It’s time for Halloween Hocus Pocus Fangtastic Halloween Have a spooktacular, boootiful, wooonderful and fangtastic Halloween! Trick or Treat Sticky fingers Tired feet; One last house, “Trick or treat!” The spookiest night on Hallows Eve Witch’s broom & pointed hat Midnight’s crow & hissing cat Cast this spell and you shall see The spookiest night on Hallows Eve Halloween greetings Just about now the ghosts are due Beware – I see one after you....
It’s amazing how one simple, easy, positive action can change so much in a person’s life. One of the things that has had the biggest effect on my life is the realization of the power of gratitude. Simply giving thanks. It has affected everything. It has made me a more positive person. A more productive person. A better achiever. A better husband and father and son and brother (at least, I like to think so)....
If learning to invest seems intimidating, well, that’s precisely why you need to know about some of the apps out there that practically do the heavy lifting for you. Or maybe you’ve already begun dabbling in investing, so you aren’t a total beginner — there are apps for that as well. Bottom line? Downloading a few of these money-minded investment apps may literally improve your bottom line. 1. Robinhood Founded by former Stanford roomies Vlad Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, Robinhood distinguishes itself from the pack by offering a commission-free way to buy and sell stocks, bonds, options, cryptocurrencies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)....
Moscow Mules are refreshing ginger and lime cocktails usually seen being sipped in warmer weather, but we are adding a seasonal twist to take this drink through to the New Year! We have added a splash of apple cider to the mix, which pairs nicely with the ginger beer. Spice it up with a dash of cinnamon on top (optional) for the perfect yuletide beverage. Serve this apple cider Moscow Mule in the traditional style — in a beautiful copper mug — to add a little shine to your holiday party....
Part of the turkey tradition involves the wishbone in the turkey carcass: Two people each grab a side and break the bone apart while making a wish. Whoever breaks off the larger part of the wishbone will have their wish granted. Where did the wishbone tradition start? The wishbone ritual is much older than you probably suspect, even though it came to America with the pilgrims at Plymouth Rock. In fact, it began thousands of years earlier in the ancient Etruscan civilization....
Looking for creative ways to feed your family with those tasty Thanksgiving leftovers? Forget the tired turkey sandwiches. Instead, deliciously surprise them with this leftover turkey pot pie soup inspired by Jessica Gavin. You’ve heard of traditional turkey pot pie, but pot pie soup with turkey leftovers? Yes! And you’re going to fall in love with this scrumptious recipe because it swaps out the expected flour and dairy-heavy sauce for a garlicky cauliflower puree that becomes the luscious base for the soup....
Searching for that perfect holiday ham recipe that deliciously captivates the guests but is ridiculously easy to make? Stop looking and start cooking! Our Southern bourbon pecan glazed ham — adapted from Noshing with the Nolands — is lip-smacking impressive and takes minimal time to prepare. The glaze is a luscious combination of brown sugar, bourbon, honey, orange juice, and mustard-spiced with a hint of cloves and cayenne and studded with chopped pecans....
Skip the gory slasher flicks this Halloween and go for a classic comedy with just the right amount of paranormal spooks to make you work up an appetite: “Ghostbusters!” Luckily, we have the perfect “Ghostbusters”-themed menu for you. Want to see more? Check out our other Dinner and a movie features here! Dress the part You can go for an all ’80s theme or pick out the best of the movie’s costumes, like Dana Barrett’s sexy orange Gatekeeper dress, the iconic tan jumpsuit uniforms, Gozer the Gozerian’s white body stocking (Pinterest has some great ideas involving iridescent plastic bubbles and spiderweb mesh), the librarian ghost’s lavender Victorian gown, Louis Tully’s nerd getup (complete with metal colander headgear), or a classic sailor look in honor of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man....
Or, at least, the first of many. It’s cool, we all do it. It’s the single best Christmas movie ever made, after all. With a star-studded cast, the most amazing soundtrack (who could forget that rendition of “All I Want for Christmas is You”) and not one, not two, but 10 love stories of all shapes and sizes, Love Actually is a total classic. You either love it or you hate it — and even the weirdos who say they hate it truly love it deep down....
The spookiness of Halloween draws us in like a moth to a flame. The endless festivities are fun for kids and adults alike. These festive Halloween table settings set your Halloween party apart from all the rest. Some like to host a neighborhood Halloween block party, inviting all to gather candy, share some witches’ brew, and barbecue. Others enjoy attending community trunk-or-treat or harvest festivals, complete with corn mazes, crazy costumes, decorations and candy apples....
Your new favorite chocolate cupcake recipe is right here! These German chocolate cupcakes are moist and tender, with a luscious chocolate frosting crowned by a sweet coconut pecan topping. They’re so easy to make, too — just whip them up in a single bowl. Add the ingredients, and let the electric mixer do the work! Fill your muffin pan with this five-minute batter and slide your pan into the oven....
This type of dad embraces the chaos that comes with the puppy phase. He revels in the unadulterated joy of hanging your head out a car window on a hot day. He understands the urgency of one more game of fetch, and he always makes time for a belly rub. In short, dog dads are a special breed. So, to celebrate these canine-loving patriarchs, we’ve compiled a go-to guide full of Father’s Day gifts perfect for your favorite dog dad....
So, what are some specific tips for letting go of things that might not benefit you this holiday season? We asked 5 experts, and this is what they said. 1. Say no to cooking “I say no to pretending to be Martha Stewart,” says Megan McDonough, founder of the Wholebeing Institute. “I don’t like to cook, and I do not want to spend my holiday cooking. I say yes to having everyone over to my house to celebrate....
Most of us don’t think too much about a turkey roasting pan until we realize it’s our turn to host Thanksgiving dinner and we panic, thinking “What the heck am I supposed to cook the turkey in?” Unless you’re one of the lucky ones who long ago realized the everyday value of a good-quality, go-to roasting pan, you might have one that never sees the light of day until Thanksgiving, or you dash out to purchase the one-time use aluminum pans....
You may have heard that you can cook a frozen turkey, but is it really safe to do so? The answer is yes, you can safely roast an unstuffed turkey even if it’s not thawed — it just takes longer, obviously. To determine the correct cooking time, look at a timetable for oven-roasting a whole unstuffed turkey. Then cook the turkey for that amount of time plus 50 percent. For example, a thawed 12 to 14 pound turkey needs to be cooked three to 3-3/4 hours, compared to a frozen turkey that needs approximately 4-1/2 to five hours to cook....
Most years, my boys only wore their Halloween costumes on Halloween (and a few dress-up days at home). I grew to resent spending so much money on a costume worn only a handful of times. And, as my eco-friendly IQ grew, I disliked the wasted money and resources that went into making, transporting and buying a costume to be worn only for a few hours one night. Some of this was offset through the borrowing of costumes, and all costumes were either passed down to younger cousins or donated....
Regardless, pumpkin-everything season is upon us, heralding the return of Starbucks highly anticipated PSL. And while we’ll be the first to admit we’ve been known to guzzle that beloved fall beverage with wild abandon, we wanted to shake things up a bit this year with a healthier pumpkin spice latte so you can enjoy your favorite fall drink guilt-free. MORE: Homemade pumpkin spice from freshly ground spices We probably don’t have to tell you that buying a PSL from the ‘Bux every morning (and every afternoon, no judgment) will put a dent in your bank account....
Even the most delicious meal can look like yesterday’s garbage if not photographed properly, however, so take a little care with your food photography to make your holiday meal look picture perfect. Food photography tips Soft light and low contrast generally make the most pleasing food pictures, so if you can, find a north-facing window and let that soft north light work its magic. Turn the flash off — it will throw harsh shadows, create bright patches, and is otherwise not going to do your turkey, pie, or Jell-O casserole any favors....
Jillian’s Thanksgiving style Any decorating tips for the holidays? Pumpkins! Great addition to an outdoor step, inside on a table, painted, as a vase, or used as a bowl for veggies and dip! Can you share with us some centerpiece ideas for the Thanksgiving dinner table? Painted pumpkins, gourds, greenery, pears (to add contrast in colour), flowers… What’s your go-to wardrobe for Thanksgiving dinner? Always something with stretchy pants to leave room for dessert and a nice chunky knit to look fashionable, festive, yet still be comfortable....
We elevate tradition by serving these keto pecan pie bites with whipped brandy butter; a British holiday classic. A sugar-laden Southern tradition Pecans are native to the southern U.S. and are harvested during the fall. Interestingly, sweet and syrupy tarts date back to medieval times, and when European settlers arrived in the U.S., they adapted these recipes to use available ingredients. In the South, that meant pecans in autumn. Pecan pies have been synonymous with the season and Thanksgiving ever since, and for good reason....
