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You’ve doubtless seen a lot of stories about how bicycle sales are booming. One of the only silver-lining side-effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns and social-distancing rules is surely that gym goers are now seeking two-wheeled cardio—and nobody who has a choice wants to commute on public transit. The latter concern clearly has fueled electric bicycle sales, too, up 137 percent through May (the latest month available) according to market analysts, the NPD Group....

Many creatures and monsters are contained within the various stories, legends and mythologies around the world. The phoenix is one of the most famous of all these creatures, and it has its roots in Greek and Egyptian mythologies. This fiery bird has also come to represent rebirth and renewal, and it has appeared in many modern fantasy stories. Many fans of this mythological bird also like to learn how to draw a phoenix so that they can create some great artwork featuring the incredible creature....

Sometimes, we just want to stay in bed and forget the world exists. But it can be hard to relax in bed when you got the sun bearing down on you. For those lazy days when you just wanna keep testing out the comfort levels of your bed, you need to have the NICETOWN Blackout Curtains in your life. Before we even get into the benefits of these NICETOWN Blackout Curtains keeping the sun at bay, we should mention how good they look....

I’m excited to share these cute little piggies with you today. They were so much fun to make with my kids. You will need: -4-inch Styrofoam ball -four 2-inch long golf tees -pink chenille stem -pink acrylic paint -large wiggly eyes -large pink pom-pom -2 black paper punched holes -black marker or paint First, paint your Styrofoam ball and golf tees pink and let them dry completely. While the paint was drying we went ahead and used school glue to glue the black paper punched holes to the large pink pom pom to make the nose....

The Mystery Of The Missing Spring Roll Is Plaguing GBBO Fans Mark Bourdillon/Netflix By Dave Malyon/Nov. 3, 2022 10:48 am EST Amid ongoing news of inflation and economic issues, shows like the “Great British Bake Off” can provide a mental getaway for fans. But as it turns out, the show is also struggling with accounting issues, albeit with something as inconsequential as balancing a portion of spring rolls. For a relatively calm show about baking, where contestants are always willing to help each other, “GBBO” creates a lot of controversy....

Summer is still in full swing, meaning there’s no better time than the present to get out and explore your local waterway. Standup paddleboards are the perfect platform on which to explore—they’re easy, fun, and they provide an incredible vantage point. While rigid boards have their time and place to perform, transporting inflatable SUPs is a breeze, and storage is a non-issue. We know there are lots of options out there, so we selected the best inflatable board for every type of standup paddler....

The star of A Teacher, Kate Mara, shares her thoughts on the horny TV renaissance and how to have a family political disagreement when you’re part of two NFL dynasties. In your new show A Teacher, even though the relationship between your character and her student is deeply screwed up, it’s also very hot. Between that and Normal People, Hulu is really leading a horny TV resurgence. I’m glad that was your comparison, because I’m with you....

Why You Can’t Spiralize Avocado Olesia Shadrina/Getty Images By Janelle Alberts/Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 3:08 pm EST Spiralizing is a fast and fun way to replace pasta with vegetables that will still hold all our favorite sauces. After Danny, from Danny’s Chinese Kitchen coined the term “zoodle” for the innovative spiralized zucchini dish he developed for his gluten-allergy customer, chefs started using the spiralizing strategy for all kinds of vegetables. It’s a great option for beets, carrots, cabbage, and more....

Lots of folks work from home these days. And that set up in the house may not be up to snuff for a full day sitting in front of the computer. You need the right equipment to make sure you are comfortable enough to do your best work possible. Equipment like the Flash Furniture LeatherSoft Swivel Office Chair. When you get the Flash Furniture LeatherSoft Swivel Office Chair in your home office, you won’t have any difficulty getting comfortable....

Continuing with the Alphabet Christmas/Winter Theme I’m also sharing with you a Y is for Yarn Craft. Y is one of those tricky letters that is hard to correspond with Christmas or Winter, but ultimately I think yarn works great. It’s common for people to have knitted stockings or homemade knitted hats, scarves or mittens so here is a simple way to learn about the letter Y. Supplies you will need:...

A lot of beloved distilleries are releasing some of the most coveted bottles of the year right now as fall begins. Depending on state distribution, that means that a lot of great whiskeys are available now, or about to be on shelves for a short time. From well-known staples like Old Forester Birthday Bourbon to some relative newcomers like the Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing series, it’s a packed field every fall....

A year ago, we skipped our annual “Where to Travel” shortlist for obvious reasons. Many of us were lucky to travel at all in 2021, even if it meant packing up the car and driving a few hours away—much less flying to, say, Perth, which topped the 2020 list before we knew what was coming our way. For 2022, we’re bringing this one back with a bit of optimism. That doesn’t mean we’re all comfortable boarding a plane or even venturing past the county line just yet....

Once the new year starts I love getting out the paper doilies. They seem to go hand in hand with Valentine’s Day but I also love getting creative and coming up with different ways to use them for crafting. This year the Kids Craft Stars are hosting a monthly craft challenge. Each month we will incorporate a different craft medium into a simple kid craft tutorial. It is our hope to encourage you to have fun getting crafty with the little ones in your life and to provide you with a fun resource for kids craft ideas....

There are certain characters that we become acquainted with in our early years that will retain a special place in our hearts for life. Of all these characters, one of the most well-known and beloved is the cheerful Elmo! This bright red character has been delighting audiences for generations, and his popularity thrives to this day. Many of Elmo’s fans love to feature him in artwork, and it can be helpful to learn how to draw Elmo....

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For anyone looking to lose weight and get into better shape, the Keto diet is one of the best options out there. That is because by shifting your body into keto mode, it burns fat for fuel. So as you’re losing weight, you’re getting the energy you need to hit the gym harder than before. And with the Perfect Keto Exogenous Ketones Powder, you can get your body into keto mode even faster....

Sponsored content. Men’s Journal receives compensation for this article as well as for purchases made when you click on a link and buy something below A lot of things have changed in the last few years and one of the big ones is how many people work from home. It’s been a big shift from office work to working from home and it allows people to relax more while they work, which in turn can help productivity....

It’s that time of the month…I’m over at Brassy Apple and I couldn’t be more excited about sharing our Handprint Apple Tree Craft! I hope you’ll stop by to read about it. 🙂 Follow I Heart Crafty Things on Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, Twitter, and Instagram! It’s that time of the month…I’m over at Brassy Apple and I couldn’t be more excited about sharing our Handprint Apple Tree Craft! I hope you’ll stop by to read about it....

If you’re looking for an effective weightlifting exercise to strengthen your back, legs, or the entire backside of your body (aka your posterior chain), look no further than good mornings (also known as “hip hinges”). Good mornings in a workout are entirely underrated. The move works great as a bodyweight exercise to warm up before doing compound lifts, like squats, deadlifts, and bentover rows. Alternatively, you can load a barbell with some plates and give good mornings dedicated time in your back or leg day session....

We all need a good night’s rest to make the most out of our days. But it can be hard to get the full sleep experience. For whatever reason, sleep trouble is a common problem. Especially these days. But with the help of this Dream Leaf Supplement, you can get a much better night’s rest. In no small part due to it inducing lucid dreaming. What is Lucid Dreaming and why would it help make your sleep even more restful?...