Author: candacebd
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How to Make ‘Peppa Pig’-Inspired Cupcakes
These Peppa Pig-inspired cupcakes make for a great rainy day craft project for kids, or as a birthday treat. All you need is some frosting, Nutter Butters and candy eyes. We’ll show you the rest.
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How to Make a ‘Bluey’-Inspired Cake (An Easy, No-Fondant DIY)
Making a “Bluey” cake is easier than you’d think. We’ll show you how to make a cake inspired by the face of the Blue Heeler dog in the Disney+ cartoon in 5 steps. Using a box mix, no less. Here’s how to do it and what you’ll need.
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Papier: The Best Custom Planner for Organizing Your Week
In the search for the best planner, I’m relentless. There are a ton that will get the job done, but when it comes to being productive day-to-day—without letting long-term projects slip through the cracks—Papier is the way to go. They’re customizable, with plenty of chic cover designs, making them a great gift (for anyone, yourself…
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24 Valentine’s Day Zoom Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Admittedly, by 2024, we thought we’d be over Zoom scavenger hunts, but given how many of us live far from family and friends (or just don’t want to trudge out in this harsh winter weather), it seems we’re back, back again. Zoom parties are back, tell a friend. And, to be honest, they’re pretty much…
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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
When it comes to food, I’m all about instant gratification. Some nights I don’t even eat a real meal because I’m too busy stuffing my gullet with the raw ingredients (or, okay, piles of pretzels dipped in peanut butter). As a result, for years I didn’t touch my slow cooker. If I’m too impatient to…
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St. Jude’s Valentine’s Day Cards: Send a Patient Some Love This Year
You can call it a Hallmark holiday, ignore it, prefer to celebrate Galentine’s Day instead—but, whatever you do, take a moment to fill out one of St. Jude’s Valentine’s Day cards this year. It’s so worth it. The research hospital famous for caring for children with cancer, brain tumors, blood disorders and other diseases—without charging…
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Review: Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods Makes Epic Pie Crust Cookies
Calling your baked goods “life changing” is a bold claim, but Janie Deegan has solid evidence to back that claim up. She founded the company as a way to rebuild her life after struggling with drinking and homelessness, and now, Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods is paying it forward, providing second-chance jobs to those in need…
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5 Pastina Substitutes for Anyone Heartbroken Over the Ronzoni News
If the news that Ronzoni has discontinued pastina—its delightfully microscopic, star-shaped pasta—has made you seriously consider shelling out $180 on eBay for a final taste, resist. The. Urge. Other brands, like Barilla, make pastina, and given the public outcry over the discontinuation, they’ll probably start popping up more in grocery stores and online. (IDK about…
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Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs: What to Know Before You Go
My obsession with finding the ultimate chocolate chip cookie is well-known, and if you love molten, gooey cookies with an overwhelming chocolate-to-dough ratio (hi, it’s me), you’ve got to plan a vacation to Orlando, Florida, just to visit Gideon’s Bakehouse. If you’re short on time, visit the East End Market location; it’s not nearly as…
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The Oprah-Backed Journal Prompt that Can Help You Work Through Your Darkest Moments
Sometimes, life rattles you to your core, and the little things that used to annoy you pale in comparison to what you’re dealing with now. Or with what you’ve dealt with in the past, which keeps coming up (often at 3 a.m.) to haunt you. No matter whether you’re dealing with an issue big or…
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25 Christmas Scavenger Hunt Ideas You Can Tackle on Zoom
‘Tis the season…to round up your friends for a festive video chat? Yes. In lieu of the traditional holiday party—especially if you have far-flung family and friends—we’re sharing 25 Christmas scavenger hunt ideas appropriate for Zoom. First, How to Throw an Online Christmas Scavenger Hunt: You don’t have to use Zoom to throw the party;…
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2024 New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt Ideas
How many of these 2024 New Year’s Eve scavenger hunt ideas can your team conquer before the ball drops? They’re not particularly tricky, but they will get everyone talking—and this list is good for groups of all ages. So, whether you’re playing IRL or over Zoom, divide everyone into teams, set a 30-minute time limit,…
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