A Cookie for Every Craving Chocolate Linzer Cookies These gorgeous and sophisticated holiday cookies will be the highlight of any dessert spread. Get the recipe. The Best Sugar Cookie Way more than just a blank canvas for icing and sprinkles, this sugar cookie is delicious all on its own. Get the recipe. Marbled Cookies These gorgeous cookies are perfect for Hanukkah, or if you’re just going for a snow-globe vibe. Get the recipe....
Fortunately, the pros at Horderly have three different options for managing toy storage—drawers, bins, and shelving—depending on what you’re looking for in your storage space. Drawers are great for smaller items like Legos and play food, while bins or baskets are best for larger toys and for toy storage where you might not want to see what’s inside. Open shelving works best for larger toys and for spaces where you don’t mind seeing the color (and a little clutter) from your toy storage....
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Care package ideas are great if you’re packing up a whole box to send your far-flung buddy, and flowers or food are traditional gift ideas for people who are sick or injured. But some of the best gifts for sick friends can be practical, comforting, and home-focused: You want to encourage your friend or family member to stay home, rest, and get healthy again. Even if you can’t be there to give them a hand, these gifts can really help them out....
In an ideal world, we’d have a list of clever and funny Thanksgiving conversation starters on deck. We’d be equipped to defuse any awkward family tensions or change the subject quickly yet affably if a potentially controversial topic arose; we might even learn something new about our friends or family members. The following questions are perfect for Thanksgiving and will help prevent those dreaded silences. If you’re hosting a Friendsgiving this year, the icebreakers will also help everyone warm up to each other, especially if you’re bringing different groups of friends together....
As a food editor at Real Simple, I dreamed of working on a pizza story, better yet, get home cooks to make restaurant-quality pizza right at home, in the comfort of their own kitchens. The challenge: a pizza dough recipe that could be used in different styles of pizza, but still keeping the process super-easy. Ideally, this one pizza dough recipe would be able to be shaped and baked into a Neapolitan-style pie, as well as a Detroit-style pizza, a grandma pie, and a Chicago-style pizza....
As an automotive educator and journalist (MechanicShopFemme.com), I’ve delved into the research and studied hacks on used car-buying. Because yes, you can avoid making mistakes with this significant purchase, and successfully save money by buying a car you love. Here are four strategies for finding that car, avoiding bringing home a lemon, and saving money along the way. Do your homework. Many of us think a used-car purchase begins with a visit to a car dealership, but that’s an easy way to become instantly overwhelmed....
“The foods that provide the best sources of energy are those with long-lasting carbohydrates and protein for steady blood sugar levels and nutrients that play an important role in energy production,” says Mario Spano, M.S., R.D., sports dietician and consulting sports nutritionist for the Atlanta Braves. So even though that morning coffee jolt may feel like the rev to your engine, it’s really healthy foods, high in certain nutrients, that give you a sustained lift....
The concept of cold skincare has actually been sweeping the scene for quite some time (see: ice facials). Beyond the aesthetics, chilling your skincare products can actually benefit your skin. First, the obvious: It’s a sensorial dream. In addition to jolting your skin awake, “the cold temperature dulls any sensations of pain, itching, or tenderness,” explains Ife Rodney, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist at Eternal Dermatology in Columbia, Md. Although it’s not necessary if you’re storing your beauty products correctly (i....
Brain blips can be unnerving, but they’re completely normal. The good news is they’re rarely the sign of a declining mind. We tend to think of youth as a time of peak mental capacity and that once our child-prodigy days are gone, there’s no hope left. But the human brain is most likely at its best during midlife, when life experiences combine with decades’ worth of neural connections, resulting in peak intelligence and ability....
While all this advice is important, that last one—limiting what you touch—is especially challenging to remember while you’re out and about. Whether you’re going to the grocery store, picking up essentials at the pharmacy, or just spending time outdoors, you’re likely digging around in your pockets or bag for your phone, keys, water bottle, wallet, and more. Think about how many times you touch your phone in a day—and how many times you touch door handles, elevator buttons, gates, shopping carts, credit card pin pads, and more between touching your phone....
Proflowers’ Same-Day Birthday Delivery lets you choose a stunning bouquet for your friend or family member and then send it off same-day, so despite the last-minute nature of your gift, it will never look or feel like an afterthought. Choose from over 40 different arrangements filled with roses, Peruvian lilies, snapdragons, daisies, sunflowers, and more, and local florists will curate your design just like the photo you’ve chosen. Just order your bouquet before 2 p....
Well, that’s not necessarily the case. In fact, the holidays can be extremely stressful, as proven by a 2019 OnePoll study. It found that a whopping 88 percent of Americans view the holiday season as the most stressful period of the year. The mounting to-dos, gift expenses, feelings of inadequacy, social anxiety, pesky perfectionism, and pure exhaustion can creep up on anyone, leaving you with a mood that’s far from jolly....
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The Amazer Fabric Shower Curtain is marketed as a liner, but reviewers say it’s effective enough to use on its own. It’s made of 100 percent waterproof polyester, a synthetic construction that ensures it will never lose its water-repelling capabilities. That means one curtain could last you a lifetime if you clean it regularly—and since it’s machine washable, that shouldn’t be hard to do. The all-in-one curtain is sold in sizes from 36-by-72 inches to 72-by-96 inches....
Since there’s nothing grosser than squeezing into tight pants over sticky legs, it’s important to find one that absorbs quickly. Whether you use it solo or in tandem with body lotions and creams, here are the six best options with the quickest hydration turnaround.
Buy Gift Wrap (and Don’t Forget the Tape) Want to save yourself a trip to the store the night you decide to wrap holiday presents? Stock up now on a variety of options that are sure to fit every present under the tree—rolls of wrapping paper, gift bags in a variety of sizes, and decorative touches like bows and ribbons. Then, order some extra double-sided tape and collect a few pairs of scissors from around the house....
The answer: invest in outdoor sectionals that are comfier than your indoor sofa and stylish rugs that can withstand the elements. Then swap your family’s Netflix time for making s’mores around the fire pit. Here’s everything you’ll need to design an outdoor oasis so cozy, it will make your living room jealous. To help the sofa survive the elements, the light gray upholstery is weather-resistant, while the metal frame elevates the fabric a few inches above the ground....
Many Americans don’t. In 2020, more than 30 percent had a credit score below 670, which is defined as “fair” or “poor,” according to credit bureau Experian. (Scores above 670 are considered “good” to “exceptional.”) The good news: If you’ve struggled with your credit, it’s never too late to do something about it. “Your credit is not a terminal illness,” says Katie Bossler, quality assurance specialist at GreenPath Financial Wellness....
