This jolly mini North Pole in a jar craft project creates a beautiful snowy scene you never have to shovel — and it’s also a great way to display some of your favorite Christmas ornaments! Turning cotton into faux snow Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? How you feel about snow largely depends on where you live. Maybe it sticks a bit now and then, but that greeting-card snowfall measured in inches eludes your city....

We even have a few wardrobe suggestions. From bawdy to cute, our movie picks are the perfect backdrop to girl time. Want to see more? Check out our other Dinner and a movie features here! Pour a glass of wine and get comfy, girls. These movie and recipe pairings make hanging with your besties even more fun. “Whip It” + creamy margarita pie Strap on your roller skates! “Whip It” features one of the best food fight scenes in the history of cinema, and the food that gets thrown around happens to be perfect junk food for a slumber party....

We all think of continuing the Pilgrims’ traditions each year in this harvest-themed festival of gratitude. In reality, though, Thanksgiving was celebrated on and off during the 1700s, and people apparently stopped celebrating it around 1815. It took decades for the idea to pick up steam again, but it wasn’t until 1863 that Thanksgiving was formally declared a holiday by none other than President Abraham Lincoln. He proclaimed that a national day of thanks would be regularly commemorated each year on the last Thursday of November....

But honestly, we’re over the store-bought pre-packaged varieties. Who knows what’s really even in those things? Now is the time to know what you’re putting in your body and, often, the only way to really do that is to make the food yourself. That’s why we set out to make homemade hot dogs using tender brisket and bacon. We’ll be honest — this process isn’t hard, but it is definitely messy....

This year, not only are you going to be totally prepared on All Hallow’s Eve, you’re going to make people laugh, win contests, scare children, impress attractive people, and whatever other goals you might have. We’ve rounded up some of the best men’s Halloween costumes of 2018 (you don’t want to look like last year) along with easy links to get them online. Here we go! Black Panther It’s been less than a year since the comic book blockbuster Black Panther came out in theaters....

Dad fashion has always been kind of a thing. Think Full House’s iconic Danny Tanner in the 80s, Family Matters’ Carl Winslow in the 90s, and the new millennium’s Sandy Cohen on The OC. The irony is that our dads might have been ahead of their fashion times: Dad fashion is hot right now. (Who would have thought?) Let’s take a trip down memory lane in honor of the things your dad might’ve worn in the past and you might be looking to rock in the present....

What do you give that person who already seems to have everything? How about a gift from your kitchen — something sweet and seasonal, like these cinnamon and sugar nuts? Oh, those candied almonds you find at fairs in the fall: That tender, sugary crunch is the gateway nut for many a newbie to these nutritionally dense fruits. (Yes, nuts are fruits!) If you’re craving that singular taste, we’ve got you covered....

The everyday tossed green salad needs a compelling replacement! Our strawberry, fennel, and arugula salad with cacao nibs, adapted from Cafe Johnsonia, is going to become your family’s favorite way to eat more fruit, vegetables, and chocolate. Chocolate in a salad? Before you start reaching for your stash of chocolate candy bars, let us prepare your taste buds for the most authentic chocolate fix on the planet. The chocolate in this surprisingly addictive salad is in the form of cacao nibs....

If you’re really serious about taking your pumpkin-carving to the next level, take a cue from a true artist: Ray Villafane of Villafane Studios . In which case, consider this your official welcome into the wild, weird, and whimsical world of 3D pumpkin sculptures. Granted, most of us know how to carve a basic jack-o-lantern (although raise your hand if, like us, you’ve still managed to mess up those triangle eyes)....

And the butter? Well, happy Thanksgiving! Yield 6

This craft takes the rustic look of wood planks and combines it with the bucolic look of rope, making a cute little sign that’ll knock your boots off. What’s your sign? Be still, our Joanna-Gaines-lovin’ hearts! One of the good things about the shiplap revolution is that wood planks are everywhere. Suppliers are even making planks in handy-dandy precut sizes (including the cord to hang them) that are great for crafting, like 10″ x 10″, 12″ x 12″ and 8″ x 14....

You have likely sipped on a bloody Mary garnished with a juicy pickle spear or a Gibson martini with a pickled cocktail onion, so it’s high time we talk about putting some savory into your cocktail game. You won’t need super-expensive vodka for this one, because the flavor from the garlic infusion is going to be so prominent. A nice pickle brine that satisfies that vinegar craving and pairs with the flavor of garlic is more important....

Ready to ditch your traditional Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole for a decadent sweet potato dessert? Our scrumptious sweet potato cake with marshmallow frosting, courtesy of Divas Can Cook, will make your holiday guests want to skip the turkey and eat dessert first. This mouthwatering modern take on the standard sweet potato and marshmallow combination is a stunning Bundt cake vividly glazed with a bright white marshmallow frosting and lavishly sprinkled with a pecan crisp topping....

Dole Whip. Yes, the dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan soft-serve that has been around since 1976 is my favorite thing at Disney parks. And I don’t think I’m alone. Disney is estimated to sell 1 million Dole Whips every. Single. Day. That’s a lot. MORE: We taste tested 9 Easter candies – here’s what we thought Here’s the problem, though: I don’t go to Disney parks often, which means I also don’t get my Dole Whip fix often....

You want to be that person who throws the Pinterest-perfect spookfest, but there are so many things to consider. And, yikes, without a Halloween party checklist, it’s easy to lose your head. Sorry, couldn’t resist a little macabre humor. For real, though, when it comes to throwing a great Halloween party, being organized is key. (Or should we say skeleton key? Last one, we swear.) ICYMI, time moves at warp speed this time of year and, if you get a jump on your planning and stay on top of it, it’ll be time for your party before you’ve really had a chance to get everything in order....

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Higgins walks you through eight of her most popular recipes in What the Fudge —and each episode is only about ten minutes long. If you can’t decide what to make for your significant other during the season of love, Higgins has you covered. These chocolate-packed desserts feature nutritious ingredients you’d never expect. And they’re surprisingly simple to make! What sets Higgins apart from the other foodies is her innovative recipes for healthy desserts that taste downright sinful....

Forget serving cranberry sauce that slides out of the can on Thanksgiving Day. It’s easy to whip together this delicious fresh cranberry sauce that will dazzle your guests! So elegant and so simple to make, this cranberry sauce will appeal to the senses with its rich color, spicy aroma and amazing taste. Guests will be tempted to sip from the serving spoon rather than drizzling the cranberry goodness over the turkey or dressing....

These treats range from rich and creamy to light and crispy and everything in between. We have white chocolate, dark chocolate, coconut and candy canes. There is a little something for everyone here! (For those who are not fans of mint, most of these can even be adapted by omitting the mint flavor, and you will still be left with a scrumptious cookie.) Check out our selection of merry, minty goodies below!...

Some foods just belong together: Peanut butter and jelly, ham and eggs, macaroni and cheese… and sweet potatoes and marshmallows. Have you ever wondered how the sweet potato came to be served with marshmallows? When I met my German husband two decades ago, he asked this question at his first-ever American Thanksgiving dinner. He could not understand why my mother gave him potatoes that were orange, and why on earth she would put candy on top of them....