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AvatarKathleen St. John

Kathleen St. John is a freelance journalist. She lives in Denver with her husband, two young children and an elderly mutt named Daisy.
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Bulldog Gives Birth To Bright Green Puppy

February 28, 2022March 2, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

St. Patrick’s Day came early for one Canadian family when their dog gave birth to a healthy litter of puppies — including one little gal …

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Olivia Newton-John Uses Medical Marijuana To Manage Breast Cancer Symptoms

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

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Rescue Kittens Taking A Bath In A Saucepan Are Too Adorable

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

First of all, it’s not what it sounds like. When I saw the word “kitten” linked with “saucepan,” my first instinct was to worry. Why …

Read moreRescue Kittens Taking A Bath In A Saucepan Are Too Adorable

A stack of three gooey, fudgy brownies on a plate near a glass of milk.

How To Make Fudgy Brownies Using A Simple Extra Step

February 20, 2022February 18, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

Recipes sometimes offer obscure, painstaking techniques and ingredients to get perfect results. Not here, though, not today: The secret for how to make fudgy brownies …

Read moreHow To Make Fudgy Brownies Using A Simple Extra Step

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Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll-Ups Are A Creative Remix Of 2 Dinner Favorites

February 18, 2022February 16, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

Well, here’s a mind-blower: Have you considered making a lasagna that wasn’t shaped like a rectangle? Or one that used Alfredo sauce instead of a …

Read moreChicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll-Ups Are A Creative Remix Of 2 Dinner Favorites

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Eve Welcomes Her First Child With Husband Maximillion Cooper

February 15, 2022February 14, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

Rapper and actress Eve just announced the arrival of her first child, a baby boy she shares with husband Maximillion Cooper. Her son, named Wilde …

Read moreEve Welcomes Her First Child With Husband Maximillion Cooper

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Dolly Parton Shared That She’s A Fan Of Taco Bell’s Cult-Fave Mexican Pizza

February 8, 2022February 7, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

When Taco Bell revamped its menu to contend with the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a sense of loss. While beloved classics like …

Read moreDolly Parton Shared That She’s A Fan Of Taco Bell’s Cult-Fave Mexican Pizza

San Diego Zoo Welcomes Baby Orangutan Less Than Two Weeks After Announcing Death Of Infant’s Dad

January 24, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

A bittersweet story out of the San Diego Zoo: Just days after the death of one of the zoo’s male Sumatran orangutans, the orang’s infant …

Read moreSan Diego Zoo Welcomes Baby Orangutan Less Than Two Weeks After Announcing Death Of Infant’s Dad

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Tim Allen Will Return To ‘Santa Clause’ Role In Disney+ Series

January 22, 2022January 23, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

Following the success of shows like “The Mandalorian” and “WandaVision,” Disney+ is going in another cinematic direction with a new series based on “The Santa …

Read moreTim Allen Will Return To ‘Santa Clause’ Role In Disney+ Series

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‘Encanto’ Song ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Is Disney’s Biggest Billboard Hit Since 1995

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

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Read more‘Encanto’ Song ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Is Disney’s Biggest Billboard Hit Since 1995

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Corgi Puppy Outgrowing His Favorite Napping Spot Is Adorably Bittersweet

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

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Steven Spielberg’s Daughter Sasha Got Engaged And Her Dad Filmed The Proposal

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

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Read moreSteven Spielberg’s Daughter Sasha Got Engaged And Her Dad Filmed The Proposal

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How To Fix A Clogged Toilet Using A Trash Bag

January 9, 2022January 7, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

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Coffee Can Sweet Potato Bread Recipe Makes An Adorable Round Loaf

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

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Read moreCoffee Can Sweet Potato Bread Recipe Makes An Adorable Round Loaf

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Jonathan Scott And Zooey Deschanel Are Renovating Their Dream Home Together

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Cranberry Apple Sangria Is A Fruity, Festive Cocktail For Your New Year’s Eve Bash

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Read moreCranberry Apple Sangria Is A Fruity, Festive Cocktail For Your New Year’s Eve Bash

Alabama Man Uses Pressure Washer To Create Nativity Scene In Driveway

December 23, 2021December 22, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Read moreAlabama Man Uses Pressure Washer To Create Nativity Scene In Driveway

French onion gnocchi casserole

French Onion Gnocchi Casserole Is An Elegant Dinner That’s Deceptively Easy To Make

December 19, 2021December 17, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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How To Get A Trader Joe’s Near Where You Live

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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You Can Get A Retro-Style Pontoon Boat Modeled After A Volkswagen Bus

December 13, 2021December 14, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Dark Chocolate Sheet Cake With Dark Chocolate Frosting Makes For A Decadent Dessert

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Why I Decided To Have A Wake For My Dog

December 6, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

The end was near. In her final weeks and months, our old dog, Daisy, had trouble with her legs, struggling painfully to stand up or …

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Try Creamy Herbed Pork Chops For A Hearty Winter Dinner

December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Read moreTry Creamy Herbed Pork Chops For A Hearty Winter Dinner

Catherine O’Hara’s ‘Home Alone 2’ Reenactment Is Spot-On

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Read moreCatherine O’Hara’s ‘Home Alone 2’ Reenactment Is Spot-On

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Christmas Chex Mix Is A Festive Take On Traditional Trail Mix

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Teen With Terminal Cancer Gets His Own High School Graduation Ceremony

November 22, 2021November 23, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Viral Videos Of 2 Golden Retrievers Have People Fully Invested In Their ‘Romeo And Juliet’ Romance

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Read moreViral Videos Of 2 Golden Retrievers Have People Fully Invested In Their ‘Romeo And Juliet’ Romance

Bindi And Robert Irwin Post Tributes To Their Dad On Steve Irwin Day

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Crocs Has Ugly Christmas Sweater Clogs

November 15, 2021February 24, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

Sometimes two wrongs do make a right: Crocs, possibly the most-scoffed-at-yet-still-beloved shoes on the planet, are ringing in the holiday season with a mini-collection of …

Read moreCrocs Has Ugly Christmas Sweater Clogs

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Learn The Discreet Hand Signal For Help That Could Save Someone’s Life

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

When a Kentucky sheriff’s department announced the capture of a suspected kidnapper, they credited the rescue and arrest to something new: A simple hand gesture …

Read moreLearn The Discreet Hand Signal For Help That Could Save Someone’s Life

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The 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Is A 79-Foot Norway Spruce

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

The Christmas season is inching ever closer, and a big yearly milestone is coming right up: This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is set for …

Read moreThe 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Is A 79-Foot Norway Spruce

Southwest employee's zipper pulls dress

A Southwest Airlines Employee Designed A Dress Made Of Lost Zipper Pulls

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

How many times have you lost a zipper pull on your luggage — one of those little dangly bits that makes the zipper easier to …

Read moreA Southwest Airlines Employee Designed A Dress Made Of Lost Zipper Pulls

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Surgeons Successfully Attached A Pig Kidney To A Human, Giving Hope For The Future Of Transplants

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

Pigs already give us so much — bacon, carnitas, companionship, adorable smiles and tail-wags. But now we can add one more possible contribution to the …

Read moreSurgeons Successfully Attached A Pig Kidney To A Human, Giving Hope For The Future Of Transplants

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Adele Announces Her First Concert Dates In 5 Years

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

It’s happening! Pop superstar Adele announced Tuesday that she’s returning to the stage next summer as part of a London concert series. She’ll play two nights, …

Read moreAdele Announces Her First Concert Dates In 5 Years

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We’ve Been Wearing Travel Pillows Wrong This Whole Time

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

Taking an in-flight nap is a real treat — if you can pull it off. Most of us fly in the economy cabin, where reclining …

Read moreWe’ve Been Wearing Travel Pillows Wrong This Whole Time

Firefighter Adopts Kitten He Rescued

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

Prepare to smile and say “awwww”: A Michigan firefighter is making headlines for rescuing a tiny kitten from a storm drain, then bringing the little …

Read moreFirefighter Adopts Kitten He Rescued

Flower-Shaped Mini Pumpkin Pies Are The Most Adorable Fall Dessert

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Read moreFlower-Shaped Mini Pumpkin Pies Are The Most Adorable Fall Dessert

Jamie Costa as Robin Williams

Comedian’s Viral Robin Williams Impression Has Fans Calling For A Biopic

October 15, 2021December 21, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

Social media is abuzz about a YouTube clip from actor Jamie Costa that displays his incredible Robin Williams impression — while also making a sort-of …

Read moreComedian’s Viral Robin Williams Impression Has Fans Calling For A Biopic

New Lego Titanic Is The Company’s Largest-Ever Model Set

October 14, 2021December 26, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

Remember when you thought that Death Star Lego set your kid wanted was huge? Well, move over, Darth Vader, because Lego’s latest blows it out …

Read moreNew Lego Titanic Is The Company’s Largest-Ever Model Set

Open road with perfect weather

Spend A Whole Year In 70-Degree Weather With This Road Trip

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

The perfect temperature: You know it when you feel it, and for most of us, it’s around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. If you’ve ever wanted the …

Read moreSpend A Whole Year In 70-Degree Weather With This Road Trip

Model With Type 1 Diabetes Walks Runway With Insulin Pump

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

The diabetes community raised a cheer for model Lila Moss when she confidently strode down a high-fashion runway with her insulin pump on full display. …

Read moreModel With Type 1 Diabetes Walks Runway With Insulin Pump

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Put A Parmesan Cheese Lid On A Mason Jar To Make An Easy, Versatile Drinking Vessel

March 24, 2021March 29, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

It’s not often a simple Facebook meme teaches us new skills. But a handy one making the rounds earlier this month opened my eyes to …

Read morePut A Parmesan Cheese Lid On A Mason Jar To Make An Easy, Versatile Drinking Vessel

New Kool-Aid Dippers Turn The Iconic Drink Into Candy

February 16, 2021February 15, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

Remember the old Kool-Aid commercials with Kool-Aid Man, where he’d heroically bust through the walls of any building at the mere mention of thirsty children? …

Read moreNew Kool-Aid Dippers Turn The Iconic Drink Into Candy

Working Mother Of 4 Passed Bar Exam After Studying For 9 Years

February 8, 2021February 12, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

You know the saying that “it’s never too late”? Well, here’s a story that proves it: California mom and full-time welfare professional Evelyn Uba spent …

Read moreWorking Mother Of 4 Passed Bar Exam After Studying For 9 Years

Study Shows Cats Are More Attached To Their Humans Than We Give Them Credit For

December 18, 2020December 17, 2020 by Kathleen St. John

Dogs are fanatically attached to their humans; cats are aloof. Dogs are goofy and happy to the point of irritation. Cats? Chilly and mysterious. Do …

Read moreStudy Shows Cats Are More Attached To Their Humans Than We Give Them Credit For

A Team Tested The New IPhone’s Water Resistance By Submerging It In Lake Tahoe

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by Kathleen St. John

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Read moreA Team Tested The New IPhone’s Water Resistance By Submerging It In Lake Tahoe

Recipe Makes Banana Peels Taste Like Bacon

December 3, 2020December 2, 2020 by Kathleen St. John

Need to while away some socially-distanced hours? Check out this recipe for one of the strangest culinary inventions of our time: banana-peel bacon. Food writer …

Read moreRecipe Makes Banana Peels Taste Like Bacon

Video Captures Kayakers’ Very Close Encounter With A Humpback Whale

November 17, 2020November 16, 2020 by Kathleen St. John

Two friends looking for a moment of natural wonder got the scare of a lifetime while whale-watching off the coast of California earlier this month. …

Read moreVideo Captures Kayakers’ Very Close Encounter With A Humpback Whale

Michael Jordan Opened Second Medical Clinic For Low-Income Families

October 30, 2020April 15, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

Almost exactly a year after opening his first health clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina, last October, basketball legend Michael Jordan announced a second clinic to …

Read moreMichael Jordan Opened Second Medical Clinic For Low-Income Families

$10 Container Keeps Guacamole Fresh For Days

October 14, 2020April 27, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Scientists Found A Fully Intact Carcass Of An Ice Age Cave Bear

September 24, 2020May 22, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

Russian scientists discovered the full carcass of a now-extinct species of bear earlier this month, its snout locked in a snarl after millennia in the …

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