This year I’ve been trying to come up with fun and interactive Christmas party games that you can play both in person or virtual. So far I’ve shared some Christmas would you rather questions, a couple of Christmas bingo games (including Christmas music bingo!), and even a huge list of Christmas charades words for any age! But this game – this Christmas trivia game is one of my new games that I am the most excited about....
Try this: Remember to turn on the exhaust vent over your stove whenever you cook. Or if you don’t have one, increase the ventilation by opening a window. Try this: Limit your exposure by burning fewer candles and for a shorter length of time. If you want the cozy glow of candles (without the air pollution), try switching to flameless candles or even a string of fairy lights set in a bowl or glass jar....
Evaporated Milk Evaporated milk is unsweetened milk that has been preserved in cans. It was invented when refrigerators were a luxury and families had to find a way to preserve the calcium-loaded beverage for their children. Today it is a pantry staple for several sweet and savory recipes. To make evaporated milk, fresh milk is slowly simmered over low heat until approximately 60% of the (naturally occurring) water is removed. The milk becomes creamier and thicker once the water has, well, evaporated....
In a notice to customers on June 19, the New York-based brand acknowledged that it has “received customer reports of French Lentil and Leek Crumbles causing gastrointestinal issues.” According to multiple Reddit, Twitter, and Instagram users, there have been reported experiences of nausea, vomiting, and liver damage after consuming the lentil dish. One Reddit user noted that his wife was hospitalized for two days with liver damage, while others chimed in with very similar experiences, and multiple people had to have their gallbladders removed....
Question: “Do you still need to use sunscreen before foundation if your foundation has some in it?” – @ajpickens10 Ah, foundations with SPF. I think we can all agree that sunscreen is a nonnegotiable—here’s your daily reminder to go apply—but with the genius addition of SPF-infused makeup, there are a lot of questions about how protected you actually are if you rely on SPF in foundation alone. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a very lazy person, so any multitasking beauty product is a major plus in my book....
I’m going to just come out and say it, I don’t like eggnog. But I love this eggnog pound cake. The eggnog flavor comes through in the cake and in the icing but it’s not the same as drinking straight eggnog. It’s just a little sweet and delicious. Don’t let the holiday season pass you by without trying this recipe for eggnog pound cake. It’s a rich cake with a hint of spice that will make your house smell amazing as it bakes....
We’re a big fan of Mexican food at our house. I’ve already shared most of our Mexican night recipes – homemade taco meat, chicken tacos, the best basmati rice, white chicken enchiladas, and just recently the caramelized corn we use in this layered taco dip! My husband has been making this easy guacamole for years – literally years. it’s in a recipe book that he created in the first years of our marriage, so probably about 15 years ago....
I’m a total side dish person, like if I could, I would just order a side dish platter at restaurants. Smashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, and roasted root vegetables sounds like my perfect meal. Okay, maybe it would need a side of this sweet honey cornbread, but then it’d be perfect. These honey roasted carrots are one of my new favorite side dishes and after eating them last week with some ham and mashed potatoes, they just got added to our holiday menu!...
Rather than let hats, gloves, and scarves pile up in the entryway or wet boots ruin your floors, use one of the following winter gear organization ideas to keep everything tidy and in good condition for years to come. 1. Hang a Sweater Cubby Not just for sweaters, hanging cubbies can be a seriously versatile organizing product. Anything from jeans, towels, and even toys can be kept neat in these storage essentials....
I’ve slept on The Citizenry’s Stonewashed Linen Bed Sheets nearly every night since I received them from the brand a month ago, and I can confidently say they’re like sleeping on a pillowy cloud. Made from 100 percent French flax linen, the sheets are naturally temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking to prevent sweating even on the hottest nights. They even kept me comfortable when my air conditioning went out in 97-degree weather....
When I moved into a dorm in 2016, that’s exactly what I found. By the end of the school year, the most-used device in my room wasn’t a coffee maker or even a microwave. Instead, I found an unlikely hero in my roommate’s simple electric kettle. It kept us both hydrated, caffeinated, and cozy without fail, all while taking up minimal space and costing less than $20. When my roommate first told me she brought a kettle to our dorm, I assumed I’d never use it....
“We had the busiest year we’ve ever had in 2020, because of the pandemic,” says Lori Anne Douglass, cofounder of trust and estates law firm Douglass-Rademacher LLP. “Suddenly, people were just dying out of nowhere, of all ages.” Douglass said 2020 was a wake-up call for many to start the estate planning process. “The basic estate plan includes not only documents for when you die, but documents for if you become disabled; your medical and financial directives....
The maxi dress has a high-end appearance that makes it totally appropriate for big events like weddings and bridal showers, as well as anniversary dinners, baby showers, and cocktail parties. Some reviewers say they’ve even worn the dress for professional photoshoots. It has a pretty off-the-shoulder neckline that stays in place via an elastic and shows off a bit of skin, which is fun for summer. And the tiered dress has cute, dainty little pleats on each ruffled section for added movement and style....
Enter, the frozen peanut butter blondie. The product’s full name is a mouthful (in so many ways): Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Blondies with strawberry filling topped with a crispy peanut butter confection. Basically, if you married a peanut butter and strawberry jelly sandwich to a crumb-topped blonde brownie, this would be their royal baby. Upon first read of the instructions on the box, I was panicked to learn that TJ’s recommends you allow these treats to thaw at room temperature for an entire hour prior to eating....
What is the U-shaped haircut? For a long time, the trends seemed to lean toward sharp edges, i.e. one-length cut or modern mullets, but we’re recently starting to see a return to softer silhouettes and natural textures. Enter: the U-shape cut, which is exactly what the name implies. ”The back and sides are cut in a U-shape which is more rounded and softer, versus a V-cut that has more extreme angles and points,” explains Gina Rivera, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Phenix Salon Suites....
Our easy-to-follow chart, below, outlines foolproof paint color picks for your home’s exterior, with a little feedback from our experts on what makes these colors flow. For more information on these paint colors (and where you can get them), scroll on. Click here for a larger version. 8 Great Exterior Paint Color Pairings Siding: Iron Mountain by Benjamin Moore Trim: White Dove by Benjamin Moore Front door: Tahitian Breeze by Behr Siding: Brilliant White by Benjamin Moore Trim: Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore Front door: Marblehead Gold by Benjamin Moore Siding: Hardwick White by Farrow & Ball Trim: Clunch by Farrow & Ball Front door: Squirrel Tail by Benjamin Moore Siding: Pure White by Sherwin-Williams Trim: Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams Front door: Derbyshire by Sherwin-Williams Siding: Canvas Tan by Sherwin-Williams Trim: Westhighland White by Sherwin-Williams Front door: Seaworthy by Sherwin-Williams Siding: Bay View by Dunn-Edwards Trim: White by Dunn-Edwards Front door: Deep Hibiscus by Dunn-Edwards Siding: Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore Trim: Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore Front door: Onyx by Benjamin Moore Siding: Sheep’s Wool by Benjamin Moore Trim: Mole’s Breath by Farrow & Ball Front door: Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball
There’s just something about citrus anything – whether it’s an orange fruit dip, a homemade limeade, or even just a raspberry sauce with hints of lemon – that is so refreshing. And during the hot summer months, refreshing is what everyone needs! I’ve always been a huge fan of lemon, especially fresh lemon flavor, so these cupcakes have become one of my new favorite desserts! And I hope they make your favorite list too!...
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something via those links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Wreck it Ralph Coloring Pages Luckily these coloring pages and activity sheets aren’t just Wreck it Ralph – they also include many of my other favorite characters from the brand new movie including YESSS (read more about why I am so excited for this trendy digital character here), Knowsmore, and Shank – the racer played by none other than Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot....
One of the most frustrating things for me about being a mom is how often my preschooler, K, gets sick. I swear he wakes up coughing or with a runny nose every single week. It’s kind of just becoming normal at this point. I don’t know if it’s because he goes to preschool and there a million germs there or maybe because he’s currently in a phase where he wants to lick everything....
Staying on top of a regular watering schedule used to require earnest effort and incessant iPhone reminders. That is, until we got wind of Happy Plant, a handy app that takes the guesswork out of plant parenting. The app reminds you to water your greens according to their unique watering schedules. Even the most skilled gardeners could benefit from this household hero. Whether your plant babies require a weekly watering or a drink every 10 days, Happy Plant has you covered....
