There’s nothing more wondrous than waking up to a blanket of white snow on a winter morning. A snow day—especially around the holidays—is a dream come true for just about any kid. But once the first snowman of the year has been built, the first snowball fight won, and the first day of sledding over, ...
Between Thanksgiving and the end of the year it’s hard enough to find time to do laundry—let alone fit in a workout.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—holiday season. Partaking in festive activities isn’t even a question, it’s something you’ve long been waiting for the past 12 months: the ice skating, Christmas tree decorating, peppermint latte drinking, fire toasting, and Christmas movie watching.
There’s nothing like Baby’s First Christmas. From the special mementoes like keepsake ornaments to the memories captured in countless photos and videos, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. Here are some ideas for how you can wrap up your own timeless treasure to give your little one (or the new parents in your life). All of these ...
While dad may enjoy certain things about Christmas—cutting down the tree, hanging the lights (and getting the credit for it), and even preparing the big feast for Christmas Day—let’s be honest, you might not always enjoy shopping for him.
Decorations are going up at home, Christmas music is playing in stores, and the temperatures are starting to fall outside. It’s that time of year again, when the holidays are officially in full swing and everything is merry and bright. And that means it’s time to start making a gift list and checking it twice ...
There’s nothing like going home for the holidays—especially when you’re going home to a clean house. If you’d rather not spend your hard-earned bonus on expensive professional services to get things in order, try these affordable, smart products for every room of the house. From chemical-free pest repellent to eco-friendly dishwasher detergent to an easy-to-install ...
The holidays are upon us, which means it’s time to bring on the baking, shopping, Mariah Carey carols, and the decorations. But your tree doesn’t have to be the only thing that lights up a room. With these five all-natural cosmetics you can also get glowing—all formulated without chemicals or parabens, or other potential irritants.
Reinvent the classic wreath by making your own out of fresh herbs. Not only does it look stunning, but it also smells incredible.
[schema description]The addition of quick pickled shallots and fresh herbs takes the classic deviled eggs recipe up a notch. You can bet that this crowd-pleasing party snack will be devoured almost instantly.[/schema]
There’s a certain aisle in the drugstore that gets a little more action during the holidays than others, and it’s not the one with the gift wrap. Americans spend $700 million a year on laxative products. But these over-the-counter meds can actually make bathroom problems worse.
“I’ve had three ex-boyfriends reach out to me in the past two weeks,” a friend complained to me as we rolled up our yoga mats after class. “What is it about the holidays that makes people weird like that?”
[schema description]Skip the 10 lords a-leaping, and instead celebrate Day 10 of our 12 days of Christmas cookies with orange-cardamom madeleines. These little seashell-shaped cakes have been spiced up with orange zest and cardamom and drowned in a sticky orange glaze for even more flavor.[/schema]
[schema description]Fruit cake often gets a bad reputation, and for good reason—it is usually packed with fluorescent candied fruit. Here, we’ve lightened up the seasonal treat by making it into bars and swapping in a medley of mixed nuts, dried fruit, and candied ginger.[/schema]
Last year, a certain 8-year-old I know begged for one thing for Christmas. Amid mountains of tangible presents, including a skateboard and an iPod, piano lessons were the icing on the cake. A year later, she’s tickling the ivories like a pro.
Answer this quickly without thinking about it: Which is more eco-friendly, a real or fake Christmas tree? I said fake, and so did just about every other person I asked in a casual survey around the office. Turns out we were wrong.
Sugar cookie, warm apple pie, candy cane. The scented candles that are so popular this time of year can be drool-inducing—but once you find out what they’re really made of, they might leave a sour taste in your mouth.
On an overnight flight from California to Alaska, one kid we know (who shall remain nameless) was not just riding on an airplane—he was on a rollercoaster. One second he was happily tuning into Spongebob, the next he was crying over faulty headphones.
Candy canes, peppermints, candied nuts, chocolate coins, endless varieties of Christmas cookies—the sheer volume of sweet offerings this time of year is enough to keep you in a sugary haze all month long.
Come Christmas morning, kids everywhere will tear through wrapping paper to reveal Play All Day Elmo, interactive R2-D2, all kinds of video games, and gadgets galore.
[schema description]For Day 3 of our 12 days of Christmas cookies, we’re bringing you these crisp, lacy oat cookies. The hint of salt is just enough to cut the sweetness. Try them sandwiched around chocolate or marshmallow, or enjoy on their own.[/schema]
Maple water, the liquid extracted from the sap of maple trees before it’s transformed into maple syrup, is being touted as the newest health drink in the wellness industry. The stuff is so good it’s even giving top dog coconut water a run for its money when it comes to nutrients and electrolytes.
We love throwing down as much as the next guy, but aside from the occasional hangover the morning after, what really hurts is seeing the amount of waste generated from a single awesome night.
[schema description]Ready for Day 2 of our 12 days of Christmas Cookies? While not technically a cookie, you’ll love this amped up take on Scotcheroos (aka peanut butter–and–chocolate Rice Krispie treats). Our version is paleo, gluten-free, topped with dark chocolate, and full of butterscotch flavor from honey, maple syrup, and almond butter. [/schema]