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HBO certainly isn’t known for its family-friendly programs. Shows like Game of Thrones, Euphoria, Westworld, Barry and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver are all great… for adults. Plunking a little one down in front of the TV during the Battle of Winterfell? Not a good idea.But wait! With the introduction of a new show featuring Elmo, the...

If you do laundry as much as we do, you know it can be hard to get the results you want from your washer. Whites can dull to an off-white, and colors can lose their vibrancy after going through too many rinse cycles. But did you know you can add different ingredients to your laundry to maximize your...

When it comes to feeding their littlest ones, all parents know that mealtimes are a balancing act. Between convenience, nutrition, taste and affordability, parents face quite the task.Here are the first foods you should and shouldn’t start your baby on.But as a parent, you always ask yourself how you can provide your little ones with healthy, affordable meals...

Seeing shelves emptied of toilet paper and sanitizer quickly shows where people’s first thoughts turn when it comes to a containment. Most households think to stock up on groceries, too, but here are some other goods to think about having on hand during the extra time at home.Outdoor Cooking NecessitiesFiring up the grill is a good way to...

“Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.” That’s the ultimate goal when hosting a Christmas party. The food, entertainment and decorations don’t have to be elaborate to have fun!First, take a look at our guide for hosting a holiday party. Then, check out our thrifty Christmas party tips below.Make It a PotluckFocus on preparing one...

Red lights are used in all kinds of different ways. In a streetlight, the red lights mean “stop.” On your car, they indicate the brake lights. But what does a red porch light mean?This is why your neighbors have a green porch light in November.What Does a Red Porch Light Mean?It could mean anything the resident wants it...

If you’re looking for a great introductory cooking lesson for the young cooks in your home, look no further than this step-by-step pancake recipe for kids. We’ve included kid-friendly tasks for children of all ages so everyone can get involved in the process for a hands-on Sunday brunch.The best part about making pancakes is that the basic recipe...

On a crisp evening in April 2018, I sat at a candlelit table and ordered dinner and a glass of red wine for a party of one at a restaurant with outdoor seating in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I was on a solo trip to experience the tulip season among other western European cities in spring. On one of...

If you’re anything like the rest of us, the past few weeks have seen you spending more time in your kitchen than usual. With extra time on our hands, we’ve been trying out new recipes and eating at home quite a bit. Like, a lot.Thankfully, Disney’s helping us bring their wonderful world into our own homes. Over the...

If you grew up celebrating Halloween, you likely have fond memories of rushing from house to house collecting candy. But that tradition has an interesting history. While activities reminiscent of today’s trick-or-treating have been around since ancient times, actual candy hasn’t been part of it for as long as you think.The holiday of Halloween can trace its origins...