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If you’re on the fence about dressing up, this is for you: The base is a simple maxi skirt paired with a tank top, which means you’ll be comfortable all night long. Even better, this DIY rainbow costume takes only about two hours to make and doesn’t involve a sewing machine. That’s right, you heard me: No sewing. Let’s get started. What you need ½ yard red/pink fabric ½ yard yellow fabric ½ yard green fabric ½ yard blue fabric ½ yard purple fabric Jersey maxi skirt Light blue tank top White felt Yellow felt HeatnBond iron-on adhesive (2 packages) Cardboard Iron Scissors Hot-glue gun...

This recipe combines two classic dishes: ice cream and cheesecake. The results are no joke. The base of this keto dessert includes heavy cream, egg yolks, and an ingredient not so common in ice cream recipes: cream cheese. These three ingredients make the mixture so smooth. If you have yet to hear about the keto diet, here’s a bit of science fun for you. It’s also known as the ketogenic diet and focuses on a high-fat, medium-protein diet....

October is filled with ghosts and goblins and December is all about lights, Santas, candy canes, and decorated trees. Poor November kinda gets jilted with little beyond a few pinecones or fall colored flowers placed here and there. Thanksgiving crafting just became as much fun as the other holidays, with this turkey windsock toilet paper roll craft, inspired by Happiness is Homemade, that is guaranteed to liven up your holiday decor....

Instructions To make this green bean casserole recipe for people with dietary restrictions, go to Eat the Love.

Here are a few of our favorites for the kids this season: 5 Thanksgiving Crafts With a little construction paper, scissors, glue, and creativity, you’ll be well on your way into interruption-free hostess mode in no time! 5 Thanksgiving Lessons & Activities Take advantage of every opportunity to teach your children—this season is abundant with ways to help them learn about everything from counting to gratitude.

1. Strawberry banana frozen yogurt pops When the kids open the freezer in search of ice cream, your first impulse might be to tell them to find something healthy to eat. But when these strawberry banana frozen yogurt pops are waiting for them in the freezer, you both win. The recipe, courtesy of Six Sisters Stuff, just so happens to be both healthy and delicious. Made with fresh fruit and vanilla yogurt, these provide the vitamins, nutrients and protein your kids need to refuel and recharge....

Ignorance is bliss, as it’s said, and most of us tend to lean into that bliss when summer (& fourth of July) rolls around. But the fact of the matter remains that the products we use during our festive celebrations are decidedly harmful to our planet. Need help getting into the habit of an eco-friendlier summer? Here are some popular products that are bad for the environment — and alternatives that are more sustainable....

You won’t find this kind of information in What to Expect When You’re Expecting, either. Here are a few motherhood lessons you can only learn through experience. Spoiler alert? The experiences aren’t always easy. But they stretch your comfort and make you a better mother so, yeah, they’re totally worth a few growing pains. You can’t pour from an empty cup One piece of motherhood advice you hear constantly is that you can’t be selfish....

From the 8th century B.C. all the way to the 1950s, see how Easter evolved into one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. MORE: Easter traditions around the world 8th Century B.C. The Israelites are released from slavery in Egypt after the Angel of Death “passes over” the Israelites and kills all Egyptian firstborn sons and animals. The Passover is celebrated yearly thereafter as a Jewish high holy day, similar in importance to Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah....

A sweet story of love at first sight, with a few creepy crawlies and screams in between, Casper will have you laughing out loud — even if it is two decades old. (Sorry to make you feel ancient, but it’s true.) This family-friendly movie is a perfect choice for getting your kids excited for Halloween, especially if you have any little ones who scare easily. After all, they don’t call him the “friendly” ghost for nothing!...

It’s Thanksgiving and you need a memorably mouthwatering roasted turkey recipe. We’ve got one for you! This orange, anise and thyme roasted turkey, inspired by Savory Experiments, boasts big citrus flavor and the complementary meat-loving tastes offered by star anise, fresh thyme, and garlic. This is the Thanksgiving turkey recipe that even the most critical holiday guests will rave about for months to come. We suspect they’ll even want to know your secret for creating such a succulently moist and flavorful bird....

God’s blessings May God’s blessings fall upon you Like the leaves of autumn. Wishing you a bushel of blessings! Those who plant blessings shall also harvest blessings. A friend like you is truly a life’s blessing! Autumn… The year’s last, loveliest smile. – William Cullen Bryant Advice from a pumpkin Be well-rounded Get plenty of sunshine GIve thanks for life’s bounty Have a thick skin Keep growing Be outstanding in your field Think big!...

If you’re avoiding gluten (or you’re vegan), grabbing a premade pie crust from your grocery store is usually out of the question. Besides, there is nothing quite like a homemade pie crust to use with your favorite pie recipe. This gluten-free and vegan maple pecan pie crust, inspired by Genius Kitchen, is the perfect addition to your next pie-baking adventure. And it doesn’t require a ton of prep—just a food processor, your ingredients, a glass pie pan, and a little bit of time....

Think you have to cook ribs over a flame until they are fall-off-the-bone ready? We have an easier way! Impress backyard-barbecue guests with these finger-lickin’-good grilled baby back ribs slathered with a sweet-savory cherry barbecue sauce. The secret? Your oven. These pork ribs bake on a bed of onions and garlic, absorbing the sweet-savory flavors of a brown sugar-spice rub. Only after you slather them with a cherry barbecue sauce do you sear them on the grill for a few minutes....

That’s the line that’s been stuck in my head on a loop after spending Easter at Tokyo Disney Resort in Tokyo, Japan. It’s one of a small handful of lines that are sung in English during Tokyo Disneyland’s “Usatama on the Run!” parade, which is the centerpiece of the park’s massive Easter celebration that lasts several months. But more on that in a minute. Celebrating Easter in Japan is nothing like how my Catholic family used to spend the holiday in the U....

So if you’re in need of a new holiday dress, a hostess gift idea, a Christmas cocktail recipe — or, of course, decorating tips — we’ve got the best of Jillian to guide you! TG: What would you bring as a hostess gift to friend’s holiday dinner? JH: A vintage tray with something cute and meaningful on top, like a gorgeous favorite scented VOLUSPA candle and homemade baked goods. TG: What are you sipping on New Year’s Eve?...

It was a Wednesday morning, a little past 7am when my sister shook me frantically. She then led me to my parents’ bathroom where we found our father holding onto our mother on the tiled floor. The day her heart stopped, I was ready for my world to stop. But it kept spinning, and I found myself feeling both stoic and numb. I donned all black while everyone and everything around me remained a complete blur....

That’s why we understand the need to dress your dog in silly outfits like sweaters and costumes and graphic tees. The other thing we totally get? Matching with your dog for the holidays. Just think about the potential Instagram moments! With the Fourth of July on the way and a plethora of summertime pool parties coming, now is definitely the time to take your love for your pet to the streets....

From simple farmhouses, to mountainsides carved out of granite, to elaborate museums, there are many places across the nation to experience and learn about history. Many roads, cities and towns are also dedicated to presidents, carrying their names and allowing their memory to live on. Mount Rushmore is perhaps one of the most well-known presidential monuments in the nation. The national monument in South Dakota shows off the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln....

Planning any type of cookout and want a summery burger recipe to flip on your grill? Delight your family and friends with a platter piled high with these juicy baby burgers, inspired by a recipe from Jenny Steffens! The best sliders start with the best ground beef. Our preference is ground chuck with 15 to 20 percent fat; it’s cut from the shoulder and is renowned for its moistness and rich flavor....