It’s Christmas time and we all know what that means – it’s giving season! You’d have to be Scrooge to not give out gifts during the holiday season whether they’re neighbor gifts, Christmas gifts, or gifts for any other type of winter holiday! Sometimes finding the actual gift can be so much work that you don’t want to spend more time looking for the perfect card. I’m looking for the perfect gifts for 3 year old boys and let me tell you – it’s a lot of work!...

Who’s ready for some fun Christmas games? Today starts the beginning of a series of brand new Christmas party games for this year! I’ve got tons of great printable Christmas games, virtual Christmas games, and even ones like these 12 days of Christmas games that you can play with your family and friends! Today’s game is one of my personal favorites – Christmas music bingo! It combines the fun of Christmas name that tune with the classic Christmas bingo game....

My son is at that age now where he still enjoys dot to dot activities and mazes, but they don’t take him long. He’s recently moved onto word searches and crossword puzzles (with a little of my help). Easy word searches, but still. Oh and would you rather questions… I created this fun Thanksgiving word search for him and thought I’d share it with all of you! If you have kids (or adults) who like word searches, they’ll enjoy this Thanksgiving themed one!...

Whether your kids are all young or they’re grown up with their own little ones, these activities will bring you all a little closer together—the happy memories of time together and hours of entertainment are just a bonus. For planners and last-minute-activity-searches alike, here are 12 unforgettable family activities to do with your brood before they fly the coop for good. When choosing an activity, take a cue from the things that your kid loves....

We searched through more than 300 items in the Kate Spade sale and picked out 10 different bags for any occasion you might be shopping for. These discounts only last through November 6, though, so you’ll want to hurry to pick out your favorite style. Best Kate Spade Sale Deals: The Little Better Sam Nylon Laptop Backpack, from $167 with code SAVENOW (was $278) Knott Medium Saddle Bag, from $167 with code SAVENOW (was $278) Evelyn Faux Shearling Small Shoulder Crossbody, from $179 with code SAVENOW (was $298) Anna Medium Envelope Clutch, from $179 with code SAVENOW (was $298) All Day Large Zip-Top Tote, from $197 with code SAVENOW (was $328) Softwhere Quilted Leather Mini Tote, from $156 with code SAVENOW (was $398) Knott Medium Satchel, from $209 with code SAVENOW (was $348) Knott Commuter Laptop Bag, from $209 with code SAVENOW (was $348) Hudson Large Hobo Bag, from $209 with code SAVENOW (was $348) Boxxy Crossbody, from $299 with code SAVENOW (was $498)...

If you’re looking for some Super Bowl recipe inspiration, Google is here to help! The search giant recently released a map of uniquely searched dip recipes (related to the big game) over the past week to see what people are searching for around the country. Not surprisingly, the results really spread across the spectrum of taste. Google divided the dips into five categories—meat, veggie, seafood, cheese, and other—and it’s clear that Americans go gaga over meat-based dips like chili cheese dip and Buffalo chicken dip—the most uniquely searched appetizer in a whopping 18 states, the most of any other dip....

If you’ve read much on my site, you’ll know I love Disney and Disney food. After trying the grey stuff gateau at Red Rose Tavern at Disneyland (one of my favorite ever Disneyland food items), I knew I wanted to try and recreate the recipe at home! They also have the grey stuff as one of the dessert options at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney World – it’s similar but not served on a sugar cookie like at Disneyland, but you could totally use this as a copycat recipe for that too!...

I’ve been all over Grinch party ideas this year from this Grinch Christmas punch game to this Grinch gift exchange. And of course you can’t forget all the fun Grinch food – Grinch cupcakes, Grinch sugar cookies, and even my Who Pudding – just to name a few! It’s been really fun to play for a little Grinchmas celebration with my family, and I’ve loved sharing all of these fun ideas with you all!...

Granite is one of the most popular stone countertop materials, thanks to its array of colors and patterns. Marble’s patina and cold surface are appreciated by bakers and professional cooks, while other stones such as soapstone and slate have become trendy, as well. Quartz, an engineered stone that can be customized to mimic the look of natural stone, is another popular option, thanks to its durability. Stone can be honed to a matte finish or polished to high-gloss....

AerWo Black Lace Spiderweb Mantle Cover, $10 Winlyn Velvet Decorative Harvest Pumpkins, $20 Coogam Halloween Bat Sticker Decorations, $12 National Tree Company Halloween Owl Wreath, $45 (was $90) Keepax Mercury Glass Pumpkin Decor with Light, $25 Partyprops Halloween Felt Ball Garland, $19 with coupon (was $20) Antizer Flameless LED Candles Pack, $25 Tinsow Faux Eucalyptus Halloween Branch Centerpiece, $14 Patelai Pumpkin Napkin Ring Holders, $11 Lenox Vintage Halloween Dessert Plate Set, $40...

The collection was also inspired by a growing home decor trend. “There is a newfound appreciation of vintage-inspired color and aesthetic,” Ashley Banbury, senior color designer for HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams says. “Designers and DIYers are bringing vintage-inspired décor and details into the home as a way to bring a sense of comfort.” As the variation of the collection shows—ranging from deep purple to a soft, sage-tinted gray—there’s no one way to do vintage decor, and the colors can look as modern or as timeless as your interiors....

Luckily, we’ve put together this handy guide that tells you exactly how much time your favorite proteins—think beef, shrimp, veggies, and more—need on the grill grates. In addition to rough estimates of cook times, which may vary depending on the type and model of grill you are using, we’ve also provided a range of internal temperatures for each food so you know exactly when it’s ready and safe to eat....

To offer some hope and advice to those of us who’ve had to struggle through this phase of life, we spoke with Shasta Nelson, a leading expert on friendship. She’s dedicated the bulk of her professional career to helping people understand why friendships are so important and how you can work to find new ones while maintaining the ones that you have. The challenge: It gets tougher to maintain friendships as we get older, busier, and more anxious....

The answer is easy: Yes. Everyone—from large corporations to small farmers or businesses to the average American—plays a role in the health of the planet, especially when it comes to the greenhouse gas emissions caused by our food system (which, by the way, contributes a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions). From which products we buy at the supermarket to what we do with our empty water bottles, our day-to-day choices affect the environment in many ways....

In a September survey, remote work site FlexJobs found that 65 percent of people want to become full-time remote employees post-pandemic. Employers may not offer the option to continue remote work without prompting, so it’s important to ask—and to treat the ask like a business proposal, says Toni Frana, a career coach at FlexJobs and Remote.co. “Even though you may have personal reasons for wanting to work from home, what matters most to employers is usually your job performance,” Frana says....

What’s more, a growing number of employers have more affirmatively supported and celebrated the diversity of their employees, including LGBTQ+ individuals, by implementing inclusive training and educational programs, expanding benefits and health care to support gender diverse employees and family planning, enabling employee resource groups (ERGs) for LGBTQ+ employees and allies to create a deeper sense of community at work, and more. “Being dedicated and taking action to create equitable and safe work environments for LGBTQ+ staff is foundational in advancing equality and plays a significant role in creating companies that allow their employees to thrive as their authentic self,” said Keisha Williams, equality director at Human Rights Campaign....

How to Braise Short Ribs To learn how to braise short ribs, we’re going to reference the BHG Test Kitchen’s recipe that features a classic braising technique: You brown the ribs, then cook the meat in a small amount of liquid that’s flavored with vegetables and herbs. As a bonus, the cooking liquid becomes a pan sauce with just a few extra touches. If you like, you can top the finished dish with a gremolata, a traditional citrus-herb topper, to add a jolt of contrasting freshness to the long-simmered meat....

As a deck railing, attach posts to the deck either with through posts at the corners and taller rail posts in between or with tall rail posts throughout. You’ll need to dig postholes and set posts for a detached lattice fence. Just make sure the fence line is square to the landscape feature of your choice. If its function is to provide privacy to the deck, it should be square to the deck, no matter how far away it is....

Besides having fewer weeds to deal with, growing in elevated beds can eliminate some bending and kneeling that can make gardening in regular planting beds feel like a major workout. Another bonus of raised garden beds: The soil in it warms faster in spring so that you can get planting a little sooner, and it also drains more quickly in wet weather. While you can buy plenty of raised bed kits, making your own out of a few wooden boards is not too difficult....

Once your wooden cutting board is thoroughly cleaned, don’t forget to oil it. Not only will this help maintain the board’s shine, but it can also prevent cracks from forming. Here’s how to clean and maintain a wooden cutting board, step by step. Wood vs. Plastic Cutting Boards There are some advantages to plastic cutting boards, the main one being price. Plastic cutting boards can be purchased for just a few dollars, while high-quality wooden cutting boards can cost $70 or more....