Halloween Name That Tune Guests have to guess the names of popular Halloween songs like Ghostbusters and Zombie by just recognizing the most famous lines of the songs! A simple name that tune game that would be great for any Halloween party! One of my favorite party games ever is Name That Tune – the kind where you split into two groups and have to try to be the first to name a song when it starts playing....

Someone asked me the other day for a Christmas cake recipe and I realized that I don’t have too many. I have this red velvet cake, this eggnog pound cake, and this who pudding (that’s kind of like a cake), but that’s really it. So I thought it was time for another one! This gingerbread tres leches has all of the flavors of gingerbread with the moist sweetness of a tres leches cake....

In the 1800s, when trick-or-treating first became popular in the United States, children played mischievous pranks rather than asking for candy. Back then, pranks were mild. “Shop signs were switched, gates disassembled, and flour-filled socks were flung at those wearing black coats,” explains Lisa Morton, author of Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween. But city planners in Chicago had a better idea—to busy idle hands with festivities and encourage homeowners to do the same....

“The word ‘snacking’ can sometimes get a bad reputation,” says Melissa Rifkin, MS, RD, CDN. “But when you’re munching on a healthy food that’s chock-full of nutrition, snacking can actually ward off late night hunger, which could ultimately assist with overall health, wellness, and prevent overeating.” The key, according to Rifkin? Plant-based protein. And her favorite example is peanuts. “A 1-ounce serving of peanuts has 7 grams of plant protein that keeps you very well-satiated,” she says....

The Ultimate Formula for How to Make a Healthy Sandwich Wondering, “what is a healthy sandwich to make?” You have countless options. Starting from the base up, use this four-part formula to make a healthy sandwich. Read on and prepare to master the handheld meal that can cure a variety of cravings! (If you want a preview, here are 24 healthy sandwich recipes.) Step 1: Choose a Healthy Sandwich Bread Start with a whole grain bread product, such as bread, pita, English muffin, bagel, or tortilla (aka wrap)....

Most bee species don’t live together in hives as honeybees do; they are solitary and don’t make or store honey. Try hanging up an affordable bee house to help these critical pollinator populations thrive. Placing Your Native Bee House Situate your bee house up high in your yard in a spot that gets morning sunlight. To attract native bees, plant native plants and flowers around where your bee house is hanging....

Follow the steps below to disinfect your kids’ stuffed animals, then commit to washing them regularly. So you won’t forget, get in the habit of tossing your little one’s teddy bear into the washing machine when you clean their bed sheets. Both the stuffed animal and the bed sheets can benefit from the disinfecting tips below. What You’ll Need Mild detergent Mesh laundry bag Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Laundry detergent...

So I decided to turn to the trusty experts for backup. If you thought the only side effect of your midnight munchies was the extra calories it added to your daily intake, I have some bad news for you. According to Jason Emer, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles, indulging in midnight snacking or untimely eating doesn’t just contribute to face bloating, it could also make you more prone to skin aging, skin damage, and even skin cancer (sigh)....

To offer some hope and advice to those of us who’ve had to struggle through this phase of life, we spoke with Shasta Nelson, a leading expert on friendship. She’s dedicated the bulk of her professional career to helping people understand why friendships are so important and how you can work to find new ones while maintaining the ones that you have. The challenge: It gets tougher to maintain friendships as we get older, busier, and more anxious....

For this reason, we created our ultimate party appetizer calculator, and now, we’re here with your guide for how much meat per person for BBQ gatherings. Read on for all of the details to keep in mind as you dial in your meat or fish purchase plans, round up these best BBQ wine pairings for summer cookouts, and prepare to accept the award for hosting MVP. Important Factors to Consider to Determine How Much Meat to Buy Per Person for BBQs As a general rule, we recommend allocating 8 to 12 ounces of raw meat per adult at BBQ, and about 4 to 6 ounces per child....

What Is the Average Age to Stop Trick-or-Treating? At what age should kids stop trick-or-treating? The answer is anything but straightforward. In a 2017 Today Parents survey of nearly 2,000 respondents, many people thought kids should stop going door-to-door around when they hit their teen or even tween years: at age 12 or 13. Almost three-quarters of respondents said that by age 17, trick-or-treaters should hang up their costumes and leave the holiday festivities to younger children....

Cardinals are at home in most rural and suburban areas across North America. They don’t migrate, so you can expect to see them year-round. With a few cardinal-friendly landscaping tips, you can invite these common but beautiful songbirds to take up residence in your yard. 1. Plant Cardinals’ Favorite Trees and Shrubs Cardinals are voracious seed eaters. While they are frequent feeder visitors, they gather most of their food from nature....

Cooking times for potatoes will vary based on the size of your potato pieces so keep an eye on them and check often with a fork. Use our timing guidelines to know how long to boil potatoes using any of three common appliances. How to Boil Russet Potatoes on the Stove The most common way to boil potatoes is on the stove in a pot of water. However, if you want more flavorful potatoes, consider boiling them in broth or a mixture of broth and water....

What Is Broiled Chicken? Broiling is a technique that involves cooking food at a measured distance below direct, dry heat. When broiling chicken (and other foods), a broiler pan ($20, Walmart) is used so the surface of the food (not the rack) is a specified distance from the heat source. Use a ruler to measure this distance in a cold oven. For chicken, you’ll want to make sure the meat will sit approximately 5 to 6 inches beneath the broiler....

Creating the right rent budget involves factoring in everything from your financial means to your personal values. Unfortunately, figuring out exactly how much rent you can afford can be a daunting task—especially if: It’s your first time renting a place. Your financial situation recently changed. You’re just easily overwhelmed by money decisions in general. To break down all these considerations, we spoke with behavioral finance expert Shari Greco Reiches and NerdWallet’s home expert Holden Lewis for the best ways to create a personalized rent budget....

Instead of just thinking about salary, think about your total compensation. We asked financial experts to explain why you need to know the value of your total compensation package. We’re also sharing how to calculate your total worth (so you can ask for a raise or additional benefits if you realize you’re underpaid). What Is Total Compensation? Total compensation is the combined value of your salary, bonuses, a 401(k) match, free office coffee, and more....

If you have a pair of crusty lash strips rolling around in your makeup bag, it’s important to learn how to clean them properly. Whether you opt for lash extensions, magnetic lashes, or strip lashes, keeping them clean is easier (and much more low-maintenance) than you think. Fake Lashes Different types of lashes require different forms of maintenance. First, you need to know how to remove strip lashes. “Glued-on lashes can be removed easily because the glue used for this type of lashes is super flexible, making it easy to peel off the skin,” explains Clementina Richardson, founder of Envious Lashes....

What’s the Difference Between Pure Silver, Sterling Silver, and Silver-Plated Jewelry? The composition of your silver jewelry will determine the best way to clean it and how easily it will develop tarnish. Pure silver, as it sounds, is made up of 100 percent silver, while sterling silver is an alloy, comprised of a mix of silver and another metal, such as copper. To determine if a piece of jewelry is sterling silver, look for a small marking on the inside of rings or bangles that reads “925,” which indicates that the piece is 92....

And even if you do get plenty of sleep, dark undereye circles still affect some of us frequently, whether it be genetics, allergies, excessive sun exposure, or other factors that are hard to control. Below, we’ve enlisted the help of two makeup artists for their best tips on how to color correct undereye circles effortlessly. What is a color corrector? Color correcting is using complementary colors (which are opposite on the color wheel) to cancel each other out....

With enough servings for a family, plus a round of leftovers (most of our turkey breast recipes serve 8 to 12), cooking turkey breast is a smart choice for Sunday dinners or an intimate Thanksgiving menu. How to Cook a Turkey Breast 3 Ways Here’s our complete guide to the three best options for cooking a turkey breast, including in the oven, in a slow cooker, and in a pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot....