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The loss or decrease in the ability to feel pleasure from things we once enjoyed has a name: anhedonia. While anhedonia appears to mimic boredom, it’s distinct in that it’s usually coupled with a loss of motivation to even give things a try. A person with anhedonia feels like there’s no point trying anything since nothing feels good anymore. Here’s everything to know about anhedonia, the mental health phenomenon that might be holding you back....

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Sponsored by: Ibotta. All opinions and ideas are honest and my own. Who else is excited that summer is finally here? I thought it would be fun to celebrate the kids being out of school, and it finally being summer with a little summer themed party for the kids in our neighborhood! I thought it would be fun to have the kids over to play some of our favorite water games and enjoy some cool down treats!...

I had no idea how many people have annual Grinchmas parties until I posted these Grinch brownies on TikTok and they went absolutely bonkers. Apparently Grinch is one of the most popular Christmas party themes! So I hope that you’re prepared for all things Grinch this holiday season because I’ve got Grinch on the brain. There are so many fun things you can do with the iconic green color, images, and of course the music....

To buy: $7; amazon.com. Pre-serum (BVC), one shopper says their skin was dull, had red patches and scars, and was just not looking its best. “When I tell you the difference happened OVERNIGHT when I used this serum,” they say, joining the chorus of 55 reviews mentioning how well it works in record time. “The next morning my skin was literally radiant, red patches completely gone and some of my lifelong blemishes even starting to budge....

But now, eco-friendly patio furniture is available at even the biggest retailers—whether you want outdoor furniture crafted of plastic that’s been recovered from the oceans, built-to-last wood furniture from sustainable sources, or even cushions crafted of recycled polyester. Before you shop, consider these tips to pick the perfect patio furniture for you—and the planet. Wood furniture should be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), which ensures that the wood was forested from a sustainable source....

What is a Buy Nothing group? Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller of Bainbridge Island, Washington, started the Buy Nothing Project to create a “hyper-local gift economy” in their community. Their simple idea—to create a platform where people could give things away, lend, and share amongst neighbors—has grown into what could arguably be called a movement. (They wrote a book about it, too.) What are the rules of a Buy Nothing group?...

And since these hacks are wildly and unsurprisingly popular, it’s no shock that Inside Trader Joe’s has now devoted a second episode to tips and tricks TJ’s employees swear by. This time around, co-hosts Matt Sloan, vice president of marketing, and Tara Miller, marketing director at Trader Joe’s, share tested advice on how to use the store’s pizza dough to make monkey bread, how to whip up an elevated pizza sauce using just two TJ’s items, and so much more....

It’s that time of year again – the time when kids are off from school for weeks at a time to celebrate holiday break. Sure it’s great, but it’s also long. There’s a reason I’ve been coming up with all sorts of Christmas activities for kids – my kids are going to need something to do in the weeks before and after Christmas. I’ve already shared Christmas mad libs, Christmas activity sheets, this Christmas i-spy, and even a Christmas word search....

Normally I am coming up with all sorts of new gift exchange games and large group Christmas party games for the holiday season. But this year is a bit different instead, I’m sharing all sorts of virtual Christmas games, printable Christmas games, and Christmas games you can play with your family or a small group of people. This Christmas danger words game is one of my current favorites because it works with any age and is perfect for a family game night!...

This post includes affiliate links for your convenience. Football Bingo Cards My family absolutely loves football! We’ve done parties during college play-offs, NFL play-offs, and of course Super Bowl. Most recently we had some friends come over for a football party and while the guys watched the game, us girls and the kids, well we played football bingo. I also have some Super Bowl Commercial bingo cards that are made specifically for the Super Bowl but these football bingo cards are great for any football game!...

Our theme was “Oh the places you’ll go” from Dr. Seuss, but these could really be reused for pretty much any theme. Or you could always use these for fun Dr. Seuss Day ideas too! Sorry for the poor images, these were taken last minute with my phone before I started blogging. The four handouts I did for the girls were: A YCL survival kit (click on the image below to see everything that went in it) — there are tons of little saying and pillow treat ideas on this post alone!...

Whether you are wandering the frozen aisle for fruits, vegetables, or a microwaveable entrée you can make in minutes after a long day at work, there are certain things you should always keep an eye out for, both in terms of what to avoid, as well as what’s good for you. “Frozen food gets a bad reputation, but frozen produce can actually be a healthy staple to add to your grocery list!...

Static happens when two objects rub up on each other, causing electrons to be transferred from one to another. This swap causes a kind of electric charge to build up on your hair. However, if there isn’t enough moisture in the air or your hair, this charge makes your strands repel from each other like two wrong ends of a magnet. Fortunately, there are ways to pacify those electrons. For anyone else prone to frizzies, below are my top hacks to combat staticky hair so you can wear that fabulous chunky sweater or knit hat with no regrets....

To freeze: Instead of baking the batter, freeze it in the pan for up to 2 months. To bake, follow the recipe instructions, baking from frozen, and use the upper end of the time rang?