No gift is safe until after the last dice are rolled and even then, you just never know! This will become a family favorite replacing the traditional white elephant game year after year! Switch Steal Unwrap Gift Exchange Game I’ll be the first to admit it, this is basically a Christmas gift exchange rendition of my super popular left, right, eat game I shared in this birthday party games post....
To buy: $13 (was $15); amazon.com. “I have a super greasy scalp and very dry ends,” one shopper wrote. “I found out about this shampoo at my hair stylist’s salon, and it blew my mind. I went from shampooing my hair every two days to only twice a week. My scalp feels refreshed, and I no longer have buildup or scabs of dandruff.” Some credited the shampoo with treating seasonal dryness, while another shopper said it’s “the best shampoo that I’ve ever used in my life....
To find the best shower cleaners, we spent hours researching various options and top-rated products while considering factors like type, ingredients, and use on recommended surfaces. We also asked Vera Peterson, President of Molly Maid, a Neighborly company, for tips on what to look for when buying the right cleaner for your shower. “It’s always great to choose a shower cleaner that is safe for most surfaces to get the most bang for your buck,” says Peterson....
Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains Simply stated, grains are hard, edible dry seeds that grow on grass-like plants called cereals. Cereal grains are the single biggest source of food energy in the world. While refined grains—white rice, fluffy white bread, sugary breakfast cereals, and so on—provide almost no health benefits to your body, whole grains tend to be high in many nutrients, like fiber, magnesium, iron, B vitamins, phytonutrients, and more....
Generally speaking, robot mops are best suited for everyday maintenance (versus deep cleaning sessions). Still, many models fuse sleek designs with functionality for an end product that’s as useful for your everyday life as it is display-worthy. Keep reading to learn more about our seven favorites, along with how we tested, what to look for when shopping, and how to clean your robot mop. The 7 Best Robot Mops in 2021 Best Overall: iRobot Braava Jet m6Featuring both wet mop and dry sweep modes, this robot mop efficiently maps out large spaces and multiple rooms and has a spot-clean function for everyday spills....
To find the best bath towels, we spent two days testing 31 towels in our Lab and assessed them based on their quality, texture, absorbency, durability, and overall value. For expert tips on buying and using bath towels, we turned to Whitney Thornburg, design director at Coyuchi, and Sarah Smith, product education and customer experience manager at Serena & Lily. We also received insights from Elana Frosk, account executive at Hohenstein Institute, the U....
So I don’t drink alcohol – never have and never will. But I really like a good mocktail or speciality non-alcoholic drink. I order them everywhere I go and my husband even knows to look at the menu for a tasty drinks if he gets there before I do. You could say I’m a mocktail aficionado or just a sucker for a good drink that’s something other than lemonade (unless it’s this creamy lemonade or strawberry lemonade) or fruit punch....
Whatever the cookies represent, they are certainly delicious. Traditionally filled with poppyseeds (a Solo can is my grandma’s preferred filling), contemporary hamantaschen can be stuffed with anything from apricot preserves to homemade jams or chocolate chips—or wherever your imagination leads you. They can be savory, sweet, or somewhere in between. Hamantashen invoke nostalgia, and many families have their own tweaks on the recipe to get it to their liking. Some like the cookie to be soft, while others like it crisp; some prefer a thin roll while others crave the cakey....
To help, we’ve gathered pro tips for booking the best airline prices during the holidays. Book Holiday Travel by the End of October for the Best Prices The best time to book tickets is ASAP if you want to save money on holiday travel. But vacation times and holidays can be hard to plan, so aim to book flights by October 31 for travel during Thanksgiving and Christmas. “After Halloween, prices will increase considerably as Thanksgiving gets closer,” says Phil Dengler, travel expert and co-owner of travel resource site The Vacationer....
To buy: $172 (was $430); amazon.com. The air purifier features a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter that removes 99.97 percent of airborne particles and dual protection activated coconut carbon filters that absorb gaseous particles like smoke and odors. When set to auto mode, the air purifier uses air quality sensors to adjust the fan speeds depending on the needs of your room. Not only does the machine have smart sensors, but it also connects to WiFi, the brand’s mobile app, and smart devices, so you can monitor it via voice control, too....
We talked to credit card experts to find out who are the best candidates for balance transfer cards, what cautionary advice to keep in mind, and what other options are available. Keep reading for everything you should consider before trying this get-out-of-debt method. Is a balance transfer card a good idea? Dealing with credit card debt can often feel like drowning, or at least treading water indefinitely. With compounding interest piling on, it’s hard to see encouraging progress even when you’re doing your best to make payments on time, but with the interest-free periods on balance transfer cards (which are often for 12 to 20 months), you can actually make a dent....
To make sure you don’t forget any Thanksgiving must-haves this year, we’ve included the list of the top 10 items that have their biggest sales day of the year the day before Turkey Day. Keep reading for more details! Cheddar Per the Instacart data, cheddar has its biggest day of the year—more than any other item—the day before Thanksgiving. Seeing as how cheddar tends to be a popular choice no matter what time of year it is, the large increase in sales just before turkey time likely means that mac and cheese, rich casseroles, and cheesy mashed potatoes, are all very popular Thanksgiving sides....
Even when I was dousing myself in some serious, chemical-filled bug sprays, the mosquitos were still undeterred. Despite the sweltering heat, I wore jeans and sneakers to protect myself, only to have the bloodthirsty bugs bite the exposed inch of ankle between my pants and sneakers. I invested in enough citronella candles to encircle my small outdoor bench and patio table in a ring of bug-repelling essential oils, but the citronella simply wasn’t enough....
After making my bed with Cozy Earth’s bamboo sheet set, I cozied up and fell fast asleep. I was thoroughly impressed that despite them not being made of silk or cotton with an extremely high thread count, they were so soft. That’s all in thanks to the bamboo-based viscose they’re made of. The pillowcase was comparable to the silk one I normally use and I felt like I was wrapped in a little bamboo cocoon....
The leggings, which are just $33, are high-waisted and stretchy to help you feel secure while you move around. They’re made of a blend of polyester and spandex on the exterior, but the inside is lined with fleece that traps heat and keeps it there. They’re water-resistant to keep cold snow or rain from seeping through, so no more shivers while you run an errand. And they even have five (!...
Perhaps you’ve suffered through one too many frigid nights, determined to make your old coat last. Or you’ve moved to a chillier climate. Or simply, you’d like a new shell in the rotation to make your everyday look less monotonous from December to April. Buying a jacket that’s warm enough is an often expensive endeavor as you consider insulation, durability, and other factors that jack up the cost of your winter wear....
To buy: $9 (was $15); amazon.com. The non-toxic traps are safe to use in produce and soil, and they’re not harmful to kids or pets. If you have a pest problem outdoors, the sticky traps are temperature-resistant and waterproof, so you can easily use them outside. The traps come in a variety of shapes like butterflies, birds, and flowers, too. “Thanks to my son’s science fair project with fruit, we developed a small fruit fly problem in May....
To buy: $15 (was $30); amazon.com. “Usually when I bring a big salad to lunch in a sealable plastic bowl, everything wilts by noon—not with this bowl! My greens are crisp and everything stays super fresh,” wrote a five-star reviewer. “This is the best bowl. I love that I can pack my salad the night before and everything stays fresh [in its] own compartments,” added another shopper. To further ensure your lunch or dinner never gets soggy before you’re able to enjoy it, the lid has an airtight seal and locks that click into place to prevent your container from opening unexpectedly....
Pavoi 14K Gold Plated Chunky Hoop Earrings, $13 Pavoi14K Gold Plated Cubic Zirconia Classic Tennis Bracelet, $16 The Drop Southampton Zipper Foldover Clutch, $30 NNG Braided Heel Sandal, $30 (was $33) Lalagen Plus Size Vintage Midi Swing Dress, $35 (was $90) PrettyGarden Halter Neck Backless Maxi Dress, $37 with coupon (was $46) Etcyy Off-the-Shoulder Ruffle Maxi Dress, $38 Exlura Square-Neck Puff Sleeve Mini Dress, $39 (was $46) Happy Sailed Long Sleeve Ruffle Backless Swing Mini Dress, $39 (was $50) Zesica Square Neck Maxi Dress, $39 with coupon (was $51) Exlura Lantern Sleeve Mini Dress, $40 MakeMeChic Plus Size Boho Maxi Dress, $44 The Drop Women’s Avery Square Toe Two Strap High Heeled Sandal, $50 Astr the Label Lace Fit-and-Flare Midi Dress, $89 JW Pei Joy Shoulder Bag, $90...
