Since the nearest KFC is about 30 minutes away from me, we enjoy our favorites at home with these without traveling with these 27 copycat KFC recipes. My daughter is a mashed potato and gravy addict and my son can eat his weight in crunchy chicken tenders. What is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)? KFC is an American fast-food restaurant chain that is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky that specializes in guess what?...

It can be frustrating to find out that the place you had desired is not available on your day. This leaves you with a couple of options. You can choose a different wedding date based on the venue’s availability, or you can search for other wedding venues that might be available. Luckily though, if you go with a more unique wedding venue idea, there is a better chance for availability....

Cookie trays filled with specially made treats are my favorite, but there are so many other ways to make your holiday homemade. Dry rubs, flavored salts and sugars, dessert sauces, and candied nuts are just a few of the things you can fill beautiful baskets with and gift to family, friends, and neighbors. The possibilities are endless. Here are 28 Homemade Gifts from the Kitchen everyone on your list will love....

Whether you’re decorating your house and throwing an Olympic-themed party, or just going to watch the games with the fam, you’re definitely going to need sporty, medal-adorned snacks for this occasion. Best Recipes for the Olympics From sweet treats such as Olympic Pretzels and Gold Medal Lemon Curd Cookies, to savory recipes such as Olympics Onion Rings and Olympic Rings Pizza, there’s plenty of adorable Olympic food recipes for kids in this roundup....

But first things first: Four factors contribute to whatever ends up in your coffee cup, according to a Starbucks spokesperson: Proportion of coffee to water, which determines the strength of your brew; grind, or the size of coffee particles after beans are ground; water quality and temperature, since coffee can be up to 98% water; and coffee freshness, which oxygen, light, heat, and moisture can interfere with. You won’t have to worry about any of these drink factors when purchasing your caffeine fix....

What Is an Air Fryer? An air fryer is a small countertop convection oven that’s designed to simulate deep-frying without the need for submerging foods in oil. A fan at the top circulates hot air at high speeds around the food being cooked, resulting in crispy snacks, sides, main courses and all-around munch-worthy goodness. From savory foods such as Air Fryer French Fries, Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings and Air Fryer Pretzel Dogs, to sweet snacks such as Air Fryer Churros and Air Fryer Angel Food Cake Churro Bites, there’s definitely a recipe that you’re bound to love in this bunch!...

After the ball drops at midnight on New Year’s Eve, a great number of people are also interested in dropping their bad habits, unhealthy behaviors, and/or negative mindsets. While aspirational, it can also be overwhelming to start from scratch with certain practices and choices each day. Fortunately, the Bible is filled with encouragement to help believers stay on track. Between New Year’s resolutions such as trusting God more completely, reading scriptures daily, prioritizing the needs of others, selecting faith over fear of the unknown, choosing to stop gossiping, praying in a way that brings us closer to Jesus instead of just telling Him what we want, keeping our thoughts and conversations with others positive instead of complaining, and more—there are meaningful Bible verses that cover it all, while providing edification as well....

What is Swiss Chard? Swiss chard, also known as chard, is a green spinach beet with large leaves as well as leafy blades that are often white, red or yellow in color. The leaf blades can often be cut, cooked and eaten separately from the leaves. When is Swiss Chard in Season? While Swiss chard is widely grown and available all year round, its peak season is during the summer months, when it can be abundantly found at farmers’ markets, vegetable stands and organic markets....

Once you’ve got the gifts under the tree, snag some of our favorite Stocking Stuffers for Kids, and Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers, too. 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. Best Gifts for 5-Year-Old Girls Polly Pocket Spin ‘N Surprise Compact Playset, $17....

The Best Mother’s Day Cakes Recipes The perfect cake for mother’s day can be many things: it can have lots of fresh springtime berries, or it could be decadent and chocolatey. It could be a layer cake, a bundt cake, a sheet cake or even a dump cake! But most importantly, the best cake for mother’s day is the one she’ll love the most. And this list is perfect because it has so many different types of cakes, perfect for any and all tastes....

Americans are traveling by air again in a major way. The holiday season is bringing with it the highest volume of airline passengers since before the pandemic began. Want specifics? More than 8.5 million U.S. travelers flew during a four-day period covering the weekend before Thanksgiving, and for the past month, the TSA has recorded passenger numbers over 1.4 million each day—with many days hitting figures over 2 million. That trend is expected to continue as the end-of-year holidays approach, with forecasts predicting busy airports filled with many traveling by air....

In fact, Placer.ai reports that while many retailers are seeing a decline in purchases during the coronavirus quarantine, the home improvement sector is actually burgeoning. Home Depot has dropped just 0.5 percent in visits in the first quarter of 2020 and compared to this same time last year, Lowe’s visits have actually increased by 9.1 percent. As if quarantine boredom wasn’t a good enough reason to wipe the dust off the drill you stow in the garage, May also just so happens to be National Home Improvement Month....

The show was so realistic, in fact, it’s been reported that the FBI actually recorded conversations of real organized crime families as they watched episodes of the show. “Is that supposed to us?” members of the DeCavalcante crime family are recorded as saying. Keep reading for the best Sopranos quotes from everyone from Tony and Carmela to Paulie and Junior. Best Sopranos Quotes “You steer the ship the best way you know....

This brand of cutting machines (the Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore Air 2) and related tools and accessories (like the Easy Press Mini, along with their line of Infusible Ink products, vinyl, faux leather and more), will make any Valentine’s Day DIY easier—not to mention more professional looking! Thanks to Cricut’s ability to cut vinyl and create custom iron-on designs, plus a whole slew of other nifty functions, the V-Day-themed craft possibilities are endless....

When you love wine, you love everything about it—the taste and aroma, the look of the wine label and, of course, all of the fun words to describe wine. All of these sayings about wine will either put a smile on your face or get you searching for another bottle, stat! Read through and see what you can most relate to with these 50 best wine quotes to ponder....

Racial Justice Quotes 1. “A riot is the language of the unheard.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2. “It’s important for us to also understand that the phrase ‘Black Lives Matter’ simply refers to the notion that there’s a specific vulnerability for African Americans that needs to be addressed. It’s not meant to suggest that other lives don’t matter. It’s to suggest that other folks aren’t experiencing this particular vulnerability....

Now close your eyes. Remember a time that you received a card, or a text or a message of any sort that made you feel good inside. Don’t you wish that happened more often? It’s as simple as taking note of the 50 “Thinking of You” quotes below and sending them out when you want to share a smile with someone close to you. Find one you like, jot it down and brighten up the day of a loved one!...

We’ve included picks ranging from sentimental stop-motion flicks to newer streaming service specials. Keep reading to see our selections for 54 animated holiday movies. Unless otherwise specified, all titles are available on DVD and to rent and purchase across major digital platforms. Best Animated Christmas Movies and Cartoons A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) Would it really be Christmas without Charlie Brown’s tiny tree? The Peanuts gang discovers the true reason for the season in this television special, set to an equally iconic Vince Guaraldi soundtrack....

And before you start to panic, rest assured that for the vast majority of these, all of the materials are pretty affordable. In fact, you can likely find many of them at your local dollar store. Follow along with the tutorials and demos for a DIY homemade Valentine’s gift that’ll make the holiday this year more romantic than ever. Now, put those macaroni noodles away and get to work! Here are more Valentine ideas for inspiration: Fun Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids50 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him50 Valentine’s Day Gifts That Will Steal Your Daughter’s HeartValentine’s Day QuotesSealed With a Kiss!...

Genetics can play a role as well. Does dementia, cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes or any other chronic disease/condition run in your family? If yes, you’ve likely realized the importance of practically and emotionally preparing to take care of your elderly parents. But hold on a second. Before you feel overwhelmed by starting this process, rest assured that preparing can actually relieve stress! In fact, the very act of reflecting on what you want from caregiving (not just what you feel obligated to do), stepping back to see the big picture of chronic illness, and planning for the future are all ways we can proactively cope with the inevitable changes that time will bring....