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So when you’re on the hunt for ethically-sourced and sustainable home, fashion and lifestyle gifts that are not only covet-worthy, but eco-friendly, look no further than this list. From cutting boards crafted from old guitar wood and yoga mats made from recycled plastic bottles, to vegan candles, refillable hand sanitizers and biodegradable planters, we’ve rounded up the 23 best sustainable gifts for Earth Day to make going green easy for everyone....

Best Self-Help Books Comeback Careers: Rethink, Refresh, Reinvent Your Success by Mika Brzezinski and Ginny Brzezinski It’s never too late to return to your career, or just change directions as this motivational book by TV journalist and talk show host Mika Brzezinski proves. Don’t believe her? Give it a read. She’ll change your mind. (Out Jan 14) Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You’re Meant To Be by Rachel Hollis This read is for anyone who’s ever felt like everyone has life all figured out but them....

According to Cleveland Clinic, “Adult coloring requires modest attention focused outside of self-awareness. It is a simple activity that takes us outside ourselves.” See? Even science says you should do it. But since we’re all adults here, let’s skip the simple stuff. If you’re an adult colorer looking for some advanced templates to challenge you, then break out the colored pencils because here are 25 free printable coloring pages for adults!...

Sad Christmas Songs 1. Marvin Gaye, “I Want to Come Home for Christmas” Marvin Gaye croons from the P.O.V. of a P.O.W. in this heart-wrenching ballad. 2. Bing Crosby, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” While most can relate to the sentiment of wanting to go home for the holidays, many don’t realize that this song was written with the narrator as a World War II soldier overseas. 3. Band Aid, “Do They Know It’s Christmas” The song is about the devastating hunger crisis in Africa, but what also makes it sad is the white savior trope being employed so brazenly, even if for a good cause....

While no one can take the place of Marty and Wendy Byrde (and we can’t bring them back for more for you), here are 25 TV shows like Ozark to tide you over until your next re-watch. TV Shows Like Ozark The Mosquito Coast Fans of Ozark can definitely get their fill from Mosquito Coast, starring Justin Theroux and Melissa George as a married couple determined to save their family from the danger they created....

If you make it through the whole list, kudos to you! You surely will have gained a better understanding of your peers. The classic questions about school, work, and hobbies can get old and only scratch the surface of what makes someone unique. You might think you know someone well until you begin asking them these super weird questions. For example, you may mind out that your friend may has a weird hidden talent or even a secret phobia....

Best Beach Reads 2021 The Guncle by Steven Rowley: Patrick, also known as GUP (Gay Uncle Patrick) is the fun uncle to his niece and nephew. But after tragedy strikes, his role with the children will change drastically. An adjustment for all three, Patrick is forced to change his lifestyle when his new parental role turns out far more challenging than the one he plays on a sitcom. Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand: Famous author Vivian Howe is killed in a hit-and-run and sent to the “Beyond,” where she meets Martha, her assigned person to assist with the transition....

We’re sure you’ve seen some goal-worthy pumpkin masterpieces on your feeds, and you think, “Why can’t I do that?” Well, this time, you actually can. Whether or not you want to just admire these pieces of artwork from the comfort of your couch or you feel like channeling your inner artist, here are 26 pumpkin decorating ideas to try out! Pumpkin Painting Ideas 1. Glitzy gold pumpkins @kailochic opted for ceramic pumpkins versus real pumpkins, which is a great option because you can reuse them every year....

Boston is known for famous dishes like Boston cream pie (which originated at Parker’s Restaurant in the Omni Parker House hotel), clam chowder, Boston franks, Boston baked beans and anything and everything lobster related. Lobster rolls, lobster mac and cheese, lobster salads, lobster grilled cheese…you can find it all right here in Beantown. While there are plenty of tried-and-true classic Boston restaurants every out-of-towner should visit once, there are also plenty of noteworthy newbies making headlines—and taking over our Instagram feed....

When Are Lemons in Season? Unlike some other very seasonal fruits, lemons are available all year round. So you can find them in your grocery store whenever you need them for baking, cocktail recipes or simply infusing a bit of citrus flavor to your water. Meyer lemons peak in the winter though, from November to April, and are sweeter than regular lemons. You’ll be able to identify them by their intensely deep yellow, super soft skin....

Before you thumb through this list and wonder where all the gag gifts are, however, it may be useful to explain how Yankee Swap gifts differ from those given in white elephant exchanges or Dirty Santa swaps. White elephant gifts tend to be silly, like these totally inexplicable but indisputably hilarious “handerpants”—underpants for your hands, obviously. When people steal presents at white elephant exchanges, they do so out of a desire to obtain the funniest gift, or to rid themselves of an item that no one wants to be stuck with in the end....

None of this surprises his son, George King Jr, MD, who serves as research director and chief scientific officer of the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston and is author of the book Reverse Your Diabetes in 12 Weeks. “We know that five to 10 percent of people who change their diets, lose weight and increase activity can get off all medications, and stay off them for 10 to 20 years,” King says....

What Are Egg Noodles? Egg noodles are similar to pasta and can be used in just about any recipe where you’d use a short pasta. They are typically wide and can be flat or twisted and only a few inches in length. How Are Egg Noodles Different Than Regular Pasta? The main difference between egg noodles and regular pasta is that egg noodles typically have twice the amount of egg....

Andrea Davidson, C.H.H.C., a plant-based nutrition and weight loss coach and founder of the plant-based nutrition and weight loss coaching company A Happier Health, notes that you shouldn’t just reach for any product labeled plant-based. “The key to experiencing the benefits of a plant-based diet are to add more whole foods into the mix and to enjoy what you eat,” she explains, noting that one of the biggest myths about a plant-based diet is that it’s impossible to get all of the protein you need through plant-based sources (you totally can)....

What are sliders? Simply put, sliders are your favorite sandwiches, just shrunk down to miniature size. They’re usually a couple inches square and typically are burgers with a bun. But if you don’t have ground beef, other meat works just as well, though! Try these options for tiny versions of your favorite food. ChickenFishPulled porkSteakFried tofu Party toppings sliders ideas You can use virtually anything you want for your party slider recipes....

Especially with the help of streaming! According to The Hollywood Reporter, the most recent Grey’s Anatomy premiere tripled its same-day viewer total, reaching 14.2 million viewers after 35 days of streaming across all platforms. Clearly, Grey’s resonates with its viewers. So much so, in fact, that Grey’s creator Shonda Rhimes recently told Variety for the Show Woman of the Year issue what she hopes the legacy of the series will be....

And while there are hundreds of different verses about being thankful, we’ve gathered 50 Bible verses about gratitude to get you started. You can read one a day in the morning to get your Thanksgiving day started off on the right foot, or read through them all at once. Nevertheless, reading them will be a good reminder to give thanks today and every other day, even when it might be a bit hard to....

Nighttime typically brings with it a quiet setting that can allow our thoughts to run wild. Fear, ambition, and nervous excitement can be difficult to tone down to the point of feeling calm, especially without the distractions and busyness of daily activities. However, incorporating bedtime prayers into our routines may help us decompress and gain a more peaceful, faith-filled perspective. Quoting scripture, practicing silent meditation, reciting liturgies, and speaking to Jesus with personal concerns and thanks are all ways to become more centered on humbly worshiping the One who is in control and who cares for us, instead of letting the spiral of stress get the best of us....

50 Virtual Graduation Party Ideas 1. Have a Facebook Celebration Invite family and friends from afar to join in on a virtual Facebook graduation party. Encourage everyone to toast the grad! 2. Utilize Instagram’s Special Features Instagram has special filters, custom hashtags, senior superlatives, stickers and more. 3. Get a Custom Graduation Stole This custom stole can be photo printed. You can get it in any color, but the seller recommends white....

Best of all, you don’t need to use as much oil to create the same crispy effect on the exterior of your favorite foods, which also makes them healthier to boot. While most people use the air fryer to cook air fryer chicken recipes, air fryer snacks or even air fryer meatballs, not as many use it to make air fryer fish, perhaps because fish seems a little more delicate....