Christmas
Icy, White, and Delicious: 4 Magical Recipes Using Snow
There’s nothing more wondrous than waking up to a blanket of white snow on a winter morning. A snow day—especially around the holidays—is a dream come true for just about any kid. But once the first snowman of the year has been built, the first snowball fight won, and the first day of sledding over, ...
4 Short, At-Home Workouts You Can Fit Into Your Holiday Schedule
Between Thanksgiving and the end of the year it’s hard enough to find time to do laundry—let alone fit in a workout.
8 Easy DIY Christmas Gifts
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—holiday season. Partaking in festive activities isn’t even a question, it’s something you’ve long been waiting for the past 12 months: the ice skating, Christmas tree decorating, peppermint latte drinking, fire toasting, and Christmas movie watching.
Give Popular Organic Baby Products This Holiday Season
There’s nothing like Baby’s First Christmas. From the special mementoes like keepsake ornaments to the memories captured in countless photos and videos, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. Here are some ideas for how you can wrap up your own timeless treasure to give your little one (or the new parents in your life). All of these ...
What to Get Dad for Christmas
While dad may enjoy certain things about Christmas—cutting down the tree, hanging the lights (and getting the credit for it), and even preparing the big feast for Christmas Day—let’s be honest, you might not always enjoy shopping for him.
What to Get Mom for Christmas
Decorations are going up at home, Christmas music is playing in stores, and the temperatures are starting to fall outside. It’s that time of year again, when the holidays are officially in full swing and everything is merry and bright. And that means it’s time to start making a gift list and checking it twice ...
5 Products to Make Your Home a Little Healthier for the Holidays—and Beyond
There’s nothing like going home for the holidays—especially when you’re going home to a clean house. If you’d rather not spend your hard-earned bonus on expensive professional services to get things in order, try these affordable, smart products for every room of the house. From chemical-free pest repellent to eco-friendly dishwasher detergent to an easy-to-install ...
5 Cruelty-Free, All-Natural Makeup Products to Light Up Your Holiday Party Look
The holidays are upon us, which means it’s time to bring on the baking, shopping, Mariah Carey carols, and the decorations. But your tree doesn’t have to be the only thing that lights up a room. With these five all-natural cosmetics you can also get glowing—all formulated without chemicals or parabens, or other potential irritants.
How To Make A DIY Wreath From Fresh Herbs
Reinvent the classic wreath by making your own out of fresh herbs. Not only does it look stunning, but it also smells incredible.
For an Elegant Appetizer, Make Deviled Eggs With Fresh Herbs
[schema description]The addition of quick pickled shallots and fresh herbs takes the classic deviled eggs recipe up a notch. You can bet that this crowd-pleasing party snack will be devoured almost instantly.[/schema]
Poop Problems? Here’s How to Keep Digestion In Check Over the Holidays
There’s a certain aisle in the drugstore that gets a little more action during the holidays than others, and it’s not the one with the gift wrap. Americans spend $700 million a year on laxative products. But these over-the-counter meds can actually make bathroom problems worse.
5 Tips Guaranteed to Help You Beat the Holiday Blues
“I’ve had three ex-boyfriends reach out to me in the past two weeks,” a friend complained to me as we rolled up our yoga mats after class. “What is it about the holidays that makes people weird like that?”
Sweet Orange and Aromatic Cardamom Add Wintry Flavor to Madeleines
[schema description]Skip the 10 lords a-leaping, and instead celebrate Day 10 of our 12 days of Christmas cookies with orange-cardamom madeleines. These little seashell-shaped cakes have been spiced up with orange zest and cardamom and drowned in a sticky orange glaze for even more flavor.[/schema]
Crushing on Coconut? This Is the Cookie for You
[schema description]Think of these crunchy treats as a cross between a macaroon and a sugar cookie. For Day 9 of our 12 days of Christmas cookies, we’re harnessing the nuttiness of coconut in these gluten-free cookies.[/schema]
Now Here’s a Take on Fruit Cake You’ll Actually Want to Taste
[schema description]Fruit cake often gets a bad reputation, and for good reason—it is usually packed with fluorescent candied fruit. Here, we’ve lightened up the seasonal treat by making it into bars and swapping in a medley of mixed nuts, dried fruit, and candied ginger.[/schema]
5 Life-Changing Non-Material Gifts To Give Loved Ones This Year
Last year, a certain 8-year-old I know begged for one thing for Christmas. Amid mountains of tangible presents, including a skateboard and an iPod, piano lessons were the icing on the cake. A year later, she’s tickling the ivories like a pro.
Real or Faux Fir: Which Is the More Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree?
Answer this quickly without thinking about it: Which is more eco-friendly, a real or fake Christmas tree? I said fake, and so did just about every other person I asked in a casual survey around the office. Turns out we were wrong.
Make Your Own Scented Holiday Candles With Just 3 Ingredients
Sugar cookie, warm apple pie, candy cane. The scented candles that are so popular this time of year can be drool-inducing—but once you find out what they’re really made of, they might leave a sour taste in your mouth.
VIDEO: 8 Hacks to Make Traveling With Kids Easier, Healthier, and Less Stressful
On an overnight flight from California to Alaska, one kid we know (who shall remain nameless) was not just riding on an airplane—he was on a rollercoaster. One second he was happily tuning into Spongebob, the next he was crying over faulty headphones.
Thrive 5: Stuff Your Stocking With These Festive Holiday Chocolates
Candy canes, peppermints, candied nuts, chocolate coins, endless varieties of Christmas cookies—the sheer volume of sweet offerings this time of year is enough to keep you in a sugary haze all month long.
Staggering Statistic: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…For Batteries
Come Christmas morning, kids everywhere will tear through wrapping paper to reveal Play All Day Elmo, interactive R2-D2, all kinds of video games, and gadgets galore.
A Hint of Salt Takes These Crisp Oat Cookies to the Next Level
[schema description]For Day 3 of our 12 days of Christmas cookies, we’re bringing you these crisp, lacy oat cookies. The hint of salt is just enough to cut the sweetness. Try them sandwiched around chocolate or marshmallow, or enjoy on their own.[/schema]
Healthy Obsession: Pure Maple Syrup Candies to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
Maple water, the liquid extracted from the sap of maple trees before it’s transformed into maple syrup, is being touted as the newest health drink in the wellness industry. The stuff is so good it’s even giving top dog coconut water a run for its money when it comes to nutrients and electrolytes.
How to Throw an Eco-Friendly Holiday Party
We love throwing down as much as the next guy, but aside from the occasional hangover the morning after, what really hurts is seeing the amount of waste generated from a single awesome night.