1. Apples to Apples Apples to Apples is a hilarious card game that is perfect for parties. The game contains more than 500 apple cards—red apple cards have nouns on them and green apple cards have adjectives on them. Each round, a new judge pulls a green apple card and reads it to the group. To reduce the chance of bias, all the other participants anonymously play one of their red apple cards....
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To help inspire your holiday decorating, we’ve gathered our favorite pink Christmas decorating ideas from subtle blushes to statement-making fuchsias. These ideas are fresh, pretty, and easy to pull together. Plus, they prove there’s more to the holiday color palette than the traditional red and green. Editor’s Tip: This is a great way to display ornaments that might be imperfect or damaged. Simply hide the bad side!
Test Kitchen Tip: If you plan to serve a beverage with this dinner party grill idea, try rosé or Viognier for a delightful wine pairing. Test Kitchen Tip: Rinse the noodles with cold water after cooking to keep them from absorbing too much dressing and removes excess starch. Test Kitchen Tip: If you’re using wooden skewers for this grilling recipe, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using them, so they don’t scorch or start to flame....
How to Make Perfect Bows Editor’s Tip: You can create a silhouette by tracing a family member’s shadow onto white paper. Create a pattern, resize to fit your frame, and trim from black cardstock. Tip: The topper will be most secure if one of the sticks is left long (about 18 inches) so it can be wired to a tree branch.
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The romantic snack boards on Instagram include all the best Valentine’s Day desserts, like cookies and cupcakes, and, of course, some of the most popular Valentine’s Day candies in America. And while not all the boards are heart-shaped, each display is chock-full of red, pink, and white treats ready to be devoured. There are more than 14,000 Instagram photos under #candyboard, and we only expect to see more as we get closer to the holiday....
A. ‘Northwind’ switchgrass B. Chrysanthemum C. Golden barberry D. Cordyline E. Trailing sedum A. Coprosma ‘Tequila Sunrise’ B. ‘Charity’ grape holly C. ‘Stoplight’ foamy bells D. ‘Nagoya’ kale A. Swiss chard B. ‘Pinot Gris’ coralbells A. Silver sage B. ‘Frosted Curls’ sedge C. ‘Bowles’ Black’ pansy D. Hot peppers A. Blueberry B. ‘Lacinato’ kale C. ‘Jade Princess’ millet D. ‘Berry Smoothie’ coralbells E. ‘Orchid Frost’ deadnettle A. Little bluestem B....
Test Kitchen Tip: Serving a crowd for Easter breakfast? Double the recipe and cook it in a 12-inch skillet instead. Test Kitchen Tip: For fresh-made pancakes that stay warm without getting soggy, keep them in the oven on low. Test Kitchen Tip: Leftover hot cross buns can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Test Kitchen Tip: Add sunflower seeds and granola to the cream cheese mixture for a sweet treat that packs a crunch....
Some of these options have you starting from seeds to plant in a pot, and others have already grown succulents that you arrange in a terrarium, so you can choose the option that’s a perfect match for your abilities. The growing process may seem a little daunting, but don’t worry. Each one of these kits comes complete with the necessary seeds or plants, soil, fertilizer, a pot or dome, and easy-to-follow instructions....
Instead of opting for the plain black tea bag in the cabinet, plenty of hot tea ideas are waiting for you to try this season. Learning how to make homemade hot tea using fresh herbs, fruit, and more is really easy. You can reap extra health benefits when making tea at home by adding immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory ingredients such as fresh ginger, cinnamon and pomegranate. So grab your blanket and a good book, and cozy up with one of these delicious hot tea drink recipes from our Test Kitchen....
We first featured Christmas villages as a decorating trend in the 1966 edition of Better Homes & Gardens’ Christmas Ideas book, but the miniature towns have been around for hundreds of years. The age-old Christmas Village tradition initially began as nativity scenes illustrating the Christmas story. Their biblical significance got lost in translation as they passed through different European regions and traditions, later arriving in the United States. The whimsical Christmas village tradition we’re familiar with today culminated with putz (or plaster) houses in the 19th century, and it’s these quaint displays we’ll be displaying on our holiday mantels this season....
But why, exactly, is baking so good for your brain, your mood, and beyond? Preheat your ovens and read on for the top six reasons from Thomas and Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., author of the best-selling book Life Will Get Better and the founder and executive director of Horizons Developmental Resource Center in Caledonia, Michigan. 1. The Step-by-Step Process Makes You More Mindful By now, you’ve likely heard about the concept of “mindfulness....
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Remember, too, that snacks are a great opportunity to squeeze in more healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, or important nutrients like healthy fats, fiber, protein, or disease-fighting phytochemicals—and that’s for everyone, whether or not you have diabetes, or are mindful about your blood sugar level. Healthy Snacks that Won’t Raise Blood Sugar With this advice in mind, we’ve pulled together a list of eight snacks for people with diabetes to buy or make at home....
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