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samedi 14 décembre 2019

Stumped About What to Gift Your Favorite 20-Something? Here Are 101 Genius Ideas

Trust us - the 20-somethings in your life have big holiday wish lists, and we're here to make sure you check off everything. OK, maybe not everything, but at least some of the fashion items they've been lusting over on their favorite sites are easily giftable. What do fashion-lovers want for the holidays? Well, they want the top trending items, and that's why we're here to help.

These items were made for the serious fashion fan in your life. The one you go to for style advice and guidance will love knowing that you thought about them and what they actually like. We promise you that when they open up the adorable Moschino Champagne bag, they'll be just as delighted as they will be to find a rainbow set of hoops. The cool Gucci sneakers or fuzzy coat are items we also encourage you to check out. Someone giddy with happiness awaits you.

- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Macy Cate Williams

Did You Forget Something? These 23 Gifts Can Be at Your Door Faster Than You Can Blink

By bolhaw 01:37 Fashion No comments

Look, we know we were supposed to have been holiday shopping in November, but sometimes life happens. Whether you've waited until the last minute or have an unexpected addition to your gifting list, fear not. All these incredible presents are guaranteed to arrive by the holidays. Seriously, we couldn't make this up. Give the fashion girl in your life the season's hottest gifts - it's not too late!

What's at the top of our wishlist, you may ask? Oh, just cool white boots, lots of cute, dainty jewelry, and cozy coats we'd curl up in all Winter long. These are the gifts we'd want to receive, and they can be at your door in time for the annual gift exchange. Just keep reading to shop our picks.

A Simple Veggie Dish That Will Steal the Show This Holiday

By bolhaw 01:33 living No comments

POPSUGAR is excited to present this cinnamon butter baked carrots recipe from Becky Tarala, the blogger behind The Two Bite Club.

If your holiday menu is in need of a simple yet beautiful side dish, cinnamon butter baked carrots are the way to go. This easy-to-make recipe features fresh carrots that are smothered in cinnamon butter and then baked in the oven until they are perfectly glazed and tender. With the stunning presentation and sweet cinnamon butter sauce, these carrots are sure to steal the show this holiday!

Menu planning for the holidays is no joke. Sure, when you first think about it, the whole process seems pretty simple and straightforward. You roast a big turkey, make a few sides, throw in a few rolls, and you're good to go.

It's when you actually sit down to make your shopping list that things start getting real.

A million thoughts start running through your mind. Is a 19-pound turkey big enough? Shoot, maybe not. Maybe we should serve ham, too. Add ham to the list. Sweet potatoes with marshmallows or without? No, wait. No marshmallows. A brown sugar pecan topping is better. SO. MUCH. TO. DO.

I've hosted holidays in our home for quite a few years now and, while there will always be a million things running through my mind as I plan, I've gotten pretty good at coming up with a well-rounded menu!

One thing that I have realized over the years is that the first draft of my menu usually ends up a little bit on the rich side. (Yes, I have a first draft. I take this holiday hosting thing very seriously!)

I love to serve a variety of casseroles with our turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes and, while everything I plan to make is absolutely delicious, my menu usually begs for something simple, fresh, and beautiful to balance out the heavy, rich dishes I initially crave.

That's how these cinnamon butter baked carrots came to be. I wanted to add one more easy-to-prepare side dish to our feast and carrots seemed to be the perfect choice!

I decided to pair the carrots with classic flavors and dressed them with butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Super simple, but absolutely delicious! Sometimes a little bit of simplicity is just what my menu needs.

After baking in the oven, the carrots come out perfectly tender and so, so good. For me, the best part is the sweet, sticky cinnamon butter sauce that the carrots bake in. Once you transfer the baked carrots to a serving platter, you drizzle that irresistible cinnamon butter over the top and it is like the icing on the cake!

If you add these beautiful carrots to your menu, I think it's only fair to warn you that the smell while they are baking is simply intoxicating. Once you get a whiff of that sweet cinnamon bubbling away, you will forget all about the turkey!

Cinnamon Butter Baked Carrots

Original Recipe

Notes

This recipe can be prepped in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake. The amount of cinnamon can be increased to 1 teaspoon if you like extra cinnamon on your carrots.

Ingredients

15 carrots, peeled and stems removed
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon orange juice
Fresh parsley, chopped, optional

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Clean carrots and arrange in a 9" x 13" baking dish.
Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. While the mixer is running, slowly add the boiling water and orange juice.
Pour mixture over the carrots and cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 90 minutes.
Remove the foil and transfer carrots to a serving platter. Drizzle carrots with the melted cinnamon butter from the baking dish. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Information

Category: Side Dishes
Cuisine: North American
Yield: 6 servings
Total Time: 1 hour, 29 minutes, 59 seconds

Nutrition

Calories per serving: 219

The Heartwarming Reason Dove Cameron Changed Her Name When She Started Acting

By bolhaw 01:25 Celebrity No comments

Image Source: Getty / Jason LaVeris

Disney Channel fans are probably already familiar with Dove Cameron's name. The 23-year-old actress and singer first got her start playing twins on Liv and Maddie and Mal in the Disney Channel original movie Descendants. Since then, she has gone on to have roles on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., in Netflix's Dumplin', and even off-Broadway as Cher in Clueless.

While her name is certainly becoming more recognizable in the industry, what you might not know is that her birth name isn't actually Dove. The actress was born Chloe Celeste Hosterman but decided to legally change it when she got into acting. She explained the heartbreaking backstory on social media, saying that "Dove" was actually a nickname her dad, Philip Hosterman, used to call her.

"My father passed away a few years ago, right around the time I started acting," she explained in an Instagram post in 2014. "So, I decided to change it legally in honor of him, which gives me great joy every day that I was able to do something so lasting and permanent to pay homage to his memory."

4 Surprisingly Poignant Lessons Adults Can Take Away From Frozen 2

By bolhaw 01:25 Celebrity No comments

Frozen 2 has already sat comfortably at the top of the box office for a few weekends now, meaning that people are again flocking to see Anna and Elsa. Though most animated movies are targeted at children, there are still bound to be adults who want to participate in the magic of Disney. Is there something to take away from Frozen 2 as an adult, however? While some one-dimensional animated movies can fall flat, Frozen 2 does not - and there is plenty for adults to learn from in the film.

1. Men should be able to freely express their feelings.

Beginning with Kristoff, we see a direct rejection of toxic masculinity that is rare for Disney's prince-type characters. Not only is Kristoff openly flustered and nervous for most of the film because he's worried about messing up his proposal to Anna, he sings about his complicated emotions on the subject in a powerful ballad reminiscent of '80s pop. His character teaches an important lesson about encouraging men to express their feelings in a world that often asks them to conceal them in order to preserve some fictional definition of masculinity.

2. Both partners should be there for each other equally.

Other than Kristoff acting as a model for male expression of emotion, he acts as a model example of a partner. Two key moments of this in the movie came when Kristoff rescued Anna and, instead of assuming that he knew what needed to be done next and acting as a knight in shining armor, he told her, "I'm here. What do you need?" It's a simple line, but it's a great example of a supportive partner asking their significant other what they could do to help while openly confirming that they are there to support them. When Anna is insecure, feeling like she hurt Kristoff and thus made him dislike her, toward the end of the movie, Kristoff maturely responds, "My love is not fragile." This kind of reassurance is important in any relationship, and it's a lesson that adults should say something to affirm their partner in moments of insecurity.

3. It's important to prioritize our own mental health above all.

In the beginning, Elsa is at a place where she doesn't want to put the new life that she's built since the last movie on the line - even for her own well-being - as she hears "a call" that is pulling her away from her kingdom. In many ways, Elsa's predicament can be the same as many adults who feel like they need to please others more than they need to prioritize their own well-being. In the end, Elsa chooses to pass her responsibilities as queen onto Anna so that she can focus on doing what is best for her. This makes a better result for both the family and the kingdom because both sisters can be where they need to be. While prioritizing oneself often feels like a selfish act, Elsa proves that it can be a thing of power and freedom.

4. It's OK to take time to recover.

In a lot of ways, Anna has the most moving song of the film with "The Next Right Thing." The song is a tearjerker that describes Anna's descent into hopelessness and experience with depression upon what is presumed to be Elsa's death. Anna, who has dealt with a lot of abandonment-related traumas, seems to shut down in the song, citing feelings of numbness and emptiness. She is able to pull herself forward with the titular motto of going on "and do the next right thing." The lyrics of this song are particularly poetic, telling the story of Anna "stumbling blindly toward the light" and trying to heal herself when it feels impossible. For many, Anna's feelings of isolation and depression are relatable, but the goal of simply aiming to do the next right thing toward a happier future self is inspiring. Anna's song clearly articulates that the journey toward recovery is not instantaneous, and that one must dedicate time and small actions to recover.

These NSFW Celebrity Snaps Are So Hot, a Fire Extinguisher Couldn't Put Them Out

By bolhaw 01:25 Celebrity No comments

With all the bikini and shirtless moments we were blessed with this year, it's clear that celebrities know a thing or two about being sexy. Still, nothing quite gets our hearts beating like an NSFW snap, and we were treated to a handful of those. From Kylie Jenner, to Lizzo, to Halle Berry, check out the steamiest celebrity snaps of 2019!

33 Popular Men's Gifts From Amazon Prime That Will Arrive in Just 2 Days

By bolhaw 01:37 Latina No comments

Last minute shopper? Don't stress, because we feel it, too. This year, you don't have to worry, because we looked to Amazon Prime as our savior. We shopped the site's thousands of fun gift ideas and uncovered its 33 best gifts that will arrive to your door within just two days. From slippers for dad to cool tech gadgets there's no doubt you'll find something for everyone on your list. Take a look.

The 50 Coziest Winter Products on the Internet For Under $50

By bolhaw 01:37 Latina No comments

As soon as we hear the word "Winter," we want to wrap ourselves in a blanket and light a candle. Cozy vibes over everything! We love supersoft socks and fuzzy throws; we can't help ourselves. Whether you love shopping for home products or apparel, there's a purchase for you that will put you on a coziness level of 10. Basically, you'll never want to leave the house again.

If it's wrong to be obsessed with this season, we don't want to be right. All the sweaters and peppermint lattes are getting us excited, but it's the cozy items that are truly catching our attention. Some of our favorite brands like Urban Outfitters, Amazon, and Nordstrom have released enticing products we need to get our hands on ASAP. We're talking throws, sweaters, slippers, pillows, and more. Take a look at our top picks, and transform your home into a snuggly retreat.

20 Doggone Adorable Dog Movies You Can Watch Right Now on Netflix

By bolhaw 01:34 living No comments

Despite what Marley & Me, My Dog Skip, Old Yeller, and The Art of Racing in the Rain might lead you to believe, not all dog movies are made to make you ugly-cry. Whether a family is rescuing a dog in need, or a dog is rescuing a family in need, there are plenty of dog-centric films out there that are more heartwarming than heartbreaking. All dogs may go to heaven, but if you're not in the mood to sob, Netflix has plenty of doggie movies where the dogs (spoiler alert!) don't actually die. Who's down for a dog movie marathon?

Yep, Oreo's Milkshake Gift Set Still Exists and You Can Buy It Online

By bolhaw 01:34 living No comments

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Just when you thought it wasn't acceptable to give a box of Oreos to someone for Christmas, the Oreo Milkshake Gift Set ($16) was invented! This is a real thing that exists in stores and online, and was once spotted at Walmart by Instagram user Candyhunting.

The gift set comes with two ceramic cups with an Oreo logo, an ice cream scoop, two blue and white straws, and four Oreo cookies. The recipe for the Oreo vanilla milkshake is printed right on the cups, so you never have to worry about looking it up. The gift set, of course, does not include a blender, ice cream, or milk, so you'll have to have those supplies on hand. If you're anything like us, you can name more than a few people who would 100 percent add this to their wish lists, so it looks like most of our Christmas shopping is done! We have a feeling if we opened a box with cute wrapping paper to discover this gem of a gift, we'd be pretty freaking happy.

Ginger Tea That's So Simple to Make, You'll Want it Every Day

By bolhaw 01:34 living No comments

There's no need to buy prepackaged, dry ginger tea when you can make the fresh, fuss-free version. Steeping ginger tea at home is a practically effortless process, since it only calls for two ingredients: sliced ginger root and hot water. While you can scrape the skin off the ginger with a spoon if you'd like, I leave the root as is and rely on a fine mesh tea filter to prevent the papery ginger skins from getting into the tea. Talk about easy!

When is the right time to drink ginger tea? Consider ginger the anytime tea for any ailment, whether it's a cold, stomachache, migraines, or general fatigue. Drinking ginger tea at once invigorates like a strong cup of coffee and soothes like a lavender salt bath.

Here's a quick tip in terms of buying ginger: if you have access to Asian markets, then buy your ginger there. The ginger will be plump and fresh from the high turnaround, and it will be sold at a fraction of the price. This large piece would have cost me upward of $5 at an organic supermarket, but it only cost me 50 cents at my local Chinese grocer.

Ready to warm up to your own cup of ginger tea?