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Tope's Tenses, Pip's Conjugations, and Mrs. Merdle's Verbs
Our Guide to Grammar dissects some of Dickens' most memorable characters and their observations on the English language.
- Dickens' "Night Walks" Essay
- Dickens' "Mr. Barlow" Essay
How to Wash and Dry Football Jerseys
Hundreds of thousands of Giants and Patriots jerseys will be worn on Sunday -- and at least half of them will be stained with pizza grease or salsa dip on Monday.
- How to Clean Baseball Caps
- How to Clean Football Uniforms
12 Most Common Laundry Conundrums
Get answers on everything from preventing dark clothes from prematurely fading to how to clean dirty washing machines.
- Nominate Your Favorite Laundry Products
- Ask Our Laundry Expert a Question
Happy Birthday, Charles Dickens
Our Guide to 19th-Century History looks back on Dickens' life and evolution from aspiring essayist to one of the most respected novelists of the Victorian period.
- Famous Quotes
- Pictures of Charles Dickens
Walking in Dickens' Footsteps in London
Want to get a feel for what Dickens' life was like in London? Our Guide to London Travel follows a Dickens-themed walking tour that includes stops at a Roman bath, restaurant, and coffee shop he once frequented.
- See the Dickens Theme Park
- Visit London's Dickens Museum
V-Day Candy Recipes
Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to make candy for your loved ones. Heart-shaped boxes might swarm store shelves, but homemade candy is a great expression of love and friendship. Here are some lovely recipes to get you in the Valentine's spirit.
- Cinnamon Truffles
- Black Forest Fudge
Prepare a Perfect Party Menu
Super Bowl parties are generally casual affairs, but our Guide to Entertaining suggests adding a few extra food flourishes, such as team-specific treats, to give your bash an extra-point kick.
- Super Bowl Snack Table
- Super Bowl Beer Pairing Ideas
Give Valentine's Day Flowers
Giving flowers for Valentine's Day is a great way to impress your sweetheart or put a smile on the face of a beloved friend or family member. Fresh cut bouquets are available at every price point, so make your selections early and solve your Valentine's Day shopping dilemma.
- Keeping V-Day Flowers Fresh
- What do Rose Colors Mean?
10 Rules of Stain Removal
Whether they're caused by grass, blood, or even oil, most stains can be successfully addressed. You'll need to get to them within 24 hours, however, and follow these nine other cardinal rules of stain removal.
- How to Remove Ink Stains from Leather
- How to Remove Yellow Underarm Stains
Cooking for Someone Special
Set the mood with flowers, fresh seafood, and a bottle of bubbly -- and don't forget the chocolate.
- Tuxedo Strawberry Candies
- A Stress-Free Valentine's Dinner