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The 2020 football season is going to feel different with few fans in attendance and no tailgate parties. You might not be able to enjoy some of your favorite football season traditions this year, but that doesn’t mean you can make the best of the NFL and NCAA seasons by bringing the tailgate party home.  Grilling recipes Did you know that 39% of tailgaters use a grill to cook? Grilled hot dogs and burgers are a tailgating staple, and you can make watching football at home more fun with these easy tailgating recipes on the grill. Stuffed burgers Stuffed burgers are very easy to make and customize, and they feel a little more festive than a regular grilled burger. Here is what you will need for 10 stuffed burgers: 3 lbs ground beef 1/ cup jalapeno peppers 1/3 cooked crumbled bacon 16 oz cheddar cheese The trick is to form the hamburger patties, then place the diced cheese, jalapeno peppers and crumbled bacon in the center and tightly seal the meat around them. Grill your burgers for thr

In 2019, a third of homebuyers were purchasing their first home. According to the Bureau of the Census , first-time homebuyers are more likely to purchase small homes, choose to live near urban areas and buy a home built prior to 1960. If you’re thinking about purchasing your first home, there are a few things you should know. Before you start looking It’s best to get your finances in order before you start looking at homes. Pay off any existing debt, check your credit score and put together an emergency fund for unplanned expenses. Your next step should be to save up for your down payment and closing costs. Additionally, get pre-approved for a mortgage as early as possible. It will speed up the buying process once you find the right home, and it gives you an idea of how much home you can afford. Programs for first-time homebuyers The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency offers NC Home Advantage Mortgages with a low fixed rated. As a first time homebuyer, you can qualify for $8,000

Hard seltzers are refreshing, low in calories and carbs compared to beer, and come in every imaginable fruity flavor. These beverages have become extremely popular, and more than half of alcohol drinkers say they drink hard seltzers on a weekly basis. You can take your hard seltzer game to the next level and turn these carbonated drinks into craft cocktails with these fun recipes. Make your own hard seltzer Homemade hard seltzers are fun and easy to make. You can control the sugar and alcohol content, and make a large pitcher for a party. Here’s what you will need: You can use vodka, white rum or tequila as your alcoholic base. Introduce carbonation with sparkling water for a natural taste, club soda if you want more bite or seltzer water for a taste closer to store-bought hard seltzers. Have fun with the flavoring. You can use freshly-squeezed fruit juice or store-bought juice if you don’t mind the added sugar. Combine different juices to create unique flavors. Aperol spritz revisite