Whether you’re looking for a fun beach drinking game for your crew, or just want the perfect beach ball games to keep your kids entertained, try a few of these ideas to make your getaway even more memorable. (And bonus: Most of these games work really well in your backyard, too!) Best Beach Games for Kids These family-friendly beach games are lots of fun for kids—and the young at heart....
Try: Coconut-Kale Smoothie With Ginger and Mint Try: This recipe for Tofu “Halloumi” With Lentils and Burst Tomatoes. Try: Drizzling herbed yogurt dressing on salad or using it as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, and burgers. Try: This recipe for Raspberry-Chia Jam uses a combination of fresh raspberries and just a tablespoon of honey (in the whole batch) in place of the sugar or corn syrup that processed jellies contain....
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....
Even though I’m never eager for winter’s arrival, the one thing that keeps me going throughout the coldest months of the year are items that promise to keep me comfy and warm. This is the time to stock up on fuzzy socks, ultra-soft robes, throw blankets, and coats—and the best news is all of these items can serve as wonderful holiday gifts in a pinch. Biggest Sale: Zella Live-In High Waist Pocket 7/8 Leggings, $24 (was $59) Sellout Risk: Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite Circle Cardigan, $78 (was $116) Ideal Stocking Stuffer: Nordstrom Butter Crew Socks, $6 (was $9) Best Hostess Gift: Neom 6....
While this post is sponsored by Cricut, all opinions are 100% honest and my own. This post also contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Why should you give personalized gifts? Every year when my birthday or Christmas rolls around, I get added for my dreaded wish list. Dreaded because I hate putting together a list of things that people can buy from with absolutely no thought involved....
Byblos Old Fashioned When you’re in the mood for a bonafide classic, you know you can always turn to an Old Fashioned. This timeless masterpiece of mixology is an extremely simple three-ingredient blend (sugar + bitters + liquor), which makes it a great contender for recipe variations. This twist on a classic from Byblos Miami is framed with eastern spices and is served traditionally over a perfect cube of ice with an expression of orange oils....
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Andouille and Shrimp Gumbo The first step to making any gumbo recipe taste worthy of a Louisiana kitchen is achieving a dark roux (more tips on that here). After that flour and fat combo is nicely dark and thick, fresh veggies, andouille sausage, and shrimp all come to the party. Serve your gumbo over hot cooked rice and dig in. Test Kitchen Tip: Authentic gumbo recipes like this one call for filé, or gumbo filé powder, which is a sassafras tree leaf powder that acts as a thickener and adds a distinctive earthy flavor....
Whether you’re getting ready for mild temperatures or a season full of snow, here’s how to prep so you’re ready to handle whatever fall and winter throws your way. Clearing out unworn bathing suits, shorts, and sundresses at the end of summer means you’ll have less clothing to store—and fewer extra accessories to deal with—once spring and summer roll around again. RELATED: 7 Steps to a Successful Closet Purge To add extra space for your fall and winter things, Kitt suggests taking advantage of vertical space, especially in apartments or smaller homes....
Tile floor phrases are an opportunity to inject fun personality into an otherwise unremarkable surface. Rona Graf of Costa Mesa-based Grace Blu Interior Design used the technique in a cottage at a boutique hotel in Newport Beach, California. “We opted to do a whimsical, modern-retro feel,” Graf says of the design. There are pops of vibrant colors throughout the cottage, but the comparatively staid black-and-white tiled primary bathroom begged for something unexpected....
Netflix is taking further measures to ensure a safe, pleasant, and age-appropriate viewing experience for all—customizable for your household and parental preferences. The streaming platform is investing more than ever in kid-focused content, including global picks, award-winning animated films, and interactive shows. But safety and privacy control options for parents are as important as—if not more important than—abundant content options for kids. Netflix is doubling down on parental control capabilities to help parents better manage kids’ viewing experiences....
Pitch Cobalt In the kitchen designed by Gina Gutierrez, the window trim and kitchen island are both brushed with a deep shade of navy, Pitch Cobalt by Valspar. When used in small, strategic doses in a room filled with natural light, the moody hue lends contrast and depth without darkening the room at all. To connect the living room and dining room, the stair banister in the dining room also got a coat of the color....
Marilee Nelson, co-founder of natural cleaning supply brand Branch Basics, recently let us in on a little secret: Toxins from your laundry detergent might actually be affecting the way you sleep from breathing in the fragrances on your clothes and sheets. “Toxic, fragranced laundry products can significantly undermine your sleep through increased exposure to harmful chemicals that have been linked to asthma, endocrine disruption, cancer, neurological issues, metabolic disruption, and obesity,” she says....
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....
“Self-emptying is a very good feature and allows the customer to empty the dust container once in weeks,” says Steve Dodge, CEO of SoCal Robot Repair. (For context, regular robot vacuums often need to be emptied after every use.) To find the best self-emptying robot vacuums, we tested 11 models in our Lab and evaluated them based on factors like ease of emptying, effectiveness, maneuverability, noise level, and more. We also received expert tips from Dodge on how to choose one for your household’s needs....
Top Professional Kitchen Organizing Tips If you’ve ever worked in a restaurant or peeked in the back, then you’ve probably noticed that no space goes to waste. Shelving spans above and below countertops, and walk-ins are lined with tiered units. If you have a pantry, then take note of this design: Place the items you use most at eye level, the heaviest items beneath, and the specialty items above. If you don’t have a pantry, add open shelving to a blank wall—for everyday items like plates and cups—or place a cart beside a small countertop....
Dr. Schwartz says the first step is to remove foods that are detrimental to our hormonal balance: This includes processed foods, refined sugars, alcohol, caffeine, and saturated animal fats. “We need to help our body by realizing that each vitamin and nutrient we put into it is carefully synthesized,” she explains. This ultimately affects the quality of the hormones we make, which starts in the gut. There are dietary guidelines that will significantly help balance the overall hormonal picture....
My first lesson of college that year? Consult a pro when selecting complicated paint colors. To avoid future regrets, we asked some paint experts for their most popular, versatile yellow paint picks. Rest assured, these are shades of yellow you’ll want to live with for years to come. What makes this shade of yellow unique? It contains just the barest hint of green. “Slightly sunny, yet perfectly subdued, Good as Gold is a mellow mustard hue that’s absolutely perfect....
The new act has established more tax credits and opportunities to get money back when you tackle projects focused on energy efficiency. Now is the time for homeowners to invest in the sustainability of their home—and even make other upgrades that improve the overall condition and comfortability—and get money back through rebates or tax credits. Think of how often you cool or heat your house, leave your lights on, turn on your stove, throw your clothes in the dryer—more than 150 million homes exist in the U....
Reader question: What is the best drugstore concealer for mature skin? You know, someone with some wrinkles! —@sefginstl Whether your goal is to hide dark circles, camouflage redness, even out your skin tone, or all of the above, there’s no denying that a good concealer is an invaluable addition to your makeup bag. Still, finding one that delivers just the right amount of coverage, comes in the perfect shade, and has a texture you actually like is no easy feat....
