the Best Christmas Party Games With all of the holiday parties, you’re bound to need at least a couple of fun Christmas games to play! Lucky for you, I’ve gone through the trouble of collecting 45 of my favorite Christmas party games from all over the internet! Now all you have to do is play! There are games with free printables (trivia, charades, Christmas bingo, Minute to Win It Christmas games) and others that have all of the instructions you need to have your own holiday game night....

Luckily, French braiding your hair is like riding a bicycle: Once you know how to do it, it becomes second nature and you can master the elegant updos you see on Instagram and Pinterest. To help you get an enviable Grecian head of hair, we asked celebrity hairstylist and inventor of the Beachwaver, a rotating curling iron formulated for your hair type, Sarah Potempa to break down three braided updo hairstyles that you can easily master....

Out of all of the seasons of the year, Christmas just seems to be the one where people watch the most movies. I don’t know if it’s because TV shows take a winter break and people need something to do or if it’s just because there are so many amazing iconic movies to watch. Either way watching Christmas movies is one of my family’s favorite ways to celebrate the season!...

How Much Wine Is Healthy? When it comes to alcohol, monitoring the amount you consume is the most important thing you can do for your health. According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, women should try to consume no more than one glass of wine per day. “There are ‘better for you’ wines out there, but it’s smart to keep some basics in mind,” explains Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, nutrition expert and author of Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen....

Thankfully, with a little editing and one of these three techniques, you can make the most of every inch of space in your under-the-sink storage. First, take stock of what you have—now’s a good time to throw away any expired products or things you don’t use anymore. Sort everything that’s left into different categories (like hair, makeup, dental products, first aid), so you can easily find exactly what you need....

Days leading up to Memorial Day, you can save on top brands like Dyson, Bissell, iRobot, and more. They’re popular for a reason: They can get out deeply-rooted dirt, pet hair, and even stained grout starting at just $30. Yes, you read that right. If you’re interested in a cleaning appliance that can do the work for you, look no further than a robot vacuum that suctions up dirt and pet hair with the push of a button....

I tried to do elf on the shelf with my boys once. I forgot to move him on day three. And day six. And kind of just gave up after day 12. It was at the time when I only had one son, and he wasn’t that into it. He was more excited about punching a prize in this DIY advent calendar and listening to our Christmas playlist. And I didn’t love the whole elf watching you so stick make sure to be on your best behavior thing....

Below are some guidelines for picking out the most productive WFH spot, lighting it properly, and finding a desk and chair combo that will keep you comfortable. Keep these four tips—and two common mistakes—in mind to build a better workspace. If you have kids at home, depending upon their ages and the level of supervision they need, you may have to coordinate your workspace so you can keep an eye on them....

Names like Tru Earth, Earth Breeze, Earth Hero, Net Zero, Dropps, and BioKleen are just some of the companies vying for consumer attention. And the offerings and value propositions of these more recent entrants are exciting for people wanting to do their part to save the planet without busting their budgets. Not only are these companies reducing the plastic pollution associated with laundry routines, they are also reducing the carbon footprint associated with the industry and baking charitable environmental initiatives into their business models....

What? But upon further consideration, that number almost sounds… low. Whole milk or 2% in my coffee? Iced or hot? Should I buy a water bottle at the gym or bring my own? Whole wheat or white bread? Toasted? Sunny side up or scrambled? We haven’t even finished breakfast, fam. And I’m exhausted. Clearly, eating can be complex—albeit delightfully—particularly when nutrition and health come into question. There are plenty of ingredients we know we should be eating every day, yes, and a select number of foods that registered dietitians recommend we avoid at all costs....

Picking a monochromatic color palette means committing to a single color, sure, but true color aficionados won’t shy away from that challenge. Use these monochromatic color schemes as inspiration for creating a single-hued space that feels personalized—just be sure to try before you buy. Get the look: Forever Denim (top left), Rain Dance (top right), and Superior Blue (bottom) by Behr. Get the look: Fondant (top left), Light Quartz (top right), Flush Pink (bottom left), Nursery Pink (bottom right), and Crushed Berries (center) by Benjamin Moore....

Here are five newer houseplant varieties that can create a statement on their own, or can provide the contrast our eyes instinctively seek out in a grouping with all-green or lightly variegated houseplants. 1. Aglaonema ‘Golden Fluorite’ Aglaonema, also called Chinese evergreen, provides incredible foliage color in an easy-to-maintain package, and ‘Golden Fluorite’ is one of the best newer varieties. Yellows, greens, and white suffuse the shiny foliage with a beautiful blush of rose-red running down the center of each leaf....

1. Treating Broadleaf Weeds When It’s Dry Dandelions, clover, and creeping Charlie are some of the most common broadleaf weeds you’ll encounter, but plenty of other plants can invade quickly and spread relentlessly. To keep them in check, you may decide to use a granular weed-and-feed product or spray an organic liquid broadleaf weed killer. The right time: To treat actively growing weeds, apply granular products on a dewy morning or spot treat them with an organic herbicide ($13, The Home Depot) on a warm, sunny day....

Or, maybe you’re not about to host. Maybe you’re just not sure what you want for dinner, so a variety of little bites sounds more appealing than a large dish. Either way, the following “small bite” ideas will satisfy you when you want a smorgasbord of tastes in one meal. Get the recipe: Endive With Ricotta, Almonds, and Raisins These hummus and cucumber crostini solve this common party woe in a delicious way....

Quick DIY projects, lush evergreen accents, and items you already own can combine to create a stunning holiday mantel. When friends and family come to celebrate the holidays, your tree won’t be the only item receiving compliments. These seven holiday mantel ideas will help you show off your style and come together in minutes. 1. Upgrade Your Christmas Garland A traditional pine garland stretches across the base of this fireplace mantel....

But sleep isn’t just a cozy reward after a long day—and it’s certainly not a sign of laziness or weakness. Sufficient sleep—which for adults is defined as getting at least seven hours per night by the CDC—is an absolutely vital driver of every physiological system in the human body. When we’re sleep deprived—which more than one third of adults are—our health and wellbeing can suffer in myriad ways: mental, physical, and emotional....

Want to get your health back on track? Start cooking more meals at home where you control the amount of oil and butter used and the portion sizes. Need to conserve finances? The cost of groceries to prepare a delicious meal in your kitchen is drastically lower than eating out at restaurants or getting takeout. Want to minimize your screen time and spend more quality time with loved ones? Gather nightly around the dinner table with family and friends for that valuable face-time, made even more intimate with a home-cooked meal....

Not sure which factors may be sabotaging your sleep, and which you can keep without losing Zs? López-Yianilos recommends eliminating all of these sleep-eroding habits to start, then slowly reintroduce one-by-one any habits that you feel you can’t live without. By adding back one habit at a time, you’ll be able to determine if that behavior is harming your sleep or not. And remember, proper sleep fitness and hygiene takes training and practice, so don’t worry if you take a misstep every now and then....

So, if you’re in need of a coastal getaway that won’t bust your vacation budget, check out these beautiful, affordable beach towns right here in the United States for a seaside vacation that won’t send you back home in debt. If you’re a nature fiend who loves horseback riding, birdwatching, tubing, and more, be sure to visit Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Did you know Fort Lauderdale is known as the Venice of America?...

Of course, the best part of all these true crime series is that you can crack the case from the comfort of your couch. For a genre that is constantly adding more cases to its roster (seriously, it’s like there’s another serial killer every week), we filtered through every gory one to bring you the best. So for all you internet sleuths, conspiracy theorists, and cold case-solving aficionados out there, here are the greatest—and freakiest—true crime documentaries on Netflix....