“As my grandmother was approaching her 72nd birthday, I asked her ‘Grandma Lynda, what do you want for your birthday?'” Cher wrote in her diet and exercise book, Forever Fit. “She said, ‘Well, honey, I could really use some new sweat clothes — you know, some nice leotards.’ She had joined a gym near her house, and she just loved going there every day to work out […] My grandmother is living proof that it is never too late to change the way your body and mind can work together so you look and feel your best.”

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Potatoes, in all their many varieties, are the real workhorses of the vegetable world. They’re delicious and budget-friendly, and that is exactly what makes them so amazing. Their versatility is unmatched, giving them a welcome place at the table any time of day.

From breakfast potatoes to classic potato salad, these are the 10 essential potato recipes we all should know.

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We don’t mean to stress you out on this Wednesday morning (side note: How is it August already?), but as the title of this post suggests, you have less than 18 hours to take advantage of a great deal on a KitchenAid stand mixer.

See, Amazon is currently selling the KitchenAid Professional 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer for just $219 (it’s usually $450 on Amazon). This sale even beats Costco, the warehouse store with massive bargains, where the mixer is $350. (It’s also worth pointing out that Target currently has a refurbished option on sale for $200.)

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Pillowy, crisp, and buttery, Texas toast is barbecue’s answer to garlic bread, ready for mopping up every last bit of brisket or beans. If you’ve never had the pleasure of eating Texas toast, here’s what you can expect: Thick slices of soft white bread are coated on both sides with peppery garlic butter, then each slab is toasted or grilled until golden and crisp. Every bite boasts a soft, buttery interior and a crackled, caramelized, garlicky crust.

Luckily you don’t have to travel to Texas for this delectable toast. All you need is a loaf of white bread and a few kitchen staples.

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Ever since I discovered all the wonderful things you can buy at Aldi on a budget, I’ve come up with a slew of go-to items that are always on my list. And surprise! This list always includes frozen foods. I actually prefer to buy most of my fruits and veggies frozen versus fresh. I find the frozen stuff to be much more budget-friendly, less wasteful (at least some fresh stuff always goes bad before you can get to it!), and easy to use in oh-so-many recipes.

While I do get most of my frozen foods at Costco, there are some things I don’t necessary need in bulk, so I get them at Aldi. Here’s what on my shopping list.

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I first picked up a pack of ground chicken a few years ago on a whim, and boy did I wish I’d been cooking with it all along. It’s a leaner alternative to beef, lamb, and pork, with a mild flavor that’s all too willing to partner with any herb, sauce, or vegetable. These days it’s my top pick for bulking up rice bowls for dinner. If you regularly cook with ground turkey, ground chicken is a nice way to change things up.

When I can get the meat freshly ground at the butcher, I opt for a mix of light and dark meat. The light breast meat keeps the mixture lean, while the dark leg meat adds a boost of fat and flavor. For this bowl, the ground chicken is quickly browned and broken into crumbles on the stovetop, then mixed with a Thai red curry peanut sauce.

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There’s a lot to love about one-pot dinners — namely, how quick and easy they are to prepare and clean up. But one-pot meals also have a reputation for being a little … indulgent (I’m looking at you, creamy chicken skillet with bacon and cheese).

These 10 recipes are packed with healthy ingredients like vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains, so you can feel good about serving them to your family on busy weeknights.

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Mondays, right? Not today. Well, today technically is Monday, but it’s also the launch day of IKEA’s new 2019 catalog — so the day isn’t all bad.

“This year, we wanted to celebrate how differently we all live,” the catalog explains. “To do that, we created seven homes each with its own story to tell. From a 52-square-foot apartment to a home totally dedicated to eco-friendly choices, they can inspire a better everyday life at home, no matter how you live.”

In addition, the catalog promises lots of new products and fresh ideas. And we’ll cover lots of that later today (keep checking back!). In the meantime, there’s one thing we just had to call out.

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We ran a story last month featuring some suggestions on what to buy at Costco with a new membership. The tips came from one of our contributors, Patty Catalano, who happens to be a long-time member. She had some great suggestions, but we realized we also wanted to hear from you guys.

So we asked our readers on Facebook to tell us about the first things they bought at Costco. Here are some of the top responses.

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Firing up the grill doesn’t mean you’ve got to stick to the traditional meat-filled spread. There are plenty of veggies and vegetarian dishes that are made better by some time over the open flame.

These 18 vegetarian BBQ dishes will have you convinced that burgers might not always be the answer when it comes to summer cookouts. Plus, once you master a few of these, you’ll win the esteem of your vegetarian friends forever.

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