With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, I thought it was probably about time to start sharing some new games for the year! I already posted my popular New Year’s Eve trivia games and New Year’s would you rather questions – and today it’s all about bingo! My favorite way to celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids is by doing countdown boxes like I did at this New Year’s Eve party....
Sponsored by: Cricut. All opinions are honest and my own. Earlier this week I sent out a survey to my email subscribers and asked them what they are looking for this year. One of the things that I heard a lot in the responses was themed days and one of those themes that came up a lot was outer space! I’ve been wanting to share some outer space party ideas ever since I made these DIY planets years ago....
Whether they’re needed to solve a particular problem—such as trash can smell—or to make the most of an everyday thing already in the house by repurposing it, new uses can be total game-changers, especially in homes already overrun with an excess of odds and ends. There’s no need to buy a new container for snowy boots when a newspaper can do the job—while offering easier clean-up at the end of the season....
This variety of citrus isn’t as common as those other fruits, but kumquats are worth a try. With their uniquely delicious (albeit lip-puckering) tartness, kumquats deserve a place in your fruit basket. What Are Kumquats? Kumquats are a variety of citrus fruit native to China. It wasn’t until 1846 that they were introduced to Europe, and later, the United States. In the U.S., the majority of commercial kumquats are grown in California and Florida....
ABV ABV is the amount of alcohol in your wine, expressed as a percentage by volume. The higher the percentage, the stronger the wine. A bottle’s ABV is also a great way to gauge whether the wine is sweet or dry. Wines with a 12.5% or higher are typically dry, while those south of 12.5% have more residual sugar and are typically sweeter. So, a wine with 13% ABV is likely to be dry, while one with 10....
One of my favorite things to do every year (it’s even on my Christmas bucket list) is to setup a hot chocolate bar! It’s perfect for parties whether you’re doing a classic Christmas party or one of these more unique Christmas party themes! If you want to create your own hot chocolate bar at your own event, I’m here to help! I have some simple hot chocolate bar ideas that are great for winter holidays and even Valentine’s day!...
Installing an in-ground pool—the kind of permanent structure you can enjoy for years to come—can take months and cost tens of thousands of dollars. According to HomeAdvisor, the average in-ground pool cost is almost $50,000, and larger pools or pools with special features can have even higher price tags. As with any costly home upgrade, you’ll want to make sure adding a pool will pay you back in more than just summer memories....
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment or evaluation. In other words, simply noticing, says Anna Hennings, MA, a Portland-based mental performance consultant with an advanced degree in sport psychology. “[It’s] noticing your thoughts, your breath, the sensations in your body; noticing when your mind wanders off or when something distracts you,” she says. And you do this without lingering or ruminating on whatever your observation....
But even something as simple as your breast shape can be quite confusing, so we asked Le Diouron to break down every single shape—there are nine!—and the best bra type for each. Whether you’re after the best bra for lift, side support, a small chest, or a large bust, read on to reveal your best fit. Bra recommendation: “For this type of breast, we will not be looking for structure, but rather the desired level of support and coverage....
But first, how do bad haircuts happen anyway? According to hairstylist Kali Ferrara of the Roy Teeluck Salon in New York City, it’s usually not because of an objectively bad stylist. “A bad haircut doesn’t always mean that a stylist doesn’t have good technical skills,” Ferrara says. Even good stylists mess up sometimes. “Not being able to give the right cut to a certain hair texture or not educating a client on the maintenance they’ll have to follow up with can ruin a client’s image for well over a year....
No matter if the stained fabric is a white blouse, linen sheet, or bath towel, first check the care label to make sure the item can be hand-washed and check the recommended water temperature. Because blood is a protein stain, use cold water when tackling the stain (hot water may actually help set the stain). Before you begin, test each cleaning method in an inconspicuous spot first, such as along the inside hem of a shirt, to make sure it won’t discolor the fabric....
Alas, we can’t eradicate them. With over 3,500 mosquito species worldwide and more than 400 in the U.S., they’re here to stay. But there are ways to prevent them from ruining your next s’mores night around the campfire—and keep yourself mosquito bite-free. Why Mosquitoes Bite While it seems like it, we’re not a mosquito’s favorite meal. “Many mosquitoes wouldn’t bite a person—they bite frogs, birds, lizards,” says Dina Fonseca, Ph....
Cleaning your home from top to bottom before guests arrive is helpful just before Thanksgiving or in mid- to late-December, but if guests are just hours away when you suddenly realize your refrigerator doesn’t have the capacity for all your holiday dish ingredients and treats or that your floors have seen better days, it’s a little late to do anything about it. That’s where this list comes in: We’re right around eight weeks out from Thanksgiving, one of the biggest hosting occasions of the year, and this list will help you do whatever updates possible in the time remaining to really help your home impress....
How to Grill Cod Cod is a mild fish that’s often a great option for people who don’t like that fishy taste. It has a dense, flaky flesh that makes it a great option for the grill, though it can fall apart if you’re not careful. If you’re worried about your cod filets breaking apart, try flavoring them (with anything from Cajun seasoning to a simple salt, pepper, and garlic powder mixture) and grilling them in aluminum foil....
You can grill just about any fruit, and every fruit changes on the grates. Just what you do with a finished fruit will depend on its nature, how that nature has changed by the time you tong it off, and your imagination. Serving ice cream? Salsa? Cocktails? Grilled fruit can help. Bananas As much as any fruit, banana’s flavor evolves on the grill. It develops a rich texture and its ample sugars transform and caramelize....
To grill shrimp, all you need is a grill pre-heated to medium heat (propane or charcoal is fine), with clean grilling racks. While the grill is heating, pat the shrimp dry and season it, or, if you’ve pre-marinaded your shrimp, remove it from marinade and let rest so that extra sauce doesn’t burn in the flames. “While shrimp cook, it’s crucial to monitor them and flip them, to prevent the shrimp from overcooking,” advises chef and seafood expert Mike Price of New York’s Mary Lane, The Clam, and Market Table....
“I thought wallpaper had reached its peak, but I’m thrilled to be wrong,” says Emrys Berwick, co-founder of Berwick Edel, an interior renovation company based in NYC. “There is a color, pattern, and texture for everyone and every room. The options are limitless, and the right wall covering can bring your interior space to a new level.” Whether you’ve merely toyed with the idea of learning how to hang wallpaper, or you’re already fully committed to the project, here’s what the process looks like from start to finish....
