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Letter from the Editor: Love with Reckless Abandon

With the holidays approaching and another significant year ending, it’s hard to believe we will be starting afresh in just a few short days. From tragedies here at home and overseas, to a humanitarian crisis, to threats, disease, the rise of hate speech against minorities and of course, the insane politics of circus performers—the world has seen hard times this year.

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4 Holiday Foods That Should Go Away

One of the best things about the holiday season is all the delicious, seasonal foods items that people prepare and that are found in stores. From pumpkin pie to honey glazed ham to apple cider to thumbprint cookies, these items and many more have become staples of family gatherings, holiday parties, and gift exchanges. However, there are […]

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Top 10 Best ’90s Holiday Sitcom Episodes

Holiday episodes of our favorite TV shows are the perfect way to get just about anyone in the mood for the season. Nowadays, shows are making episodes about Hanukkah and other winter holidays along with Christmas, but Christmas still features prominently. The prime era for Christmas episodes, however? The ’90s. Almost every 1990s sitcom out […]

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5 of the Best Beauty Vloggers to Glam up Your Holidays

With the holidays here, we might find ourselves short on time for that beauty makeover at the salon or department store. This is why technology has become a convenient haven for the on-the-go girl! But with millions of videos on YouTube, sifting through what you need can lead to major distractions—like those adorable cat videos! Or […]

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7 Recipes to Celebrate National Brownie Day

Tomorrow is National Brownie Day! Coming in just a few days after National Cookie Day, I’d really like to meet whoever it is that decides things such as this. I think we’d be friends — you can never have too many sweets or sweet holidays. Despite their proximity and popularly, there aren’t too many similarities […]

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7 Recipes to Celebrate National Cookie Day

It’s National Cookie Day! Out of all the food holidays that we’ve suddenly started paying attention to (thanks Internet!), this one might be one might be the finest of them all. First — cookies are so versatile that no matter your food tastes or allergies there is a cookie out there you’ll love, I’m certain […]

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7 Recipes You Are Going to Love That Use All Those Thanksgiving Leftovers

Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you’re the one doing the cooking or you’re just doing the eating, hopefully you’re finding yourself surrounded by love and lots of food as you’re reading this. Now, putting aside the true meaning of the holiday and only thinking about it from a food perspective — do we like Thanksgiving-the-actual-day or do […]

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Wishing Our Readers a Happy Thanksgiving!

On behalf of our staff at The Hudsucker, we wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! From our families to yours, may you all enjoy a bountiful day with your family and friends filled with warmth and cherished moments. As a gift to our readers, we share one of our favorites festive tunes care from the Vince Guaraldi […]

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How to Decorate Your Home on a Budget

Decorating your home doesn’t always mean having to burn a hole in your wallet! With so many resources made available today through décor magazines, the internet and extensive television programming (thank goodness for HGTV!), homeowners are easily inspired and motivated to freshening up their homes in new and creative ways. With the holidays here, we’re […]

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Can You Truly Be Friends with Co-Workers?

One of the strongest indicators of a happy work life might be dependent on your relationship with co-workers. Even the best of jobs can become unbearable if you detest your boss and co-workers. While the importance of being friends with your co-workers may matter more depending on the type of job you have, if you work […]

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7 Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie

Thanksgiving is a holiday that’s generally centered around tradition. Year after year we surround the table giving thanks and eat, more or less, the same dishes — mashed potatoes, some sort of stuffing, turkey, maybe a green bean casserole, and pies. Sticking to tradition is great but it can be claustrophobic for those of us […]

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How to Deal With Being Ghosted and Ease the Heartbreak

Though it may seem like a new phenomenon, “ghosting” is quite possibly the most earth-shattering way to break up with someone and has become a huge part of our growing culture. Regarded as a way of cutting off all communication with an individual without any valid explanation, ghosting is not only the most disrespectful and […]

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Coffee Guide: Kansas City

When people think about Kansas City food they most commonly think about steak and barbecue. While the greater Kansas City area does do both and do them well, its surrounding suburbs have a thriving coffee culture with popular caffeine crawls and custom roasters. Kansas City is even home to Pete Licata, 2013 World Barista Champion. Getting a […]

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