It’s happened to many of us: A birthday check from Great Aunt Tilly goes AWOL, only to be found months—or years—later in your junk drawer. While your first instinct might be to cash it, bear this in mind: A bank is not required to pay a check that’s more than six months old. The Uniform Commercial Code says banks are under no obligation to accept checks, personal or business, more than 180 days old....
When we first moved into our house in Kansas, our neighbors invited us over at the end of the school year and we had a little dirt and worms dessert party. And by that I mean we pulled out some Snack Packs (like I use in my Dunkaroo dip), added some Oreo cookies, and some gummy worms. This year I thought it would be fun to try something different. I thought about making my super popular dirt and worms dessert but didn’t think that’d be quite as easy to eat individually....
If you only plan on consuming a couple of servings, pour the excess broth into a separate container to use in other recipes. All that’s left is to cook the remaining fresh veggies, shred the chicken, and you’re on your way to enjoying a warming traditional chicken soup.
Need a homemade gift on the fly? Package the biscotti in a clear bag with all the chocolate-dipped tips aligned. Make sure to include a printout of the recipe, as giftees will be sure to ask. Finally, if you don’t have a microwave, you can melt the chocolate on the stove. Place chopped chocolate or chips in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir constantly until melted....
While this post is sponsored by Perdue Farms, all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My family has done secret 12 days of Christmas gifts for a family in need for as long as I can remember. It’s a tradition that started back when I was young that we still do now. We’d organize 12 different secret drop-offs starting from 12 days before Christmas through Christmas morning. And I’ve been able to continue that tradition with my own family and friends – sending gifts to friends who have lost family members, new moms who needed a little cheer, and more!...
To sweeten the deal, we also added a cakey topping that tastes intensely like a molten chocolate cake. Every bite of this decadent dump cake is an addictive combination of custardy pumpkin and melted chocolate. It’s like barely-baked pumpkin bread with chocolate chips. Need we say more? You have our full permission to enjoy this dream team (pumpkin and chocolate, that is) all year long, not just around the holidays....
Refrigerating Maple Syrup Indeed, even the biggest maple syrup lovers will rarely use a whole container all at once. When unopened, pure maple syrup has a long shelf life. But once it’s opened, the exposure to oxygen means that your syrup will start to deteriorate. So what do you do with the rest of an open container? According to Erin Lynch, an expert from Maple from Canada, there are two simple rules for keeping maple syrup once it’s open:...
The Black Friday deals don’t stop there. You can save $100 on Dyson’s innovative desk lamp, the Dyson Lightcycle. It comes in three different color combinations: black and brass, silver and white, and solid black. And while you won’t find a discount on the brand new Dyson Airwrap, you can still score deals on Dyson hair care, including complimentary gifts with the purchase of Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryers. Keep scrolling to discover Dyson’s Black Friday sale, which ends on November 27....
With the beginning of school just around the corner and fall just past that, I’ve already got apples on the brain! I’m a bit obsessed with making no bake Oreo balls because you can really turn them into anything AND they’re delicious. These apple Oreo balls are the perfect addition to any fall themed party, a back to school celebration, or even an after-school treat for the kids after their first day of school!...
With Easter, Earth Day, and Mother’s Day being so close together this year, I have flowers on the brain. And overflowing in my office but that’s another story. I shared these flower cupcakes (made out of jelly beans!) already but thought it’d be a great idea to share these cute no bake cookies too! This is one of these easy recipes that isn’t really even a recipe but more an idea and a fun one at that!...
I’ve always been a big fan of classic dirt cake so it’s probably not surprise that I’m sharing this fun Halloween dirt cake recipe today! It’s the perfect addition to any Halloween dessert table and a great treat for a Halloween night treat! Plus, it’s not just a Halloween graveyard dirt cake – it’s a poke cake too! Layers of pudding get literally poked into the cake to give the chocolate cake a delicious creamy filling!...
The line includes seven new styles available in eight colors, which leaves shoppers with 152 mix-and-matchable combinations to choose from. Think: modern square-neck bikini tops, retro high-rise bottoms, and minimalist one-pieces in shades like marigold yellow, herb green, rosewood brown, and classic black. And if solid colors aren’t your thing, there’s also a navy floral print to accommodate more maximalist tastes. To buy: $65; everlane.com. Because it’s Everlane, sustainability is a key part of the fresh collection....
While Hungarians commonly used river fish (including heads and tails)—carp, catfish, perch, and pike—our recipe features halibut fillets and mussels, both widely available at grocery stores. We bolster the seafood with complex flavor from leeks, fennel, diced tomatoes, and crushed red pepper. Serve with mixed olives for a flavorful accompaniment that evokes crashing waves and salty sea air. RELATED: 11 Must-Know Tips and Tricks for Your Best-Ever Soups and Stews
“Airlines have always run on thin margins with tight turnarounds, and the [COVID-19] pandemic has only made that worse,” says travel expert Susan Moynihan of The Honeymoonist/Largay Travel. “Airlines reportedly laid off some 90,000 positions in 2020, and they are still short-staffed [in 2021], for all of the reasons that we know. So there is even less room to rebound for unfortunate issues in the form of weather, mechanical issues, quarantining staff, or anything else....
As a boy mom, my house has always been filled with things that go. Cars, trucks, trains, and even airplanes. If it moves, my boys loved it. I mean I even did a things that go party for my son when he turned two. That was such a long time ago and still one of my favorite parties! Pretty sure I could give out these valentines to every kid in my son’s school with Hot Wheels just from our playroom....
