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33 Best Bread Recipes to Bake Your Way to Yeasty, Chewy Goodness

These homemade breads are impressive, delicious, and (bonus!) will make your whole house smell great.

Get the Nation's Best BBQ Straight to Your Door

With cold weather and restaurants sticking to limited outdoor dining, being able to kickback and stuff your face with top-notch BBQ isn't exactly an easy endeavor. However, it's not impossible. There are a ton of mouthwatering BBQ joints from all over the U.S.A. that've teamed up with Goldbelly and will happily ship you ribs, brisket, wings, pulled pork, sides, and more.

Festive cocktails to get you in the holiday spirit

'Tis the season to mix up a festive cocktail and raise a glass of holiday cheer! "If you like gin and tonics, this is a perfect festive alternative," Nicole Greenwell, lead bartender at George Bistro and Bar told "Good Morning America."

3 French hen cookies inspired by '12 Days of Christmas' from the Preppy Kitchen

Christmas is around the corner and the Preppy Kitchen shared a sweet treat to continue our "12 Days of Christmas" cookies theme.

You Can Make a Charcuterie 'Gingerbread' House for the Holidays

Gingerbread houses are a staple of the holidays, especially in a year where we're leaving the house a lot less. But this year, you can shake-up the tradition with something that looks a little more appetizing when it moves from the craft table to the dinner table.

Why teachers are putting stickers on their faces during remote learning

At the end of a math lesson that Diane Moon taught virtually earlier this month to her students, the middle school teacher in Illinois had star-shaped stickers covering her face. It was all part of an effort by Moon and other teachers across the country to keep their students engaged as remote learning continues as the coronavirus pandemic worsens in the United States.

Martha Stewart Just Taught Me the Secret to the Best-Ever Baked Potato

Last year, Megan Splawn fell madly in love with jacket potatoes. So when Martha Stewart shared a method for something similar using Yukon gold potatoes on her Instagram page, she knew she had to try it.

This pandemic bed-couch-desk-massager should be top of your winter wishlists

The more ways we can find to entertain ourselves at home, thus reducing the need to go out and expose ourselves to risky droplets, the better. In Fast Company's quest to find how best to make like bears and hibernate, they discovered: the “Hariana Tech Smart Ultimate Bed.”

100 Notable Books of 2020

The year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review

See How Windsor Castle Is Decorated for Queen Elizabeth's First Christmas There in 33 Years

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Windsor Castle.
Queen Elizabeth is spending the holiday in Windsor, and her palace is already filled with festive decorations — including the signature of the season: a giant Christmas tree.

Oprah’s Gift Guide Is Here and These Are the Best Food Gifts

If you’ve been waiting for some guidance on what to shop for this year, Oprah is here to help. Starting today, you can shop some of Oprah's favorite things in her exclusive gift guide with Amazon. This year, she's celebrating Black-owned businesses and minority makers with products that include plenty of culinary delights and unique homewares.

Holiday movies and TV episodes to stream on Disney+

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means the December holidays aren't far behind. Disney+ has a bevy of holiday-themed movies to get viewers of all ages in the holiday spirit, from classic favorites like "Home Alone" and "The Santa Clause" to the award-winning animated film, "Frozen."

Airbnb Is Bringing Santa to You — Virtually — With Holiday Experiences From All Around the World

This holiday season, Airbnb has partnered with The Big Man himself for a series of online experiences, the company shared with Travel + Leisure, allowing kids (and adults who want to feel like kids) to experience the magic of the holiday season right from home.

Hosting Thanksgiving? you may need to rethink your dinner plans

Thanksgiving is soon upon us, and after a year of ups and (mostly) downs, people are looking forward to the cheerful comfort of the holidays. However, before you start counting out place settings — or Zoom invites — here are some safety tips to keep you and your loved ones happy, and most importantly, healthy, this season.

13 Ways to Celebrate Halloween at Home This Year

You might not get to partake in festive traditions like trick-or-treating or visiting a haunted house this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but you can find ways to make your quarantine Halloween your best yet. Here are 13 of our best ideas for celebrating Halloween at home.

50 States, 50 Scares

Ah, October — crisp nights, apple-picking, leaf-peeping, Halloween. To celebrate the spookiest season, the New York Times made a list of the scariest novel set in every state.

29 Classic Halloween Movies to Watch for a Scary Evening In

From childhood classic like Halloweentown to cult favorites like Beetlejuice, Town & Country guarantee you'll find your favorites here.

50 fun things to do this fall (take your pick)

As we head into autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and temperatures start to cool down, the pandemic can't change that it's still the season of leaves falling and light sweaters and jackets, with the morning and twilight feeling crisp but not too chilly. Not yet. Here are 50 things to do in fall regardless of the pandemic.

7 Teachers Share Their Best Tips On Remote Learning

Buzzfeed spoke to teachers working remotely (either full time or part time) and asked them to share tips about enhancing distance learning. Here is what they said.

The New Go Bag: What You Need in Your Emergency Kit

Packing a go bag is essential for disaster preparedness. Amid COVID-19, add masks and hand sanitizer along with your food, batteries and medication.

To prepare for COVID-19's second wave, don't panic shop. Just follow the rules

There's no need to go back to hoarding toilet paper or hand sanitizer. But there are little things you can do everyday to help yourself and others.

At-Home Wellness for You and Your Family

Whether you’re trying to provide enough activities for your young children, looking for ways to get enough exercise, or you’re trying to figure out how to stay positive while spending time alone, there are ways you can give your family’s at-home wellness a boost.

Coronavirus is changing everyday life across the US

USA Today shares 200 photos of how Coronavirus has changed the lives of everyone across the US.

33 Fun Things You Can Still Do This Fall (Even During a Pandemic)

While you’ll probably still get to savor pumpkin spice latte season and snuggle in your coziest sweater, some typical things to do in the fall—like cheering with the crowd at football games or hosting Halloween parties—may be off-limits during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep everyone safer.

myrecipes.com Tried 12 Boxed Pancake Mixes, and This Was their Favorite

In this taste test, myrecipes.com's editors judged for both fluffiness and flavor, though certain cakes made the ranks for pure nostalgia’s sake. From gluten-free to organic, to brands you can pick up at a gas station, they think they’ve finally found the very best box.

5-Star Pasta Recipes

Satisfy your craving for carbs with one of Food Network's 45 favorite 5-star pasta recipes.

A Parent’s Toughest Call: In-Person Schooling or Not?

Parents are wrestling with difficult choices over sending their children to school. Here’s how one science reporter made the decision.

‘What will a return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic look like?’

Life during the COVID-19 pandemic is difficult for parents and children alike. The return to school is an important and hopefully welcome step, but you and your children likely have many questions. Here’s the latest information on what to expect and how you can support your young student.

Fisher-Price to Release Work-from-Home Play Set - And Yes, It Includes a Coffee Cup

Fisher-Price is gearing up to release a kid-friendly "work-from-home" play set that will let children tap into the daily lives of those around them — namely, their parents — who have shifted to a remote work environment amid the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis.

Cheez-It Packs With Built-in Boxed Wine Are Back With a New Pairing

Cheez-It just brought back its iconic snack packs with a built-in wine box, so you can get your booze and snacks all in one. They first debuted the genius packaging innovation last summer. And while the original launch featured original Cheez-It crackers and House Wine's red blend, both brands have stepped it up for an even better combo: white cheddar crackers and rosé

10 Next-Level Hot Dog Grilling Kits Worth Treating Yourself To

Whether your summer plans involve hosting a socially distant outdoor BBQ, pulling off a a proper BBQ inside, or generally revolve around eating grilled foods all afternoon, you ought to invest in some top-quality meat. To that end, Thrillist tracked down some of the absolute greatest hot dogs and hot dog kits from iconic institutions across the country.

Ben & Jerry's Shared Their Edible Cookie Dough Recipe So You Can Make It at Home

Ben & Jerry's shared their edible chocolate chip cookie dough recipe, and it's the same one used for their frozen dough balls found in the brand's popular ice creams.

Michelle Obama’s New Podcast Will Help You Get Through The Rest of 2020

The former First Lady will launch a Spotify podcast on July 29 about “hard conversations” and relationships with friends, family, and colleagues. The description for “The Michelle Obama Podcast” says it will feature “the former First Lady diving deep into conversations with loved ones—family, friends, and colleagues—on the relationships in our lives that make us who we are.”

Bob Ross' 'The Joy of Painting' gains new popularity during pandemic

Though he's been gone 25 years, the calming TV presence of Bob Ross and his show "The Joy of Painting" has seen a resurgence -- amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Streaming service Tubi has picked up the former public television series -- and it's more popular than ever, Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc., told ABC Audio.

July 2020 Celeb Book Club Picks from Jenna Bush Hager, Oprah Winfrey & More

In the heat of the summer, sometimes all there is to do is melt (ahem, tan) by the pool and read a good book. But not sure which read to pick up next? Some of your favorite celebs, from Jenna Bush to Oprah Winfrey, have recommendations for you.

How camping became the social distancing activity of the summer

Americans are eager to get back outdoors as most states at least partially reopen, despite the concerning uptick in coronavirus cases. Many are gravitating toward nature — planning road trips and reserving RVs to visit national parks and campgrounds, or booking short-term stays at tiny cabins and luxury tents away from society.

How to Entertain Your Kids This Summer? Maybe Don’t

You can keep your family safe and sane by encouraging old-school play, embarking on some D.I.Y. projects and, yes, even embracing boredom.

The Red Sox Organist Is Providing All the Baseball You Need Right Now

With baseball shut down, Josh Kantor isn’t playing at Fenway Park. To fill the void, he plays a concert online every afternoon.

No camp for kids this summer? How to entertain your children while you work from home

If you’re a parent working from home while helping your kids navigate end of the school year distance learning, give yourself a pat on the back. But now comes a more challenging feat: keeping them entertained this summer.

3 easy ways to get your kids up and off the couch this summer

The dog days of summer: they can have you worried your kids might actually become part of the couch if they sit around for even one more day. It's hard to be out of the routine of school but here are three simple ways to get your kids moving -- and still having fun -- this summer.

How to Make Coffee Shop-Caliber Cold Brew at Home, According to Experts

Thrillist tapped the pros who make some of the best coffee out there to find out how we all can brew better tasting cold brew at home. With their tips, you can dial up your morning coffee routine several notches and make cold brew batches that rival most coffee shops in the neighborhood.

You Can Now Invite A Shelter Pet To Join Your Office Zoom Calls

Video conferences are far from the most exciting part of a work day — but one animal shelter is about to change that. A new program started by Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) allows individuals, companies and schools from all over the country to invite a homeless dog, cat or kitten to participate in their virtual meetings — and the results couldn't be cuter.

25 novels you'll want to read this summer

Zibby Owens, the host of a award-winning literary podcast, "Moms Don't Have Time To read Books," gave "Good Morning America" 25 novels you'll want to dive into this summer. Read along with GMA and join the conversation on their Instagram account - GMA Book Club and #GMABookClub.

A Hoarders Organizer’s Room-by-Room Guide to Getting (and Staying) Clean in Quarantine

After years of helping people come to terms with getting rid of their unnecessary possessions, Breininger knows a thing or two about putting a house in order — and she believes that this time at home while social distancing is the perfect opportunity to start.

How to Tie-Dye At Home

With celebs like Gigi Hadid, Katie Holmes and Sofia Vergara sporting tie-dye and a search increase of 146% on Etsy, it's no denying the psychedelic print is the season's biggest trend.

Start Baking Sourdough Bread Right Now, and Don't Look Back

Baking sourdough is an ideal weekend project that’ll help to keep you busy and leave you with a spectacular result -- kind of like a giant jigsaw puzzle, but better.

A guide to make the most out of your quarantine grad party

For many of our graduating fourth year students, this pandemic means no graduation parties, pictures and celebrations with friends or Final Exercises on the Lawn until at least October. However, there are still many ways for fourth years to make the most out of their virtual graduations.

Creativity in the Time of Quarantine

GQ asked 24 of their favorite creative minds—including Thom Browne, Dua Lipa, Desus & Mero, Robert Pattinson, and Ottessa Moshfegh—to tell you what they’re discovering about art, and about themselves, in this age of isolation.

'i've given up': parenting in quarantine

What does parenting burnout look like during a pandemic? After a column by Farhad Manjoo on the subject, thousands of readers told us about their “new normal.” For many, excessive screen time was the least of their worries. See how other parents are managing the Parent-Employee-Teacher trifecta during the pandemic.

How to celebrate your anniversary during quarantine: 9 creative date-night ideas

Due to the stay-at-home orders, the typical anniversary date-night activities seem to be put on hold. Not to worry, "Good Morning America" has rounded up creative tips to make a meaningful celebration -- even amid quarantine.

Step Up Your Virtual Happy Hours With These Convenient Cocktail Kits

Virtual happy hours and Zoom parties will never take the place of IRL bar hangouts, but that's no reason not to make your socially distant meetups with friends and co-workers as much fun as possible. Mixologist-caliber drinks, which you can easily make yourself using these nifty new virtual happy hour cocktail kits.

51 International Recipes We're Tackling During Quarantine

While we’re staying home amid canceled vacations and postponed milestones, we’re finding solace and challenging ourselves in our own kitchens. With that in mind, Conde Nast Traveler asked our editors to share their very favorite recipes from around the world.

Easy Recipes That Kids Can Make

Whether you’re looking for an extra set of hands to help you meal prep or have a little one that loves to help in the kitchen, these simple, family-friendly recipes are the perfect way to get your kids cooking.

SUBSCRIBE TO RADDISH - A COOKING CLUB FOR KIDS

Join Raddish, a cooking club for kids and discover edible education and get cooking! Their recipe is simple but revolutionary: take the goodness of a home-cooked meal and mix in education, family time, and fun.

"Music touches us emotionally, where words alone can't.” - Johnny Depp

Sometimes, music that represents an emotion or triggers a memory can help you unwind and find some sense of calm in a moment of stress or chaos.

IKEA Shared The Recipe For Its Iconic Meatballs So We Can Recreate Them At Home

Ikea has revealed their secret recipe so we can recreate the tasty little balls of joy at home. The instructions come in the form of an assembly manual, and not only does it feature a super simple recipe that anyone can follow, but it also includes the delicious recipe for their cream sauce to complete the meal.

10 at-home, calming hobbies for adults

A relaxing hobby may just be the answer to calm the nerves while doing something fun and constructive. Many are taking up new hobbies or returning to ones they abandoned years ago as they have the time and the need to relax, destress and enjoy a hobby.

11 Italian Cocktails You Can Make at Home

We may not be able to make films like the Italians, kick back like the Italians, or dress like the Italians, but drinking like them is a cinch. Here are 11 Italian cocktails you can make at home now ... or order at a bar sometime (hopefully) soon. Spritzes here we come. Saluti!

The Kentucky Derby Is Going Online With a Virtual Race, Julep Class & Fashion Competition

While the actual race is postponed until September 5, the track will be hosting a virtual Kentucky Derby race and nationwide at-home party to raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts on Saturday, May 2.

41 Movies to Watch If You’re Dreaming of Italy

You'll find picks like the mid-'90s rom-com Only You and Netflix's Two Popes—and lots of Tilda Swinton. (Plus Lizzie McGuire, of course.) They'll all transport you to the bustle of Rome, the rolling Tuscan countryside, the luxe Lake Como, or beyond in no time.

'Cooking With Pixar' YouTube Series Features Recipes Inspired by Your Favorite Animated Movies

Disney’s Pixar has been creating adorable cooking tutorial videos starring beloved characters from different movies like Toy Story 4, Onward and the short Bao. Each video shows steps for making easy recipes that kids of all ages can help out with.

Disney is keeping the magic alive by releasing recipes for some of their fan-favorite theme park snacks

Mickey Mouse makes everything sweeter!
Although their parks are currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney is releasing recipes for some of their fan-favorite theme park snacks.