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Yesterday I talked about how fun it is to make reindeer food with your kids as a way to think about those magical reindeer that make Santa’s sleigh fly at Christmas time! And all about this yummy reindeer chow that’s reindeer food for people! So today we’re going to continue with the reindeer fun with these adorable chocolate reindeer balls! They’re a fun and festive treat that anyone who likes chocolate will love....

This post was originally sponsored by King’s Hawaiian. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip I can’t pinpoint the first time I ever had spinach artichoke dip. I know it was with my family, and I know it was in high school. Like pizza loaf, it just became one of those things that we ate on a regular basis whether it was ordering it at a restaurant or making it at home....

Highlights: Elizabeth’s byline has appeared on Cosmo, Women’s Health, Parade, Bustle, Health, Parents, The Bump, and many more. Previously on staff at Women’s Health and Cosmo.She led digital content and social media for WW (formerly Weight Watchers). Favorite Purchase My favorite recent purchase is my Uppababy Vista stroller, which I affectionately refer to as my family car. I’ve had it since shortly after my second child was born in fall 2023....

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Also, keep in mind that rice stuck to the bottom of the pot is actually a sign that you’ve nailed the jasmine rice-to-water ratio. To release it, all you have to do is remove the pot from the stove, and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. The starchy grains will magically release from the bottom for a perfectly cooked batch of jasmine rice.

One of my favorite parties to host during the holiday season is a gift exchange party. White elephant, make your own, bigger or better… you name the type of gift exchange party and I love to host it. Apparently others do as well since these creative gift exchange game ideas is one of my all-time most popular posts. There is an art to hosting a gift exchange. It can either be something that people really enjoy or something else....

It’s that time of year again! Santa will be here before you know it and it’s time to start thinking about the Christmas cookies (I think he’d really enjoy these ginger molasses cookies) and milk to leave out for the big guy. But this year take it one step further and leave some reindeer food as well! You could also do a reindeer hunt, but that’s something else entirely. I started making reindeer food with my kids a couple of years ago at our Christmas morning party....

Case in point—these easy garlic-perfumed tacos starring juicy skirt steak seared quickly in a skillet (no grill required!) and sliced tenderly against the grain. Sauteeing a bit of shredded napa cabbage in the pan soaks up some of the meat’s savory juices and lends some sweetness and crunch. The finishing touch? A crispy, bright slaw of radishes and onion and, of course, a dollop of sour cream.

Fun Halloween Activities at Home You don’t have to go out and about to enjoy the holiday. In fact, there are plenty of Halloween activities you can enjoy while staying cozy at home. Paint (or carve) pumpkins It’s never too late to decorate pumpkins—even on Halloween night. If you’re stuck inside (or just want to stay indoors), spend the spookiest night of the year trying some no-carve pumpkin ideas. Kids love it, and it’s way less messy than carving pumpkins....

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to work a mask into your Halloween costume during COVID, so you can still look fantastic, authentic (and maybe even sexy)—and help keep yourself and your loved ones safe. If you’re venturing out and leaving the list of things to do on Halloween at home for another time, here’s how to make your mask part of your costume.

Once upon a time my husband lived in Argentina for two years and during that time, he became addicted to a little thing known as an empanada. So when we found a little restaurant around the corner from our house that serves authentic Argentine empanadas, we were in trouble. It’s not often that a week goes by that I don’t stop in and pick up a couple of empanadas for breakfast....