What is a micro wedding? You can think of the micro wedding as the “tiny house” of the wedding planning industry. A micro wedding is, in fact, a wedding—but on a significantly smaller scale. Micro weddings typically have a much smaller guest list than an average wedding. Of course, everyone’s individual definition of what’s considered “micro” varies. “A micro wedding generally refers to an event that’s under 50 people,” explains Julie Wohlers, a Zulily Lifestyle Expert....

Between activists, directors, actors, singers, and even stars’ own babies, there are so many names from talented individuals that will likely end up short-listed for your little one. No surprise there—pop culture influences everything from music taste to fashion trends to video games played, so it’s no wonder that pop culture also impacts the popularity of baby names! Whether you’re looking for baby girl names or baby boy names, there are celeb-inspired baby names that are sure to stick with you....

All it takes is a few strands of lights here and there and the Christmas spirit grows so quickly! There are plenty of ways to decorate the exterior of your home for this special holiday, and we’re here to help you decide which you prefer! Sometimes simple is best, with just the right amount of lights to inspire a soothing reaction, and sometimes it’s okay to go all out and make it as exciting as possible—there are plenty of options!...

As for the Thanksgiving classics you’ll find in this collection, there’s everything from brined turkey and traditional stuffing, to cranberry sauce, yeast rolls, slow cooker mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole. There’s also my famous slow cooker mac and cheese, which is the most decadent mac and cheese ever. I love using slow cookers because they keep the dishes warm and ready to serve when your guests are ready. Thanksgiving appetizer options include baked brie and a crudité platter, while Thanksgiving desserts are pumpkin pie with fresh whipped cream and vanilla ice cream, pecan pie (or pecan bars), and sweet potato pie....

From party recipes like bacon dips and appetizers to holiday side recipes like bacon macaroni and cheese and bacon Brussels sprouts, there’s something for every kind of bacon lover out there in this roundup of salty, savory recipes. Even dessert gets the bacon treatment; add a scoop of bacon ice cream to your dinner menu and watch your family’s eyes light up. When in doubt, always look for a recipe with bacon....

Best Lemon Recipes for Summer One of the things I love about lemon so much is its versatility. It can literally be a star in every single course, in every single way. In this collection you will find dishes that prove just that. Breakfast could be Blueberry Lemon Pancakes or Lemon Cream Turnovers. For lunch some Lemon Basil Chicken Salad can easily be packed into a picnic basket. Supper time means Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken, Lemon Pepper Shrimp or Scallops in Lemon Wine Sauce....

This list is filled with everything from margaritas and mojitos for Mexican night at home, to bloody marys for lazy Sunday brunch. These recipes are filled to the brim with fresh summer fruits like strawberry, watermelon, blueberry, lemon, blackberry and more. And of course the summertime combo we can’t get enough of—pineapple and coconut—is starring in a few drinks that will quench your thirst on a hot day. How To Stock Your Bar In the Summer If you’re looking to be the best backyard bartender around, you will want to make sure your liquor cabinet is as ready for summer as your patio....

Drizzled with icing, stacked with luscious layers of cream in between, draped in fondant and sprinkled with crystals, when it comes to petit fours, more is most certainly more in terms of decorating them. So, if you’re also partial to high tea and want to recreate an epic one in the comfort of your own home, just make sure you include petit fours in your royals-inspired high tea menu. No idea how to get started?...

One of the biggest tasks of all involves finding the perfect holiday gifts for our loved ones. Holiday gift guides can be super overwhelming, so let us help! We’ve compiled a lofty list of the 90+ best food and beverage gift ideas, that will save you invaluable time this holiday season. Whether you need something unique for the gastronome in your life, or a one-of-a-kind present for the person who already seems to have it all, we have you covered....

On Paris’s Left Bank, not far from the famed Sorbonne University and the Jardin des Plantes botanical gardens, sits the Grand Mosque of Paris, a beautiful, Moorish-style mosque, dripping with flowers and sporting a minaret that soars 100 feet above the French capital. Today, it is open to the public—it even features its own restaurant and bakery—but 80 years ago, during World War II, it was cloaked in secrets, including a perhaps unexpected one: the leaders of the mosque were involved in a complex plan to protect Jews fleeing Nazi persecution....

While Driver is famously private―so much so that he became a father without anyone knowing for a few years―he has spoken warmly about his real-life leading lady and even called her his “biggest hero.” “She ensures that amidst all this Hollywood craziness, I remain a normal person,” he once told Z96.3 (via Entity Mag). “She’ll persuade me to go and see old friends, even if I’m not really feeling like it....

The move to cut ties with the rapper comes after his repeated antisemitic comments, including a video of West boasting that he could get away with hateful comments against the Jewish community without getting dropped by the sportswear giant. On Tuesday, Adidas released a statement, explaining that the company “does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech.” “Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness,” the company added in a statement posted on the website....

Even though HBO already confirmed Season 3 is happening, fans are acting as if tonight is the last night they’ll see some of their favorite characters on-screen–and for some of them, that’s likely true. In Episode 1 of Season 2, Rocco (played by Federico Ferrante) rather calmly told the hotel manager Valentina (played by Sabrina Impacciatore) that multiple bodies had been found at the location, leaving fans on the edge of their seats–and to come up with their own theories–as they wait to find out which characters won’t make it out of The White Lotus in Sicily alive....

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. These pants have all the essentials to ensure they meet the needs of you—or your partner, if you’re planning on giving them as a gift. They’re crafted with a mix of 97% cotton and 3% spandex for a slight stretch that moves with you....

Clarkson topped the charts with her debut single “A Moment Like This” and has gone on to release eight albums, win three Grammys and become a coach on The Voice and host of American Song Contest and her eponymous daytime talk show. And don’t forget her movies, other TV appearances and her children’s books. Plus, she’s a busy working mother of two! This just goes to show there is no stopping this Texas native....

I had heard great things about Apple Fitness Plus, which works in conjunction with the Apple Watch and the iPhone to guide you through various workouts including yoga classes, runs, walks, strength training workouts and even meditations. In an effort to up my fitness game, I tested out Apple Fitness Plus for three months—here’s how it worked out for me. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience....

Ah, the power of a really great scented candle. It can transform your home and make it smell like a field full of flowers, a spa, or a Christmas tree. Around the holiday season, candles are also popular gifts, used for decorations, in ceremonies, and to generally make your home feel bright and cozy. Most candles are made from paraffin wax, but can also be made of beeswax, soy wax, or even palm wax....

I work for a small nonprofit. I love my job but don’t make a lot of money so saving for retirement is hard. The company offers a retirement plan that I contribute to but there’s no match. How can I save more? —A Reader Dear Reader, This is a great question—and a great time to be asking it. With the challenges of the past year still fresh and people struggling to get back to some sort of normal, saving money is on everybody’s mind, whether it’s for planned expenses, an emergency fund, retirement or all of the above....

Research shows that a strong pelvic floor is associated with better sexual function and reduced urinary incontinence—which in turn elevates physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Despite the benefits of healthy pelvic muscles, it isn’t the first area we think to exercise. In fact, it’s often an afterthought in general health and wellbeing, and becoming familiar with this area of your body can be a difficult challenge without the help of an expert....