Winter Scavenger for Kids We’re a bit obsessed with scavenger hunts in my family. We’ve done everything from a Disney scavenger hunt to a Christmas lights hunt! Now that I have two boys in school, I’m always looking for fun things we can do together when they’re home with me. Also, things that they can do together! The reason I love this winter scavenger hunt so much is that it’s something that all ages can enjoy from preschool all the way up to adults (make it a virtual scavenger hunt!...

My boys are always looking for new games to play. We regularly play these board games for kids but sometimes they want something a little more seasonal or unique to play just once or twice. And when you’re just playing with a few people, it doesn’t make sense to break out an entire Christmas bingo game or even these Christmas minute to win it games. Last year I made this fun go caroling Christmas match game just as a quick game for us to play as one of our daily Christmas activities....

If you haven’t been blessed with an outspoken grill mentor, all of those cooking times and temperatures can be a hassle to learn. But this handy guide has them all, sorted by type of food. Learn how long to grill chicken, pork, steak, and various vegetables for results that are both delicious and safe to consume (i.e., free of any potential illness-causing bacteria). Keep this trusty guide on hand, and you’ll soon get the hang of judging when grilled foods are fully cooked....

HelloFresh’s Turkey + Sides Box serves eight people and includes a 14-pound turkey, broccoli cheddar gratin, ciabatta stuffing, mashed potatoes, apple ginger crisp, gravy, and cranberry sauce. If you’re hosting a group of between four and six people, you can opt for the Beef Tenderloin + Sides Box which has the same side dishes as the turkey kit (minus the cranberry sauce) but features six 6-ounce filets. Want an appetizer?...

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....

Willis, Texas: $610,000 Square feet: 3,399 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5 Listed by: Kimberly Soderberg, BHGRE Gary Greene - Woodlands This two-story brick-and-stone home sits on 0.18 acres of land. Inside, you’re greeted with a spacious open-concept living and dining area. Vaulted ceilings and sparkling chandeliers give a sense of grandeur to the single-family home. Two-story windows overlook the enclosed backyard letting in tons of natural light. A modern fireplace serves as the focal point with adjacent built-in shelves....

Plus, if you’re omitting meat, eggs, and dairy from your diet, you need to make sure that you’re still consuming enough protein. The key nutrient is a crucial component of one’s overall health, and is responsible for producing antibodies, enzymes, blood, connective tissue, hormones, and more. Protein is also critical for muscle repair and growth, which is why it’s important to have a protein-rich meal shortly before or after a workout....

How to Secure Cheaper Rates Sure, travel sites alert you of the best available times to book. However, some hotel rates simply aren’t available online. Hotel prices are subject to change just as quickly as flights, but unlike major airlines, travelers can opt to call hotels directly to save. Prior to booking your next hotel stay, give the front desk a ring and inquire about their package rates, member rates, and pre-purchased inventory blocks to make sure you’re securing the most affordable room option....

Yet, even with inflation finally starting to slow down, the cost of living remains high. Data shows that by the end of May, Americans were spending an extra $460 per month on food, fuel, and more, as compared to a year before. Red-hot inflation is forcing many people, myself included, to reevaluate the way they spend and how they prioritize their purchases. I knew that in order to keep up with increasing costs of living, I had to do something about my credit card spending....

But protein needs vary greatly from person to person—your required intake is determined largely by your lifestyle and activity level, muscle mass, age, current state of health, and body composition. There is a simple formula for estimating your body’s protein needs, however. “For people who are active, I take their weight in pounds and convert that to kilograms (divide pounds by 2.2 to get kilograms) and multiply by one,” explains Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, a nutrition expert and author....

Self-advocacy at the doctor makes it easier for your care provider to understand exactly what you’re experiencing and provide you with care you feel confident in—and comfortable with. But how, exactly, should you do it? Doctor visits can be intimidating. Maybe you’re shy; maybe you feel like you “don’t want to bother anybody” or that your symptoms “don’t deserve their attention”; or maybe you just forget everything you were going to say the second you sit on the exam table....

“I was tired of putting the space off, and I didn’t want to stick with what I kept seeing on Pinterest,” Porcher says. “I felt the space could use a spot of color, and I love colors in the coral family. Canyon Ridge just spoke to my soul. This color brings new life to my eat-in space. I love the energy it brings.” You can find tons of DIY-friendly woodworking plans on her website, but here is a quick look at her instructions on how to build this window seat....

“Personally, I think seeing the polka dot pattern rise up in home design also helped,” says Justin Hancock, brand marketing manager at Costa Farms. “It fits in perfectly with some of the trendy millennial design themes.” It’s also relatively easy to care for them. If you’ve been thinking about adding this popular plant to your collection, here’s everything you need to know about Begonia Maculata care, from how big it can get to how to propagate your plant....

Ideally, you want to wait as long as possible after framing to begin drywall installation so the wood has a chance to acclimate. But if you have to rush, time spent checking and correcting framing problems will pay big dividends. Although studs can often be straightened, the procedure is sometimes more trouble than it’s worth. Ripping out the deformed stud and replacing it can be the most efficient solution. Another strategy, called sistering, involves installing a new stud next to the bad one....

When you’re choosing hiking boots, don’t go by word of mouth. “One of the biggest mistakes you can make when choosing new hiking boots is to assume that a boot that someone else loves will therefore be the perfect boot for you,” says Jennifer Karr-Lee, product specialist and online community manager at REI. “Everyone’s feet are so different. Whether it’s length, width, volume, arch, shape, or ailments, no one has feet just like you....

“Companies like ours should come out and do the heavy maintenance on it, but in between, there are air conditioning maintenance tips people can follow themselves,” says Dave Mejean, HVAC manager at B&W Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc., an Angi vendor. “It’s like a car: You have to have your mechanic tune it up, but there are still things you can do to make sure it’s running too.” Whether you have central air or a window unit, check out these air conditioning maintenance tips and tricks you can easily do to protect yourself from the summer heat....

How to Broil Hamburgers in the Oven If you don’t feel like dealing with your grill to make burgers, then your oven is the way to go. The broiler provides high, direct heat that cooks burgers quickly and gives them a nice char. How to Cook Hamburgers on the Stove Cooking hamburgers in a skillet may be the simplest method around, and it’s a delicious one, too; the burgers will cook in their own rendered fat, yielding juicy, flavorful meat....

So what, then, do we mean by a new surprising ingredient? We’re simply suggesting that you add the sodium in a different form—instead of kosher salt, try seasoning with a splash of soy sauce. By stirring it into the eggs before they hit the pan, the saltiness gets evenly dispersed and doesn’t run the risk of clumping up, like salt. Gluten-free egg-lovers can substitute tamari. We can’t take credit for this genius tip....

If you’re nodding your head in agreement, it’s likely you’re experiencing a bout of social anxiety, either for the first time or in a heightened way—and you’re not alone. Mental Health America reports that 15 million Americans have social anxiety disorder. While social anxiety can rear its ugly head in any scenario, experiencing it at work can be particularly challenging, especially if your office is a highly social environment. Luckily, there are ways to work through it and keep it from impacting your work performance and social interactions....

Earlier in her career, Yokota worked as a licensed marriage and family therapist. Today, with a popular blog, a totally done-over home, projects featured in publications including Real Simple and Apartment Therapy, and a new book (Home Therapy: Interior Design for Increasing Happiness, Boosting Confidence, and Creating Calm, available starting December 6), Yokota is on a mission to help everyone enrich their lives at home through design, ultimately creating homes that reflect and serve them....