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First published in 1812, Rapunzel is a German fairy tale created by the Brothers Grimm. However, most of us know Rapunzel from the 2010 Disney animated film Tangled. Rapunzel is particularly known for her beauty and her 70 feet golden blonde hair. She typically wears a long purple dress with a pink accent. Until now, Rapunzel has remained a favorite Disney character of kids of all ages. The extreme popularity of Rapunzel has prompted us to craft and compile free Rapunzel coloring pages....

To finish up learning about birds, we made some simple bird snacks to hang outside. I’ve seen these floating around blogland before, but most recently on A Day in the Life of the Brown Family. They are simple to make and involve lots of hands on fun for kids. To make them we picked out a couple cookie cutter shapes and my son pressed them into a slice of bread. Then he spread peanut butter all over one side of the shape....

Ted Allen Shared His Timely Solution To An Unthawed Turkey Ron Adar/Shutterstock By Kareena Koirala/Nov. 23, 2022 4:54 am EST Nightmares come in many forms, and one of the most terrifying looks like an unthawed turkey on Thanksgiving morning. You might have heard the horror stories of waking up to a cold, solid bird on a fateful holiday morn or lived it yourself. Turkey is considered the main event of a Thanksgiving spread and it has the longest prep time, so an unthawed turkey is the last thing you need when you’re already dealing with the stress of hosting Thanksgiving....

The Best Pizza Stones To Buy In 2022 Ezumeimages/Getty Images By Acacia Deadrick/Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 11:16 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If there’s one food in the world that every person has tried, it just might be pizza. It is a wildly popular dish, with each country having its own twist, and thousands of pizza places dedicated to serving it. It’s traditionally made with dough, sauce, and cheese....

The Unexpected Ingredient That Will Majorly Upgrade Your Tropical Smoothie Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Sam Watanuki/Oct. 30, 2022 8:00 am EST If there’s one thing we know about tropical smoothies, it’s that there is no shortage of ways to make your tastebuds feel like they’re on a vacation. With their exotic fruits and indulgent flavors, they can earn your smile with the right combination of quality ingredients. While there are plenty of pre-made smoothies that you can find at your local grocery store, choosing the fruit in your tropical smoothie – whether it be fresh or frozen – and other ingredients you might desire can add a depth of flavor that makes it stand out from the store-bought version....

An air conditioner may seem like the obvious choice for the summer. But they are expensive to buy and to maintain. That isn’t a problem with this Holmes Dual 8″ Blade Twin Window Fan. Because this is incredibly effective. So much so that you will find yourself a lot more relaxed when you’re hanging out in a room being cooled by it. This Holmes Dual 8″ Blade Twin Window Fan is so great because it is quite powerful....

A world reeling in the wake of the coronavirus creates problems in the fight against climate change. It’s not easy to motivate in uncertain and unsettling times. Diving into news of another global crisis does not exactly offer feelings of relief, nor release. The Shape Shifter: Jeremy Jones Reflects on 10 Years of Snowboard Innovation, Experimental Collabs, and More Read article But Protect our Winters (POW) is looking to tap into this moment of global reflection as an opportunity....

When you are planning to set up a gym in your home, space is a big concern. You can’t set up every kind of machine. There has to be some planning involved. But no matter the size of home you’re dealing with, the AllvodesBands Resistance Bands Set is going to be a big addition to your life. Any home can have the AllvodesBands Resistance Bands Set because they really just don’t take up any space....

With so much time around home lately, you may have noticed a few more plywood ramps and piles of dirt springing up around your neighborhood. Don’t worry, the kids are alright. All they need is a place to play. ‘Shapeless Fulfillment’ Takes You on a Solo Journey Through Remote Greenland Read article See what Cam McCaul makes of the next generation of shredders the latest in Make Your Mark Series: The Kids Are Alright....

Neko Mulally gives a tour of his new bike park, Ride Kanuga in North Carolina, USA. With good dirt, loam, tricky roots, pinner berms and huge jumps, this place will surely become a staple of the southern scene. As long as you don’t get rained out… Giant Introduces XTC SLR Budget XC Mountain Bike Read article This article originally appeared on Bikemag.com and was republished with permission. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

Dive watches are getting colorful, and we’re all for it. The latest example is Glashütte’s SeaQ, a newly updated dive watch released this summer that features a striking green dial and bezel. While the color is indicative of a larger trend in watches this year, the watch borrows heavily from the past. It’s inspired by Glashütte’s first-ever dive watch, which was released in 1969. Updated with a modern automatic movement and a handsome colorway, the new SeaQ is capable, sleek, and built to keep up with an adventurous lifestyle....

Whiskey might not have a reputation for the same complex flavor profiles as wine, but a new study says the environment where barley is produced has a definite influence on the beloved spirit. In winemaking, the environment where the grapes grow is known as terroir and it’s essential to how wine tastes. Turns out whiskey’s terroir is just as influential. 50 Best Whiskeys in the World We found your new favorite bottle....

Written in partnership with Xenios Charalambous. Turning your ideas into action is never easy, and it takes a lot of courage and perseverance, but most importantly, it all starts with you taking the first step. For renowned fitness influencer Xenios Charalambous, it all began in 2008. By working smart and remaining focused on his goal, he has reached his place in the industry, and he now shares his journey. Xenios Charalambous is the founder of the leading health and fitness brand, Xeniosfitness....

Spongebob Squarepants has been one of the most popular children’s television shows since the ’90s. Kids never get tired of the adventures of Spongebob, Patrick, and the rest of his friends in their life under the sea. Spongebob has only become more popular with the release of multiple Spongebob movies. There has even been a Broadway musical based on the series. Today Spongebob’s face can be seen on everything from toys to keychains, to tennis shoes....

There is no one set way for people to get into better shape. What works for one person isn’t going to work for another. And the routine that someone you know is using might not even be worth trying since it’s aiming for a different result. If you want to pack on the muscle, you won’t want to follow the cardio routine of a dedicated jogger. All of this grows even more complicated in the current situation our world is in....

The HPYGN Resistance Bands Set is great for many reasons. For one, it is easy to set up. Not just in terms of actually hooking it up in the house. But it the sense that you can pretty much set it up anywhere, be it inside or out when the weather permits. Not to mention the workouts you can do without an anchor point. Maybe the best element of the HPYGN Resistance Bands Set is how much you can do with it....

Looking for a fun way to turn those first day of school photos into a cute keepsake? This back to school photo keepsake card is fun for kids to make and is perfect for hanging up when school starts and then keeping in a scrapbook to look back on in years to come. Our printable template makes prep for this back to school craft a breeze! Supplies: school bus photo keepsake card template <—- GET THE TEMPLATE HERE white cardstock acrylic gems (optional) 4-inch x 4-inch photo scissors glue pencil black marker crayons (optional) Instructions: Begin by printing off the back to school photo keepsake card template on white cardstock paper....

I am excited to be sharing this cute Ladybug Kids Craft over at Cooking with Ruthie today. We tried to make it extra fun with balloon and finger prints. Stop by to read the full tutorial. Did you catch our adorable Bee Craft on Monday? Follow I Heart Crafty Things on Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, Twitter, and Instagram for more crafty fun! I am excited to be sharing this cute Ladybug Kids Craft over at Cooking with Ruthie today....

What satisfies your sweet tooth? Gingerbread cookies? Hot fudge sundae? Crème brûlée? Why not enjoy those flavors in a beer? Bakers use malty, chocolatey stouts to render cakes more decadent and fudge-like, so why not turn it on its head and inject indulgent flavors to make irresistible dessert beers? That’s what breweries are leaning into. And, unsurprisingly, dessert beers aren’t just an excellent way to cap off a meal—with or without dessert....

Can we talk for a minute about how amazing black glue and watercolor crafts are?! I think I could make one every single day and not get sick of this fun technique! This week we created this beautiful black glue hot air balloon craft and seriously, I think it’s my new favorite! It makes a perfectly lovely and artsy spring kids craft for children of all ages, and even for adults!...