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These pecan clusters aren’t just plain pecans dipped in chocolate! An easy extra step makes them extra delicious. Plus, they can easily be made with whatever chocolate you like best: milk, white or dark! You can make them traditionally or vegan, keto or paleo. These chocolate pecans are perfect to have around the holidays. They’re easy to make and make terrific gifts, too! I always like to have homemade Christmas candy handy throughout the holidays, but it can take a lot of time and effort to get it all together, which is why I love these chocolate pecans! They’re way...

The season to find unique and practical gifts for loved ones is upon us. Why not give organization themed holiday gifts this year?  As a Professional Organizer I always cringe a little at this time of year because I know there may be a flood of impractical items entering my home.  The fun side of me loves those moments of joy when opening a funny or thoughtful gift.  But the reality is most gifts are something that we do not need and probably will not use.  That’s why I like to give practical gifts that are useful and have a...

If you have a microscope at home and are looking for something to do, why not grab a few interesting items and see what they look like when magnified? There are so many cool things to look at under a microscope – from everyday objects to living things – that you will be able to view them in an entirely different light. It doesn’t matter whether you have a compound microscope, electron microscope, stereo microscope, dissecting microscope, or just a plain old simple microscope, you’ll be able to view what different objects look close up under the lens of the...

ALDI Finds for the week of 11/30/22 include Christmas cheese, an awesome pan, mini wontons, weighted blankets, plush bathrobes, and more! Check them out below, and let me know what you want to Find this week. Let’s start with holiday-themed foods this week, because the shaped Christmas cheeses are just so darn cute. The Emporium Selection festive cheese truckle assortment includes 6 oz Santa-shaped cheddar with port wine, a mature cheddar star, or a cheddar with caramelized onion snowman, $4.29 apiece. In the same section, look for Emporium Selection gouda holiday trees at $4.49 per 5.29 oz package. Over in the freezer...

Our editors independently select the products we recommend. We may earn a commission on items bought through our links. ‘Tis the season for holiday parties.  No matter the get-together on the calendar, being invited to someone’s home for a party is a pretty sweet deal. Whoever is hosting usually takes care of feeding you, entertaining you and generally prioritizes your enjoyment over their own. For this reason, it’s always a nice idea to take along a gift to say thanks for going to the effort of hosting. To help you choose something suitable, here’s a selection of the best hostess...