Posts

If you feel like an overstuffed kielbasa in your clothes, it might not take a Herculean effort to get back on track. Exercise scientists at the University of British Columbia found just 15 to 30 seconds of aerobic activity like climbing stairs, performed once an hour for eight hours, can significantly improve your health if you’re packing a few pounds too many right now. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

This article was published in partnership with Nordstrom Rack Believe it or not, the holidays are right around the corner. And the question is: Are you ready? Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, you don’t want to sleep on getting your shopping started—especially if you’d like to avoid the holiday rush. If you’re wondering what to buy the guys in your life (including yourself) this year, we’ve got you covered....

In the City of Sin, the greatest wrong you can commit is booking a bad hotel. Seriously, you can’t toss a roulette pill without hitting a top-tier hotel, even if you’re off the Strip. That being said, for every great hotel, there is also a not-so-great one waiting for your misguided booking. Don’t be fooled by their mirage: You can even book incredible hotels for cheap prices in Las Vegas, given the wealth of competition....

There are so many occasions where a bouquet of flowers is the perfect gift or decoration. These can be for happy occasions where they convey congratulation or for sad affairs where they can convey condolence or sympathy. Regardless of their usage, they are always beautiful and vibrant and can come in many different variations. For that reason, it can be fun to learn how to draw a bouquet of flowers so that you can design your own arrangements....

We may not think about it much, but there are a lot of small aspects and details that go into making a human face. We see them all the time, but the intricate structure of each face can make them hard to draw! Even when you focus on individual aspects, it is now made any easier to try and draw them. Even a facial feature as seemingly simple as the nose can be a real challenge, but we are here to learn how easy it can be to learn how to draw a cartoon nose!...

When it comes to animals that inspire fears and phobias, snakes will often be at the top of the list. They can be big, small, colorful or dull and some are harmless as worms while others can be instantly deadly. The cobra is one of the most recognizable of all snakes, and they are known for their hoods and their dangerous nature. They may be one of the more feared snakes, but they are also one of the most beautiful, leading many to want to learn how to draw a cobra....

I’ve been really excited about the kids craft stars challenge this month with the material pasta. It’s not something we’ve worked with very often so it was an extra fun challenge for me. After looking at some elbows macaroni in my pantry I decided they were the perfect shape for making a fun and colorful pasta fish craft. The pasta adds awesome texture to our fish and they look like colorful scales so it was a perfect compliment....

When you hear the word coyote mentioned, you might have a certain unfortunate cartoon character come to mind. These canine scavengers are efficient in how they navigate their environment and use their wits to survive their tough environments. These creatures are also recognized by their eerie nighttime howls, which has made them feature in many mythologies and stories. Many people love this wily animal too, and would like to know how to draw a coyote....

There are so many effective descriptors applied to Scotch these days: fruity, velvety, contemplative, expensive. The adjectives go on and on. But “experimental” is seldom counted among them. That’s because the rules governing the whisky’s production are notoriously constrictive—especially when it comes to single malt, which can only be crafted using malted barley, water, yeast…and time. The liquid matures and develops most of its flavors in oak casks over a minimum of three years....

I am obviously having a thing for spiders lately. The funny part is in real life I am dreadfully horrified of spiders! For some reason in craft form though I find them pretty adorable. The other day I ate the last wedge of my Laughing Cow Cheese with my lunch and as I looked at the container and saw two hole punches already made in the sides of it, a light bulb went off in my head that this container needed to become a fun Halloween Spider Craft....

Here’s What Happened To From Across The Pond After Restaurant: Impossible Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Samantha Sied/Oct. 29, 2022 11:00 am EST The “Restaurant: Impossible” episode “Extreme British Makeover” featured From Across the Pond, which is a British-style restaurant in Colleyville, Texas. The struggling family-owned business belonged to Lee Herdman and Jodie Sellers. Herdman and his family moved to Texas from the U.K. and purchased a pizza restaurant they gradually transformed into a British restaurant (per Community Impact)....

Here’s Why Canned Corned Beef Comes In A Rectangular Can Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Oct. 26, 2022 2:44 pm EST If you’ve been in a diner before, chances are you’ve probably seen something on the menu called a corned beef sandwich. Maybe one of your older relatives has a love for the stuff, or maybe you’ve heard of people eating lots of corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day. Just what exactly is the deal with this beef?...

Instagram Is Furious Over Whole Foods’ Unhelpful Squash Hack New Africa/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Nov. 4, 2022 12:06 pm EST For many of us, it doesn’t get better than a good cooking or food hack. Maybe it only shaves five seconds off our prep time, maybe it only has one less step than a standard recipe, or maybe it only makes the task at hand a teeny-tiny bit easier. Regardless, a hack is a hack....

It’s no secret to anyone that the home rental market has skyrocketed over the last ten years. More and more people turn to sites like Airbnb and Vrbo, opting to stay in someone else’s home rather than a hotel. Why? They want quainter locations and more unique experiences. There was a time when home shares were often less expensive than hotels, but people were willing to spend more if the property and its amenities were worth it....

Lead Singer Of The Band Train Makes Wine And Chocolate Named After Their Songs Africa Studio/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/Nov. 21, 2022 8:51 am EST Pat Monahan, the lead singer of the band Train, known for his untrimmed chest and sultry lyrics, joined the growing list of celebrities with a private wine label, including fellow musicians Dave Matthews, Nicki Minaj, and Jon Bon Jovi. Celebrating over ten years in business, over 10 million bottles sold, and over 100 medals won, the rock star’s wine company, Save Me, San Francisco, is the familiar name of the band’s 2009 studio album (per People)....

New York is known as the city that never sleeps, and it has become a popular destination for people around the world. Every year, millions of people travel to see the lights, sights and sounds of this impressive city. It also appears in countless movies, TV shows, video games and other forms of media, and there seems to be no end to the stories that can take place in the city....

UPDATE 2/7/15: I was asked if I could make a black and white version of the printable to be copied on a copy machine and one with number 1-10. You can find both of those versions with the printable now too. I have been working with my preschooler on recognizing her teen numbers and number 20. She can count them out loud proficiently, but we’ve needed some extra practice with recognizing those tricky teen numbers....

If you are like us, you watched the new HBO series The Last of Us on Sunday, the 15th. And if you are like us, then you really fell in love with it. The show is quite the feat in just one episode. For those of you that fell for it just like us and want to incorporate some of the aesthetic into your life, then you should check out the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket from Huckberry....

President Biden Collaborated With Robert Irvine On Military Friendsgiving lev radin/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Nov. 22, 2022 11:30 am EST Thanksgiving is a time generally spent with family, but many people have friends who feel like family. Hence, the explosion of Friendsgiving in recent years. This is an event generally celebrated among friends “either on or near Thanksgiving,” according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, which added the word as an official entry in January 2020....

There are so many kinds of musical styles and instruments for us to enjoy, and everyone has a favorite kind! Music is something that anyone can enjoy and can be something to help people get together or show their individuality. Representing music can be done with a multitude of different colors and styles, and you’ll get to have fun exploring these possibilities with these free music coloring page printables for kids!...