How to Make Hot Chocolate Better Hot chocolate is traditionally made with your preferred type of chocolate—dark, semisweet or bittersweet—grated into a cup filled with hot milk and sugar. To make hot chocolate even more interesting for the taste buds, it’s important to mix things up a bit. You may want to try something with caramel flavors, hazelnut flavors or different types of chocolate, and you can’t forget the whipped cream and marshmallows!...

Many bars and restaurants have a variety of fun and interesting mocktails on their menus—and you can also purchase plenty of non-alcoholic drinks at specialty shops and your local wine and spirits store so you can enjoy alcohol-free sips right at home. Keep reading to learn more about who non-alcoholic drinks are good for, the best non-alcoholic drinks to buy, and tips on how to make non-alcoholic drinks at home....

Best Earth Day Recipes for Kids These 19 best Earth Day recipes for kids include everything from healthy snacks (think Earth Day Yogurt Parfaits) to lunches to dinners, such as Earth Day PB&Js. Let’s not forget Earth Day dessert, either! Goodies like Earth Day Heart Cupcakes, Earth Day Pinata Cake and Earth Day Vegetable Garden Cookies are the sweetest way to end the most green day of the year. And the best part about these recipes—they celebrate our wonderful Earth!...

When our current swimwear wardrobe has taken a beating thanks to sun, chlorine, over-washing (and drying), shopping for a new suit is just as rewarding as taking that first dip. And even if this year has you traveling less, you can always shop these best swimsuit trends now—and save them for later. From bold prints and flattering cuts, to high-tech and recycled materials, we’ve rounded up 19 of the best swimsuits for women....

Mystic also offers everything you could want on a romantic holiday, sister’s trip, girlfriend getaway or family-fun adventure: adorable hotels, great food, the Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Seaport, plus lots of outdoor venues to keep your social distance. And it’s tiny! So you can squeeze everything in, in 1-2 days max. There’s shopping, sailing and our other beloved S activity: sipping cocktails by the water. Keep reading for the best things to do in Mystic, Connecticut and for where to stay and eat in Mystic, CT....

If you’re looking for nutritious, balanced (and filling!) meals, many nutritionists recommend the paleo diet. It’s a diet focused on unprocessed, high fiber and whole foods. “Between the protein, good fat, and fiber, this is a winning combination to help you feel full and satisfied,” says Lisa Young, PhD, RDN. So when it comes to a healthy diet, paleo covers all the bases. “When breakfast time rolls around, my rule of thumb is to eat a combination of protein and carbohydrates from whole food sources,” says Mackenzie Burgess, registered dietitian nutritionist and recipe developer at Cheerful Choices....

Whether you and your friends are ready to take your musical career out of the garage and on to bigger venues or you need to come up with a good and catchy band name idea for a project or a role-playing game, take a peek at this list of band name ideas. 200 Band Name Ideas Rock Band Names Stage Revolution Velvet Concord Ecstasy Afternoon Daydream Turning Jane Elaborate Constellations Double Helix Zombie Hoax Hero of Refusal Armageddon Day Perpetual Sorrow Kinetic Street Greatest Day Tokyo Lights Ghost Town Ultraviolet Titan Walk Pretty Ugly Boys of Creation Lies and Lullabies Country Band Names The Ole Fiddler and His Merrymen The Whiskey River Rats Montana Sunrise Cowboys & Heartbreaks Dirt Circles Bootleggers Tennesse Dreamin’ Big Fish Sons of a Sinner Hometown Halls The Good Ones Cowgirl Revolution Small Town Heroes Boot Knockers Crickets and Crawdads Mustang Dreams Double Barrel Mudslide The Highway 50 Band Two Bit Horse Pop Band Names Sour Candy Golden Butterfly Secret Keepers Honeydew GRRL Xscape Pipettes Eden’s Crush Bubblicious Feminine Complex Elemental Pink Slip Alices from Tomorrowland Flower Pot Dreamers Beamers The Emotions Crystal Code Slay Chic Matriarchy Punk Band Names Expired Days Bad Decision Lawn Flamingos Basement Gig Together With Johnny Distorted Maniacs Iron or Steel Abacus London Jackets Sequence of Grace Elaborate Six Rebel Life Hazard The Cold Wind Rileys Mutiny of Myth Rotten Lies Abused Pattern American Thieves Drilled Spikes Suddenly Found Jazz Band Names Peach Tree Growers Barrelhouse Soul Salad New Dawn The Snappingtons Fantastic Stripe King Kai The Other 5 Low Tide Polyphonic Lounge Paper Cut Blue Condition North Side Bound Swinging Syncopation Shout Chorus Trading Fours Vamp and the Fake Books Bossa Fitzgerald Crooners Scratch and the Horns Metal Band Names Agents of Insanity Jupiter Moons Attica Drumstick Junkies Rage Nation Rivals of Tomorrow Ash of the Kings Phantom Overdose The Cold God With the Darkest Angel Façade Inside the Dying Warrior Life Souls Warriors to Dust Radical Ideas Death of the Dawn Throne Crusher Ironbound Silver Bullet Kid’s Band Names Mash the Potatoes Oh, Crepes!...

Best Keto Pizza Recipes This post includes popular favorites like keto pepperoni pizza and some nostalgic remakes like keto pizza bagels. Besides that, if you’re into meal prep, my keto pizza casserole lasts for a few days and tastes even better with time. No matter which recipes you try, I’m certain these will cure a wide range of pizza cravings! What to Serve With Keto Pizza Oftentimes when we make pizza, we aren’t sure what to serve with it....

To clarify, when we say three ingredients, we are talking about main ingredients. Salt and pepper along with other household pantry staples (see list below) don’t count, since they should be readily available. List of Common Ingredients: SaltPepperOlive oilChicken brothAll-purpose flourSugarBrown sugarPastaRice As long as you have the items listed above, these easy 3-ingredient recipes should make getting dinner on the table for your family a breeze. Enjoy! Up next, 24 tried-and-true family favorite recipes....

If you haven’t bought a new bike in a while, it’s important to get up to speed on all the options out there. You can choose between electric, mountain, hybrid and road bikes, and the right one for you depends on your lifestyle and individual needs. Here’s a little recap on the types of bikes, just in case you’re not familiar with them: Electric: These bikes (which are also known as “e-bikes”) have an electric motor for extra power, along with a normal chain link....

If you love ham as much as we do, you probably know that the most important part in making ham taste fantastic is the glaze, so let’s get the basics right with these 25 best ham glaze recipes! How to Glaze Ham No matter what type of glaze you plan to use (such as a brown sugar glaze for ham, pineapple ham glaze or a honey mustard glaze), you need to know how to glaze the ham first and foremost....

We’re preparing for the sale by rounding up 25 of our favorite clothing deals and discounts available so that when the time comes for you to shop, you’ll have your official Nordstrom Wish List ready to go and your favorite clothing pieces in your shopping bag in no time. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned....

Once upon a time, the Empire State Building in New York City was the tallest building in the world. Including the antenna at the very top, the skyscraper stands 1,454 feet tall. But the Empire State Building was knocked out of the top spot in 1972 when the construction of the original World Trade Center twin towers was completed. Sadly, those towers collapsed on September 11, 2001—but in the last four decades, there have been so many mega-tall buildings that have popped up all over the globe that the Empire State Building no longer even makes the list of the tallest 50 buildings in the world!...

Some guys will think flirty questions to ask a girl will keep the conversation romantic and edgy, but others may prefer funny questions to ask a girl so they will think they’re fun. While this list of questions to ask a girl can be helpful, you’ll also want to be mindful that what you talk about depends on the context of the conversation as a whole. To inspire you with ideas whether it’s your first date or fiftieth, we’ve compiled a list of the best questions to ask a girl....

Commonly referred to as ‘St. Paddy’s Day,’ March 17th comes with it all: Irish food, fashion and over-the-top decorations. And GREEN is the color that stands out significantly in all of these celebrations. Green food, green cocktails and green clothes dominate St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re Irish or not, you can’t not participate in the fun festivities. Not only is it a great way to learn about a new culture (if you’re not Irish), but it also a great way to get together with your loved ones....

You’ll find a huge selection of Christmas punch options to choose from here. Both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are included and range from Cosmopolitan Party Punch and Hawaiian Punch, to Margarita Punch, Cider Punch, Sparkling Grape Punch, Mock Sangria Punch and everything in between. Enjoy perusing this thirst-quenching recipe collection as you consider these delicious punch options for your upcoming holiday parties and of course, New Year’s Eve. Click the “Launch Gallery” button to view them all and don’t forget to pin your favorites....

But don’t worry; you don’t have to splurge on Christmas decorations to make your home look beautiful this holiday season. Take a note from some of these Instagrams to see to bring your place drab to fab in no time. Here are 29 fun and affordable Christmas décor ideas to try in 2022. Christmas Decorating Ideas Go wreath crazy. Nothing screams Christmas spirit quite like a wreath, which is why you should hang mini ones on the back of your barstools this December just like @sbkliving did....

Don’t put down your Diet Coke, Mickey D’s fans, but keep reading to unlock the best-kept secrets of the Golden Arches—30+ McDonald’s Secret Menu items. What is on McDonald’s secret menu? Frequenters of McDonald’s know the standard fare: the iconic Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, World Famous Fries, the Egg McMuffin, etc., but the McDonald’s Secret Menu reveals uncharted waters for most McDonald’s fans. So, how does it work? Just like ordering from the Starbucks Secret Menu, there’s no secret password or buzzword to use while ordering Secret Menu items at McDonald’s....

There’s just something so comforting about the humble rice grain that you can use it in so many different recipes, and making a large rice casserole is no different! What is the Best Rice for Casseroles? While white rice is usually more commonly used in casseroles, I find that the best rice for casseroles will depend on your preference. If you like a softer, starchier rice, white rice is probably your answer....

Let us explain. Many stores that are hosting these early-access sales are offering price–matching guarantees and extended return windows, allowing customers to begin shopping early with ease. So if you’re waiting until Black Friday to shop, assuming that’s the only time to save, you may very well wake up on November 25th to a dreaded ‘sold out’ notification. Each retailer has a different sale schedule, promotion breakdown and policies when it comes to returns and price-matching, so you’ll need to check their site to get the full details....