thanksgiving Bingo My family has always had the tradition of playing bingo on Christmas Eve. We play, win prizes, then open new Christmas PJs. But ever since my son has gotten old enough to realize how much bingo is, he’s been asking us to play bingo way more than just Christmas Eve. So this year I created these cute printable Thanksgiving bingo cards so everyone can play over the Thanksgiving holiday!...
If you’ve ever eaten at a restaurant with kids, you know there are good kids menus and not so good kids menus. The good ones come with crayons. They have coloring, mazes, and activities to keep the kids busy while they’re waiting for their food to show up. The best ones have activities AND a tablecloth that you can color on, like our favorite restaurant in Texas. There’s a reason people started making kids menus with activities – it’s hard to sit still while you’re just waiting....
That being said, the FSIS remains highly concerned that the potentially contaminated turkey is sitting in many consumers’ freezers. If you believe you purchased any of the products listed below, the USDA strongly urges you not to consume them. Instead, throw them away or return them to the location they were originally purchased from. (And retail locations that may receive returned product from consumers should destroy this product immediately, too....
To ensure your Brita water filter is removing everything from lead to chlorine to asbestos, follow the guidelines below on how often to change it. Plus, learn how to recycle those old filters and save them from the landfill. How Often to Change Brita Filters How often you need to change your Brita filter depends upon how much water you filter through it and which filter you own. Activate the electronic filter change indicator on your Brita pitcher, or use this timeline as a general guide....
I sat down with the designer to chat about how she pulled off a collection of pieces that reflect modern decor trends, and that you’ll still want to live with in five (or 10, or 15) years. Here are the designer’s secrets for creating a home that will never look outdated. What makes arches timeless, even if they’re having a moment right now? According to Ford, it’s because they’re both grounded in history, yet somehow futuristic....
Extra Holidays Look for more reasons to celebrate in December and January—with a few new holidays from around the world. Hannukkah - Hanukkah changes dates every year, but runs from November 28 through December 6 this year, providing eight days to celebrate with small gifts, candle lighting, and special Hannukkah-inspired treats. St. Nicholas Day - St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6 in many countries, but on December 19 in places that follow the Julian calendar, such as Ukraine....
Unfortunately, a 2021 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that this uptick in sweet indulgences may be negatively impacting the mood, sleep cycle, and both physical and mental health of the average American more than we’d necessarily prefer to acknowledge. “Research shows that consuming too much added sugar can lead to chronic health issues like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, yes, but it’s also highly correlated with mood imbalances and can even lead to depression in the long run,” Cardwell says....
Prep the Fan Start by turning the fan off. Always use a sturdy step stool or ladder placed under the fan—no wobbly chairs! It’s a good idea to have a spotter, just in case you fall. Open window coverings or add additional light sources so you have plenty of light while you work. Pick a day that you also have time to dust and vacuum the room. Even if you spread a bed sheet or tarp on the floor, some dust will escape....
Before You Start: As with any cleaning project, it’s always a good idea to begin with the mildest cleaning solution. Highly caustic or acidic cleaners, like bleach or vinegar, will corrode and slowly destroy grout, as well as tile finishes. You might be surprised how clean you can get your grout with just some hot water and a brush. With that said, if grout is deeply stained, there are other effective grout cleaners that you’re likely to already have on hand....
Just when I was starting to feel a little embarrassed to offer a drink to guests, I discovered how to clean water spots off glasses once and for all. The solution is a thorough dishwasher cleaning with an editor-approved dishwasher cleaning detergent and then a regular wash cycle using a dish detergent booster. Here’s how it went. How to Deep Clean the Dishwasher Recommended Product In the past, whenever my dishwasher needed to be cleaned and deodorized, I would turn to the age-old trick of home editors everywhere: adding a cup of white vinegar to the top shelf....
It’s one thing to recognize a lemon’s potential, but it’s another thing entirely to put the ingredient into action. The next time you need to clean your shower door or a cutting board, grab a lemon before you reach for the harsh, chemical-filled cleaning sprays. Here are several other ways to use lemon as a cleaner in your home. Cleaning With Lemons To remove stains from plastic or wood cutting boards, cut a lemon in half and squeeze the juice onto the board....
This veggie’s loaded with vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, so there are countless easy, healthy acorn squash recipes you can cook. It can be prepared in several delicious ways, too (find plenty of fun recipe options below), but our favorite might be the simplest: roasted (or baked) acorn squash. Cooking acorn squash on a sheet pan in the oven is an incredibly low-maintenance, comfort-food favorite that takes less than five minutes to prepare....
If this sounds annoyingly familiar, chances are you’re experiencing the all-to-common phenomenon of racing thoughts. When you have racing thoughts, it feels like your mind is going 100 miles per minute—and there’s no way to pump the brakes. (In many cases, racing thoughts can lead to insomnia.) While racing thoughts can be a byproduct of clinical mental conditions like ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder, or depression, it’s often a symptom of anxiety....
But there are many ways to deal with grief, and some are healthier than others. We spoke with multiple experts to learn more about the grieving process and some of the best and healthiest coping strategies for handling grief. What is grief? “Grief” is one of those words that we all know, but may find difficult to describe because as a society, we’ve been conditioned not to talk about death and other losses outside the confines of a funeral or memorial service....
When dehydrated properly, apples can last about six months in small-batch airtight containers, and they can be frozen for up to an entire year—just enough time for the next harvest to roll around. Best of all, they can be rehydrated easily for like-fresh use. Just steep your dehydrated apple slices in hot apple juice or even just water, same as you would tea, and they’re ready for snacking. Just as easy as reconstituting your apples is drying them out in the first place....
Doing a proper plank is also a test of muscle control. Once you’re in a plank, you shouldn’t shift an inch (except to keep breathing!). Yes, superficially, planks are key for a toned middle, but inside, they’re the key to a strong core, safe spine, and pain-free back. “Strong abs keep your spine supported,” Coopersmith says. “Think of doing planks as midsection multitasking.” How to Do a Plank Learn to do a plank correctly and safely every time to maximize this multipurpose move....
