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Do you notice the smell of burned wire or overheated plastic every time you use your Crockpot or slow cooker? That's exactly what I experienced every time I used my Rival Crock Pot for the past 2 years. This week... it finally died.

Who knew that a cooking channel could be so much fun. But watching the steps they go through... the tools they use... the cookware they prefer... and why... and the many quick tips & tricks they share on TV have really made things 'click' for me. Here's why I'm addicted to The Food Network.

I'm not crazy about flying on planes, so like to have two things with me every time I fly on an airplane. #1 a beverage, any beverage... even water. #2 gum. Here's how to get your own bottle of water through the airport security checks.

Here's how to slice bananas into individual bite-sized pieces -- without the banana slices turning brown.

Here's what I've learned about those fun Jello dancers that you see at the end of Jell-O commercials. Plus, some fun things to do with Jello, and some very interesting Jello recipes.

Perhaps you'll be able to use the following fun designs to get ideas for your own bowling ball cake, bowling pins cake, and/or bowling alley cake to celebrate the special occasion of your favorite bowler.

Here are some babies sucking on lemons and limes for the first time. Their expressions say it all. Lemons...You either love 'em, or hate 'em. Enjoy the videos!

There's been a lot of controversy and scrutiny in the news lately... Everything from what to do with Anna Nicole Smith's body, how JetBlue failed its customers, what Britney Spears is up to these days, and the whole Peter Pan peanut butter recall. See what all these things have in common...

See why hot peppers and jalapenos just aren't as HOT as they used to be!...