The maxi dress has a high-end appearance that makes it totally appropriate for big events like weddings and bridal showers, as well as anniversary dinners, baby showers, and cocktail parties. Some reviewers say they’ve even worn the dress for professional photoshoots. It has a pretty off-the-shoulder neckline that stays in place via an elastic and shows off a bit of skin, which is fun for summer. And the tiered dress has cute, dainty little pleats on each ruffled section for added movement and style....

Enter, the frozen peanut butter blondie. The product’s full name is a mouthful (in so many ways): Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Blondies with strawberry filling topped with a crispy peanut butter confection. Basically, if you married a peanut butter and strawberry jelly sandwich to a crumb-topped blonde brownie, this would be their royal baby. Upon first read of the instructions on the box, I was panicked to learn that TJ’s recommends you allow these treats to thaw at room temperature for an entire hour prior to eating....

Our easy-to-follow chart, below, outlines foolproof paint color picks for your home’s exterior, with a little feedback from our experts on what makes these colors flow. For more information on these paint colors (and where you can get them), scroll on. Click here for a larger version. 8 Great Exterior Paint Color Pairings Siding: Iron Mountain by Benjamin Moore Trim: White Dove by Benjamin Moore Front door: Tahitian Breeze by Behr Siding: Brilliant White by Benjamin Moore Trim: Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore Front door: Marblehead Gold by Benjamin Moore Siding: Hardwick White by Farrow & Ball Trim: Clunch by Farrow & Ball Front door: Squirrel Tail by Benjamin Moore Siding: Pure White by Sherwin-Williams Trim: Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams Front door: Derbyshire by Sherwin-Williams Siding: Canvas Tan by Sherwin-Williams Trim: Westhighland White by Sherwin-Williams Front door: Seaworthy by Sherwin-Williams Siding: Bay View by Dunn-Edwards Trim: White by Dunn-Edwards Front door: Deep Hibiscus by Dunn-Edwards Siding: Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore Trim: Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore Front door: Onyx by Benjamin Moore Siding: Sheep’s Wool by Benjamin Moore Trim: Mole’s Breath by Farrow & Ball Front door: Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball

There’s just something about citrus anything – whether it’s an orange fruit dip, a homemade limeade, or even just a raspberry sauce with hints of lemon – that is so refreshing. And during the hot summer months, refreshing is what everyone needs! I’ve always been a huge fan of lemon, especially fresh lemon flavor, so these cupcakes have become one of my new favorite desserts! And I hope they make your favorite list too!...

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something via those links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Wreck it Ralph Coloring Pages Luckily these coloring pages and activity sheets aren’t just Wreck it Ralph – they also include many of my other favorite characters from the brand new movie including YESSS (read more about why I am so excited for this trendy digital character here), Knowsmore, and Shank – the racer played by none other than Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot....

One of the most frustrating things for me about being a mom is how often my preschooler, K, gets sick. I swear he wakes up coughing or with a runny nose every single week. It’s kind of just becoming normal at this point. I don’t know if it’s because he goes to preschool and there a million germs there or maybe because he’s currently in a phase where he wants to lick everything....

Staying on top of a regular watering schedule used to require earnest effort and incessant iPhone reminders. That is, until we got wind of Happy Plant, a handy app that takes the guesswork out of plant parenting. The app reminds you to water your greens according to their unique watering schedules. Even the most skilled gardeners could benefit from this household hero. Whether your plant babies require a weekly watering or a drink every 10 days, Happy Plant has you covered....

So what is CBD, exactly? Here’s a quick refresher: CBD is a naturally occurring compound present in the flowers and leaves of cannabis plants. There’s no THC in it, which means it can’t get you high, no matter how much you take. CBD is compelling for its laundry list of promising purported health benefits, from reduced muscle pain and anxiety to help with nausea, insomnia, and inflammation. CBD products are not approved by the FDA, though it “recognizes the potential opportunities that cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds may offer and acknowledges the significant interest in these possibilities....

Create a Holiday Planning Binder Use it to stay on track over the holidays. Place lists for gifts, cards, invitations, menus, grocery shopping, and to-dos. Include a countdown calendar to help you plan when you will get everything finished. Spread the workload over a number of weeks to avoid last-minute stress. Organize Gifts About a month before the holidays, write a list of gift recipients, ideas for what they’d like, where you’ll buy these items, and the estimated cost per gift....

Crafts developed by Morgan Levine Use craft glue and tissue paper to create a bowl form around an inflated balloon, building up several layers. Applying Vaseline to the balloon beforehand allows for easier release once the tissue paper is dry. Use a circle punch to create contrasting colored dots out of construction paper, and apply them to the bowl shape with glue. Create a handle by twisting two strips of tissue paper around each other....

Student loans are the money a student (or a student’s family) borrows in order to pay for higher education, whether technical school, community college, or a four-year college or university. They are most often used for tuition, but also help pay for room and board, textbooks, and more expenses associated with attendance. According to CollegeBoard’s 2021 Trends in College Pricing report, the average total tuition, fee, room, and board charges for public, four-year colleges for the 2021-2022 academic year was $27,330; the average total charges for private, nonprofit four-year institutions was $55,800....

The results of skincare products will always vary from user to user, but for those eager to try a Tatcha best-seller, the experts are here to help. The gentle version of Tatcha’s Calming Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder is a frequent favorite of customers. Described as “magic” by one reviewer, others have reported that the “easy-to-use” item has led to softer skin, diminished pores, and a more even skin tone....

Know Your Caffeine Limits Winter is the time that many of us embrace festive, caffeinated concoctions, like peppermint mochas and espresso martinis, but how much caffeine is too much caffeine? “Caffeine is a stimulant and a stressor on the body,” Titgemeier reminds us. “Many people drink coffee for the jolt of adrenaline and cortisol that it provides. This can leave you feeling wired and tired. For many people, this caffeine high is followed by energy dips or crashes throughout the day....

“Confidence is crucial because it overcomes fear,” says Kim Perell, an entrepreneur, angel investor, national bestselling author, and tech CEO. “This will allow you the ability to take on new things, whether it’s a new project at work or starting your own company. Confidence gives you the power to make [something] a reality.” But what about the professionals with a higher tendency to self-doubt? Those talented, yet insecure individuals under the influence of impostor syndrome, prone to second-guessing their ideas, abilities, and worth in the workplace?...

There is no other way to put this: fried turkey is a project, but when done right (and carefully) it is one worth taking on. Fried turkey is a divine gift on Thanksgiving. The meat is juicy and tender, while the skin is unbelievably crispy. The result is one that the oven alone simply cannot replicate. It does take work and setting up, yet once you empower yourself with the knowledge, tools, and tips, it will be far from intimidating....

In true mermaid fashion, these waves do tend to look best on medium to long hair; you want to have enough space to show off the consistency of that curl pattern, which is what makes the end result so cool, points out Hershberger. (Ideally, we’re talking at least shoulder-length or longer.) That being said, as long as your hair can hold a curl, pretty much anyone can rock mermaid waves....

“The sun’s harmful UVB and UVA rays play a large role in the formation of sun spots and overall darkening of the skin’s complexion. Genetics and hormones can also be a factor, particularly in the case of pregnancy mask,” says Adriana Martino, an esthetician and the founder of SKINNEY Medspa in New York City. Additionally, inflammation (including acne) can create a red hyperpigmentation that lingers for months. Whether you’re dealing with temporary or permanent forms of hyperpigmentation, it’s possible to expedite recovery and lighten dark spots....