Who hasn’t dreamed of sharing a kiss under the mistletoe? Romantic… but unoriginal. Instead of mistletoe this year, hang a kissing ball! Under the kissing ball Kissing balls are a fun addition to any home during Christmastime. Sure, a sprig of mistletoe is more traditional, but this ball is a fun variation on the same theme. Hang a few outside or inside — both would be adorable. It’s great way to get into the festive spirit and brighten up your home or porch....

These delicious waffles are nutrient-dense, flavorful and beautifully green, and the topping possibilities are endless. Bonus: The caffeinated kick from the matcha might save Mom from having to reach for that third cup of coffee before noon. (OK … to be honest, there really isn’t that much caffeine in this recipe, but the placebo effect is real!) MORE: The Best Waffle Makers of 2019 Why waffles? I’m a huge fan of waffles on Mother’s Day morning for a few reasons:...

The beauty of this pasta recipe is that you can toss in any of your favorite pizza toppings. You can add green peppers, black olives, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, garlic—whatever you love on your pizza, you can put in this pasta! After your sauteed toppings, throw in your noodles (macaroni, bow ties, and rotini, all work well) and spices, pour in a jar of pizza sauce, a cup of water (to cook the noodles), and undrained diced tomatoes....

This pumpkin challah stuffing is part of our Modern Jewish Thanksgiving Menu.

Rice Krispie treats are just that — a treat — no matter the occasion or the season, so these rice cereal treat pumpkins, inspired by One Little Project, are the perfect pairing for your fall festivities. These pumpkin treats are absolutely adorable and look fantastic on any type of fall holiday table. Whether you’re looking for something a little extra for your Halloween party or want for something fun for the kids’ table at Thanksgiving, these little pumpkins are sure to delight your family and guests....

The roasted chestnuts used in this stuffing recipe may be a little hard to come by, but they’re worth the effort! They add an extra boost of flavor and texture to an already amazing stuffing blend. The sausage makes this side dish extra savory, while the pears add just a bit of sweetness. All together, this sausage, pear and chestnut stuffing will make a delicious addition to your holiday table....

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From deep fried turkey to melt-in-your-mouth cornbread stuffing and southern red velvet cake, this menu is sure to meet everyone’s fancy. And don’t forget to save room for chocolate bourbon pecan pie! Try this tasty Thanksgiving dinner menu: A Southern-Inspired Thanksgiving Brown sugar deep fried turkey Pecan cornbread stuffing Cornbread pudding Traditional cranberry sauce Sweet potatoes stuffed with marshmallows Green beans with bacon Chocolate bourbon pecan pie Southern red velvet cake...

The oral what, now? “Oral microbiome” is the term for the unique community of mostly bacterial organisms in your mouth. Although your first instinct when you hear “bacteria in your mouth” might be to reach for a bottle of bright blue super-strong oral antiseptic, these bacteria actually serve some pretty important purposes. Think helping remineralize teeth via saliva and distributing molecular oxygen to the gums and soft tissue of the mouth....

Offer an interactive dessert Looking for interactive entertaining on Thanksgiving for all ages? Provide each guest with a small mason jar with cold heavy whipping cream and two spoonfuls of confectionary sugar, top with the lids and let your guests shake, shake, shake until they’ve created their very own whipped cream! Offer a tray with a variety of fixings, including ramekins filled with lemon and orange zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon, rum, Sambuca, and assorted bitters to let your guests create their own flavored cream....

The beginning of autumn means cooler weather, shorter days, leaves changing colors, and pumpkins, of course! Nothing signifies the beginning of this new season better than the assortment of pumpkins – real and handmade – that will begin to show up everywhere. This yarn pumpkin garland craft, inspired by Design Improvised, is the ideal, easy, DIY craft to fit right in with the pumpkin theme that will soon take over....

During my 20s, I worked as an international breaking news producer at CNN and CNN International. I worked all sorts of weird hours, from days to afternoons, weekends and evenings, and the overnight shift. It was exhausting. Many days I would have two phones up to my ear, with three screens open on my computer. I was knee-deep in the culture of business. Eventually, I got really, really tired and, toward the end of almost seven years at CNN, I couldn’t even muster the energy to do my dishes, which were piled high in my sink....

Nothing says “comfort food” like mashed potatoes — and these are like being wrapped up in a warm, fluffy blanket. Incredibly simple yet decadent, these mashed potatoes inspired from Divas Can Cook might even outshine your main dish. Yukon gold potatoes make the smoothest, most buttery mashed potatoes. With their rich flavor and velvety yellow flesh, making a lighter dish with these is a cinch. You can reduce the fat from your usual amount and still get the soft, rich potatoes everyone loves....

Here’s a recipe for those who love the chain restaurant’s super-popular pancakes. Make them up for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and you’ll be able to get your IHOP fix in your very own kitchen. Spoiler alert: Though IHOP pancakes are wildly popular with the comfort-food crowd, our copycat IHOP pancake recipe doesn’t have any magic or hard-to-find ingredients. In fact, you probably have everything you need to make these pancakes right this very minute....

We’ll break it all down for you here so you can have a Halloween costume that let’s your imagination and creativity run wild while also respecting cultures, ethnicities and religions around you. Defining cultural appropriation So what, exactly, is cultural appropriation? Oxford Dictionaries defines cultural appropriation as “the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices, ideas, etc. of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society....

Major depression Depression as a psychological disorder is generally referred to as major depression, with any given instance of it considered a depressive episode. Even if your symptoms are caused by understandably upsetting things, like a bad breakup or the loss of a loved one, it may very well be time to get help if they are significantly affecting your day-to-day life in a negative way. The official criteria for depression technically require the symptoms to have been around pretty consistently for at least two weeks, but the more distress you are in or the darker you feel, the more seriously you should take it — even if it hasn’t been that long....

Inside, you will find out about some recipes for delectable treats created by some of the country’s top food bloggers, as well as some easy and sweet homemade Mother’s Day gift crafts you can make right at home. Take a look! Recipes featured inside our Mother’s Day ebook Overnight waffles with whipped Meyer lemon cream and strawberries Greek yogurt lemon poppyseed pancakes Smoky white bean shakshuka Almost Eggs Benedict Pistachio cupcakes with strawberry frosting Easiest cinnamon crunch knots...

Well, we have some relieving news. There’s strong evidence that, in fact, real Christmas trees don’t hurt the environment much at all. Furthermore, they are more environmentally friendly than fake trees. Before you purchase this year’s tree, here’s what you should know to make your purchase as Earth-friendly as possible. Christmas trees don’t come from forests The assumption that cutting down trees for Christmas contributes to deforestation is a wrong one, simply because Christmas trees don’t grow in forests....

Here’s a Thanksgiving recipe from Food Blogs Star Jessica Gavin! See more from Jessica’s holiday menu here. Jessica Gavin’s green beans with citrus and almonds The key to this recipe is the sauté of garlic, onions and orange juice, and then adding a nice crunchy topping of nuts. I promise this will take under 20 minutes to prepare — no lie! These green bean recipes make the perfect holiday or weekday side dish, because it’s quick and can be the last thing you cook before serving....