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Have you missed seeing Tom Cruise on the big screen? You’re in luck: Not only is he reprising his role of Maverick in the upcoming Top Gun sequel (in theaters May 27), he’s also starring in a new installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Although Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One won’t premiere until 2023, you can get your first taste of the new film thanks to an explosive new trailer that was released today....

One of the most beautiful and exotic-looking birds in the animal kingdom, Flamingos are known for their bright pink feathers, stilt-like legs, and S-shaped legs. Flamingos, with their pretty pink looks and peculiar movements, have become very popular animals around the globe. They are associated with vacations at the beach and relaxation, establishing them in pop culture. They are usually found in swamps and mudflats and are known to live in colonies....

Snaking over 3,000 miles from the Canadian border down to Mexico, the Continental Divide Trail passes through some of the most rugged country in the American West, and presents a daunting test for anyone willing to take it on. The trail’s reputation for scenic beauty and challenging terrain was also the point of inspiration for the latest Run Amok collection from Roark. The new installment, which is primarily aimed at trail runners, features hand-drawn graphics and a whole suite of technical fabrics—including performance fleece, a first for the collection....

With the new season upon us, it seems like a good time to make some changes around the house. We spend a lot of time looking at the same old furniture and after a while, it gets old. So why not head on over to Wayfair and pick up this Ebern 97 Wide Corduroy Down Cushion Stationary Sofa to give your living room a nice little upgrade? One look at this Ebern 97 Wide Corduroy Down Cushion Stationary Sofa and you can tell it’s a worthy addition to the home....

A big thank you to Elmer’s for sponsoring today’s post. As always, all opinions are my own. Winter brought us our first snowstorm last week and put us in the mood for a fun winter kids craft. Have you had some snowy weather too? You’re going to love having fun indoors making this swirly glue and glittery snowman craft. It’s bright and gorgeous and perfect for putting on display all winter long....

The Absolute Best Poutine You Can Find In The US Foodio/Shutterstock By Oona O’Brien/Nov. 29, 2022 1:57 pm EST Nothing gets better than poutine on a cold day. A mash-up of warm potato fries lying beneath a bed of cheese curds and a blanket of gravy, poutine is a Canadian dish sure to warm your heart and your stomach. Thought to have been invented in the 1950s, it is believed that “poutine” comes from the slang word for “mess” in Québécois slang, according to Britannica....

The Leslie Jordan Doritos Commercial You May Have Forgotten Vivien Killilea/Getty By Ree Winter/Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 9:37 am EST You may remember the late Leslie Jordan in his hilarious roles in Will and Grace. More recently, you may know him for his various eccentric characters in American Horror Story, or Call Me Kat, where he played Phil, an employee in a cat café. However, you may not remember when he starred in a Doritos commercial....

The Most Popular Recipe The Year You Were Born SnapFocus/Shutterstock By Tšhegofatšo Ndabane/Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 12:19 pm EST You’re in a food and recipe rut, aren’t you? Maybe you’ve been eating the same recipes for awhile because they are tried and true, and you’ve -– quite frankly -– gotten good at making them. The thing is, though, everybody knows that variety is the spice of life, and that is also exactly what our taste buds crave....

TikTok Is Entranced By Anthony Bourdain’s Great Poetic Moment Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/Nov. 1, 2022 8:33 pm EST Many people have fond memories of Anthony Bourdain. He was a talented chef, journalist, TV host, and author. When news of his death made airwaves and papers in June 2018, many were shocked and saddened, as if they had lost a friend even though most had never met him. It was Bourdain’s friendly, down-to-earth personality that brought people in to his TV shows as he traveled the globe, dining with locals in places like Vietnam or Hungary....

As the 2021 (née, 2020) Tokyo Summer Olympic Games finally get off to a subdued, pandemic-tempered start, all eyes will be on the elite athletes, and the cool outfits and gear they employ in their pursuit of gold. Though the Olympics originally were contested in Greece with the participants competing in the nude, the modern incarnation uses lots of equipment—shirts, shoes, shorts, gloves, swimsuits, helmets, you name it—to help Olympians perform their best....

Brown and blue are two colors that are not necessarily as eye catching as some brighter, more vibrant colors. They are colors that we see often in various contexts, so they are certainly useful colors to have in your collection! While we may be familiar with these colors, we may not know the answer to what color does brown and blue make when mixed. If you are wondering what it could be, then this is the right place to be!...

I am soooooo excited today to be having my first Guest Post on I Heart Crafty Things. Let me introduce you to Holly from Little Bit of Life. First of all, isn’t her blog header the cutest? Holly is such a fun Mom! From her random weekend posts about their week to her craft activities with her kids, she has such a great blog to read. Holly is always encouraging her children to be creative and I love that about her!...

While Hawaii has been on coronavirus lockdown, its athletes have been pushing the boundaries of ocean sports. Flip through the Instagram feeds of Maui’s top watermen and women and you’ll see their toy of choice is the wing foil, which consists of a hand-held kite wing and a foil board (that is, a surfboard mounted on a hydrofoil that extends below the water). On August 6, 11-year-old Maui phenom Anderson Ellis Kainalu Gallagher, better known as Bobo, became the first, as well as the youngest person, to cross the Alenuihaha Channel from Hawaii to Maui using just a wing and a foil board....

A Buddy The Elf Spaghetti Meal Is Now Available Via HelloFresh HelloFresh By Cynthia Anaya/Dec. 2, 2022 1:59 pm EST What can be more fun than eating like an elf? Forget the boring fruits and veggies. In case you forgot the “Elf” movie diet, candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup are the four food groups of elves, according to Buddy (played by Will Ferrell) from the classic 2003 Christmas film....

There are no hard-and-fast rules for when to wear your favorite fragrance, but a change in season is always a good time to delve into new styles. With warmer days in the forecast, now’s the time to swap those heavier winter scents for lighter options. This season, look for men’s fragrances featuring citrus, herbs, and even the most classic spring aroma of all: florals. Trust us, today’s new floral varieties smell nothing like your grandmother’s perfume....

Not finding the results you’ve been looking for with your new workout routine? It happens. We all could use a little help from time to time to get the machine going properly. And you can get your body to burn more fat when you start using this Monster Test Fat Burner PM Sleep Aid. When we sleep, we recharge our bodies. It’s an amazing time of day. The best time for most folks....

This is another great activity I saw in The Mailbox Magazine for teachers (I’m obsessed) and I couldn’t resist doing it with my kids. I took the liberty of making my own worksheet so I could re-use it through the year. You can download a copy by clicking on the picture below. Get the printable worksheet template here. After printing off the worksheet, you will need to gather 4 different sized containers....

Home gyms are great, but the challenge is finding a place to put them. There’s no getting around the fact that workout equipment takes up a lot of space and if you don’t have an extra room or basement, your home gym might be limited to a kettlebell and a yoga mat. However, you don’t need to limit yourself to the house. If you have a backyard or outdoor space, it opens up a whole new world of possibilities....

International surfers have long gravitated to Ecuador for its off-the-beaten-barrel swells—including the country’s famed central coast hub of Montañita. Far from all that wave traffic on the secluded northern coast is a hideout called Mompiche. While the rest of the world has spent the past year in a never-ending wipeout, the classic surf camp endures. It’s all about location. And attitude. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

Did you know you can make a cute little book out of paper lunch bags? Really, it’s super simple! Keep reading to see how we turned three paper bags into a darling DIY Father’s Day book. To make the book extra simple we made a template for you to customize your Father’s Day book for dad, grandpa or papa. This DIY Father’s Day book is a special keepsake dad, grandpa or papa will treasure forever....