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Wouldn’t you love to be the person who gave the best gift at a baby shower? While everyone else is bringing clothes, why not try out one of these more unique gift ideas; I would’ve loved to receive one of these gifts instead of another onesie or blanket. Most of these make it on my baby registry must-haves too! Awesome Baby Shower Gift Ideas 1 – A cool-mist humidifier This is the perfect gift that mom doesn’t even know she needs until her baby has a cold and can’t breathe in the middle of the night....

“With the passing of time can come additional health concerns and needs. Staying on top of medical visits can help you keep track of and address bodily changes, minimizing the risks or complications of chronic, debilitating illness,” says Janine Darby, MD, a double board-certified physician in family and obesity medicine. The good news is that there’s still time to take control of your health. Here, experts help us break down the most important appointments to make—and keep—in starting in your 40s and 50s, what to expect, how to make it count, and how often to visit the doc....

These 10 life-changing gadgets and accessories will help your spring be the cleanest, most relaxing, and best organized yet. Shop them all below. “This sand anchor is a must,” wrote one five-star reviewer. “Digging the umbrella into the sand is no easy task, and most of the time, you can’t get it in far enough for the umbrella to stay. This anchor really helps out tremendously… Everything is plastic so you don’t run the risk of the salt from the ocean rusting anything—perfect for many days at the beach....

“A golden rule is that you don’t have to be brilliant―just nice,” says Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D., director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast, in New Albany, Indiana. “If you start with simple, even obvious comments, that makes it easier for others.” Learn the secrets of how to make small talk with style and grace to help you more easily navigate your next party. “As I drive to a party, I try to come up with two or three things to talk about in case the conversation runs dry,” says Debra Fine, lecturer and author of The Fine Art of Small Talk ($15, amazon....

Vinegar appropriately takes its name from the French term vin aigre, or “sour wine.” It’s made by adding bacteria to any type of alcohol—wine, hard cider, beer—or sugars, which are then fermented and converted into acetic acid. The time it takes for the vinegar to ferment depends on what it is made from. Every type of vinegar has an individual flavor profile and often a unique purpose outside the kitchen....

Luckily, there are so many ways to weave fall pumpkin decor into your home. Apart from the myriad carving methods (or even no-carve options), there are other ways to decorate with your favorite harvest produce. Display tissue paper pumpkins as a centerpiece, or transform a pumpkin into a fresh and stylish planter. In addition to just-picked pumpkins, perfect your DIY talents by crafting charming faux pumpkins to showcase around your house....

Pumpkin spice, which doesn’t necessarily contain pumpkin in its ingredients, is typically made from a combination of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and allspice. Whether you wait all year for the monumental return of the pumpkin spice latte or prefer to get your fix in foods, it’s unquestionably the most festive fall flavoring. From coffee and crumb cake to Pop Tarts and pasta to lip balm and chewing gum, this spice seems to pop up in nearly every fall-themed sweet and product....

For example, in December 2021, Trader Joe’s unveiled the newest variation of its Pound Plus Milk Chocolate Bar imported directly from Belgium. This one, which weighs a whopping 17.6 ounces, is filled with caramel, pretzel pieces, and sea salt. Though the massive chocolate bars can be eaten on their own, many Trader Joe’s shoppers opt to break them up into pieces and bake those chunks into cookies, brownies, and even bread pudding....

No matter which holidays you celebrate, there’s something on this list that’ll help make your space merry and bright. We’re talking classic garlands and Christmas trees as well as knit stockings and LED candles starting at $11. You’ll also find versatile picks that are ideal to use right now before Thanksgiving and take you well into the new year. Early Black Friday Holiday Home Decor Deals Uniprimebbq Mini Christmas Tree Decor Pack, $11 (was $14) Nuptio Candlestick Holders, $20 with coupon (was $24) Miulee Corduroy Throw Pillow Covers, $14 (was $21) Hyggeism Two-Tier Wood Tray, $33 (was $70) National Tree Company Pre-Lit Christmas Wreath, $40 (was $60) Lenox Mini Snowflake Three-Piece Ornament Set, $24 (was $30) National Tree Company Artificial Christmas Tree, $130 (was $310) Cullaby Vintage Red Truck Decor, $17 (was $20) Sweet Water Decor Seasonal Candle, $20 (was $24) Kurt Adler 16-Inch Wooden Gingerbread Nutcracker, $55 (was $105)...

There is just something magical about spring. Maybe it’s the fact that you can be outside for more than five minutes without freezing or that the hours of light are longer or the colorful flowers popping up all over the place. Who knows. Robin Williams had it right when he said said “Spring is nature’s way of saying let’s party.” So naturally, with the weather finally being warm enough to be outside for a few minutes, I hosted an Easter celebration using my favorite spring party ideas to celebrate....

1. Small Rustic Water Garden Add some farmhouse chic to your landscape with this simple backyard water feature. A wooden half-barrel pairs well with a weathered water pump as a fountain. Add a few small water plants such as water lettuce if you like. 2. Subtle Yet Splashy Waterfall A water feature doesn’t have to be a flashy embellishment in the center of your garden. A fountain with an organic finish like this stone one easily blends in with other outdoor elements....

Water ballon games, games to play in the sprinklers, and even one of the most water bottle flip games you’ll ever play! Simply try one or ten of these fun water games on a hot summer day for guaranteed cool down fun! Fun Water Games for Kids & Adults Is there anything better than playing water games on a hot summer day? And I’m not talking about playing water games for kids only – I’m a huge fan of water games for adults too!...

While experienced bread bakers might turn to sourdough starters when they are out of yeast, we wanted to find a way to get our homemade bread fix without that much work. We turned to Jennifer Tyler Lee, author of Half the Sugar, All the Love: 100 Easy, Low Sugar Recipes for Every Meal of the Day, for her recommendations on easy substitutes for making bread when you can’t find yeast....

Thankfully, TikTok is always here for a little inspiration: wabi-sabi, modern organic, and Japandi have been trending interior design styles for years now, and you can find videos on how to incorporate them into your home all over the app. (Here’s one that features them all.) While there are key distinctions between wabi-sabi, modern organic, and Japandi decorating styles, all three share quite a few commonalities: relaxed, more rustic elements and a focus on natural materials like wood, stone, and linen....

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase via those links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. The Best St. Patrick’s Day Activities What’s a St. Patrick’s Day party without games and activities? I’ve put together a collection of the best St. Patrick’s Day activities from all over – activities for kids, adults, and all ages! Simply pick out your favorite activities from the list, serve with some of these St....

A. Coprosma ‘Tequila Sunrise’ B. ‘Charity’ grape holly C. ‘Stoplight’ foamy bells B. ‘Pinot Gris’ coralbells B. ‘Frosted Curls’ sedge C. ‘Bowles’ Black’ pansy C. ‘Jade Princess’ millet D. ‘Berry Smoothie’ coralbells E. ‘Orchid Frost’ deadnettle B. ‘Twiggy Dwarf’ honeysuckle D. ‘Berry Smoothie’ coralbells A. ‘Purple Lacinato’ kale C. ‘Sundance’ Mexican orange blossom D. ‘Roy’s Red’ coprosma F. ‘Stoplight’ foamy bells A. ‘Purple Baron’ ornamental millet B. ‘Morning Light’ maidengrass D....

Setting time aside for your money doesn’t have to be boring or scary. Light some candles, grab a snack, take some deep breaths, and think of it as self-care; changing your approach to budgeting is important to make the whole thing more routine. Here are some expert tips that will have you budgeting like a pro in no time. “A lot of people think that you have to have these complicated budgets, these complicated spreadsheets—and you grow to that,” says Tonya Rapley, millennial money expert and founder of the financial education and lifestyle blog My Fab Finance....

But when inflammation becomes chronic, it can lead to serious health issues such as heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and stroke. On the upside, food is one of the key natural ways we can control inflammation in the body. There are plenty of healthy ingredients that fight inflammation, as well as a number of foods that worsen it. Here are the top foods to avoid in order to reduce your body’s anti-inflammatory response, according to health experts....

Second, “the illusion of volume is your best friend,” says Powell. Techniques such as curling or gently back-combing, along with products, such as a dry shampoo or dry texturizing spray, can make a huge difference when it comes to making it look like you have more hair than you actually do. More specifically, focus on creating that volume at the roots and crown. “This will make the hair appear thicker and fuller at the scalp, where hair loss and thinning tend to be the most noticeable,” says stylist Amy Abramite, creative director at Maxine Salon in Chicago....

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with baking the contents according to the directions on the box and letting the kids go wild with decorating. But if the idea of straight-up sheet cake sounds boring to you or you’re just looking for something new to try out in the kitchen, check out some of these unique, kid-friendly ways to use up that cake mix and bring an element of celebration to even your most basic desserts....