21 Intermittent Fasting Tips 1. There are many different IF methods. When it comes to intermittent fasting, Weinandy says that there is no concrete way that you have to do it. “I just tell people to play around with the windows, see what works for them, and make it your own,” she says. But here are some of the most common practices: The 12/12 method: With this method, you would eat for a 12 hour window and fast for a 12 hour window, says Samantha Presicci, the lead registered dietitian at food delivery service Snap Kitchen....

So what’s a GoT fan to do in the meantime? We can always rewatch the original series—this time without the year-plus waits in between seasons to make us forget who everyone is. Or, we can just fast forward to the hottest Game of Thrones sex scenes. GoT is known for its sexual violence (which we’re skipping for obvious reasons) as well as gratuitous nudity. Although we do have a couple of brothel scenes on our list, in revisiting the show, we also found there’s more actual love-making and sex positivity than we remember....

If you’re trying to get pregnant, taking a look at your diet may just be the key to increasing fertility. According to Ashley Eskew, MD, MSCI, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist and Assistant Professor at Atrium Health, diet plays an important role when it comes to fertility and reproductive health outcomes. “Numerous studies have shown that eating a fertility or pro-fertility diet can lead to a shorter time to pregnancy, a lower risk of ovulatory infertility, and higher live birth rates following fertility treatments like IVF,” Eskew explains....

What’s the Difference Between Sausage and Italian Sausage? You’ll recognize Italian sausage when you taste it, but what differentiates it from pork? It’s the seasoning, of course, and fennel seed in particular helps to distinguish it. Packed with herbs, Italian sausage instantly spruces up a dish just by showing up. You can make your own sausage if you prefer, so don’t allow a plain package of sausage to make you yawn and ultimately stop from using it....

Whether you are shopping for your own animal companions, or are planning on gifting your loved ones and their pets, we’ve rounded up an assortment of top products and great deals to shop early. Though we don’t know the exact details of the PetSmart sale for 2022, we can look at past year’s ads to get a sense of what to expect. Ahead, everything we know about the upcoming Black Friday sale at PetSmart, plus promotions that are already live....

The thing is, some pasta salad recipes are uninspired, tired and boring. So it’s always a pleasant surprise when I find a new twist on summer pasta salads. Most recently, I’ve been loving tortellini salad recipes, rather than penne or rotini pasta salads. It’s delicious cold, plays well with other ingredients, is stuffed with more goodness and doesn’t get soggy—making it the ideal pasta to hold up in next-day leftovers....

Stuck on which online defense game to play next? Take a peek at our guide to see the 30 best tower defense games ever made! Whether you’re looking for new games to play or want to learn more about the top games everyone’s been raving about, this list compiles all of the very best tower defense games for 2022 into one spot. 30 Best Tower Defense Games for 2022 Bloons TD 6 Bloons TD 6 is the latest installment in the Bloons Tower Defense game series....

Financial advisor and behavioral finance expert Shari Greco Reiches explains how to choose a money mantra and why they’re important. “These money mantras act as an anchor. The quotes make you stop and think before making a decision,” Reiches, author of Maximize Your Return on Life: Invest Your Time and Money in What You Value Most, tells Parade. “For example, before my clients make a purchase they think: ‘I can have anything I want, not everything....

From stackable gold bands to bold costume pieces and silver standouts, nothing says “completed look” more than a bedazzled finger. Add delicate accessories to your hands with knotted loops or amp it up with moonstone rings. Highlight that manicure by giving your fingers some jeweled flair, whether it be with a tiny signet ring or eye-catching pearl band. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience....

Get the look of a famous movie star of the ’50s like Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe or James Dean. Or, simply dress like the teens of the time with poodle skirts, greaser jackets or nerdy short pants with suspenders. The movie Grease and the TV show Happy Days really depict the times and there are lots of memorable costumes available from the shows. Even occupations of the ’50s had definite looks that are fun to replicate....

After recounting this tale during the seder, you might need a good laugh. If so, add some levity with these Passover memes that will make you laugh heartily until you can eat leavened bread again. Passover Memes 1. You know you read this in his voice. 2. Sorry Batman! 3. Don’t play games with the chosen people. 4. Seriously, the parallels between quarantine and Passover are pretty uncanny. 5. Better than a French press, even....

The most efficient way to spread Christmas cheer is to buy sets of the same card that you can send to multiple people. And there are likely plenty of friends who appreciate the jollier side of life and would enjoy a more hu-myrrh-ous approach—which is why we’re happy to report we have these 40 funny Christmas cards! This list of cards comes with a combination of puns and heartfelt messages inside as well as blank ones so you can write your own message....

Hotels.com shared a list of the most bone-chilling stays travelers can book this October…if they dare. The hotels are all influenced by popular scary movie genres, with the press release noting that interest in these properties spikes about 10% in search during Halloween week. If you like witchcraft films, The Hawthorne Hotel should top your list as it is rumored to be one of the most haunted hotels in Salem, Massachusetts–a town with a dark history surrounding the Salem Witch Trials....

Regardless of the theme, we have you covered with items ranging from $3 to $50. Keep scrolling for the best Dirty Santa gifts that you will actually be excited to take home. 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....

There is so much more to say about your beloved granny and these 50 grandma quotes do a good job of paying tribute. Some are funny, others are heartfelt, but all of them help to define the many roles of grandma. And, as if you need another reason to shower grandma with gratitude, Saturday, July 23, 2022, is “Gorgeous Grandma Day,” so definitely send some love her way! Funny Grandma Quotes “Children are often spoiled because no one will spank grandma....

These are the ultimate pie recipes to bake for Christmas and the holiday season in general. Why? Because they’re delicious, festive and they’re going to be a sweet ending to your holiday meal. In fact, I suggest making two or three holiday pies since people seem to really enjoy being able to choose from a variety on display. Everyone’s tastes vary and having multiple options on hand ensures that you will please all your guests, especially those with sweet tooth-specific requests....

That’s in large part because the legendary historical romance on Starz has one of the most rabid fanbases of all time, and the love story between Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and Claire Beauchamp Fraser (Caitriona Balfe)—based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling books—is as smoldering as it is sweet. A marriage that began out of necessity grows into an enduring love story for the ages, surviving marriages to other people (it’s a long, Laoghaire story), war, time travel, and a lot of brutality—and that’s just the tip of the spoiler-free iceberg....

Planning ahead and staying organized are two fantastic ways to take some of the hectic hassles out of the holiday season. Plus, if you want to include some homemade edible gifts this year, those can require some extra time. Homemade food gifts for Christmas are one of the best ways to put a little extra love into your holiday season. So here are 55 of the best edible Christmas gifts to share with everyone on your nice list this year!...

This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 19, 2022. And while every day provides a chance to cheer on your soulmate for being the best papa to your kiddos, this holiday is the perfect occasion to pile on the praise. Whether you’re looking for meaningful words of affirmation to share with them, funny anecdotes about fatherhood to put in their Father’s Day card, or thoughtful remarks about your parenting partnership to post on social media, we have Happy Father’s Day quotes for your hubs that are sentimental, hilarious, groan-worthy (the best dad jokes are!...

In an ideal world, everyone would play nice and we wouldn’t have to worry about such things as Christmas gifts being stolen. However, since we do have the problem, we can at least take some action to minimize the impact that these thieves have during the holiday season. With online shopping at its highest, we can expect more stories of package theft. If we all put in some additional safeguards, we may be able to slow the progress the thieves are making....