestone with the election of its first female commander-in-chief, Army veteran Carol Whitmore. Her appointment, announced during the organization’s 126th National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, highlights a significant step forward in veteran leadership and representation. With over three decades of military service and years of […]

Have you ever heard of or tried Boston brown bread? It’s a classic New England staple that doesn’t seem to have caught on in other regions, but really everyone should know about it. What it is is a moist, sweetened brown bread that’s chock-full of raisins, that’s got a rich, molasses flavor. The real trick […]