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We’ve heard a lot of chat lately about 5G, the next generation in speed for cell phones. The Nokia 8 V 5G UW now part of Verizon’s Ultra-Wideband 5G Network. It’s Nokia’s first affordable flagship smartphone available exclusively at Verizon.https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/must-have-smartphone-here

If you’re a parent, you know it can be hard sometimes to get your kids to eat healthy foods. With National Kids Day (November 20) and Thanksgiving coming up we’re showing you a sweet treat that’s not only delicious but nutritious too, Wonderful Halos Mandarins. They’re that rare, sweet snack you can indulge in without the guilt, plus they’re super fun to incorporate into craft time with your kids. https://lifeminute.tv/eat-and-drink/video/sweet-treats-kids-are-delicious-and-nutritious

If you’re one of the many skipping the stores this holiday season and opting to shop online, you can save big bucks by shopping Certified Refurbished on eBay. We're talkin' big scores on trusted brands. Here is the hot list of must-haves this year. https://lifeminute.tv/beauty/video/two-ways-get-glowing-skin

How to live happy and healthy this Fall? Check out these two must-haves to take care of your whole family including the four-legged members. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/must-haves-be-happy-and-healthy-fall

There’s no doubt music is good for the soul and while we’ve been in quarantine, it seems like many are turning to the guitar for refuge. In fact, learning to play has become one of the most popular ways people are unwinding and passing the time during stay-at-home orders. That’s why the famous guitar company Fender saw record-breaking sales these past few months and in light of that, they’re doing some really cool things. Launching findyour.fender.com, for one, an online guitar guide that helps you find the instrument that’s right for you from price range to color, even how you like your twang. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/learning-guitar-and-finding-right-one-you-easier-ever

Looking to make your life a little easier this fall and beyond? Here are the 3 must-haves you need to know about to help master the juggle called life. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/must-haves-master-juggle-fall

Between quarantine comfort food and the holiday season approaching you may be looking to watch what you eat. Here are some helpful tips and recipes for making smarter choices when it comes to your favorite fall eats. https://lifeminute.tv/eat-and-drink/video/healthy-swaps-fall-favorite-comfort-foods

Bike enthusiasts listen up, whether you’re looking to rack up more rides per week, more mileage per ride, or just pump up the everyday with a dose of adventure, you have to know about the latest in the biking world. It's the Niner RLT e9 RDO e-Gravel Bike and it’s got bike enthusiasts and adventure seekers buzzing. It’s Niner’s first e-gravel bike and it gives you an extra boost during your ride, allowing you to go further and faster, with an electric assist when needed.https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/latest-e-gravel-bikes

Product of the Year, is the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, determined by the votes of 40,000 real American shoppers. It’s changed the game of shopping by awarding brands for best in class innovation and guiding shoppers to the best products on the market. This year there are a total of 41 winners. Everything from home and personal care to food and beverages and more. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/product-year-2020

It's international coffee day...here are some tips for making the best cup of java, all by yourself at-home. https://lifeminute.tv/eat-and-drink/video/international-coffee-day

The scoop on the one stop-shop for everything, from fresh food to household essentials

Black-ish star Marsai Martin, Grammy-nominated artist Ángela Aguilar and a few special “kidfluencers” have joined forces with The California Milk Processor Board, the creators of ‘Got Milk?’ to launch a bilingual “news” show dedicated only to uplifting news called Glass Half Full News. It’s a show about kids on the frontlines of what’s happening today - at home and it promises to make you smile.https://lifeminute.tv/celebrity/video/marsai-martin-angela-aguilar-and-other-kidfluencers-come-together-create-uplifting

There’s no doubt that this back-to-school season looks different than year’s past. Whether the kids will be learning from home, in the classroom or a combo of both, you want to get them excited, make it as normal as possible, and create a cool workspace. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/back-school-musts-virtual-or-classroom

Unfortunately as the weather gets cooler, pesky critters and more try even harder to make their way into your home. So here are some things you should do to make it less easy for them to cozy up inside. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/ants-roaches-spiders-flies-oh-my

Summer outdoor gathering may look a bit different this year, but we’re still all looking for ways to get gather outside with our friends and family. Here are some of our tips and must-haves to do it right. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/essentials-hosting-outdoor-gathering

Whether you are a parent to a toddler or a new fur baby we have the scoop on the must-haves you will love and even one to clean up after the ones you love.https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/3-must-haves-you-need-your-life-right-now

The average American parent dedicates almost a full day’s worth of time to cleaning and housework each month according to a recent ARM & HAMMER Clean & Simple survey. Laundry alone takes respondents an average of one hour and 12 minutes per week, or about a fifth of the total time spent on housework. To help make the task a little easier here are some strategies to tackle laundry more efficiently and must-have, quality products that offer a powerful clean, are affordable and safer for you and your family. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/tips-and-tools-power-through-laundry

Caring for our families has never been more important, including the four-legged members. With all the safety precautions we’ve adopted as part of our new daily routines --- wearing masks, sanitizing hands, wiping down groceries and deliveries, all to keep our homes clean and families safe --- you can’t forget about your pet. Here are two must-haves for all pet owners. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/keep-your-pets-and-household-healthy-and-safe

Caring for our families has never been more important, including the four-legged members. With all the safety precautions we’ve adopted as part of our new daily routines --- wearing masks, sanitizing hands, wiping down groceries and deliveries, all to keep our homes clean and families safe --- you can’t forget about your pet. Here are two must-haves for all pet owners. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/protecting-yourself-pesky-bugs

It’s more important now than ever to eat right to keep yourself healthy. Here are Good Housekeeping's picks to put on your summer grocery list. https://lifeminute.tv/eat-and-drink/video/2020-good-housekeeping-guide-healthy-eating

To make everyday life just a little bit easier and a little bit better. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/lifestyle-must-haves-right-now

Looking to make some healthier choices when it comes to summer snacking? Look no further than your local pistachio. If you haven’t already been hip to this high-powered nut, here is some intel you may find interesting. For starters, they’ve just been recognized as a complete protein for those 5 years and older, meaning they contain all 9 essential amino acids, the building blocks that make up protein that your body can’t produce on its own and must get from food. https://lifeminute.tv/eat-and-drink/video/smart-choices-summer-snacking

Home improvement season is in full swing and according to a new Home Improvement Pulse Survey by Lightstream, a national online lender for consumers with good credit, these projects are still a priority this year. In fact, in spite of the pandemic, nearly 3 in 4 homeowners are planning to renovate their home in 2020 and almost half of those homeowners are tackling outdoor renovations. Of course, on everyone’s minds right now is how can I afford it? The survey found that 63% plan to tap into their savings, but that can make some folks nervous in today’s uncertain economy, especially if you’re tapping into your emergency fund. Another 31% plan to use credit cards, but unless you pay them off quickly, you can end up paying a lot more for your project over time due to high interest rate charges. A proven solution for people with good credit is lightstream.com, they offer financing online at fixed, competitive interest rates with no fees, and long repayment terms. With loans up to $100,000 dollars, Lightstream home improvement financing can fund practically any home renovation project including a fantastic deck for summer entertaining, a new pool, and of course indoor projects too like a kitchen or bath remodel. When it comes to design touches—it’s all about bringing the indoors out—and creating a cozy living space outside…a firepit, area rugs, comfy couches and throw pillows. Also, add touches such as plants, lanterns and immediately you have an outdoor oasis. And remember funds from a Lightstream.com home improvement loan can be used to pay for any item or service associated with your renovation—from the construction to the landscaping to final lighting and furnishings, both indoors and out. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/create-backyard-oasis-design-tips-financing-solutions

Whether you’re looking to revamp your entertainment center, tackle new home upgrades or chef it up in the kitchen, eBay has all the must-haves to enjoy summer from home. Shop eBay’s refurbished power tools, cooking essentials, gaming gear, portable audio and more from some of your favorite brands - like Milwaukee - at prices that can’t be beat. Best part is you can have it delivered right to your door so it’s not only convenient, but safe!eBay recently conducted a survey that found that 87% of Americans are shopping secondhand right now, the majority of which do so to save money. eBay shoppers buying refurbished deals are saving big on trusted, like-new items that are inspected and certified by their manufacturers to be as good as new and sold at a fraction of the price. All sellers offer a product warranty of at least 90-days and a 30-day return policy.https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/create-perfect-summer-staycation

Get ready for big sales this fourth of July weekend because eBay is offering major savings on the season’s hottest must-haves -- tech, kitchen appliances, home, fashion and garden gear from top brands. Additionally, eBay is offering an extra 20% off with code plus20, June 29th through July 6 on select items.https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/sizzling-deals-summer

It’s all about the little things you can do in your everyday life to make it easy and more pleasurable. That’s why it is so important to choose the right essentials. Here are our best picks.https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/best-picks-everyday-essentials

June is National Safety Month. Here are some things to help you stay smart, safe and well right now. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/smart-must-haves-stay-safe-happy-and-well

It’s Father’s Day weekend. To celebrate all the amazing dads out there here is a look at some famous fathers and their best fatherhood tips they’ve learned from their own dads. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/happy-fathers-day

We all know we should eat more veggies. Today, on National Eat Your Vegetables Day, get inspired to get your greens in. These celeb produce lovers share convenient and delicious recipes, how to eat your way to beautiful skin and even how to get your kids to love them!https://lifeminute.tv/eat-and-drink/video/its-national-eat-your-vegetables-day

Father’s Day is just around the corner and we are sharing the scoop on how to score big on all the must-haves from eBay. You can easily save hundreds of dollars on everything from electronics, tools, home and kitchen appliances and more by buying trusted, like-new refurbished items from eBay-approved sellers at a fraction of the price. Here are some of the deals…https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/fathers-day-gift-guide-deals-go-gear-dad

With limited grocery runs right now and challenges in the meat supply there’s never been a better time to add more plant-based foods to your diet. There are multiple health and environmental benefits to plant-based proteins, in addition to them being generally less expensive than eating meat. More importantly, many Americans already exceed their recommended intake of meat and animal-based foods, while many do not consume enough plant-based foods such as nuts. But you don’t even have to eliminate meat all together. Here are simple ways to add more plant-based protein to your diet. https://lifeminute.tv/eat-and-drink/video/simple-ways-add-more-plant-based-protein-your-diet

As the weather gets warmer you’ve probably noticed the intrusion of some unwanted guests in your home, the insect kind. If you don’t want to pull out the traditional insecticide sprays, around kids and pets then here are some alternatives to try out. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/how-keep-bugs-bay

It’s never been more important to take time for yourself and practice self-care and the bathroom is the perfect place to do it. It’s all about the little things that make us look and feel our best and it all happens here with these bathroom boosters. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/tips-turn-your-bathroom-sanctuary

Now more than ever so many of us are cooking at home every night for our families. The ever present question of “what’s for dinner?” is always top of mind. One-stop shop, BJ’s makes grocery shopping easy and affordable – saving members money and time. BJ’s helps you take a little bit of the stress out of grocery shopping and mealtime with family-size packs for fresh foods and groceries. Plus shopping options such as grocery delivery, pick up in-club and on BJs.com. Members can even get their groceries delivered right to their door with BJ’s grocery delivery.https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/tips-take-stress-out-family-mealtime

With Memorial Day around the corner you may be wondering how you can save more money. Well the sales start right now because you can already shop eBay’s Memorial Day sale at ebay.com/memorialday and literally score up to 90% off must-have items from top brands like Bose, Apple and KitchenAid. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/memorial-day-deals-save-big

Well this summer is certainly going to be different with many of us spending more time at home and preparing our own meals, and there’s never been a more perfect time to grill. It’s a great way to get outside with the family and experiment with different flavors. BBQ expert and head grill master for Weber, Kevin Kolman, shared the scoop on the must-haves to take your grilling game to the next level. https://lifeminute.tv/eat-and-drink/video/tips-become-backyard-grill-master

While we’re all stuck at home, why not take some style inspiration from some of the fashion world’s famous names. Christian Siriano, Nanette Lepore, Pamella Roland, Rebecca Minkoff and Stacey Bendet shared the scoop on their home design styles and how it mimics, or not, what we see on their runways.https://lifeminute.tv/fashion/video/home-design-inspiration-fashions-biggest-names

Here are picks for perfect Mother's Day gifts. Beauty buys, a perfect present for the coffee lover and great gifts for new and expecting moms. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/mothers-day-musts-all-moms-your-life

It’s National Park Week and though you might not be able to get out to one, now you can hike them virtually. Check out Yosemite National Park’s most breathtaking attractions from Glacier Point to the Yosemite Chapel, which is the oldest structure in the Yosemite Valley.See one of the country’s most astonishing landmarks, like never before, the South Kaibab Trail of the Grand Canyon.Cross an international destination such as Egypt off you travel bucket list. Virtual walking tours start at The Mortuary Temple of Khafre, passing the pyramids and ending at the iconic sphinx. You can even stroll the Great Wall of China from Jinshanling to Simatai, commonly considered a wonder of the world with a history of more than 2,000 years.https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/take-hike-virtually

The world’s most famous museums are offering virtual tours, so you can experience all the beauty of art from home!New Yorker Jimmy Fallon favors the Museum of Natural History. Maybe you can’t go in person, but you can see some dinos and grizzlies right from your computer screen. Plus, earth day activities for kids and adults alike.Explore more than 5,000 years of art from every corner of the world at The Met. Dive deep into the Oceania collection at the British Museum in London. View a virtual Van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam with an app that lets you discover stories hidden in and beneath the paint of his works. Or get a peek at a Monet at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.Got to https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/take-virtual-museum-tour-today-heres-our-list for a full list of all the museums you can visit virtually #museumathome

Earth day is a special day when everyone around the globe comes together to show their support for the protection of the environment. We're sharing some of our go-to products that are simple, sustainable choices for everyday items, work insanely well, are filled with effective ingredients, and are packaged using environment-friendly materials.https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/celebrate-earth-sustainable-choices-everyday-items

In response to community shelter-in-place orders, millions of children and families who rely on free school-provided meals are going to bed hungry. In an effort to help, LA Laker Kyle Kuzma and model and TV personality Alejandra Espinoza partnered with the California Milk Processor Board, the creators of Got Milk, and The Dairy Council of California to provide California families a comprehensive, up to the minute, list of schools who are working tirelessly to provide nourishing meals to students impacted by school closures. “I think the most important thing for everyone to do is just to stay strong and healthy,” said the NBA star. Simply head to gotmilk.com to find the closest meal-to-go drive thru service site near you.

Their music helps us unwind, but how do these musicians de-stress themselves? We asked Rick Springfield, Katharine McPhee-Foster and Billy Ray Cyrus what they do when they feel stressed, depressed or just want to relax. https://lifeminute.tv/music/video/rick-springfield-katharine-mcphee-foster-and-billy-ray-cyrus-talk-tactics-mental-health

Nothing says “comfort food” like Shepherds’ pie. Here’s one of our favorite recipes for this home style treat. https://lifeminute.tv/eat-and-drink/video/lifeminutes-shepherds-pie-recipe

Nothing says “comfort food” like Meatloaf. Here’s one of our favorite recipes for this home style treat. Even the celebs agree that all you need sometimes is your fave comfort food to make everything seem a little bit better. Legendary singer John Oates of Hall and Oates confesses ice cream, a steak and cheese are his go-tos, “all the stuff that you’re not suppose to eat,” he says. While, actress Kate Walsh told us anything Southern including mac n’ cheese, fried chicken and meatloaf are her go-tos. Check out our best recipe for some mouth-watering meatloaf. https://lifeminute.tv/eat-and-drink/video/celebs-fave-comfort-food-john-oates-kate-walsh-spill-their-fave-comforting-eats

Monday is National Take a Walk in the Park Day and if you have a four-legged family member, do your dog – and yourself – some good by getting a little fresh air while practicing social distancing. Walking your dog has multiple benefits, it not only helps keep their weight down and their joints healthy, but experts say it provides the opportunity to identify the early signs of canine osteoarthritis (OA), which studies show affects one in five dogs over the age of one.https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/get-outside-your-dog-national-take-walk-park-day

Here is the scoop on the must-haves for yourself and the whole family right now. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/stay-home-must-haves

As we gear up for spring and welcome the opportunity to refresh our homes and wardrobes, eBay is offering the best deals of the season on a broad range of tech, sporting goods, fashion and more. Here’s the scoop on how to maximize real savings with insider tips and tricks. https://lifeminute.tv/home-and-family/video/spring-savings

Lots of people start the new year off with resolutions and many of those resolutions have to do with eating more healthfully. Here are some healthy bites that will make sticking to your nutrition goals easier. https://lifeminute.tv/eat-and-drink/video/healthy-food-must-haves-stick-your-resolutions

You spent all weekend preparing delicious food for friends and family, to serve at your Sunday Big Game viewing party, but now what to do with all the leftovers? Chef Pati Jinich, from the PBS Television series PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE, has partnered with Avocados From Mexico, and came to our kitchen to share a few recipe ideas for what you can make with your leftover avocados.https://lifeminute.tv/eat-and-drink/video/what-do-your-big-game-day-leftovers