Covid Safe Holiday Entertaining Ideas

You can check out some ideas to help you make your Hanukkah or Christmas safer—but what about those other celebrations that are usually in your holiday season calendar? If you still want to gather with loved ones to exchange white elephant gifts or go caroling, there are some creative alternatives that are still big on fun—and big on safety. Pro Tip: If you want everyone to raise a glass of the same cocktail (or enjoy the same snacks) at your get-together, plan to spend some time delivering goodies to everyone before the festivities begin....

December 16, 2022 · 3 min · 571 words · Judith Kerfoot

Cuup Bra Review The Balconette Is Comfy And Sexy

After going through puberty in an era dominated by Victoria’s Secret mall stores, my idea of a well-fitting bra was somewhat skewed. Even as I experimented with different options as I got older, it wasn’t until I had a virtual fitting with the trendy undergarments brand Cuup that I began to question everything I knew about my own bra size. Most of my adult life, my go-to bra size has been a 34C—sometimes a 36C....

December 16, 2022 · 3 min · 500 words · Mary Dziuba

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December 16, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Effie Mansfield

Early Black Friday Sale 2021 10 Editor Picked Home Deals

And as a home writer, I can’t wait to add the best home and kitchen discounts to my cart ASAP. Since searching through thousands of deals is a stressful and time consuming task, I’ve narrowed my list down to the 10 best home items on sale up to 48 percent off. Shop 10 Editor-Picked Early Black Friday Home Deals I moved into a new apartment in May, and I still have quite a few things on my list that I need to get and items I need to replace....

December 16, 2022 · 2 min · 242 words · Paul Kennedy

Early Prime Day Sale 2022 10 Best Amazon Patio Furniture Deals

The Best Early Prime Day Patio Furniture and Decor Deals: Brightown 25-Foot Outdoor String Lights, $17 (was $20) Exclusive Home Outdoor Curtains, $26 with a coupon (was $50) Y-Stop Hammock Chair, $32 with a coupon (was $60) Aok Garden 7.5-Foot Patio Umbrella, $40 with a coupon (was $60) Nicole Miller New York Patio Country Geometric Outdoor Rug, $112 (was $160) Greesum 3-Piece Outdoor Patio Furniture Set, $110 with coupon (was $130) Keter 3-Piece Resin Wicker Patio Furniture Set, $134 (was $169) YitaHome 100-Gallon Large Resin Deck Box, $149 with a coupon ($300) Bali Outdoors Wood Burning Fire Pit, $160 (was $200) Nuu Garden 3-Piece Bistro Set, $180 (was $200)...

December 16, 2022 · 2 min · 317 words · Christopher Travis

Easy Candy Cane Cookies

If you’ve followed my blog for very long or maybe followed me on Instagram or TikTok, you may have heard about all of the candy cane games we played our candy cane Olympics earlier this year. I’ve been a bit candy cane obsessed this year and I’m not just talking about things like these peppermint chocolate thumbprint cookies, I’m talking real candy canes. So it’s only fair that I share these candy cane cookies....

December 16, 2022 · 6 min · 1146 words · Rebecca Jones

Easy Cricut Projects For Beginners

This post is sponsored by Cricut and includes affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Raise your hand if you’ve been crafting up a storm while safe at home the past month? I know I have! I made DIY t-shirts, printable games, labels for my pantry, and so much more. Plus I’ve done science experiments, colored way too many pictures, and cut out a lot of shapes with my Cricut....

December 16, 2022 · 5 min · 960 words · Robert Blakely

Easy Greek Lemon Chicken Thighs Recipe

The Greek chicken marinade on these lemon chicken thighs is so flavorful and delicious both kids and adults will love it! Pair it with with lemon potatoes or Greek salad for one easy weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy. While this post is sponsored by ABSCos, all opinions and ideas are 100% honest and my own. Easy Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs Recipe Last year when I was doing Whole 30, we lived on chicken recipes....

December 16, 2022 · 7 min · 1477 words · Sheila Garcia

Easy Grinch Sugar Cookies

I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but I am all over Christmas mode this year. Maybe it’s because so many Christmas festivities were cancelled last year or maybe it’s because well I just love Christmas cookies. This week we introduced my youngest to The Grinch and watched all three of the Grinch movies. I had no idea it was one of the most popular Christmas party themes but apparently it is....

December 16, 2022 · 7 min · 1359 words · Jerry Thompson

Easy Mixed Berry Cobbler Recipe

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the biggest fan of cooked fruit. While I’ll eat apple pie (especially if it’s this apple pie recipe), I’d much rather have striped delight or Reese’s peanut butter pie. I typically like my fruit cold and my veggies warm. The exception is berries (I love me some berry pie) so it’s probably no surprise that I’m sharing an easy berry cobbler recipe....

December 16, 2022 · 8 min · 1658 words · Lynn Sturgill

Easy Orange Cream Cheese Fruit Dip 4 Ingredient

I may be the outlier, but I personally love it when people serve a fresh fruit platter at parties! Vegetable trays not so much, but I love being able to grab some fruit alongside all of the yummy desserts and snacks! It’s even better when people serve fresh fruit and a homemade fruit dip like this one. I’ve tried a lot of fruit dips – both homemade and store bought – and this is still my personal favorite....

December 16, 2022 · 5 min · 970 words · Aleta Alderson

Easy Party Sides That Work For Any Occasion

In this gallery you’ll find classic party sides like deviled eggs and potato salad, as well as easy side dishes that are vegan, dairy-free, and vegetarian. No matter what you’re celebrating, we’ve got you covered with a bevy of party side dishes that can be enjoyed all year round!

December 16, 2022 · 1 min · 49 words · David Thompson

Easy Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty Party Ideas

This post contains affiliate links to products I used. If you purchase via my links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This post is sponsored by Party City, all opinions and ideas are 100% honest and my own. What is Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty? If you’re reading this post, you probably already know that Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty (RBUK for short) is a brand new show on Nickelodeon....

December 16, 2022 · 6 min · 1274 words · Sue Lynn

Easy Vampire Craft With Popsicle Sticks

Today continues with my series of simple Halloween crafts! I’ve already shared a popsicle stick Frankenstein craft, a Halloween bat craft made with popsicle sticks, and most recently, a popsicle stick witch craft! So it only seems fitting that today I share how to make a cute vampire craft with popsicle sticks! He’s almost as cute as this vampire paper bag craft I shared last week! I love making simple crafts with my boys during the Halloween season because they’re obsessed with Halloween decorations and crafts in our house turn into decorations every time!...

December 16, 2022 · 5 min · 868 words · Wilburn Pollock

Everything You Need To Know About Pho And How To Make It

While its origins are murky, most historians agree that pho first appeared around the turn of the 20th century in northern Vietnam, and some speculate that the name is a play on the French beef stew, pot au feu, which was introduced to the country during the period of colonization. In its most basic form, pho consists of a foundation of rice noodles topped with thinly sliced raw beef, which gets cooked when a portion of steaming, spiced beef broth is poured over top....

December 16, 2022 · 3 min · 445 words · Rita Buckley

Festive Easter Bark Recipe

One of my favorite parts about Easter (other than the obvious religious parts of it) is Easter candy. And Easter egg hunts, but that’s a totally different post. I love all of the different varieties of candy eggs, marshmallows, little bunnies, and of course Peeps. While I may not personally love Peeps, I do think they’re really fun and a nice addition to the holiday. I even made an Easter candy bingo game that uses all my favorite sweets!...

December 16, 2022 · 6 min · 1195 words · Paula Leslie

For A Sparkling Clean Home Don T Forget These Details

“Over time, your home won’t look as bright as it used to be if these spots are neglected,” says Brian Sansoni, senior vice president of the American Cleaning Institute. “Remove the screens and use a soft brush to clean with water and mild dish soap. Then rinse and air dry before replacing.” Try something like the MyLifeUNIT Mesh Screen Cleaner ($14.99; amazon.com). For the windowpanes themselves, use your preferred glass cleaner with a clean cloth or paper towel....

December 16, 2022 · 3 min · 588 words · Richard Greenblatt

Free Diy Dice Design For Group Dice Games

My family loves games. Board games, party games, trivia games – you name it. Every night at dinner my oldest son asks if we can play a game – literally every single night. We also love dice games. The problem with dice games is that I also have a toddler who really likes to put little dice in his mouth. And one of these days putting it into his mouth is going to turn into accidentally swallowing said dice....

December 16, 2022 · 11 min · 2327 words · Patrick Burchett

Free Printable 4Th Of July Scavenger Hunt For Kids

If you’ve been on my blog before, there’s a good chance you were here for one of my scavenger hunt ideas. It’s kind of my jam. I grew up writing rhymes and silly poems so writing scavenger hunt clues is one of the most fun things I do for my site! And I love sharing them with other people who may either not be as obsessed with coming up with creative rhymes or may just be too busy to do it!...

December 16, 2022 · 5 min · 1049 words · Brian Johnson

Free Printable Beach Scavenger Hunt For Kids

While I could hang out at the beach every day all day (my bag is always packed with the items on my beach vacation packing list just in case), I know not everyone is like that! I created this printable beach scavenger hunt for younger kids who maybe get bored of digging in the sand all day. It’s similar to my summer scavenger hunt but beach item specific. And if you’re not headed to the beach, this is also great for parents who want to do a beach themed day or activity at home because they can’t actually get to the beach on a family vacation this year....

December 16, 2022 · 4 min · 830 words · Shirley Sandoval