St. Patrick’s Day Folklore According to folklore, you get pinched on St. Patrick’s Day for not wearing green because green makes you invisible to leprechauns, and leprechauns like to pinch people (because they can!). The digital media website IrishCentral also states that people wear green on St. Patrick’s Day because of the holiday’s association with Ireland’s nickname, the “Emerald Isle,” and its flag’s colors, and since shamrocks are commonly associated with the holiday’s decor....

One important factor to contemplate is size, which you can determine once you’ve figured out where you’ll be hanging your new lights. String lights come in a variety of lengths, and oftentimes the longer the strand, the more lights it will have. From there, confirm whether you want incandescent or LED lights. The difference between the two lies in their brightness and energy consumption: LED lights are the brighter and more energy-efficient option....

Before you finalize your party menu, consider some of these food bar setups to make your celebration a little more festive. Note: This can get very creative, so it might be fun to have a contest for the craziest concoctions. What to stock: apple cider hot chocolate mulled wine cinnamon (sticks and ground) garnish fruit (cherries, berries, and apple slices) spirits (bourbon, rum, whiskey, cognac) liqueurs (Irish cream, cinnamon, coffee, orange, raspberry) whipped cream peppermint sticks/crushed peppermint cinnamon candies caramel syrup chocolate syrup chocolate shavings/curls chili powder marshmallows crushed malted candy star anise sprinkles edible glitter...

Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without a champagne cocktail or a tasty dessert, and we’ve got those too! Our curated menu ideas will make your holiday party one to remember. New Year’s Eve Menu Ideas Try one of these festive menu ideas for a New Year’s Eve party that’s so impressive no one will know it was super easy. New Year’s Eve Appetizer MenuTraditional New Year’s Eve MenuElegant New Year’s Eve MenuMake-Ahead New Year’s Eve MenuPotluck New Year’s Eve MenuVintage New Year’s Eve MenuBreakfast-for-Dinner New Year’s MenuNew Year’s Eve Pizza Party MenuNew Year’s Eve Chili Cook-OffBBQ New Year’s Eve Menu...

Your password should not be simple, though. In fact, it should not be a password, but instead a longer passphrase that you can remember. Nowadays, most passwords require 12 characters, including at least one number, one capitalized letter, and one special character, anyway. For example, you could take something like “Strawberry Fields Forever” by The Beatles (1967) and turn it into “StrawFields4ever!” or make it even less recognizable (i.e. “sf4ever1967TB”)....

Although we can all appreciate the power of a good highlighter and illuminator, the best way to score a truly glowing makeup base is by using the right foundation. Whether you want glowing skin all year round or you’re looking for that healthy summer glow, dewy foundations are a must in your makeup bag. Ideal for those with drier or more mature skin, a dewy finish allows for a great base and makes your complexion look alive for when your skin is feeling dull, tired, or a bit lifeless....

If you’ve had your eye on something from the brand, now’s the time to buy it. We’re talking about customer favorites, including Spanx’s skinny jeans that have sold out multiple times, its Low Profile Minimizer Bra that helps tight T-shirts fit better, and a new version of Spanx’s wildly popular Perfect Pants. While you can still save on Spanx’s classic shapewear pieces, like high-waisted mid-thigh shorts and plunging bodysuits, the brand has so much more to offer....

As a food editor, I spend most of my days cooking in my tiny New York City kitchen. Even at the end of long days at the stove, I still yearn for the feeling of fresh pasta dough in my hands, for the meditative experience of rolling and shaping. Whether I’m immersing myself in the calmness and simplicity that is flour, eggs, and water, or I’m rallying my partner or family to join me on this sweet, playful journey, making pasta from scratch always brings me joy....

So, during this Pride month, consider instead supporting queer business owners, artists, and makers who spend their time working to make a difference, support their families, and often give back a portion of what they earn. It’s important to keep in mind that supporting a small business doesn’t just mean buying something. Follow them on social media. Share their work in your Instagram stories. Recommend their products when someone is looking for something they excel in....

“I practice mindfulness through food. I take time to listen to my body and what it wants. I consider where I source my ingredients from and the process of how they were grown or harvested. When I’m cooking and sitting down for a meal, I make an effort to be present in that moment and be unplugged from electronics. Being present is something I’m not always the best at, but I try to remind myself how important it is and how it affects my overall happiness....

But the details of a smoothie are in the variables. Finding the just-right combination takes some trial and error. You may make your smoothie too sweet (bananas and pineapples seem extra sugary when frozen) or too tart (blackberries and blueberries do this). You might add too many greens (the flavor may be grassy) or too many chia seeds (slimy and thick). Fixing a recipe is as easy as adding something to balance what you don’t particularly like, or you can start with a simple smoothie recipe you know will work....

But before diving into which anti-aging products for your neck you should start implementing into your normal skincare, we spoke with Joyce Imahiyerobo-Ip, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and expert in cosmetic, surgical, and medical dermatology to help answer some of the most common questions when it comes to using anti-aging products. What Causes Neck Wrinkles, and How Can I Prevent Them? “Since the skin on your neck is thinner than the skin on your face and has few oil-producing glands (called sebaceous glands), the skin is more sensitive and more prone to showing the signs of aging,” Dr....

One of my favorite holiday traditions (it’s even on our Christmas bucket list) to make Christmas ornaments with the kids. They love making them, and I love pulling them out and seeing them hanging on our tree year after year! These DIY Christmas ornaments for kids are perfect for the little ones in your life! They can either make the ornaments to keep on their own or you can gift them to parents, grandparents, or even friends!...

So out went the front yard’s clipped lawn, along with shrubs and overgrown vines in the backyard. In their place, Eischeid arranged plants in drifts as they might grow in a prairie, a move he has learned during his time working with Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf. Eischeid also put techniques from school into practice, such as tightly packing plants to prevent weeds. Eleven years in, the garden overflows with grasses and flowers and has become a retreat for Eischeid’s parents....

Try some of these tasty recipes this week—and see if you can start swapping in a few plant-based options for your favorite meaty dishes. To make Haley’s recipe, cook diced jalapeño, onion, and garlic until tender, then add the jackfruit and cook until softened. Add in spices to taste—Haley uses chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika—and allow the jackfruit to caramelize slightly. Serve on warmed corn or flour tortillas with a squeeze of lime and some shredded cheese....

Raw Honey vs. Regular Honey “To put it simply, raw honey is honey as it is found in the beehive,” explained Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN, and founder of Real Nutrition. Raw honey is harvested straight from the honeycomb and then strained to remove dirt, wax, and other debris before being bottled. Unlike regular honey, raw honey skips the pasteurization or filtration process, resulting in its signature cloudy appearance. In regular honey, the filtration process that gives it that clear, consumer-friendly look and runny, drizzle-able texture also strips the honey of most of its beneficial byproducts like pollen, antioxidants, and enzymes....

Bath & Body Works Hand Sanitizer Spray Yes, it kills 99.9 percent of most common germs, but we really love how its fresh, herbal smell transports us to a day at the spa. With eucalyptus oil to clear our mind and spearmint oil to soothe and uplift our mood, this lightweight spray leaves hands feeling clean, soft, and fragranced. Perfect for your bag, center console…or anywhere really. ($6.50, Bath & Body Works)...

The key is to make sure you go with gifts for couples that take into account the pair’s shared interests. (If she’s a voracious reader but he prefers gaming, don’t get them a pile of the year’s bestsellers). Plus, you have to make sure you pick up something neither of them already owns. (It’s a tough task!) Make it easy on yourself: We’ve assembled 40 of the best gifts for couples of all types—from couples who have shared passions and interests to couples celebrating major milestones together....

A FlexJobs survey taken by over 4,600 people between July and August 2021 found that almost half of the respondents said they knew someone who has quit or is planning on quitting their job because they were asked to return to the office. Of those surveyed, 58 percent said they want a fully remote job post-pandemic—only 3 percent said they wanted to return to the office full-time. Many employees quit their jobs in search of better work-life balance and pay, in what is being called The Great Resignation....

Care to kick it up a notch? Infuse your traditional salted rim with aromatic ingredients like rosemary or sriracha to complement the flavor profile of your drink choice. To make your infusions, simply combine ½ cup of course salt with about 3 tablespoons of finely-minced ingredients—think seeded jalapeños, lime zest, or crushed freeze-dried raspberries. For sriracha salt, combine ½ cup of course salt, 2 tablespoons of sriracha, ½ teaspoon of lime juice, then place spread out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to dry overnight....