If you decide that window curtains are right for the room, we’ll guide you to pick the right fabric, curtain rod, and tiebacks to complete the look. Then, consider blackout curtains for a sleep-friendly bedroom or long velvet curtains for a luxe look in the living room. Not sure if curtains and drapes are the right choice? Find out when blinds are your best bet, how to measure for them, and where to buy them....
Cottagecore is a decorating style that evolved from traditional cottage designs. According to Carpenter, the trend started to emerge in 2016 but was on the decline—until the pandemic hit. “That evolution of cottagecore, in a more traditional trajectory, was on its way to not being as influential,” says Carpenter. “But COVID-10 re-energized that particular trend because we were forced to slow down.” The Foundation of Cottagecore Decorating While at home throughout the pandemic, many of us reconsidered our spaces and spent time on domestic activities like cooking, gardening, and hobbies like needlepoint....
Major success: cotton candy grapes are seedless bite-sized morsels that taste exactly like the hand-spun sugary treat you used to eat at the carnival as a kid. Understandably, cotton candy grapes have seen some major success the past several years at grocery stores like Costco, Whole Foods, Publix, and Wegman’s. They’re typically only available in late summer (August and September), but this past weekend we were floored to hear they were spotted back on shelves at Trader Joe’s....
Everyone always talks about doing holiday cookie trays full of yummy things like Christmas tree brownies, chewy molasses cookies, and maybe even a cherry cheesecake cookie. The thing people don’t talk about that often is holiday desserts. They don’t get nearly the love that homemade apple pie and no bake pumpkin pie get during Thanksgiving. This red velvet cake deserves all the love, especially when topped with sugared cranberries. It’s beautiful, delicious, and surprisingly easy to make!...
For example, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior recommends 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week (that’s about 21 to 43 minutes per day) or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week for able-bodied adults. But how do you know for sure that your movement of choice really is vigorous enough? Is your level of aerobic activity too vigorous?...
They call for ingredients you probably already have in your pantry (such as white vinegar), and they help speed up the stain-removal process. So the next time an unexpected stain happens—spaghetti sauce or lipstick—you’ll be ready! Just follow these quick pre-treatments immediately, and save the thorough wash for later. Mustard Stains Wipe away any excess, then soak the stain in a small bowl of white vinegar. Combine 10 ounces of clean water and 1 tablespoon of clear dish soap....
Simply set up your s’mores bar, print out a s’mores bar sign with the menu and toppings, and you’re on your way to one magically delicious evening. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I’m a sucker for a good s’more, especially the classic version that’s just graham crackers, a chocolate bar, and a toasted marshmallow....
A mixer A mixing bowlA spatulaA wooden spoonA cookie sheetA cooling rack While anyone who cooks most likely has the first five items on the list, some cooks find themselves without that last item: a wire rack to cool cookies. How important is this cookie cooling rack? What can you substitute if you don’t have one? Good questions. Here are some straightforward answers. Do I Need a Cooling Rack to Cool Cookies?...
When shopping for chicken breasts, you have a few main options to consider: boneless or bone-in, and skinless or skin-on. Boneless breasts cook the fastest, but are easy to overcook and dry out if you’re not careful. On the other hand, bone-in breasts take longer to cook, but more reliably yield succulent meat. As for the skin, chicken skin contains a lot of flavor, holds in moisture, and can get nice and crispy with the right technique....
I can’t believe Halloween is right around the corner. I’m not a huge fan of costumes (except these DIY superhero costumes I made for my boys) but do love Halloween parties, so I’m excited to share this fun Halloween backdrop that I made a few years ago and recreate almost every year because it’s so easy! It only takes a few minutes to make, leaving you plenty of time to play Halloween games like this trick or treat game instead!...
With Hocus Pocus 2 coming out in a few weeks, I thought it would be fun to share some Hocus Pocus themed recipes like these spell book brownies! I’ll be sharing some more ideas soon but figured these Hocus Pocus spell book brownies was a good enough place to start as any! I still can’t believe they’re making a new Hocus Pocus movie honestly – it’s like they’re bringing back all of the classics....
I remember when I was growing up my mom would always make us “blueberry muffins” aka Jif blueberry muffins with fake blueberry bites in them. I’d cut them in half, lather them with butter, and enjoy them every time she made them. I didn’t realize that those aren’t really blueberry muffins. I actually don’t know what they are, but not blueberry muffins. This lemon blueberry muffin recipe is a fun take on a classic blueberry muffin recipe with just a hint of added citrus flavor to brighten up the muffin....
With pumpkin season in full swing, I thought it was about time to share these yummy no bake pumpkin cheesecake balls that we’ve been enjoying with all fall long! They’re a great way to use leftover canned pumpkin since the recipe only uses a 1/3 of a cup of pumpkin puree. Make them along with these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, these spice cake mix pumpkin cupcakes, and this pumpkin pie dip for a dessert tray loaded with pumpkin treats!...
With Shark Week on Discovery Channel just around the corner, this week I’m sharing all sorts of fun shark and beach themed content. I shared a shark attack drink yesterday (a copycat of one of my favorite Universal Studios drinks), this beach themed cake (with sharks of course) last week, and these ocean blue popsicles earlier, that all make fun festive snacks for Shark Week! And make sure to come back tomorrow for a fun beach themed activity for the kids!...
The Asian giant hornet is the world’s largest hornet; as the name implies, it’s native to East Asia. There, it’s considered a little scary because you certainly don’t want to be stung by one, but no one is overly concerned about it. That’s because it’s native to that environment, and other animals have evolved protections against it to keep it in check. For example, Japanese honeybees, which the hornets prey on, have an amazing group defense where dozens of them grab onto an invading hornet, forming a ball around it, and raise their temperature until the hornet dies....
In my Firstleaf box, I received three white wines and three red wines from regions of Australia, Italy, California, and France. The types of wine varied between cabernet sauvignon, pinot blanc, riesling, a Tuscan red blend, pinot grigio, and grenache. Scroll down for my honest review of the club. Sign up now: From $90/shipment Overall Rating for Firstleaf: 9.7 out of 10 Pros: Secure and recyclable packing materialsVaried flavors and types of wineBottles from renowned international regionsWines are curated to fit your taste palateReasonable pricing for high-quality winesSustainable practices involved with production and transport...
The Best Substitutes for Ginger You can easily swap other ingredients in your spice cabinet for ginger without losing flavor. Here are our best substitutions for ginger, both fresh and ground. These ginger substitutions will help you make a recipe without an extra trip to the store! Fresh or Dried Ginger You can use fresh ginger if you don’t have any ground ginger. Converting fresh ginger to ground ginger and vice versa is easy....
The Pippa Packable Puffer Jacket by Free People’s FP Movement is getting into the habit of selling out quickly. Since landing on the site earlier this year, the lightweight coat has sold out not once, not twice, but three times, all within a week of being restocked. Not to mention, complete sell-outs were happening before fall had even begun, a testament to shoppers’ enthusiasm for the outerwear. The puffer has 169 reviews and counting on the site, in which 98 percent of reviewers stated they would recommend it to a friend....
Looking for the perfect chore chart for kids? This blank printable chore chart is perfect for creating a family routine full of chores, healthy activities like taking daily vitamins, and more! It’s perfect for any family just looking to get started with a children’s chore chart! Creating a Routine with a Chore Chart I’ll be the first to admit that having just one child for so long meant that we were a little lazy about creating a routine in our house....
I can’t believe the summer months are almost behind us! With just a few weeks left before school starts up again, I’ve been trying to squeeze in as many fun summer activities and items on our summer bucket list as possible! This week we played some water games and did this summer scavenger hunt. Next week it’s a camp themed week with this camping scavenger hunt and these camping games!...
