Tis the season for Christmas eats and Christmas treats! I’ve already shared these peanut butter snowballs, this hot chocolate dip, and this eggnog pound cake so I thought it was probably about time for some new Christmas cookies! These melted snowman cookies are so adorable and easy to make! Let the kids help decorate the cookies with their own melting snowmen then let them enjoy them as a tasty treat!...

Reader question: Should I let my thinning hair air-dry to prevent more breakage? —Sandra Maxwell After years of being trained that heat = bad, it’s a universally held belief that blow-drying our hair is worse than air-drying. But here’s the kicker: Studies have shown otherwise. Take a study at Yonsei University in Korea, which compared air-drying with heat-drying. Researchers found that the hair’s cell membrane (the material that “glues” hair cells together) was only damaged in the naturally dried group, as a result of staying in contact with water for longer....

Levi’s Original Trucker Jacket, from $40 (was $80) Levi’s Ex-Boyfriend Trucker Jacket, from $45 (was $90) Levi’s Original Fleece Trucker Jacket, from $40 (was $98) Levi’s Hybrid Trucker Jacket, from $63 (was $90) Levi’s Plus-Size Trucker Jacket, from $46 (was $90) Levi’s Shacket Trucker Jacket, from $83 (was $98) You simply can’t go wrong with the Levi’s Original Trucker Jacket that first stepped onto the scene in the late ’60s and has been popular ever since....

To buy: $26; amazon.com. “These packing cubes are the only way to pack,” wrote one reviewer. The travel packing cubes arrive with instructions from the brand about the best space-saving ways to fold clothes inside each cube, which this reviewer appreciated. “It was so easy to move from hotel to hotel because my bag was always neat and orderly,” said another shopper who was increasingly frustrated by their “messy suitcase....

From 2007 to 2016, 22 percent of all crashes and 16 percent of all crash fatalities were directly related to weather, such as rain, sleet, fog, ice, and, of course, snow. When driving, particularly in bad weather, good tires are critical; they provide traction to safely handle any condition you’re driving through. And if you live in an area where it snows, you might be wondering if it makes sense to buy winter tires....

Anyone else getting excited about the big game coming up in a few weeks? Not only do I love a good football game, but I also love game day food! One of my favorites is my family’s buffalo chicken dip. It’s one of those recipes that we all make but there isn’t really a written recipe for it, just ingredients that all taste great together no matter what measurements you use....

With Avengers being such a huge part of the Disney Wonder, I knew one day had to be Avengers shirts. My husband and son both already have tons of Avengers shirts, so I just made ones for me and my sister, but I love how they turned out! Oh and one from last year’s DisneySMMC too, back when I was #TeamCap! Supplies for these DIY Avengers Shirts Heat transfer vinyl – this is my favorite place to buy it Vinyl craft weeder (to get out all those itty bitty parts!...

Beadboard, Defined The millwork of beadboard has raised beads and recesses carved into it (hence the name) that help disguise both the joints where the strips of wood connect and any potential scuffs, scratches, and nicks. Beadboard paneling traditionally consists of thin strips of wood with tongue-and-groove-style seams, but modern iterations often use large panels of pre-connected beadboard planks for easier installation. (Yes, even easier than figuring out how to install shiplap....

Perfect to pack for the beach, a socially distant backyard barbecue, or a picnic with friends, these innovative cocktails are fun, delicious, and can be enjoyed effortlessly. Pair a refreshing Agua Fresca with a divine plate of nachos, or wash down a tasty hot dog with a spiked punch. These days, the canned cocktail selections are limitless, and more brands continue to put their own unique spin on something classic....

Digging into a summer read is the activity I try particularly hard to indulge in every time warmer weather finally arrives, and if there’s one author whose books I consistently turn to when May and June roll around, it’s Emily Henry. After all, the instant New York Times best-selling author wrote a beach read called Beach Read, the incredibly meta, funny, earnest, and poignant 2020 romance novel that has spent 43 weeks this year alone on The New York Times Best Seller list so far....

According to a 2019 survey from real estate site Realtor.com, almost 60 percent of people who hoped to buy a home that spring season considered purchasing a less expensive home that maybe needed some renovating, essentially sacrificing a few items on their home wish lists in order to buy a home. For the survey, Realtor.com asked more than 1,000 people who planned to purchase a home within the next year about their home-buying plans and whether they’d consider a home needing renovation....

While Craigslist doesn’t look much different than it did in 1995, new apps and sites make and selling secondhand furniture more user-friendly, and more shoppers are discovering the perks of decorating with upcycled pieces. “Vintage furniture can cost 70 to 80 percent less than new furniture and is often better made,” says Anna Brockway, cofounder and president of the resale site Chairish. Plus, broken-in items lend character to a room without the pressure of showroom shopping....