How many times have you made a pie that uses store-bought crust and only had to use one of those pie crusts? It happens to me all the time! I only want to make one pie, but I have two pie crusts (because they always come in packs of two so you can do a bottom and top crust). This pie crust cookie recipe is a fun and easy way to use up an extra pie crust or even just leftover pie dough scraps!...
This fun ocean sensory bin is a fun way to teach kids about the ocean and let young children build and play with their very own little ocean made out of pantry items you can find at home! Add a few ocean and beach themed toys for a sensory experience and fun ocean day activity! My littlest one is really into water play and the beach these days. There’s a reason we play water games often, and he had to help me make this beach themed cake a few weeks ago....
My family is a bit obsessed with Harry Potter. My oldest son and I read the entire Harry Potter series together over the past two years and watched all of the movies (my son might’ve closed his eyes during a lot of Prisoner of Azkaban but still…). We’re pretty huge Harry Potter fans. If you asked my son his favorite books, I can guarantee one of them would be a Harry Potter one....
I’ve slept on The Citizenry’s Stonewashed Linen Bed Sheets nearly every night since I received them from the brand a month ago, and I can confidently say they’re like sleeping on a pillowy cloud. Made from 100 percent French flax linen, the sheets are naturally temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking to prevent sweating even on the hottest nights. They even kept me comfortable when my air conditioning went out in 97-degree weather....
See which paint colors the pros have forecasted thus far, then check back to find out all the predictions for the 2023 colors of the year as they’re announced. Viva Magenta by Pantone Rounding out a year of blush-tone selections, Pantone selected Viva Magenta 18-1750, a bold pinkish red, as its 2023 color of the year, calling it “an unconventional shade for an unconventional time.” But this isn’t your Barbie pink....
Soft Peaks Any fat (egg yolk, butter, oil) will inhibit egg whites from whipping properly. Clean all equipment with vinegar to neutralize any residual fat on their surfaces. Place egg whites in glass or metal bowl (do not use plastic). For the best results, separate your eggs while they’re cold. Then let the whites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed or with a rotary beater until they form peaks with tips that curl over when the beaters are lifted....
Though during that time, my version of financial self-care also meant putting myself on autopilot when paying bills. Avoidance was my coping method of choice. It meant not questioning why my cell phone bill went up a few dollars without notice for several months. Years later, I received a refund check in the mail from the cell company for a few hundred dollars due to the company’s mistake. Burying my head in the proverbial sand each month when my student loan bill came in the mail was also how I “self-cared....
Today only, when you sign up for Firstleaf’s wine club you’ll receive your first box of six wines for only $24.95—that’s more than 70 percent off the usual cost of $90 for a standard box—plus free shipping for an entire year. To take advantage of this huge discount, use the promo code CYBERMONDAY at checkout. Here’s how a Firstleaf subscription works. Members are treated to a highly personalized wine service with bottles matched to every palate and preference....
Get Your Lawn Ready for Winter As the weather cools off, autumn lawn care is a combination of clean-up and encouraging new growth. It’s also a good time to help your grass recover from being trampled during backyard games of catch or maybe bocce ball this summer. So pave the way for lush, healthy grass next spring with these fall gardening tips: Deal with fallen leaves. Turf grass won’t tolerate thick layers of leaves well....
We don’t have a lot of holiday traditions in our family, really only a few I can think of. Giving a family in need 12 days of Christmas gifts is one and playing Christmas bingo on Christmas Eve is another. We all know it’s happening so about two months before the big night we start collecting $3-$5 prizes. Everyone brings 4-5 prizes per person in their family, and we play for a couple of hours with the entire family....
Both of my boys are really into coloring right now. One of them colors inside the lines and the other one just color scribbles and calls it everything he colors a treasure map. I made these St. Patrick’s Day coloring pages diverse enough that all types of coloring fanatics would enjoy them – in the line artists and out of the box ones. I love coloring pages perfectly because they help teach not only art skills but also focus, concentration, and hand coordination....
This season, Girlfriend Collective has a premium selection of leggings in various lengths, styles, and colors. The brand’s sizing is inclusive, with designs that range from XS to 6XL. I’m currently eyeing the Compressive Pocket Legging, available in five “essential” shades—Plum, Midnight, Black, Moss, and Earth—as well as one limited-edition hue called Lollipop that’s a bright, warm “true” red. The shade’s simply made for the holiday season, but it looks good year-round, too....
Aged Aged goat cheeses are usually French, and they come in various shapes and sizes. Often an aged goat cheese will be covered in an edible ash to prevent it from drying out and to keep its surface clean. It may have a fluffy middle and gooey exterior. Readily available aged goat cheeses include Chevrot, Valencay, and Selles sur Cher. Tomme style Tomme style refers to a wheel of cheese with a rind....
The good news? Drinking grapefruit juice also reaps healthy benefits—as long as it’s 100% real grapefruit juice. Fun fact: Grapefruit juice is considered one of the most nutrient-dense juices compared to other non-fortified, 100% juices. Grapefruit (and 100% grapefruit juice) are nutrient-rich options that can help you achieve the recommended 2 cups of fruit per day, says Mary Waddill, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and product compliance and nutrition analyst with Whole Foods Market based in Austin, Texas....
Follow the guide—complete with tips from laundry experts—below and bookmark this page for all your laundry days. Washing Symbols Machine wash, normal Wash the item in a standard wash cycle, with no water temperature restrictions. Machine wash, permanent press Wash the item in a permanent press cycle, intended to protect garments prone to wrinkling, color-fading, shrinking, and stretching. Machine wash, delicate Wash the item in a delicate cycle, which uses cold water and low agitation to be gentle on fabrics like silk, wool, and synthetic materials....
Sponsored by: The makers of PLANTERS® Nuts. All opinions and ideas are 100% honest and my own. Every year for the holidays my family does some sort of a big Christmas party with a themed challenge of sorts. Last year it was our candy cane games. The year before was our 12 days of Christmas games. And this year we had a nutcracker games full of all sorts of nutty games, prizes, and of course party favors for everyone to take home!...
While a bit of deep breathing can help, you can prep for a stress-free (or at least, stress-a-little-less) holiday season by taking care of these seven tasks around your home now. You’ll feel more prepared to actually enjoy and celebrate the season. Make Some Space The holidays usually mean there will be gifts. Where will the new stuff go if every closet, drawer, and toy box is already overflowing? Now is the perfect time to sort and donate clothes to make space....
The couple works together building, designing, and developing real estate at their company, We Are In Our Element. They wanted to remake the house quickly and creatively for their own use and as a rental property. After 10 months of work, the Smirkes could finally vacation at their finished property with bohemian desert decor and rent it out via Airbnb for $145–$185 per night while they’re away. Now they host 120 adventure-seeking visitors each year....
We get why you probably never wash this shower accessory—shower curtains and liners can be a real pain to keep tidy. But it’s imperative you start cleaning them, because they’re indeed disgusting. As a study by Safe Home found, your shower curtain actually harbors 60 times more bacteria than your toilet seat. In fact, the study reveals that shower curtains and liners are the dirtiest spots in the bathroom by leaps and bounds....
How long does a turkey take to thaw? That depends on its size and thawing method. If it’s early in the week and there’s no rush, thaw your turkey in the refrigerator. One the other hand, if you need to defrost a fully frozen turkey fast, use the cold water method or a microwave. For a quick answer, use our simple chart chart to determine how long to thaw your turkey, even if you’re in a time crunch....
