Wicked witch legs An actual wicked witch crashing in your yard would be ideal — but highly unlikely. Barring the unexpected, we’re here to help. You can make your very own pair of wicked witch legs from Grillo-Designs that will leave neighborhood kids wondering if they need to call someone for help. This Halloween decoration is guaranteed to cause a double-take — followed by smiles and even giggles. With a few supplies, some ingenuity, and a bit of time, you can create a Halloween decoration you can be proud of — and make your neighbors jealous while you’re at it....

1. Traffic fatalities Traffic fatalities increase on holidays, due heavily to accidents involving alcohol. However, New Year’s Eve isn’t the deadliest day of the year… nor is St. Patrick’s Day or the 4th of July. More deaths take place on the road on Thanksgiving Day than any other holiday, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Millions of travelers across America hit the roads on their journey home for the Thanksgiving holiday—in fact, more than 40 million Americans will be driving more than 50 miles from home this year, according to the AAA auto club....

That’s why it’s okay to use shortcuts. Thanksgiving Day should be reserved for spending time with family, catching up with relatives you haven’t seen in a long time (probably since last Thanksgiving), and getting to savor the food you’ve spent days making. Here’s what can be store-bought without sacrificing too much on taste. There are a few things I cannot sacrifice homemade, however. Here’s a list of things that have to be made from scratch in my house because the alternative is just not good enough....

Thanksgiving is the most celebrated meal of the year and we want your stuffing to be a belly-filling reason for your holiday guests to cheer! Our all-American stuffing, inspired by Bon Appétit, delivers all the festive flavors your family and friends love. Featuring big toasted chunks of homemade cornbread, delectable bites of sausage, and a delicious depth of flavor from onions and collard greens, this is a Thanksgiving stuffing you will want to make year-round....

There are few sweeter ways to end the day than by snuggling up with your sweetheart and a warm mug of cocoa. Our decadent amaretto hot chocolate will warm your hearts with its indulgent flavors and adorable heart-shaped mini-marshmallow topping. Although it may look (and taste) like it was created by a gourmet barista, it’s actually quite simple to make. Real Dutch-processed cocoa and semisweet chocolate simmered together with whole milk creates a steaming cup of creamy, homemade goodness....

These cutout sugar cookies have the best of both worlds, a cookie that holds its shape and yet still stays soft! This cookie is a family favorite. My kids love helping me cut out the shapes. Decorate with royal icing or frosting and sprinkles to make a unique look. Helpful hint: If the dough has been chilled for more than an hour, it may be too hard for rolling, causing cracks in your dough....

Celery root has a slight celery flavor, tastes a bit nutty, has a long shelf-life, is low in calories and high in a number of nutrients, like vitamin K. Try out this very simple coleslaw made of celery root, apples, and walnuts for an amazingly delicious addition to your table. Yield 4 Courses Salads

Dress the part Grab your favorite red hoodie or, if you’d rather skip the outerwear, swaddle yourself in a white blanket (no squeezing into a bike basket necessary). A striped mock-turtleneck with overalls will make you feel just like Gertie, especially when paired with yarn-bowed pigtails. For extra authenticity, carry around a pot of flowers. To be clear, though, you won’t look quite as adorable as Gertie did — no one ever could....

The last time you went to out to one particular popular restaurant, did you try the amazing Texas Roadhouse rolls and butter? From the moment the basket is placed in front of you — along with that delicious cinnamon honey butter — you realize how delightfully dangerous they really are. You would probably love to know how to whip up your very own batch in the comfort of your own kitchen....

Like it or not, kids love slime. They love making it, playing with it, and grossing people out with it. So, why fight it? Think of it as educational fun. They get to learn about chemical reactions while making a mixture that oozes and stretches and is just generally icky, which makes them love it even more. Truth be told, it is kinda fun to play with! Get back in touch with your inner child and make some monster slime, inspired by The 36th Avenue, with your favorite kids — young and young at heart....

With only a few ingredients, you’ll be enjoying these festive and citrusy cookies — flavored with Orangesicle or Orange Supreme cake mix — in just minutes. Don’t have that flavor handy? No problem — lemon will work just as well. The kids will have a blast helping you to decorate the cute baby chicken faces, too. It’s the perfect edible craft for Easter weekend! They’re also so much less expensive than store-bought cookies....

Given just how popular all things pumpkin are, we’re certain your guests will have no problem warming up to this sweet and thick Kahlua Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate! This homemade white hot chocolate embodies the flavors of fall with pumpkin spice, whipped cream, and white chocolate. Yield 1

Build these mini pies in Mason jars for an on-the-go treat that is ready to eat when you are. Plus, the best part is that they’re quick and easy to whip together, but your friends and family will think you’ve gone through a lot of trouble to offer them this delicious treat. First layer your crust followed by your key lime pie filling, top with raspberries and a homemade whipped cream with a sprinkle of remaining graham cracker crumbs and you have summer’s favorite dessert....

Your Thanksgiving table won’t be complete without a gorgeous side of homemade cranberry sauce. Forget the canned stuff and make our Crock-Pot holiday cranberry sauce, a lovely recipe adapted from Heather’s Dish. Ridiculously easy and insanely delicious, this berry sweet holiday sauce is bright with cranberry tartness, perfectly sweetened with sugar, and warmly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. The addition of orange zest, orange juice and a shot of Grand Marnier lends a welcome citrus flavor....

Nothing conjures up images of a lovely fall day better than brightly-colored leaves — which makes these maple leaf cookies, inspired by Sally’s Baking Addiction, the perfect autumn treat! They have all the buttery goodness of classic sugar cookies, with the optional addition of almond flavoring to brighten their taste. These cookies would be perfect for a Thanksgiving celebration or a fall party. Kids will love to help make them — and will really love to help eat them!...

Looking for the best vegan Thanksgiving stuffing to serve on your holiday dinner table? Our mushroom stuffing, inspired by Tasty-Yummies, is not only delicious and vegan-approved, it will also make guests on a gluten-free diet weak in the knees. Chockfull of earthy-rich cremini and wild mushrooms, this Thanksgiving stuffing is made with your favorite gluten-free, vegan bread and a simple but aromatic combination of onions, celery, vegetable broth and fresh herbs....

Need a substantial nibble to ward off the hunger of your holiday guests while they eagerly wait for dinner? One bite of these smoked salmon potato cakes with herbed cream and pink peppercorns, inspired by Drizzle & Dip, will make them temporarily forget that the holiday dinner is coming up. Elegant in presentation and oh-so-scrumptious, these potato cakes are a perfect appetizer when you want to serve an impressive comfort food....

For your next holiday gathering or at-home party, shake up this tart citrus & cranberry crantini. This cocktail is flavored with citrus and cranberry, so it’s got some zip, and isn’t overly-sweet. Anyone who likes the beautiful blend of vodka and cranberries will enjoy this festive holiday or celebration drink! Courses Beverages

In fact, Katie Higgins, the food blogger behind Chocolate Covered Katie, says that the popularity of her healthy, edible healthy cookie dough recipe is what allowed her to be a full-time blogger. Watch Katie make this recipe in Episode 4 of What the Fudge: If you love cookie dough even more than baked cookies, this recipe is for you. No eggs (so no salmonella worries) and no flour…and it has a crazy-cool secret ingredient, to boot....

There are three basic styles of fat separators: pitcher-style measuring cups, like our favorite, the OXO Fat Separator; ladles with slots around the perimeter; and fat mops (brushes with long, soft bristles). All of these styles work because of the basic molecular makeup of the drippings — the fat and water in them can’t mix, and the fat will always rise to the top because it is less dense than water....