Shiplap Stunner Shiplap is a timeless farmhouse accent, but this version achieves the look using lattice. The converging lines add dimension to the whitewashed wall without overwhelming it. A horse drawing, wicker basket, and rustic galvanized bucket provide classic country charm. Learn how to install your own shiplap wall to accent your farmhouse decor. Charming Character General store or farmhouse kitchen? Decorated with antique wall art, such as marquee letters, a chalkboard, and a salvaged door from a general store, it’s no wonder this room blurs the line....

I read articles and did research beforehand, but there are still a handful of things that I wish I’d known before my Disney Cruise. If you’re on the fence about going on a Disney Cruise, hopefully these will help you hop over that fence right onto a Disney cruise ship. 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Disney Cruise 1 – A Disney cruise isn’t just for the kids....

This season, learn how holiday traditions are celebrated around the globe, including the things all of us have in common—like gathering with friends and family for a meaningful meal or decorating our homes with twinkling lights. It’s also an opportunity to appreciate the differences between our holidays across a variety of cultures and continents. As you make plans to gather with your own family, take some time to learn about the traditions of others, and pull inspiration from customs you might not have known about before....

Debra Roberts, LCSW, an interpersonal communication and relationship expert and author, says that an extreme of an unhealthy relationship is a toxic one. We often toss the word around casually, but what truly qualifies an interpersonal relationship or dynamic as “toxic”? Bottom line: It usually involves chronic disrespect and a lack of emotional safety for one or both parties. Is My Relationship Toxic? It boils down to this: How do you feel around your partner?...

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something via an affiliate link, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. What is a Gender Reveal? If you’re here looking for gender reveal party games, you probably already know what a gender reveal is – but if not, a gender reveal is when you do something fun and creative to reveal the gender of your baby to friends, family, and sometimes even to the mom and dad to be!...

However, that hasn’t stopped Black women from using their social media feeds to tell the world that travel is for everyone. Black women are leading the charge with content that entices audiences to come out from behind our screens and book exciting adventures. Here are 15 travel accounts founded by Black women that will get you energized about globetrotting, and confident that—no matter how you look or where you come from—travel can help you find your happy place....

Instead, the new year offers us a time to reflect on the time that has passed, and it gives us a chance to look toward the future. Did we have our priorities straight last year? Did we make time for our friends and family—and for ourselves? Or were we too focused on one goal to see the good things around us? No matter your goals for this year, reading inspiring books can help you set the right priorities and intentions....

Roll a Snowman Game If you’ve been reading my blog for more than a minute, you’ll know I love me some good dice games. From this dice gift exchange to this printable math dice game, I love using dice for games! I’ve already made a Christmas themed roll a Christmas tree game but thought it would be fun to make one that was a little more generic winter. And after making this fun Christmas train and marshmallow snowman for TikTok, I knew I wanted to now only do a printable roll a snowman game but also an edible one!...

We’ve included the classics like chicken soup, beef stew, and mashed potatoes, plus plenty of fresh takes on one-pot meals like chicken taco soup you’ll make in a slow cooker, curried chicken with ginger and yogurt, and pork chops with chard and white beans. As delicious as each of these easy dinners are, the true gift comes at the end of the meal when you only have one pot to clean....

Spice Up Your Style Like seasoning a dish when cooking, there are certain design elements that, when sprinkled in the right proportions, lend depth and interest to a room. Dabito recommends this mix to spice up any room: “My recipe for personalizing your space is adding color, art, vintage pieces, personal objects (souvenirs or heirlooms), and plants.” In the living room, Dabito kept the walls white but introduced color with an unexpected green sofa, his own original artwork, and a mustard yellow ottoman....

In many cases, picking a thoughtful gift card that offers the recipient a new opportunity—to travel, to try new foods, to learn something new—is actually even more touching than another generic sweater or lotion gift set. Gift your Marvel-loving friend a Disney+ gift card, or your foodie sister a certificate to Goldbelly so she can enjoy the best food from around the country. Once you’ve settled on the perfect gift card idea, use our wrapping ideas to make the gift even more special....

If you’re looking for interesting books to read, we’ve compiled a list of 34 super-specific recommendations you won’t be able to put down. This list has you covered, no matter how you’re feeling. Ocean Vuong is a Vietnamese-American poet and his debut novel is written in the form of a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Exploring race, class, and masculinity, the novel handles difficult topics with beauty and the kind of lines that will hang in the air long after you’ve set the book down....

For anyone planning to stay away from wood entirely, though, many types of wood flooring alternatives give you the look of wood at a lower cost. Some are less susceptible to wear and tear than hardwood flooring, and they’re often easier to clean and maintain. Here are some of the most common alternatives to wood flooring—one of them might just cause you to lose your attachment to hardwoods. Laminate wood flooring Laminate wood flooring is a popular alternative because it’s an easy dupe for hardwood in how it looks and how it feels underfoot....

If you’re crunching the numbers on a potential kitchen renovation, it can be tough to know when to pinch pennies and where to go all in. While the bottom line may be different for every kitchen, the overall cost can be significantly impacted by these items: countertops, backsplashes, cabinetry, and appliances. To aid in the art of a reasonable budget, four experienced designers—Orlando Soria of Build Me Up on Discovery+, Natalie Myers of Veneer Designs, and Aly Morford and Leigh Lincoln of Pure Salt Interiors—share their advice for strategizing....

Mundo hoped to stylishly furnish their home while staying within a reasonable budget and soon found Facebook Marketplace. Mundo says she found pieces with a lot of character and the desired aesthetic that also fit her budget. At first, Mundo used FB Marketplace to stock her own home, but her success led her to develop a business (a side-hustle, if you will) styling homes for friends and family in her free time....

Take stock of those lingering tasks on your to-do list and roll over any goals left to be achieved. Most importantly, don’t wait until the last minute to set money resolutions that could change your life forever. These five goals are money musts that shouldn’t be put off for yet another year. Top Financial Resolutions Remember: The point is not to convince yourself that this investment vehicle is right for you....

Cinnamon Applesauce This no-added-sugar applesauce may be less sweet than what you’re used to, but the cinnamon adds so much flavor that your kids won’t notice. The key is to use good quality, naturally sweet apples, since they’re the star of the show. To skip the mashing step, throw everything into a slow cooker on the high setting for 4 hours, and the apples will fall apart on their own....

Pixie cuts also offer styling flexibility, and they’re surprisingly flattering on a range of hair types and face shapes. For the inside scoop on what’s trending, we asked two pro hairstylists for the six pixie hairstyles they’re seeing these days. “I enjoy this pixie because it looks so great on people of every age,” says Nick Stenson, hairstylist and artistic director of L’Oreal Matrix. “This fearless style usually involves close tapering around the ears and hairline with softer length on the top....

Like many other holidays around this time of year, Kwanzaa incorporates gift-giving into its week-long festivities. On the last day, New Year’s Day, people exchange Zawadi (“gifts” in Swahili). Kwanzaa prioritizes gift-giving that is meaningful, tied to African heritage, and often handmade. Gifts must align with Nguzo Saba (the seven principles): Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith)....

To get you inspired, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for women for every celebration. Whether you need a great gift for her birthday, Mother’s Day, or just because, these unique gift ideas are sure to impress. We’ve got options for the aspiring home cook, someone who desperately needs a spa day, and even the person who’s always losing track of their keys. We also tapped two gifting experts—Laura Jenning, founder and CEO of Knack, and Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy’s trend expert—for tips on how to choose a more thoughtful gift for women....