After hearing all about Pixar Fest during my visit to Pixar Animation Studios in April, I knew I had to make time to check it out myself! Luckily I was headed to a conference in Pasadena in early May and was able to add on two days just to eat my way through all of the best Pixar Fest food. I did other things too – a couple of rides, grabbed some Pixar Fest merchandise, and of course listened to the Pixar band, but it was mostly two days dedicated to eating and drinking all things Pixar....

title: “Pumpkin Bread Recipe” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-27” author: “Donald Baham”

Let’s jump right into pumpkin season with these yummy pumpkin recipes topped with a fluffy cheesecake frosting! There’s not a lot better than a good cupcake, especially if you can get the perfect ratio of cupcake to frosting. I haven’t shared a lot of cupcake recipes so far, just some hot chocolate cupcakes and banana pudding cupcakes, but today you’re in for a real treat. These pumpkin cupcakes start with a cake mix to make them easy but a few added ingredients to the cupcakes turn these into a real showstopper dessert....

Last year, a friend gifted it to me for the holidays, and I haven’t looked back since. The smart fragrance diffuser boosts your home’s ambiance with tailored fragrance intensity, so you can achieve a fantastic scent-scape in any room. Even Real Simple writers have named it the best overall pick for air fresheners for its “hands-on or hands-off approach.” I enjoy it so much, I keep one in my home office and another in my living room....

Got leftovers? Top them with a fried egg or sliced avocado. Riff on this method for a variety of future easy weeknight meals. Try it with marinara sauce and mozzarella for a pizza-inspired version, or swap in cauliflower and some cooked Italian sausage.

In years past, Target waited to debut its lowest prices of the season until the hours leading up to Cyber Monday. But this year, it’s launched some of the best deals well in advance—and that means you can already dive into shopping. But before you do, I highly recommend making a list. This way, you won’t forget what you actually hope to purchase while the site inspires plenty of other ideas, especially if you’re searching for holiday gifts....

To help set her outdoor living room apart from the rest of her backyard, Haley chose a corner of her deck framed by a pergola. She invested in furniture in neutral hues and weather-resistant teak, so she can easily (and inexpensively!) change out the look with fresh pillows and accessories. Outdoor curtains and lighting help define the space and make it just as comfortable at night as it is during the day....

When you’re at the nursery, seek out healthy-looking plants that don’t have signs of damage and have moist soil that indicates a level of care. (And don’t be afraid to ask the nursery workers for their suggestions for what might work best for your space.) Choose pots that work with your decor—you might want to pick ones that don’t have a drainage hole, and “plant” your new plant into them while still in the plastic pot from the nursery to allow drainage without risking creating a mess....

Unexpected accidents can also be made less financially stressful when there’s money hiding in an FSA. The 2022 limit is $2,850 per year per employer, and funds should be used during the same calendar year in which cash is set aside for this purpose. Although some employers will allow a grace period or a certain amount of funds (a max of $570) to roll over to the next year, you may want to get creative about spending down any available FSA balance soon....