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Snow boots, comfy scarves, lip balm, sidewalk salt, humidifiers, and copious amounts of coffee are winter essentials. But you know what other unexpected item also is? Bacon. Why? You can’t eat salads in the winter. If you do, you’ll freeze. January through May are not diet months. They are fatty, chubby blubber months. You need insulation to stay warm, so you need to eat richer foods.

Every once in a while I see a DIY project that makes me say, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” Whether it’s adorable candles, clever soap dispensers, or homemade cleaning wipes, I’m always stunned by the incredibly creative and resourceful minds I find on the internet. But this project might just take the cake! This couple wanted to update their barren floors — but they were tired o

Ah, caramel. How I love thee. These sweet, chewy nuggets of deliciousness are the perfect topping to any ice cream treat, or just on their own as tiny bundles of sugary goodness. The internet never ceases to amaze me, with all its delicious and simple recipes and life hacks. In this video, Todd’s Kitchen will teach you the absolute easiest way to make some lovely chewable caramel bites in y

Kids can be picky eaters, so as a parent, you sometimes have to get a little creative when it comes to mealtime. If you’re looking to add a little fun to breakfast, Mickey Mouse pancakes are a surefire way to put a smile on any Disney fan’s face, young or old. YouTube user DaveHax gives a simple recipe and tutorial on how to make these fun pancakes. You only need a few ingredients that yo

As Winter Storm Neptune bears down on the Northeast, burying areas like Boston in another foot of snow on top of the tons of snow that Winter Storm Juno already dumped on the state, the folks at The Weather Channel are reaping the rewards of a pretty amazing meteorological event that continues to unfold. Popular meteorologist Jim Cantore has been covering the weather for The Weather Channel f

Milk and cookies may be a classic snack for kids, but you can turn snack time into something special for your kids with this next recipe. The great part? You only need two everyday ingredients to make these fun treats. In the video demonstration below, a mom shows you how to make fun and easy fruit roll-ups for kids using just fruit and honey! Along with the help of her daughter, Mom mixes

Cooking the most perfect, most juiciest hamburger is truly an art form, and the slightest tweak can make all the difference. That’s why Mark Bucher, owner of BGR the Burger Joint and Tim Carmen, food writer at the Washington Post, are here to help us cook the perfect burger, each and every time. In this video, you’ll learn how big to make your patty, what ingredients to use (hint: sometim

Trying to find easy desserts that everyone will love is not always a simple task, especially when you’re dealing with people who like to eat light or healthy. Eating healthy is great – but when you’re asked to bring desserts for a group, how do you make something that the health conscious and the “regular” people will both enjoy? Meringue is a great dessert choice: It’s only two i

Are you a coffee fanatic? It’s okay if you are — you’d be in good company! I try to stay within the reasonable boundaries of caffeine — maybe one or two cups a day — but I have to admit that I really look forward to my morning coffee. During the week it’s a must, but even on Sundays when I have all the time in the world, there’s nothing I love more than making a leisurely breakf

From the outside, they look just like normal eggs, but once you crack them open, a wonderful mini cake is revealed. The smart guys at Buzzfeed created this video, where they demonstrate how to bake a cake inside of an actual egg. Easter is not that far away and this project is perfect for that occasion, or for any other occasion where you plan to pleasantly surprise your guests. You can also giv