Just ask Dr. Mark Primiano, a veterinarian at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada — the country’s highest-volume, single-site animal shelter in the country. His shelter sees 30,000 animals a year, ranging from dogs and cats, to peacocks and monkeys, and numbers surge after holidays when gifted animals are abandoned. “Our rabbit numbers spike for weeks after Easter,” he said. “People bring them in, or dump them in the park when they no longer can or want to care for them....

Nowadays, kids can really show off their personal styles and create lockers that, if just a little bigger, would almost be nice enough to live in. Whether they want to give theirs a personal touch with a few special items or totally bling it out, we can help. Here, we go back to school with some useful ideas that also allow budding interior decorators to show off their style with flair and fun....

Check out this list of some of the best hotels to stay at and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: The Mandarin Oriental The Mandarin Oriental is noted for offering one of the best elevated views throughout the entire procession. Guests who stay on floors 43 to 54 can take advantage of the floor-to-ceiling windows in their rooms, while others may opt for the I Love a Parade package which starts at $1,295 and offers exclusive access to the Mandarin Ballroom for prime viewing....

I’ll admit to my fair share of F-day disasters, whether my cooking was less than stellar or my patience paper thin. There was that year when I would only eat vegan, raw, gluten-free whatever and insisted my guests do the same — the tofu pumpkin pie I foisted upon them turned out to be more of a liquid puree sloshing around in a pie plate. MORE: Friendsgiving dinner questions that are better than ‘What are you thankful for?...

The first time I made the pie for the husband, because I’m awesome enough like that to make him a nasty nut pie even when I can’t stand it, I felt like there was too much liquid and I kept adding more and more nuts. Well, apparently, you can have too many nuts. I didn’t realize the ooey gooey corn syrup layer was so vital to the pecan pie. This is why you should always go with pumpkin pie, people....

What kind of Thanksgiving stuffing do you make when part of your family loves wild rice stuffing and the other part of your family begs for cornbread stuffing? You make our wild rice, cornbread and pecan stuffing, of course! With some brandy for good measure. Let this Thanksgiving dinner be the holiday meal that meets the stuffing needs of your entire family all in one dish. Abounding in mouthwatering flavors, our wild rice, cornbread and pecan stuffing features a carb-satisfying abundance of chewy wild rice and yummy cornbread studded with bacon, mushrooms, dried apricots, pecans and fresh herbs....

Well, now that the weather is warming up we decided to change up Taco Tuesday with this recipe for Chicken Taco Pasta Salad with Catalina Dressing! This taco pasta salad is simple to make, yet packed with Mexican flavors. What we really love about this pasta salad is that it can be whipped up in no time, so it’s a perfect weeknight dinner. Grab a rotisserie chicken, taco seasoning, cooked pasta, scallions, black olives, tomatoes, bell peppers, shredded cheddar cheese… basically whatever you would want on a taco–and combine!...

Starting the day after Thanksgiving, kids everywhere start asking: “How many days until Christmas?” Or, more likely, “How many sleeps until Christmas?” (After all, when you’re 6 years old, time is measured in sleeps.) A little quick math, and the child has the answer…. which is usually followed up with, “Is that a lot?” Whatever the answer, it’s too many for a little kid. To the rescue: Christmas countdown blocks!...

Why serve a basic roasted turkey like grandma used to make when you can surprise your family and friends with a scrumptious new take on the Thanksgiving bird? Put our rosemary-lemon roasted turkey and stuffing, inspired by Diethood, on your holiday menu and revel in the voracious rave reviews! We all love grandma’s cooking, but we bet even the most traditional members of your family (even your grandma!) will sink their teeth into this Thanksgiving turkey recipe and be delighted....

Released in 1947 and starring Maureen O’Hara as a jaded, divorced woman who doesn’t teach her child (a young Natalie Wood) about the magic of Santa Claus, this holiday flick begins on Thanksgiving Day and wraps on Christmas morning — all while teaching us about the true magic of the holidays. Why is this such a good pick to plan a themed dinner around? Because the movie doesn’t just celebrate Saint Nick, it also celebrates the food and fun that takes place between Turkey Day and Christmas in the magical setting of post-World War II New York City....

Luckily, society has come a long way in embracing nerd culture. In fact, nerd culture is quite trendy. So trendy, in fact, that rocking some Marvel comic book sneakers would now make you the cool kid on the playground instead of the outcast. Go, progress! (Baby steps, people.) But just because us millennials are no longer hanging out on the playground (it’s all about moderation), doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a good pair of Marvel comic book sneakers....

You should be able to find most of the supplies for these Easter decor and craft ideas in your craft cupboard at school, or you can pick up additional supplies inexpensively at the dollar store. MORE: 7 DIY Easter decorations that don’t involve eggs Spring classroom bulletin board ideas Create an eye-catching Easter bulletin board to brighten up your classroom using these clever ideas. Rainbow paper chain classroom bulletin board Instagram user Classroom_decor created this beautiful classroom bulletin board using simple paper chains in rainbow colors....

And just like you pulled that spaghetti carbonara out of thin air, you can come up with some great kids’ crafts the same way — without any bank-breaking trips to Michaels, without a neatly organized crafting room and without even leaving your yard. So, pull out some simple household items and get your creative juices flowing. Here are eight family-friendly craft projects that you can make right now (today!) without any trouble....

For a refreshing side dish salad, we deconstructed the most popular bruschetta in Italy, the bruschetta al pomodoro, and put together exactly the same ingredients in one chunky and colorful salad. It works in summer (bring it to a BBQ or potluck) and in the colder months, too. For example, when you sit down to a festive holiday feast, all the decadent and creamy casseroles just scream for something fresh and acidic to cut through all the decadence....

Admittedly, making your own sourdough bread may yield some Pinterest fails (at least until you get the hang of it!). Fortunately, there are talented bakers devoted to turning people on to the superior taste and nutritional value of sourdough, like Jonathan Przybyl and the team at Phoenix-area micro-bakery Proof. Even better, we experienced the ins and outs of their process, gathering some of Proof’s best tips and tricks to create a nutritious loaf of bread....

‘Tis the gift-giving season, and when it comes to the kind of gift that almost everyone loves, beautiful and fragrant candles rank right up there with wine. Store-bought candles can be expensive, though — especially when you’re buying for lots of people — neighbors, teachers, caregivers and bosses. That’s why making your own homemade candles is a budget-friendly way to show your love and appreciation during the holiday season. One more plus: A homemade candle allows you to add personal touches, such as making it someone’s favorite color, or adding a favorite scent....

When Swart left her medical practice, she put her knowledge of neuroscience and psychiatry to work to help coach people to become happier, healthier and more successful — all by using real, science-backed methods to take control of their lives and harness the massive power of their own brains. Most recently, Swart compiled that knowledge in her newest book, “The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, The Science of the Brain,” in which she explains exactly how to rewire your brain to become more aware of your true goals in life (and how to tune your brain to select the information that will help you achieve them), unblock brain pathways for positive change, develop metacognition to maximize your potential to learn and change, align your intuition, emotion and rational thinking to work in harmony, and more....

Instead of taking Mom to a high-priced restaurant and being distracted over the expensive menu items, you can put our delicious Mother’s Day dinner on the table and give Mom the undivided attention, love and honor she deserves. With the money you’ll save on making a mouthwatering Mother’s Day meal at home, you may even be able to splurge on an extra-special Mother’s Day gift. Start planning now You’re reading this blog post, so you’re already on the right track when it comes to planning your Mother’s Day dinner ahead of time....

According to Dr. Josh Axe, a certified doctor of natural medicine and a clinical nutritionist, adults in America consume about 22 teaspoons of added sugar daily. That’s more than double the recommended amount for men and triple the recommended amount for women. And eating a diet high in added sugars can lead to tons of health issues, including decreased cognitive function, increased risk of heart diseases, leaky gut, fatty liver disease, metabolic diseases and even an increased risk of early death....