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Homemade wins out every time — not just for food, but for gifts and decorations, too. Whether you want to make your home Easter-festive or are looking for special Easter basket-stuffers, we have the perfect idea for you: Yarn bunnies. They’re easy, adorable and affordable! Here, see just how easy it is to turn household items like yarn, felt and glue into the cutest little Easter bunnies ever. This craft is easy enough for the kiddos to join in on, too (with a little supervision)....

Want to surprise your family and serve a Louisiana seafood favorite for dinner? Chef Rusty’s chargrilled oysters will transport your taste buds to the Gulf Coast and forever change the way you eat this succulent mollusk. Celeb Chef Rusty Hamlin, executive chef for the Zac Brown Band and restaurateur, loves his Southern roots and wants to show how to can make good ol’ Southern cooking right in your own kitchen....

Need a fancy finger food that takes just minutes to make? This recipe for wonton crackers gives the simple wonton wrapper a gourmet makeover that you can proudly serve alongside other upscale fare. Wonton crackers are one of the easiest ways to upcycle that package of wonton wrappers languishing in your kitchen. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll have an entire party platter of crisp, delicious versatile eats. PAIR THIS WITH: Tuna tartare These crackers are not only a healthy alternative to store-bought crackers, but they’re also a multipurpose nibble that can be eaten solo as a snack or partnered with other impressive party foods....

Hanukkah crafting is a great opportunity to spend quality time with your family, and every moment you spend together making something will create memories that your children will take with them for the rest of the year. Crafting alongside one another is a great way to bring people of all ages together and strengthen family bonds. Each of these clever Hanukkah crafts can be made with simple craft supplies that you can find at the craft store, dollar store, or in your own craft supply cupboard....

Dressing (or stuffing) is essentially seasoned starch, typically prepared with sausage, onions, celery and various seasonings. Naturally, the variations are endless. In some regions, cooks add dried fruit; others use cornbread, and still others use spices native to their heritage. What you call it is determined mostly by where you live. Northerners eat stuffing — but south of the Mason-Dixon line, you’re in dressing country. (As the story goes, “dressing” happened when “stuffing” was deemed too uncouth-sounding to polite Southerners....

Here’s a collection of 21 Mother’s Day cards to post on your social media accounts, to email to a VIP, or just download and save them so you can share some mama love on a birthday — or any other day. 21 sweet Mother’s Day cards for you to post & send “A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity; it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its’ path....

On July 4th, the moon will be in the sign of Leo, while the sun will be in the sign of Cancer. Find out what this means for your sign below. Aries With the moon in a fellow fire sign, you will be full of energy and ready for excitement. Seize the day as only an Aries could — hop from barbecue to barbecue, light some sparklers and set off spectacular, fiery fireworks....

Vibrant vanilla cake pops Cake pops make any occasion more festive. Your kiddos will go wild when you bring these vibrant vanilla cake pops to the table. Your whole family will happily nibble at the white chocolate coating that gives way to a sweet white cake center. Never made cake pops before? Our recipe will make you a cake pop pro! All you have to do is bake a white cake, crumble it and mix with white frosting, shape the cake mixture into balls, insert lollipop sticks, and dip the pops into melted white chocolate....

The CDC advises nearly everyone over the age of 6 months to get vaccinated against the flu, except in rare cases of allergies or specific health histories. Interestingly, the World Health Organization in Europe‘s guidelines are narrower than the CDC’s. They recommend the vaccine for “healthcare workers and people who are most at risk of developing serious complications,” including pregnant women, the elderly, healthcare workers, children, people over 6 months old who have chronic illnesses, and those working with the elderly and disabled....

In our kitchen, it’s just not Christmas without snowball cookies. Though variations abound, these chocolate-covered snowball peppermint cookies, inspired by All She Cooks, are one of our favorite Christmas snowball cookie recipes. Lush with butter, vanilla, pecans, and crushed peppermint candy canes, these lovely Christmas cookies come to the holiday dessert table with a festive dusting of powdered sugar, a yummy drizzle of melted chocolate, and a bright scattering of red, white, and green candy dots....

A holiday cocktail with a spicy kick? Sign us up! This tangy, holiday take on a traditional cosmopolitan is the perfect add-on to festive gatherings with friends and family. The classic vodka, cranberry and lime drink gets an upgrade with some extra flavor, courtesy of one of the most popular peppers out there — the jalapeño. First, you make the juice by way of this awesome sauce recipe: Jalapeño cranberry sauce....

Do I sense a double take? I bet you took one look at that sandwich and thought, “Why is she showing me a vegan sandwich full of meat?” But that’s the surprise: These little babies are 100% vegan, and ready to wow the whole family. While it looks shockingly like meat, the base for this sandwich is actually green jackfruit — a huge, bizarre-looking tropical fruit native to India and Southeast Asia....

Take a long bath This is probably the most clichéd self-care idea out there, but taking a long, hot bath can do wonders. It can relieve stress, allow you to concentrate on yourself, and it can give you time to reflect and decompress. Exercise Get moving — it allows you to not only work on your physical health, but exercise is also a great way to deal with stress. Exercise releases endorphins that help you feel terrific, so no matter how you prefer to work out, carve out some time to do so on a regular basis (and yes, dancing around to your favorite tunes definitely counts)....

Unicorns, mermaids, fairies… they’re all imaginative favorites for play and parties! This mermaid bark, inspired by Bread Booze Bacon, is a sweet treat that’s whimsical and mythical — ideal for a kids’ party, a beach-themed event, or a gift for a mermaid fan. Although the swirls and scallops of purple, white and pink, dotted with shimmer candies and sprinkles, make them look like they took hours of work and gobs of talent, they’re really simple and fast to make....

Here’s a great steak recipe for date night: Pan-seared filet mignon for two. Juicy, flavorful and topped with a succulent shallot butter, it’ll have you and your mate drooling from the moment the steaks begin sizzling in the cast-iron skillet til you take your very last bites. The cast-iron skillet is the key to success for these outrageously great steaks. The hot skillet perfectly sears the outside of the steaks, while locking in flavor and making the center of the steaks tender and juicy....

Have you ever tried tiramisù with persimmon? I would guess not. This recipe is a lighter version of the classic using of the most overlooked autumn fruits. Persimmons are actually powerhouses of vitamins and minerals. There are fibers, vitamin A, vitamin C, and a load of other beneficial nutrients in every fruit. To make this dessert even healthier, garnish with candied carrots and almonds. Yield 6 mono servings

Y’all. Pickle bouquets. You might say it’s a really big dill. /romantic-valentines-day-gifts-for-men The Boston-based company Grillo’s Pickles created this unique gift idea as part of a segment for Today Food. “Not only is a pickle bouquet more beautiful than a dozen red roses and healthier than a standard box of chocolate, it’s also far more creative,” Travis Grillo, founder and CEO of the company, told Today, adding, “We know there are a lot of pickle lovers out there that would love nothing more than to get a Valentine’s Day gift loaded with their favorite snack....

No disrespect, pumpkin pie. You come to the table with a lot of tradition. But sometimes you’re a little, well, boring. I’ve dolled up my share of pumpkin cheesecakes. Lately, I’m loving honey bourbons and exotic flavors. I added a dose of Jim Beam Honey and a little Chinese five spice to my latest pumpkin cheesecake on a ginger oatmeal cookie crust. That crack that always happens on top while baking cheesecakes?...