There are different rules surrounding White Elephant gift exchanges, but the gist is you bring a wrapped (relatively cheap) gift and pick a number out of a hat when you arrive. Then, in numerical order, guests can pick a gift under the tree or steal an already opened gift from a buddy. After three swaps, that’s it. Most-Loved Under-$30 White Elephant Gifts Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Heathered Socks, $15 Burt’s Bees Hand Repair Kit, $15 JBL Go 2 Bluetooth Speakers, $28 (was $40) Dreubea Faux Leather Tote Bag, $13 (was $20) Culture and Nature Reed Diffuser, $30 Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar Large Tumbler Candle, $18 (was $31) Elixir Glassware Square Wine Glass Set, $26 Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $22 (was $24) Sharper Image LED Word Clock, $27 (was $30) The Hygge Game Conversation Game, $20...

After boiling Easter eggs, picking the right colors and designs for your spring-time creations can be a fun, playful activity. When you focus on the process, it doesn’t matter what the final outcome is, because you had a good time—but with these decorations, you’ll have fun and have a final egg collection you can show off, too. Whether you want to try homemade egg dye or take the no-dye Easter egg route, these clever ideas have you covered for all your Easter egg needs....

You should know by now that I love to travel. I’m actually in the middle of probably my 20th trip of the year right now as I’m writing this post. Before I had kids, my husband and I used to go on a big trip once a year to everywhere from Hawaii to our last trip while I was pregnant to Greece. And now that our toddler joins us on most trips, we typically travel to places a little closer to home like Tampa and San Francisco....

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The shift in Halloween activities can be seen everywhere, even in people’s online activity. On Pinterest, where millions go for inspiration and ideas around the holidays, searches for ‘quarantine Halloween’ increased 75 times in August 2020. People are clearly looking for ways to celebrate Halloween safely beyond watching the best Halloween movies on Netflix and texting each other Halloween quotes, and—according to data from Pinterest—there are plenty of popular and trending options and ideas out there....

Check out the video for her fresh takes on canned pumpkin recipes—including pumpkin pie overnight oats enhanced with warm and cozy pumpkin pie spices, a pumpkin pasta sauce that can also work beautifully as a sauce over grilled chicken, and even a pumpkin-flavored tweak on the classic old fashioned cocktail.

People can help keep inflammation at bay by avoiding certain inflammatory triggering foods like processed meat, added sugar, and saturated fats. But we can also look at what we should be eating to minimize inflammation as well. Surprisingly, you may already have many of these foods in your diet—and if not, there are many easy ways to incorporate them. We asked three registered dietitians—Desiree Nielson, RD, author of the anti-inflammatory cookbook Eat More Plants, Kelli McGrane, RD, nutrition expert for Lose It!...

Although it depends on which type of mask you’re dealing with, all outcomes aren’t ideal. While it’s relatively safe to over-apply emollients and moisturizers, leaving a hydrating sheet mask on for too long (i.e., until it’s dry) can be counterproductive—it actually causes a reversal effect where the sheet reabsorbs the moisture from the skin. On the other hand, a cleansing mask or an exfoliating mask can have an even more negative effect....

Sugars cross-link our collagen fibers or twist around each other, making it more difficult for our body to repair. Glucose and fructose also link the amino acids in collagen and elastin, causing glycation end products, or AGEs. In other words, sugar can age us, too. “Although this happens in many different organs—not just the skin—skin is somewhat more prone to this damage because the damage caused by AGEs is also stimulated by ultraviolet light,” Sarkar adds....

When you think of classic potato salad, you’re probably thinking about the creamy, mayo-based version, but many varieties are made with BBQ sauce, tangy vinaigrette, or spicy mustard. And adding bacon to your potato salad? Well, that’s never a bad idea. When making potato salad, it’s important to remember that not all potatoes are created equal. Most recipes call for Yukon gold or red potatoes because they’re best for holding their shape....

The key? Balance. One false design decision—or too much farmhouse decor—and your space can appear, well, cheesy. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Not only do the five farmhouse abodes below offer plenty of inspiration, but they’re also packed with design lessons you can integrate into your apartment and home. Follow the five simple rules below and you’ll have a beautiful, farmhouse-inspired space of your own in no time—adding a farmhouse sink or barn door is optional....

There are ways to make financial check-ins less of a chore, like adding a dose of fun by doing an activity while you talk suggests money coach Denise Hughes, author of Earn, Save, Spend, Give: 4 Things to Do with Your Money and How to Make It All Work. “I think that for money discussions, we need to invite in some lightness and be open-minded, no matter what that means for a couple,” she says....

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But unless you’re a boho interior design pro, bringing this eclectic aesthetic into your home can feel a little, well, intimidating. One false move, one set of clashing prints, or too much color (is there such a thing?) can transform your space from delightfully bohemian to an eyesore. We’re here to help. Check out these savvy ways to bring bohemian design to your home, then go forth and decorate without fear....

If you’re tired of cleaning up spilled oats and having three containers of baking powder (because you can never find it when you need it), there’s hope. Try these pantry organization ideas to help you get an Insta-worthy system that truly works. 1. Start by Taking Stock The first step in pantry organization is to do an inventory. Pull everything out to give your shelves a good wipe-down, check for expired products, and cull your cookbook and appliance collection....

“After age 20, we produce 1 percent less collagen every year,” says Dr. Engelman. For most people, the signs of aging around the lips begin to show between 30 and 40, she says, and “many patients find that it is a significant contributor to their perception of aging.” Those signs include thinner, more wrinkled lips and fine lines surrounding the mouth. But luckily, there are lip products specifically created with anti-aging in mind....

The touch of a soft, fluffy bath towel after a warm shower or bath is the best. But if your bath towels are dingy, scratchy, and smell a bit funky, it’s probably due to your laundry routine. Cleaning and drying your towels incorrectly can lead to discoloration, changes in texture, and odors. Here are seven bath towel laundry mistakes you’re making—but don’t worry, they are all simple to fix. Finally, fabric softeners also coat the fibers, causing the towel to be less absorbent....