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However, that hasn’t stopped Black women from using their social media feeds to tell the world that travel is for everyone. Black women are leading the charge with content that entices audiences to come out from behind our screens and book exciting adventures. Here are 15 travel accounts founded by Black women that will get you energized about globetrotting, and confident that—no matter how you look or where you come from—travel can help you find your happy place....

Still, small backyard ideas necessitate more creativity, and you may need to think outside the box to fit everything your heart desires into your space. (We’re not saying you have to choose between a pool, a bocce ball court, and an outdoor kitchen—but you might). To help you get started on your journey toward backyard bliss, we’ve curated 16 of the most creative, inventive, and downright inspiring small backyard ideas from professional designers, bloggers, and style experts....

Roll a Snowman Game If you’ve been reading my blog for more than a minute, you’ll know I love me some good dice games. From this dice gift exchange to this printable math dice game, I love using dice for games! I’ve already made a Christmas themed roll a Christmas tree game but thought it would be fun to make one that was a little more generic winter. And after making this fun Christmas train and marshmallow snowman for TikTok, I knew I wanted to now only do a printable roll a snowman game but also an edible one!...

These simple holiday treats are a few of our new standbys, and are sure to please, whether you’re in the mood for something light and refreshing or rich and sweet. If you spot an ingredient (like vanilla ice cream) that’s not Kosher for Passover, feel free to replace it with a dairy-free Kosher for Passover product that suits you. And remember: it isn’t Passover without chocolate-covered matzo—we’ve included five variations in this roundup....

We’ve included the classics like chicken soup, beef stew, and mashed potatoes, plus plenty of fresh takes on one-pot meals like chicken taco soup you’ll make in a slow cooker, curried chicken with ginger and yogurt, and pork chops with chard and white beans. As delicious as each of these easy dinners are, the true gift comes at the end of the meal when you only have one pot to clean....

Want to use just one gallon of paint? Consider painting just the bottom portion of the wall so you have less surface area to cover. Invest in some good painter’s tape to create a crisp line.

Recipes by Emily Nabors Hall

Spice Up Your Style Like seasoning a dish when cooking, there are certain design elements that, when sprinkled in the right proportions, lend depth and interest to a room. Dabito recommends this mix to spice up any room: “My recipe for personalizing your space is adding color, art, vintage pieces, personal objects (souvenirs or heirlooms), and plants.” In the living room, Dabito kept the walls white but introduced color with an unexpected green sofa, his own original artwork, and a mustard yellow ottoman....

For anyone planning to stay away from wood entirely, though, many types of wood flooring alternatives give you the look of wood at a lower cost. Some are less susceptible to wear and tear than hardwood flooring, and they’re often easier to clean and maintain. Here are some of the most common alternatives to wood flooring—one of them might just cause you to lose your attachment to hardwoods. Laminate wood flooring Laminate wood flooring is a popular alternative because it’s an easy dupe for hardwood in how it looks and how it feels underfoot....

Take stock of those lingering tasks on your to-do list and roll over any goals left to be achieved. Most importantly, don’t wait until the last minute to set money resolutions that could change your life forever. These five goals are money musts that shouldn’t be put off for yet another year. Top Financial Resolutions Remember: The point is not to convince yourself that this investment vehicle is right for you....

Why, you ask? “Seafood has so many science-backed benefits for your mental health, immunity, cardiovascular system, and brain development,” says nutrition expert Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN. “Eating more fish and shellfish is one of the easiest ways you can reduce your risk of depression, dementia, heart disease, and more. (By the way, the USDA and HHS just released the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, recommending Americans of all ages—particularly young children and pregnant women—eat seafood at least twice weekly....

Cinnamon Applesauce This no-added-sugar applesauce may be less sweet than what you’re used to, but the cinnamon adds so much flavor that your kids won’t notice. The key is to use good quality, naturally sweet apples, since they’re the star of the show. To skip the mashing step, throw everything into a slow cooker on the high setting for 4 hours, and the apples will fall apart on their own....

There are degrees of both excitement and anxiety around reinstating our beauty rituals, however. (Let’s be honest, we’ve all kind of enjoyed not having to do a full face of makeup every morning before 9 a.m.) But starting a beauty routine, even after a whole year of not having one, doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, nor do you have to go back to the same level of maintenance you did before....

Want to make a cake that looks as good as it tastes? It’s easy with Real Simple’s cake decorating techniques. Want to learn more? Watch a video on how to prepare cake pans.

And while it tastes delicious (especially when paired with your favorite liquor), it’s also pretty good for you—passion fruit is high in fiber, and vitamins A and C. If you’re picking fresh fruit of your own to add to your favorite passion fruit cocktails, opt for one with wrinkly purple or yellow skin, which indicates that it’s nice and ripe. Check out these easy passion fruit cocktails to brighten up your next happy hour....

For a little holiday party outfit inspiration, browse below for stylish options that’ll fit the occasion and arrive in time.

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However, for that same reason, poor gut health can cause a wide range of symptoms, some of which don’t even involve the gut. It can be tricky to tell whether your gut health is thriving or floundering, or whether the seemingly random health complaints you’re having are actually related to the state of your gut. To make things even more confusing, these other mental and physical signs may not crop up at the same time as some of the more obvious digestive symptoms, making it difficult to link the two....