If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its never too early to get into the holiday spirit. Even though the weather might make you think otherwise, the season of gathering is definitely on the horizon. Credit:Amazon And there are some great deals to take advantage of as Christmas inches closer. Amazon quietly has Christmas trees on sale right now, andthis popular 6-foot artificial treeis only $50. I was a little skeptical with how it was going to turn out for the price....

You have a little more time to enjoy this Animal Kingdom area. Getty Images Walt Disney believed that his namesake theme parks should be constantly evolving and changing. That’s great for drawing back fans year after year. Credit:Getty Images It’s not so great for people who become attached to one area or another. What Is DinoLand U.S.A.? The attractions includen carnival games and nearly-cuddly dinosaurs perfect for selfies. Credit:Getty Images...

Our readers even named it theirfavorite waterfront towninNorth Carolinain the2024 South’s Best Awards. Several new drinking and dining options are set to open early this year. La Duna Paradiso, the hotels in-house restaurant, will offer a Mediterranean-inspired menu of local seafood and pasta. Credit:Trailborn Surf & Sound Bar Duna, in the hotels lobby, will serve cocktails and snacks. Credit:Trailborn Surf & Sound

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Grab the bath bomb and your wine glassits gonna be awhile. Gone are the days of taking a so-so bath in a so-so tub. Credit: Amazon It’s all about self-care, and we’re here for it. So how do those bath aficionados do it night after night? They invest in a bath pillowsomething that once seemed superfluous to us and now seems of the utmost importance....

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These biscuits come together in a jiff for holiday company. What Are Busy Day Biscuits? Busy day biscuits are homemadebuttermilk biscuitsthat are made ahead up to the point just before you add the milk. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox All you have to do when the busy day comes? Add the buttermilk, stir, and shapewhich is arguably the most interesting and fun. Toss, toss, toss, until all the butter is coated....

This new take on one of the mostvintage design elementsis maximalism at its finest. If you’re ready to layer on thepattern, here’s more on this trend. Philip Thomas Vanderford is a designer withStudio Thomas Jamesin Texas. Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Nancy Parrish is the principal designer forNancy Parrish Interiorsin Danville, Virginia. Mark Tremblay is a designer with Florida-basedMarc-Michaels Interior Design. In a bathroom, wallpaper,tiles, shower curtains, and towels are wonderful avenues for incorporating pattern....

Say hello to cropped bangs, baby bangs, and short fringe. (We’re looking at you, Mom.) For me, it was fifth grade. Credit:Instagram/@veronica_nunez My best friend cut them in her bathroom, and I’ll take that school picture to the grave. But against all odds, bangs of all lengths have made their way back to us. It started slow with barely-there wisps, and then suddenly we were infull-fledge fringe-dom. Credit:Mike Marsland/Getty Images...

Wynn Myers Not long after moving to Texas, I started noticing the flowers. What Is The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center? Rather than attempting to tame Mother Nature’s inherent unruliness, this facility celebrates the wildness. Catch an unforgettable view of the Hill Country blossoming into color at public parks like Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area.Credit:Wynn Myers Plants aren’t separated by punch in or color but mingle together in abundant beds. Plus, there’s an impressive light display during the holidays....

This margarita is made with bourbon instead of tequila for a Southern twist. In this cocktail, we swap outtequilafor bourbon, making for a particularly Southern take on a classic margarita. It’s a beautifully balanced cocktail that just happens to go down a little differently than the traditional version. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Learn how to make a bourbon margarita. What Does A Bourbon Margarita Taste Like? Overall, it’s a satisfying mix of sweet, sour, and smoky flavors for a robust result....

A swirled snack gets new life as this decadent bread pudding. That should make you want to stopat least, it makes me want to. A few weeks ago, I bought a pack of Little Debbie Pecan Spinwheels. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It had probably been a dozen years since I had enjoyed one of these swirly snacks. The cakes turned hard and stiff, and I was sad for my missed snacking opportunity....

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