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1+ hour, 36+ min ago (537+ words) Don't forget the fun garnishes. If you've never put Bailey's in your eggnog, now's the time. Averie Cooks' recipe for Santa's magic potion will help you get the ratio just right, and hit it with a little cinnamon and nutmeg for that perfect holiday flavor. Mimosas are a crowd-pleasing cocktail, so why not just put a holiday spin on them for your winter party? Damn Delicious' cranberry mimosas blend orange, pineapple, and cranberry juice with sparkling white wine. Just top with a sprig of rosemary and a couple cranberries and serve. A Cookie Named Desire's spiked hot chocolate is probably the most work of any recipe in this list, simply because it does involve melting some semi-sweet chocolate " but I promise that's the extent of it. And let's be real, the results look absolutely worth that effort. If you're not…...

5+ hour, 48+ min ago (732+ words) Joy from xoxo Grandma shares a free pattern for sewing a doll sized shopping bag. "The bag is made from felt so it's easy to sew. "A"tan felt will look like the kraft paper used for shopping bags! "She shows it with a holly sprig on it for Christmas, but these would be fun for year-round doll play. "Her pattern makes a bag sized just right for an 18" doll. Click the link below for "her tutorial: Looking for more DIY sewing patterns to make your own bags, totes and clutches? Check these Sewing patterns out on Etsy. Looking to chat about sewing? Check out our sewing group on Facebook with over 80K members. We all know someone like my Aunt Mae. Walk into her house, and you'll find entire"walls"of fabric'bolts of vintage floral cotton, stacks of designer wool,…...

6+ hour, 15+ min ago (405+ words) Because it's not always as easy as putting screen-time limits on phones. It doesn't sound like it should be that hard, does it? You want your family to spend less time on screens "phones, computers, tablets "so you simply tell everyone, "Hey, we're going to start going a little more screen-free." Everyone rejoices. A rousing game of charades begins. There is hot chocolate and snacks. Everyone tells you you're the best mom ever. Clearly, this is the fantasy I have in my own head. We all know it's not that simple. There are books teaching you how to stay off screens, there are hacks and tips on keeping yourself busy with "analog" activities, there are apps that literally shut down everything on your phone but the ability to make calls " and still, we all manage to find our way back…...

7+ hour, 48+ min ago (476+ words) December 12, 2025 by Anne Weaver Joy from xoxo Grandma shares a free pattern for sewing a doll sized shopping bag. "The bag is made from felt so it's easy to sew. "A"tan felt will look like the kraft paper used for shopping bags! "She shows it with a holly sprig on it for Christmas, but these would be fun for year-round doll play. "Her pattern makes a bag sized just right for an 18" doll. Click the link below for "her tutorial: Looking for more DIY sewing patterns to make your own bags, totes and clutches? Check these Sewing patterns out on Etsy. Looking to chat about sewing? Check out our sewing group on Facebook with over 80K members. The Checkin' It Twice (see what they did there, it's a checkerboard!) knit blanket pattern from Yarnspirations is meant to be a holiday…...

8+ hour, 33+ min ago (132+ words) Even when the house is finally quiet, your mom brain keeps humming " thinking through tomorrow's plans, reminding you to text a friend back, and wondering if the cough your kid had at bedtime is about to take down the whole household. Put simply, Rapid Calm helps dial down tension so you can shift out of go-mode, ground yourself more quickly, and set the tone for a calmer, more collected rest of your day " or evening." 2. Among brands surveyed, Nutrition Business Journal" 2016, 2020; Kaiser Associates 2014 "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. "Provides weight management support as part of a healthy lifestyle with a reduced calorie diet and regular exercise....

8+ hour, 43+ min ago (1079+ words) A new Pew Research Report sheds light on the top social media platforms and the growing use of AI chatbots. FG Trade Latin / Getty Images What your teen does on their phone can be a bit of a mystery at times, even when you maintain screentime boundaries in your home. Not only that, but if you want to connect with your teen, knowing what the "cool" platforms are and what teens like to do online can be a huge bonus. A new report from Pew Research Center sheds light on social media use and trends in teens these days. The report illuminates what social media platforms are in, which are on the decline, and the starring role that AI is playing in many of our teens" lives. We caught up with the study researchers, as well as other media experts,…...

8+ hour, 54+ min ago (283+ words) I thought I had Christmas presents on lock. Then my kids threw me for a holly, jolly loop. 'Tis the season for overspending. But this year, I told myself no matter how tempted I was to overdo it, I would keep things reasonable. Because who wants to be paying off Christmas until February? It's not hard to set this boundary, I mean (gestures broadly to the US economy), all I really wanted to shop for on Black Friday was discounted groceries. Plus, my kids are older'their lists are shorter and more specific (farewell vague descriptions of a random toy they saw on YouTube). I thought getting a head start on shopping would take the edge off. And it did, initially. Planning ahead seemed to be a step in the right direction. Up until my kids hit me with a request…...

9+ hour, 56+ min ago (159+ words) The retired professional ice skater shared the happy news along with support for others experiencing fertility struggles. Two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan is now also a mom of two. Kwan, who welcomed her first daughter, Kalista Belle, in 2022, also opened up about experiencing fertility challenges, which affects about 1 in 6 people around the world. Kwan also shared the baby girl's name: Della Rose Kwan. Here are the details. The 45-year-old ended her post by showing support to anyone else going through infertility. "To all the moms, moms-to-be, and the women and families dealing with infertility or praying to build a family'I know what you're going through and I'm hoping you feel loved and supported in every way as you navigate this journey," she writes. 1 in 6 people globally affected by infertility: WHO.World Health Organization. 2023. Popularity of a Name: Della (Female and…...

10+ hour, 33+ min ago (716+ words) The Checkin" It Twice (see what they did there, it"s a checkerboard!) knit blanket pattern from Yarnspirations is meant to be a holiday knitting project, but it wouldn"t have to be. Instead of making the one big patch that in their version says "Season"s Greetings," you could make more small patches or add a different sentiment to the big patch." However you choose to make it, this pattern calls for seven colors of worsted weight yarn (it specifically uses Red Heart Super Saver, but you can use whatever you like). The small patches are knit in garter stitch on the bias, while the large square is stockinette stitch. The squares are all worked separately so this is great TV knitting. Christmas movie knitting? Probably." Of course that also means there"s a lot of sewing up to…...

10+ hour, 49+ min ago (414+ words) If you don't know what "chopped" means, you're about to learn. "So, do you wanna repeat what you just said there?" Mr. Jonadriel asks his student. "Repeat what you just said there. " Once confronted, the student gets quiet, refusing to repeat what he said, which was, as we learn later, calling his female classmate "chopped," which is a slang term for ugly. When the student won't repeat what he said, Mr. Jonadriel pushes. "What do you mean, why? You were saying it to her multiple times. You seemed pretty comfortable saying it then. Why don't you wanna say it now? Because you're afraid to get in trouble? That's a bad reason. You shouldn't wanna say it because it's rude. And the reason why you don't wanna repeat it to me is because you know it's wrong," he tells the student....