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Books About the British Royal Family Diana: Her True Story—In Her Own Words by Andrew Morton Andrew Morton’s Diana: Her True Story—filled with lurid claims about Prince Charles’s affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles and Diana’s unhappy life as a royal—scandalized the nation twice. First, when it was serialized in English tabloid The Sun in 1992 (despite intense pressure from the Firm, Princess Diana refused to denounce the book as false). Then five years later, after Diana’s death, when Morton revealed that the “People’s Princess” had actually served as a source for the book, smuggling tapes of herself answering questions out of the palace....

And while Christmas is an event with religious origins, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, there is also the secular celebration of Christmas, where we hang wreaths on our doors, decorate a Christmas tree with our family’s heirloom ornaments while singing Christmas carols, eat candy canes while baking gingerbread cookies, place poinsettias on the fireplace hearth and hang stockings from the mantel. Even if we decorate without much thought every December, the decor that fills our home has deep roots....

How to Cook Sheet Pan Steak: It’s helpful to use a large sheet pan so all ingredients can be arranged in a single layer.When in doubt, use two sheet pans so each item won’t be crowded. When doing so, it may be necessary to rotate pans halfway through cooking, moving from top to bottom racks of the oven.Allow the steaks 15 minutes on the counter to rest before beginning. This will assist with even cooking....

Typically, we tend to focus on the Christmas tree the most when it comes to decorating our homes for the holidays. However, it’s also nice to add even more fragrance and color with an assortment of Christmas flowers and plants. We have put together a list of some of the best additions that will fill your home with a festive mix of red, white and green. Best Christmas Plants 1....

Fiber is one nutritional necessity that doesn’t get nearly enough attention. But given that it’s essential for maintaining regular digestion and overall wellbeing, it’s time to let fiber shine. Here’s a breakdown of what fiber is and why it matters—plus ideas for which high-fiber foods to start enjoying. What is fiber? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body isn’t able to digest or break down into sugar, explains Danielle Munn, MS, RDN, CDN....

After all, with nine of author and Outlander creator Diana Gabaldon’s novels to consume (and a tenth book on the way), plus the first five seasons of the Outlander series having aired long ago (almost two years, but who’s counting?), there’s a lot to remember. So sharpen up your Sassenach knowledge with our collection of info on all things Outlander below! Outlander trivia and facts Did Outlander increase tourism in Scotland?...

Keto Easter Desserts Bringing your own keto sweet treats to a family or friend’s house for Easter also helps, so you’re not tempted by sugar laden treats. When you’re prepared with keto options it makes living this lifestyle sustainable and enjoyable. Even non keto and low-carb friends and family will want to try these desserts because they don’t even look healthy! They look just like other sugary treats except there is no guilt after eating any of these....

Green beans, snap beans and their haricot vert (or French green bean cousins) are also one of the healthier Thanksgiving side dishes, since they’re rich sources of vitamins A, C and K, along with folic acid and fiber. We can’t exactly say that for mac and cheese now can we? Plus green beans are affordable, making them a go-to veg when grocery shopping for Thanksgiving. Best Green Bean Recipes From Copycat Texas Roadhouse Green Beans and The Pioneer Woman’s Green Beans and Tomatoes, to Roasted Zesty Green Beans and Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans, we’ve rounded up 24 of the best green bean recipes for every palate, budget and level of vegetable side goals....

There are cut-and-paste shamrock shapes for your preschoolers. Science experiments for your inquisitive child. Pretty paint projects for the budding artist, and decoupage accessories that you are going to want to keep displayed well past March 17. From four-leaf clover barrettes to pin in your hair to elegant shamrock wreaths to bestow upon your front door, keepsake photo cards featuring your little blessings and colorful construction-paper rainbows, the magical projects on this list of 25+ St....

Let’s be real: Chances are, you and your partner have spent a lot of time at home this past year due to restrictions on travel and certain activities. With things opening back up, it’s time to get rid of the same old, same old with some quality time at one of the best couples retreats—whether it’s a cozy couples retreat in the woods or relaxing spa couples retreat in the mountains....

From a young age, Dolly felt Christmas was a magical time. And the many home-for-the-holidays-themed songs she’s written show how important Dolly thinks spending the season with family is for all of us. Likewise, Dolly likes to record her Christmas songs with friends, such as Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers and even her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus. Dolly Parton has been an inspiration to all kinds of people over the years, and we hope she continues to inspire us for years to come....

Ears hopping it’s the last time we celebrate Easter virtually! Easter Zoom Backgrounds Next, get your virtual party on with these Zoom birthday backgrounds!

If you’re looking for a good LGBTQ book to read, here’s the list for you. 25 Best LGBTQ Books Burn the Place by Iliana Regan: This memoir by Chicago-based, Michelin-starred chef and Elizabeth restaurateur Iliana Regan is a culinary and sexual coming-of-age story. Regan recounts her youth spent foraging for mushrooms while searching for herself. The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai: Told in alternating perspectives, Makkai delves into the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic as it was experienced in Chicago’s Boystown, before flashing forward to present-day Paris, where the character who links both eras is looking for her MIA daughter....

If you’d like to choose a gift from your toddler for their mom, have a look at some of our top (cute!) picks below. 25 Best Mother’s Day Gifts from Toddlers Personalized Family Tree Necklace, $34.81, Etsy This gorgeous necklace adds a twist to personalized jewelry. Choose baby’s birthstone, (or any birthstone you want to highlight) and it will be added to your one of a kind ($32.76, Etsy.com) Comes with paint and everything you need to create a sweet handprint family keepsake!...

Which restaurants are open on Easter Sunday 2022? To help you narrow down your choices, we rounded up 30 restaurants that are open on Easter so you don’t have to Google a ton of places yourself (and you’ll know already stores closed on Easter). So no matter if you’re looking for a fast-food restaurant you can swing by and grab food at or searching for a chain that can cater your meal for you, we’ve got you covered....

Of course, what you say to someone depends on where you are. You’re not going to say the same thing to a first date as you would to, say, a child. Below are a set of conversation starters and topics that you can use whether you’ve met someone for the first time or you want to spark a deeper talk. We have this list of conversation starters broken down by the situation, including a first meeting, career networking, deeper conversations, funny conversations with kids and first dates....

How to play the newlywed game is simple: Have one person from each couple leave the room. Ask the remaining partner a series of newlywed questions from this list and write down their answers.Once the questions have been recorded, invite the other partner back into the room. Ask them the same list of questions and see if they can guess their partner’s response.Then, switch roles and repeat with a new set of newlywed game questions from this list....

Of the 27 best Christmas bread recipes from this list, you’ll find many that can be baked ahead of the big day, leaving you with enough time on the actual holiday to socialize and have fun with your family. The recipes in this list are relatively easy to prepare and so fun to bake—especially with your loved ones. Choose from authentic Christmas bread recipes and Italian Christmas bread (Pannetone), or try something innovative, like Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread made from garlic knots, Nutella churros or spinach dip breadsticks....

Impressive Cake Recipes From a decadent toasted pecan cake and beautiful bundt cakes, to easy birthday cakes, classic vanilla, chocolate and ice cream cakes, you are guaranteed to turn a few heads without staying up all night to do so. Scroll down to see all these unique, creative and show-stopping cake recipes and start baking right away! Want more great recipes right in your inbox? Sign up for our email newsletter!...