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Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas premiered on CBS on December 18, 1966. Since then How the Grinch Stole Christmas has become an annual Christmas special on a variety of networks. The cartoon is based on the original book by Dr. Seuss. Theodore Geisel (more famously known as Dr. Seuss) and animator Chuck Jones brought the timeless book How the Grinch Stole Christmas to television. The special features the voices of Boris Karloff as the Grinch and the narrator, and June Foray as Cindy Lou Who....

Department stores are defined as brick-and-mortar retail stores which sell a variety of merchandise which is organized into distinct departments such as menswear, women’s wear, furniture, cosmetics, and so on. In the U.S. retail industry, most of the largest multi-unit department store companies are not privately owned but are publicly traded on the U.S. stock exchange. If you look at a complete list of publicly traded US retail department stores (and their stock exchange symbols) you’ll notice that there are a number of retail department store chains which are not included on the list....

Jump to RecipeThis incredibly quick and easy enchilada sauce recipe is so wonderful, and really makes your enchiladas turn out that much better versus using store bought canned enchilada sauce. You can modify the heat of the resulting enchilada sauce by simply adjusting the amount of jalapeno or chili powder up or down. An easy way to make your enchilada dinner taste even better! We love to use this enchilada sauce for many dishes, much more than just enchiladas....

Jump to Recipe These smoked short ribs are juicy and full of flavor despite requiring very little prep time or effort as they cook! You just season your beef ribs with a bit of steak seasoning, pop them in your smoker, and give them a spritz of apple cider vinegar here and there. Making fall-off-the-bone tender smoked short ribs has never been this easy! Smoked Beef Short Ribs These tender and juicy beef smoked short ribs are all the excuse I need to fire up the smoker....

Jump to RecipeThe love for these classic Snickerdoodle Cookies is easy to see, from Snickerdoodle flavored cereals to coffee and ice cream, even to candles and Snickerdoodle scented lotions! Snickerdoodle Cookies are just as perfectly suited to any day as an after school snack, or entertaining for the holidays!! Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe We’ll stick with the reason for all that commotion today and share the tried and true vintage version of these whimsically named cookies that need no introduction....

“Motown” is both a style of music and a label; in fact, no other label (with the possible exception of its grittier ’60s brother, Stax) is more identified with the sound it produced. Although Motown started as a straight R&B label and later moved into genres from Psychedelic Soul to New Jack Swing, for the purposes of this discussion, we’ll be discussing “The Motown Sound” as it’s usually understood by fans and historians....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Things are heating up in the Southern Hemisphere as the World Cup gets ready to kick off in Brazil; TPG reader Justin emailed me with a question about his upcoming trip to Rio:“I’m soon off to Brazil for the World Cup, and I’m thinking of getting a new card specifically for the trip. I currently only have a Starwood Business Amex, which I use for domestic business travel and points, and as you know, the foreign fees are quite high....

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire started out as a breakout 1999 prime-time program, paving the way for lots of other glitzy, large production before its syndication in 2002. The show features a number of contestants answering a series of increasingly difficult questions worth increasingly more money until they answer a final million-dollar question. If they answer correctly, perhaps with the help of one of three lifelines, they will win a check for $1,000,000....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Travelers to the Hawaiian island of Maui are familiar with resorts in popular tourist areas like Wailea and Lahaina, but soon Hyatt will offer a new hotel option on the far east end of the island in the town of Hana.A California-based investment group purchased the former Travaasa Hana hotel for about $25 million and has signed a deal with Hyatt, who will operate the hotel....

Caring for your aging parents or in-laws is becoming an inevitable part of life because people are living longer. But becoming a caretaker for an elderly relative can also cause friction in your marriage. As a result, newlyweds should come up with a game plan - if possible, even before anyone has health problems - for dealing with aging or sick parents and in-laws. To keep your marriage intact and still be a good son, daughter, or in-law, here’s what you need to do....

Air France just said oui to sliding doors in business class — the latest airline to do so.The French flag carrier on Tuesday unveiled its latest business-class seat, which will be installed on 12 of the carrier’s largest aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER.The reverse herringbone design — where passengers are angled diagonally toward the window or each other — is more of an evolutionary than revolutionary design for the airline, which currently features a similar seat in a 1-2-1 configuration on its 777-300ER fleet....

Jump to Recipe Here is a useful list of options if you’re looking for a thyme substitute but not sure what ingredients to use! No matter the dish, there is an easy alternative to replace thyme! A list of simple substitutions for cooking without Thyme! In the kitchen there are several ingredients that you know must find a substitute for if you run out. Eggs, milk, even chicken broth. These ingredients are often the base for an entire recipe and if you leave them out, or don’t find an appropriate substitute, then it is unlikely you will be able to successfully execute your dish....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Radisson Rewards is offering a 100% bonus on Radisson Rewards points purchased by June 30, 2020. As reported by One Mile at a Time, this sale cuts the cost of Radisson points to 0.35 cents apiece, making it a good way to subsidize future hotel stays.Here, we’ll take a closer look at this buy-points promo and discuss when it’s worthwhile to buy IHG points....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Fancy a jaunt to the rainforest? How about some stunning beaches? Flights to Brazil from Miami have dropped to record lows, with round-trip flights ringing up at just $305, bags included. There’s widespread availability for these flights, including Thanksgiving, so do yourself a favor and soak up some culture in Manaus or Fortaleza before prices rise again.Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more travel tips!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.It’s no surprise that travel rewards credit cards get a lot of coverage here at TPG. By strategically applying for and then utilizing these cards, you’ll unlock the ability to redeem your hard-earned points and miles for things like first-class flights and luxurious hotel rooms. However, there are a number of misconceptions out there when it comes to credit cards, so today I’ll continue our new series that debunks these myths and allows you to begin planning for your next vacation....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If the recent shift in Starbucks’ loyalty program hasn’t pushed you to Caribou, Peet’s or any other purveyor of caffeine, you’ll be pleased to know that a $20+ reload via Chase Pay will net you 150 bonus stars — enough for a handcrafted beverage, hot breakfast or yogurt parfait.The offer is valid from April 25, 2019 through May 1, 2019, and you’ll need to load $20 or more to your registered Starbucks Card through the Starbucks app using Chase Pay as the payment type....

Editor’s note: Etihad Airways provided Zach Griff with a free flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago and a one-night hotel stay. All opinions expressed are entirely his and weren’t subject to review by the airline.Airlines like to throw big parties for inaugural flights, new planes and retrofitted cabins.However, it’s not often that we see carriers spend thousands of dollars toward the unveiling of a revamped soft product for its business-class cabins....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Last week, I mentioned the word “challenge” in context with my Trusted Travel Program renewal application. It turns out that I was mistaken in my cynicism that the approval process would take a long time. But not everyone has been so lucky.Sign up for our daily newsletterWithin 36 hours of applying, I received the following email:From there, I clicked through the link provided and logged back into my TTP account, where I was directed to select an interview time slot....

Hello Dolly Bars are an all-around favorite for everyone. Layers of tasty ingredients that magically turn into fabulous cookie bars! Also known as 7-layer bars, miracle bars, magic cookie bars, coconut dream bars, or magic bars. Whatever you may call them they are fantastic, and incredibly easy, with no special equipment needed! Southern Hello Dolly Bars Recipe Even though these scrumptious dessert bars are known by many names, they all mean the same thing - flavor heaven!...

Jump to Recipe The fantastic Hokkaido Cheese Tart is a rich and creamy delight that combines mascarpone, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese in the tangy custard filling! These tarts are so delicious and addictive that they sell at a rate of one per second worldwide according to the Hokkaido website! Best Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart If you aren’t fortunate enough to have been to one of the many Japanese or Asian locations of the Hokkaido-originated bakery shop, you’re in luck!...