My son is always asking me to do a scavenger hunt. Whether it be a regular clue based Thanksgiving scavenger hunt or something more like this indoor scavenger hunt, scavenger hunts are always a winner. So I’m always coming up with new scavenger hunt ideas. But unfortunately scavenger hunts aren’t necessarily the most fun for teens and adults. I mean some are but in general, they’re more geared toward kids....
I have yet to meet someone who didn’t like Oreos, which means they’re a pretty good choice for a universally liked dessert! Serve a plate of these Oreo truffles with these Christmas tree brownies, some chewy molasses cookies, a mini loaf of cranberry orange bread, and you’ve got one yummy holiday treat plate! I have a yummy Oreo cheesecake recipe that I’ll be sharing soon but for today, it’s all about these delicious Oreo truffles....
When I was in college I met my husband the day I made this strawberry poke cake. We were married within six months, so I like to say that cake is magical. But it can be a little more complicated because it uses a simply syrup and fresh strawberries. This raspberry jello poke cake is the epitome of easy desserts, and the taste is still amazing. Plus, anything with raspberries is always a huge hit anytime I make it....
I love using kids’ handprints to make keepsakes and crafts (and so does my Facebook page apparently!) because they’re hands are just so little right now and they won’t always be that way! Plus, as a mom, I love to look back at the hand and footprint crafts my boys have made in the past and just ooh and ahh at how cute they are! These Christmas handprint art ideas also make great gifts and great Christmas activities to do during that super long winter break, especially this year where we have an entire week before Christmas, a week after Christmas, and then another week after that!...
Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets to Have on Hand This is our Test Kitchen’s list of the most useful kitchen tools they find essential to accomplishing recipes at home. Blender If you’re a big smoothie drinker, you’ll definitely need a blender in one of your cupboards. It can also be helpful to blend soups and sauces to make them smooth. Buy It: Ninja Professional Blender ($120, Target) Bottle/Can Opener You’ll need a can opener to open most canned foods in the pantry, so make sure you keep this kitchen tool in a handy spot....
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Create a welcoming space that feels super comfortable for everyday living with items designed with warm woods and soft textures. Take for example this elegant tufted glider chair perfect for cuddling up with a good book, or this mid-century modern sofa that’ll be the center of attention in your living room. And if you’re looking for a coffee table to tie the room together, consider this pretty faux marble option that looks fancy but has a relaxed aesthetic thanks to its wooden legs....
Forbidding candy altogether doesn’t work anyway. A study in the Journal of Pediatric Obesity found that restricting treats is not an effective approach to helping children learn moderation. Setting limits works better, the study says. Castle suggests that children wait until they get home to nosh (so you can give their stash a once-over). But, if you can’t keep them away from the candy while they’re trick or treating, you can still set guidelines....
Thanksgiving menu ideas to suit all tastes. Learn how to make a stunning greenery garland. Learn how to make pumpkin place settings. Festive DIY holiday garland ideas. Festive Christmas crafts you can do right now. Editor’s Tip: These arrangements were made with seed heads of reed canary grass, switch grass, and feather reed grass. Visit a florist, greenhouse, or farmers market to find different grass varieties. Editor’s Tip: If your calligraphy lacks style, type your menu in a fun, festive font and print on heavy cardstock....
Reader question: What are some natural remedies for women’s hair growth? —prisysam1980 There are a lot of myths regarding hair growth and hair loss—cutting your hair makes it grow faster, plucking gray hair will make normal hair grow in its place, etc.—that makes dealing with hair loss more confusing and overwhelming than it already is. While there’s no magic remedy to quickly regrow lost hair, when it comes to natural remedies for hair growth, it really boils down to hair oils....
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....
Outfitted with not one, but two spacious islands, a double oven, white glass-front cabinets, and marble counters, Meyers’ real-life kitchen serves up as much design inspiration as her much-celebrated sets. What really caught our eye: all of the clever (and stylish!) organizing ideas hiding in this space. Here are five storage tips we plan to borrow from the director’s gorgeous home kitchen. Never underestimate storage trays. At Real Simple, we’re big fans of the countertop tray trick, so we couldn’t help but notice the two woven storage trays adorning Meyers’ kitchen islands....
Acts of God According to CNBC, “water damage accounts for more than 19 percent of the total home insurance claims.” You’d assume that if the damage is that common, then of course your insurance company would pay out. Not so. The companies start by investigating how the water got there in the first place—was it a storm, flood, pipe burst, sump pump backup, roof damage? Standard home insurance policies may have exemptions for certain “Acts of God” that might have triggered the water damage....
Given that flooring is traditionally such a major commitment, it makes sense that a handful of alternatives have sprouted up that offer a fresh look for less money and less hassle. Peel and stick flooring, which is applied over your existing floors in a manner similar to wallpaper, is one such option. But is it the quick fix of your dreams or just a temporary improvement? Ultimately, the answer depends on your overall budget, space, and personal preferences....
Scrubbing Grout Fun fact: Most grout can get cleaned effectively with hot water and a stiff-bristled brush. But really, the big draw here is that cleaning grout takes effort, and since you’re sort of oddly bent over the tub, your core is usually engaged. Hello, physical challenge! Use all that bottled-up rage to get your grout back to its original glory. Vacuuming The heavier your vacuum, the better. Pushing a large, loud machine around the carpet can be surprisingly cathartic....
Price: About 60 cents a lemon. Use Lemons to Clean Your… Countertops: Dip the cut side of a lemon half in baking soda to tackle countertops; wipe with a wet sponge and dry. Don’t use on delicate stone, like marble, or stainless steel (it may discolor). Cutting boards: To remove tough food stains from light wood and plastic cutting boards, slice a lemon in half, squeeze onto the soiled surface, rub, and let sit for 20 minutes before rinsing....
The bottom line: Even a few minutes of meditation each day can dramatically lower your stress levels. So the next time you feel your stress start to snowball, or the clouds of a funk start to descend, hit the gym, go for a bike ride, or take a brisk walk. Many natural smells that you encounter outdoors have been linked with lowering stress levels, too. Some of the scents include lavender, rose, and possibly pine....
Choosing just seven cookbooks to cover all 33 countries is an impossible task, but these picks go beyond food to incorporate the history, culture, and legacy of Hispanic heritage. Dive into these books to humor your inner chef, soothe your travel bug, and learn more about the tradition behind these foods. Argentine Street Food: Empanadas, Ice Cream, and Dulce de Leche by Enrique Zanoni and Gaston Stivelmaher One thing about street food is that it’s made to be eaten on the go....
There are many alternatives to storing your microwave on the counter that are much more efficient but no less accessible. Options include building the microwave into cabinetry, installing it inside an island, recessing the unit into the wall, and more. These space-saving ideas for integrating a microwave demonstrate how to move the small appliance off the countertop without losing its convenience. Each method has pros and cons, so consider your needs carefully when deciding which integrated microwave idea works best for your kitchen....
Rice Substitutes Though the flavors and textures of some of these rice alternatives might differ from white rice, they can be cooked and used interchangeably with any of your favorite rice dishes as a one-to-one substitute. 1. Brown Rice Perhaps the easiest swap among this list, brown rice makes an excellent white rice alternative. Unlike white rice, which is processed to remove the grain’s outer layers, brown rice is a whole grain with all the nutritious parts intact (minus the inedible hull)....
