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Last year, shoppers went wild for TJ’s Hot Cocoa Snowman, but this season, it’s all about the adorable little polar bear. It’s no surprise that they’re flying off the shelves since each holiday bear is crafted with both milk and white chocolate, and then filled with milk chocolate drops and marshmallows. If you’re looking for a cute stocking stuffer or hostess gift, these are perfect, especially for the chocolate lovers in your life....

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There are three major types of potatoes out there. Waxy potatoes, like Red Bliss, new, and fingerling, have a lower starch content and are best for recipes that need potatoes that hold their shape pretty well. These are the best potatoes for potato salads, boiling, and roasting. Starchy potatoes get soft and fluffy, so they’re the best potatoes for mashed potatoes, soups, and casseroles. They include common types of potatoes such as Idaho Russets and sweet potatoes....

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What Is Acaí? Acaí is a 1-inch round berry that comes from the acai palm tree, which is native to rainforests of Central and South America. The berries have a deep purple skin, yellow flesh, and a large-sized seed inside. They’re fairly similar to grapes in their size and structure—the seed takes up about 80 percent of the fruit itself. Acaí berries have a slightly sweet and earthy flavor that’s often compared to blueberries paired with very dark chocolate....

The drink came on the scene in 2013 with the creation of Spiked Seltzer. Its immediate popularity spawned other brands, such as White Claw, Nauti, and Truly Spiked & Sparkling. It’s safe to say this trend is here to stay. The good news is that less sugar doesn’t mean more artificial sweeteners or other artificial ingredients. Hard seltzer is made similarly to beer—through fermentation. Generally speaking, it is cane sugar, not malted barley, that is fermented, and the flavoring comes from real fruit....

Let’s start with the last question. The short answer: no. Though pinsa looks like pizza, authorities tend to characterize pinsa as a flatbread. This is a little bit of an arbitrary distinction to make. If you consider where pizza stands in the taxonomy of world breads, it isn’t hard to make an argument that pizza itself is a flatbread. A flatbread with cheese, often sauce, plus other toppings. This said, there are several key differences between pizza and pinsa....

What is the right order to apply skincare ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, etc.? — @bettyrosegold Getting a new skincare product is a super exciting moment, but the hard part comes later when figuring out where to place it in your skincare routine. There’s a lot of information swirling out there on what order to apply skincare products (FYI, the general rule is thinnest to thickest), but less often discussed are the ingredients inside the formulas....

Fresh or Frozen Turkey Some consumers prefer fresh turkeys because they don’t need to thaw before going in the oven, and they tend to be juicier than frozen birds. On the other hand, fresh turkeys may be pricier than their frozen counterparts and need to be cooked shortly after they’re purchased, whereas frozen turkeys can stay in the freezer for months at a time. Aldi The German chain—which rivals Trader Joe’s for its inventive and well-priced products—sells frozen, whole Butterball turkeys....

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My family loves football. Okay, my husband loves football and I love football because he does. And because the Chiefs are awesome. I also love throwing a fun football party. I made my very own DIY nacho bar a few years back that was football themed, but it’s definitely not the only time that a nacho bar would work! How about Cinco De Mayo that’s coming up next week? A nacho bar is a perfect option for a Cinco De Mayo party....

The good news is that with a wide spectrum of formats, personalities, and topics, podcasts are making brushing up on history topics easier and more entertaining than ever, often revealing new facts and prompting new ways of thinking along the way. Whether you’re a novice looking to learn, an aficionado ready to take your knowledge to the next level, or just someone who appreciates an interesting (or, in some cases, very strange) story, read on for a playlist of picks designed to catch up, complement and contextualize your history command, and browse more podcasts for your listening pleasure....

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I have compiled a list of books that will meet you where you are in your journey of learning about race. Confused about what the term “white feminist” means? There’s a book for that! Want to learn more about the journey that it took for black people to get the right to vote? There’s a book for that! Want to learn how to bring up the topic of race to your friend Matt?...

New Year’s quotes, on the other hand, are all about celebrating after the New Year’s Eve holiday: They’re about making the most of a new year, and all the new years to come, with or without New Year’s resolutions. Pick your favorite inspirational New Year’s quote, and start the year with a fresh attitude.

Whether you’re hosting a high school graduation party, celebrating your favorite college graduations, or even just a fun kindergarten graduation playdate (hello water games!), you can use any of these great graduation party decorations to celebrate your grad in style! I’ve got everything from DIY graduation decorations to ones you can order online and just put up when they show up! They’re for kindergarten to high school graduates, no matter the party theme!...

This post was originally sponsored by Cricut but has been updated since. The post includes affiliate links, if you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. My Cricut Explore Air Three years ago I bought myself an electronic cutting machine for all of the awesome crafts I was going to do. I made a handful of t-shirts (like these awesome Hunger Games shirts), cut out vinyl for my son’s 1st birthday party, and basically let it collect dust in my craft room because every time I tried to use it, it took like 10x as long as I had to finish the project....

Is it really Christmas without Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes? They’re one of my favorite Little Debbie snack cakes, right up there with a good Star Crunch and Swiss Roll Cake! So I thought it would be fun to turn them into a dip so everyone can enjoy the flavors of Christmas tree cakes in a yummy holiday dessert! This Christmas tree cake dip is a delicious Christmas dessert that will have everyone asking for more....