Exclusive Teri Hatcher Is Bringing Mrs Claus Back Into The Christmas Conversation

Hatcher teamed up with artist Jane Sheldon for an adorable Christmas music video that’s all about Mrs. Claus getting some overdue credit for her hard work leading up to Christmas Eve. We’ve got your exclusive first look at the music video that is sure to make your holidays a little brighter. Mrs. Claus isn’t the only one sweating a little bit this season. Hatcher has also been busy. Aside from a long career as an actress (starring in televisions shows like Desperate Housewives and Lois & Clark), she is also a health advocate and avid cook....

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;6 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;1097 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Mark Cox

Give Your Guests These Custom Thanksgiving Plates Straight From Your Heart

Bring your family together with a fun and fulfilling Thanksgiving craft activity that will bring the practice of gratitude into your family celebration. Ask your family to share their thankful thoughts while making pretty custom Thanksgiving plates, created by Crafty Chica, using a simple technique anyone can do. Thanksgiving is all about spending time with those closest to you and focusing on the parts of life that we are most grateful for....

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;530 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Marc Curtis

Gory Can In Head Makeup Tutorial Makes An Easy Halloween Costume

And while some people will sew, stitch, patch, and paint their way to Halloween costume perfection, we weren’t all gifted with the crafty touch. Luckily, you don’t need to be to achieve this bloody effect. We enlisted the help of professional makeup artist Allison Pynn to show us step by step how to achieve this can in head makeup. MORE: Spooky skeleton makeup tutorial for Halloween Fortunately, creating a killer (or in this case, undead) costume can be as simple as grabbing an empty soda can out of the recycling bin, picking up a few products and turning yourself into the victim of a freak accident....

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;280 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Melanie Flint

Homemade Thanksgiving Leftover Hot Pockets

Since all of the ingredients are leftovers, and therefore fully cooked, all you have to do is bake the dough! What a simple and delicious way to eat that leftover Thanksgiving turkey and cranberry sauce (that’s not a sandwich). It’s also an easy way to get rid of any extra pie dough you didn’t use! Yield 2

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;57 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Wayne Otto

How To Make Oktoberfest Bavarian Pretzels With Beer Cheese Sauce

MORE: Oktoberfest Authentic German Beer Taste Test There’s no better time of year to master the fine art of pretzel-dough-wielding than fall, either. You can really lean into the German vibe by picking up an Oktoberfest beer six-pack (or more, no judgment — bier ist saulekker, aka extra tasty). Plus, fall is all about comfort, and there’s no better comfort food than a salty, crunchy, ever-so-slightly chewy pretzel. Now that we’re all salivating, let’s start with a list of things you’ll need to whip up your own Bavarian pretzels and homemade beer cheese....

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;239 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Joshua Sink

Make Your Favorite Recipes Healthier With These Easy Substitutions

Let’s bake — for your health Baked goods — from savory breads to sweet treats like cupcakes and cookies — can be made healthier by simply swapping a few key ingredients. The swap: Whole wheat flour for at least half of the all-purpose flour. Whole wheat flour is minimally processed and delivers more fiber and phytonutrients than all-purpose flour. Worried that your baked goods will end up dense or taste “healthy”?...

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;828 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Paul Meyer

Print These Friendsgiving Adult Coloring Pages Because Lol

Get ahold of yourself, mate. All is not lost. Not only do we have a solution for beating boredom, but it just so happens to also be an elicitor of hilarity. A lord of LOLs. The guru of giggle-fits. By now, you’re probably thinking we’re being turkeys for not telling you, so here goes: adult coloring. Of course we’re serious and, even better, we whipped up a few pages for you to pass out at your Friendsgiving party....

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;434 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Leroy Cook

Prize Winning Treats Copycat Swig Sugar Cookies

Meet the Swig cookie These are some of the easiest, most delicious sugar cookies ever — crumbly and chewy, soft and buttery, rich and decadent. They have the perfect balance of sweet and tang, thanks to the secret ingredient: sour cream. These are popular with crowds, so you’d best make a few batches! They’re also regular prize-winners at cookie exchanges, and disappear quickly in family kitchens. These cookies are usually served cold (Swig pulls them straight out of the freezer when they’re ordered), with room-temperature frosting added to the tops just before serving....

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;345 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Frank Broce

Pumpkin Pie Spice White Chocolate Popcorn

This recipe stays fresh at room temperature for up to a week, so feel free to make a huge batch and try to resist eating it all in one sitting. Head on over to Cooking Classy for the full recipe!

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;40 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Walter Maxwell

The Best Funny New Year S Memes To Share On Social Media

MORE: The best inspirational New Year’s memes for you to share with friends and family Willpower is a must! One of the hardest things to do it seems is stick to your New Year’s resolutions. It all sounds easy on January 1st, but by January 10th, many have been thrown out the window. If you are one whose resolutions don’t stick, this meme is our gift to you. M stands for motivation We all need it, but we can’t all find it....

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;256 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;David Rothenberg

The History Of Wine In America Grateful

History was never my favorite subject in school, but when it comes to the history of wine, sign me up. Take a trip down memory lane with me (sommelier Shelby Krause) as we recap the timeline of wine beyond the trends. Just because there wasn’t social media at America’s founding, doesn’t mean they didn’t #winedownwednesday. 1776 Madeira (yes, a fortified wine, but still a wine) was a particular favorite for our very first president....

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;5 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;854 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Esther Ramirez

Top 10 Kid Friendly Halloween Crafts You Can Make At Home

My almost-three-year-old LOVES crafts, and she could help me make a lot of these gems. And the beauty of most of these is that they can be saved and reused for decor year after year. Which also provides really sentimental memories. Whether you’re looking to simply spend quality having a little fun, or want to create lasting memories, you’ll find something here. Mummy Halloween Candy Cans These adorable mummy Halloween candy cans are an easy and festive way to serve the kids their Halloween treats!...

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;5 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;871 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Jonas Smith

What Did They Eat On The First Thanksgiving

So what did they eat on the first Thanksgiving? While no record exists documenting what was eaten, the meal at the first Thanksgiving between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag at Plymouth Colony probably included wild turkeys, geese, ducks, swans, fish, lobster, and clams. And the colony’s governor, William Bradford, noted in a journal that “the Wampanoag guests arrived with an offering of five deer.” And since the festival was in honor of their first successful harvest, the feast also likely included berries, plums, grapes, cranberries, pumpkin, squash, onions, beans, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, carrots, and corn — which would have been turned into a porridge....

<span title='2025-08-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 12, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;280 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Ophelia Rutledge

10 Boozy Thanksgiving Desserts

Alcohol that is cooked or baked mostly evaporates, but when added to unheated fillings and frosting, it maintains its alcoholic content, and, therefore, should be reserved for adults only. These boozy dessert recipes incorporate alcohol into floats, pies, cakes, you name it — so this year, you can get a little bit of a buzz with your sugar high. Beer and bacon pecan bars A savory dessert, Beer and bacon pecan bars from The Beeroness combine pecans, various sugars, heavy cream, bacon and stout for a salty and sweet treat....

<span title='2025-08-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 11, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;410 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Keith Crowson

18 Patriotic 4Th Of July Blessings Greetings

America the Beautiful America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown they good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea. 4th of July blessings: God Bless America Patriotic sayings Independence Day Freedom Proud to be an American Stars & Stripes Patriotism God bless the USA Home of the Brave Reagan on freedom “Freedom is never more than one generation from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream....

<span title='2025-08-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 11, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;484 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Dortha Winston

4 Free Adult Coloring Pages For Valentine S Day That Will Bring Out Your Inner Child

Love is in the air ALSO FOR SHARING: 23 Valentine’s Day greeting cards to share with the one you love Box of chocolates All you need is love ALSO TO PRINT: 4 Valentine’s Day coloring pages for you to color with your children I will love you until the day after forever

<span title='2025-08-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 11, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;52 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Duane Warren

5 Christmas Coloring Pages Your Kids Will Love

Just click on any of the images below to get a larger printable version. Christmas coloring pages: Cute Christmas Owl Christmas coloring pages: Merry Christmas reindeer and sleigh Christmas coloring pages: Happy Holidays Santa Claus Christmas coloring pages: Frosty the Snowman Christmas coloring pages: Kids around the Christmas tree MORE CHRISTMAS FUN Classic holiday pinwheel cookies bring back all the feelings from your childhood Christmas gatherings Our Reindeer Oreo pops are a fun and easy Christmas treat your kids can help make Keep coloring!...

<span title='2025-08-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 11, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;95 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Eva Bishop

8 Olympic Crafts That Will Bring The Family Together

Olympic ring art Using paper towel rolls, paint and canvas, this Olympic ring art is the ideal craft for pre-school-age children and up. For cheaper canvases, visit your local thrift store and find old art to paint over. Olympic wind sock Having an Olympic wind sock waving in your front yard while the nation’s best athletes march into Olympic Stadium is a patriotic picture. Using empty oatmeal containers, the tube is covered in white paper, cut-out circles are pasted on and then streamers attached....

<span title='2025-08-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 11, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;427 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Jorge Alvarez

Bacon Ranch Red Potato Salad

And it doesn’t get any better than this Bacon-Ranch Red Potato Salad! Bacon and ranch is the best combination ever, and mixed into your favorite potato salad takes it over the top. With just a few simple ingredients of red potatoes, sour cream, powdered ranch dressing mix, bacon, and shredded cheddar, you can whip up this simple potato salad in no time. Bring this recipe to your next potluck or block party....

<span title='2025-08-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 11, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;104 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Sue Caffrey

Brown Sugar Citrus Hot Toddy

It has all the comforting flavors of fall and of Thanksgiving, all wrapped up in one steaming mug of holiday goodness! And bonus, the simple ingredients makes it a snap to stir up after a laborious Thanksgiving meal. A splash of orange juice and cranberries add a bright fruity burst, but it’s not too sweet. Yield 2 servings

<span title='2025-08-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 11, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;58 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Mary Britt