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4th of July in Hampton Roads: 2022 Fireworks and Festival Guide

4th of July in Hampton Roads: 2022 Fireworks and Festival Guide

The 4th of July weekend is approaching!  Make your plans now to enjoy firework displays and Independence Day celebrations throughout Hampton Roads. CHESAPEAKE: Sunday, July 3rd: Celebrate Freedom. Celebrate America’s Birthday with the U.S. Fleet Forces Band, providing stirring patriotic sounds. Following the concert, fireworks by Pyrotecnico will illuminate the dark sky after sunset. Bring your own…Continue Reading

How to Make The “Grey Stuff” from “Beauty and the Beast”

How to Make The “Grey Stuff” from “Beauty and the Beast”

Beauty and the Beast fans, you can now make the “Grey Stuff” mentioned in the song “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast” at home! The popular dish is sold at Disney parks and comes from the line in the song when Lumiere sings, “Try the Grey Stuff, it’s delicious / Don’t believe me?  Ask the dishes.” The…Continue Reading

How to Make ‘Pizza Toast;’ TikTok’s Latest Viral Food Trend

How to Make ‘Pizza Toast;’ TikTok’s Latest Viral Food Trend

Move over avocado toast, “pizza toast” is taking over TikTok. The trendy toast, reminiscient of French bread pizza, took off after Hailey Bieber shared her “quick” and “easy” recipe to TikTok in January, which has been viewed more than 6.1 million times. Slice a loaf of sourdough bread Butter each side Add truffle oil and toast on…Continue Reading

How to Make TikTok’s Viral “Custard Toast”

How to Make TikTok’s Viral “Custard Toast”

Move over avocado, custard toast is taking over TikTok. @myhealthydish Finally tried the Viral Custard Toast and was a yummy breakfast #custardtoast #healthybreakfast ♬ We Don’t Talk About Bruno – Instrumental – Lin-Manuel Miranda The blend of bread, yogurt, egg, fruit and spices can be made a variety of ways depending on your flavor preferences.…Continue Reading

How to Make the ‘Marry Me Chicken’ Recipe on TikTok

How to Make the ‘Marry Me Chicken’ Recipe on TikTok

There’s a new recipe taking over FYP on TikTok and it’s called ‘Marry Me Chicken.’ The viral dish, which first began circulating on Pinterest, claims to make anyone who tries it want to say “I Do.” TikToker @themidnightsoaper shared a popular version of the recipe, which requires only one pot to make. Ingredients: A stick…Continue Reading

Computer Scientist Reveals the Best Word to Start With on Wordle

Computer Scientist Reveals the Best Word to Start With on Wordle

Just as we all became addicted to Wordle, the online game has been sold to the New York Times.  The creator of Worlde, James Wardle, announced the news on Twitter Monday (Jan. 31st) and the publication says it will “initially remain free to new and existing players.” Wardle also said he is working with the…Continue Reading

How to Send Valentines to Kids at St. Jude, Nursing Home Residents and More

How to Send Valentines to Kids at St. Jude, Nursing Home Residents and More

Valentine’s Day is almost here and you can spread love to those in need. Throughout the country, pediatric hospitals, nursing homes, shelters and more are accepting Valentine’s Day cards and other holiday goodies.  St. Jude offers the ability to send online cards to patients and families. The AARP has a national volunteer-driven Cupid Crew campaign…Continue Reading

TikTok’s Best Tips for Winning Wordle {WATCH}

TikTok’s Best Tips for Winning Wordle {WATCH}

Wordle has taken over as our latest obsession. @taylorlorenz WordleTok?? #wordle #games #onlinegames #technology #news #gaming #crossword #crosswordpuzzles #nytimes #lovestory #news ♬ Quirky – Oleg Kirilkov The internet based word game works this way:  If you get a letter right, its square will turn green. If you get a letter right, but it’s in wrong…Continue Reading

Learn the Secret to Happiness in Free Online Course from Yale University

Learn the Secret to Happiness in Free Online Course from Yale University

A Yale University professor’s free online course on the science of living a happy life has seen enrollment spike by about 3,000% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Laurie Santos, a professor of psychology, started teaching her class, Psycology 157: Psychology and the Good Life, in March 2018, and the next semester she made the class available for free…Continue Reading

Virginia Beach SPCA Offers Free Digital Experience For Children

Virginia Beach SPCA Offers Free Digital Experience For Children

The Virginia Beach SPCA is helping Hampton Roads children learn to be “animal heroes.” The new digital learning experiences teaches children how to keep their pets healthy along with information on how pets communicate with their body and vocal languages. Kids can use the arcade-style platform, which includes games, videos and quizzes, to earn a…Continue Reading