Aries Tap into your loud and proud side this Halloween. Aries know what they want and go after it, and you can let your costume reflect that. Dress up as your favorite superhero or in one of fellow Aries Lady Gaga’s iconic looks. Rolling up to a party in a meat dress would definitely scratch that itch for attention you sometimes feel. Taurus Taureans are traditional, romantic, strong and stable people....

Many of the most common Christmas traditions, such as the Christmas tree, are German in origin. The Christmas tree ornament is no exception. According to legend, Martin Luther marveled at the beauty of the stars and moon through the trees as he walked through a forest one 16th-century winter night. He cut down a tree and brought it inside to show his wife, adorning its branches with candles to reproduce the light from the stars....

The iconic crimson of red velvet bundt cake wrapped in a luscious cream cheese frosting makes this a must-have dessert for a celebration — especially Valentine’s Day! Instead of serving the usual flat, round red-velvet layered cake, how about transforming it into a show-stopping high-rise bundt cake stuffed with a cheesecake filling and drizzled with a sweet cream cheese glaze? If your only red-velvet cake-baking experience has come from a boxed mix, take heart: This easy made-from-scratch recipe will have you feeling like a cake pro....

It is a well-documented fact that, on occasion, two socks go into the washer and dryer, but only one comes out. It is believed to be some type of laundry Bermuda triangle phenomena. So, for all those lonely socks that no longer have a mate, we have the perfect craft to give them a purpose again. This sock turkey craft, inspired by Christian Games and Crafts, will make use of that single sock and give it new life....

As it turns out, the first Father’s Day came about thanks to another familiar holiday: Mother’s Day. It all started in 1909 in Spokane, Washington, when Sonora Smart Dodd heard a Mother’s Day sermon. It struck her that there should be a holiday to celebrate dads, too — specifically her dad, William Jackson Smart, who had raised Sonora and her five siblings alone following the death of their mother during childbirth....

Nothing. In fact, we recommend you indulge in some of our favorite breakfast recipes for the ultimate dinner experience — they won’t disappoint. For the days when you don’t feel like being regulated by social norms, these breakfast-for-dinner recipes are sure to satisfy those rule-breaking cravings. Strawberry basil kombucha waffles These flavorful fruity waffles made with strawberry basil kombucha and whole wheat flour are the perfect special occasion dinner item....

But first, the bad news. Unfortunately, many of the ways we celebrate on this festive holiday can be deeply detrimental to our environment. Don’t worry; you can still celebrate our great nation’s independence. But if you want future generations to be able to celebrate and enjoy this country, too, it’s important to make a few mindful changes. Try the following simple yet impactful sustainable tips that will put you on the path to a Fourth of July that is red, white, blue and — yep, we’re going there — green....

Let’s take a look back at the origins and history of Samhain to get a better sense of our present day Halloween traditions. What is Samhain – and how is it different from Halloween? Halloween has not always been about vampires and candy corn. Two thousand years ago, what we now call Halloween was known as Samhain and marked the beginning of a Celtic New Year. The Celts celebrated their new year beginning on October 31 and ending November 1....

Here’s a Thanksgiving recipe from Food Blogs Star Jessica Gavin! See more from Jessica’s holiday menu here. Jessica Gavin’s whole wheat cloverleaf dinner rolls recipe This is intended to slightly help offset the butter that gets applied to each roll I end up eating. My husband prefers to skip the butter and goes straight for the dunk with potatoes and gravy. Fortunately, these whole wheat cloverleaf dinner rolls have a little extra fiber folded right in....

We don’t actually know what days the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving, which was in fact a 3-day festival. It also was in mid-October, not November. But on September 28, 1789, the first Federal Congress asked President George Washington to “recommend to the nation a day of thanksgiving.” So a few days later, he issued a proclamation naming Thursday, November 26, 1789 as a “Day of Publick Thanksgivin.” Presidents that followed George Washington issued Thanksgiving Proclamations as well, but the dates (and months) never stayed consistent from year to year....

Having these helpful Instant Pot accessories will make cooking in your new electric pressure cooker even easier and more convenient — and maybe it will even help you pull off a dish you never would have otherwise attempted. Here are 10 must-haves. 1. Extra rings The silicone sealing ring can hold on to the smell of what you’ve cooked, particularly savory dishes like roasted meats or those with pungent spices like chili or curries....

The appetizer 1. Pomegranate arancini goat cheese fonduta One of the friendliest ways to add an Italian dish to your Thanksgiving meal is with an appetizer. The trick, though, is to serve solo un morso — just a bite — to tide patient dinner guests over without overfilling them before the main meal. This pomegranate arancini goat cheese fonduta from Cooking for Keeps is just the thing. Arancini is Italian for rice balls — proof that everything sounds better in Italian....

Subscription boxes as gifts are basically the no-fuss, easy-peasy way to give a thoughtful present without any of the worry of putting together a perfectly curated set of goods. You know what your friends and family love, and whether it’s books, beauty products, their pet or video games, there’s likely a subscription box out there for them. They get a box (or several) full of products related to their interests that is ultra-thoughtful but takes the pressure off you....

Need a scrumptious dish to feed the vegans at your holiday table this year? Our vegan roasted sweet potato rainbow salad with lime crema, inspired by Budget Bytes, is so good even the meat-lovers will dig in. Featuring chunks of spicy roasted sweet potatoes, chili-spiked blackened corn, black beans, red bell pepper, onion, fresh cilantro, and a dairy-free lime-kissed sour cream, this salad boasts vibrant colors and an unexpected side-by-side arrangement of ingredients that will instantly grab the attention of your dinner guests....

Build a fire and make some Peeps s’mores There are so many Easter traditions that take place in the morning, but it can be harder to know what to do in the evening after the ham has been carved and everyone is tuckered out from the busy day. One option is to make a cozy spring fire and use those leftover Peeps to create some Easter-themed s’mores. MORE: The history of the most popular Easter candy...

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If only there was a way to spend quality time with the cuties while getting in your workout. Luckily, there is. Here are some great ways to get your sweat on with your kids that won’t sacrifice feeling the burn and will teach them how to start making exercise a regular healthy habit. Want more? See other features on gratitude and thankfulness here! Let’s make a deal If your kids like playing cards, you can deal them a new hand with FitDeck, a fitness playing card game....

Here’s a Thanksgiving recipe from Food Blogs Star Jessica Gavin! See more from Jessica’s holiday menu here. Jessica Gavin’s homemade orange-cranberry sauce recipe Fresh cranberries are rarely eaten raw because they are mouth-puckeringly sour on their own. To sweeten up the sauce’s flavor, I use orange juice, honey, and a whole cinnamon stick. In a saucepan, simmer the berries down in a citrus syrup until you hear the sound of the berries popping come to a stop....

Decorating for Halloween is such a blast! Menacing jack-o’-lanterns, wicked witches, scary skeletons, and cute mummies. Wait … cute mummies? The words “cute” and “mummy” don’t typically go together. However, this fun and easy mummy pillow craft, inspired by Eighteen25, will prove that even mummies can be adorable. Shopping for decorative pillows can be a scary experience in itself with the terrifying price tag that often accompanies them. Once you get over the sticker shock, it’s time to find a more budget-friendly way to make your own creation....

Eggnog is as much a part of American holiday traditions as twinkling lights and Santa Claus. It’s a drink that some adore and others — well, not so much. Those who love eggnog will tell you that if you don’t like it, it’s because you have never had homemade eggnog. The rich but simple ingredients in made-from-scratch nog are light-years beyond anything you will taste in a store-bought carton. For this mocha eggnog, we have added a new twist to the old favorite with the addition of rich, creamy chocolate....