While some grandmas and grandpas actually like the traditional names for their newfound roles, others would prefer to be known as something that is more likely to reflect their fun personalities or heritage. And even if there’s not any major pushback overusing typical grandparent names, there are other reasons you may need to get a little more creative with deciding what to call them. After all, if the grandchild has more than one grandma and more than one grandpa, using different terms can actually be necessary and helpful to differentiate between sets of grandparents!...

I’m here to say that even if you plan to rush out after the meal to hit the mall, you still can create easy DIY Thanksgiving centerpieces that will give your holiday table the “Wow” factor you want without busting your budget or taking up too much of your time. It really is easier than you think. With a little creativity of my own, plus some ideas from design experts, I’ve put together these 6 cheap easy DIY Thanksgiving centerpieces....

Luckily, we decided to save you some time by rounding up the latest bits of news that are actually important. From where we are with vaccinations and booster shots to a pill that might be beneficial to people who are already infected, here’s everything you need to know. Everyone who wants a booster shot will be able to get one There’s been a lot of back and forth on booster shots....

On a cold day, isn’t there something extra comforting about coming home to a warm, delicious soup that’s been simmering all day, filling the house with the most amazing aromas? It invites you in, and welcomes you to relax. Crock Pot Fall Soups When soup season arrives, my slow cooker definitely comes out to play more often. If I am busy all day, it is so convenient to have supper waiting on me when 6 o’clock rolls around....

Best Family Beach Vacations 2022 1. Savannah, Georgia Travel expert Imani Francies recommends Savannah, Georgia for families looking for a safe beach getaway for its combination of sandy shores and “small city vibes.” “It is an ideal vacation spot year-round since during the winter months the city rarely experiences freezing temperatures,” she explains. There are a variety of lodging options, Francies says, including luxury hotels and cozy bed and breakfasts....

You can opt to give out favors as prizes for those who win baby shower games, or as part of a round of welcome or parting tokens of thanks for the best baby shower gifts you receive as part of your party. Because whether your guests shop for baby shower gifts at buybuyBABY or Etsy, they put time and thought into giving you and your little peanut the perfect gift....

You may or may not dress up as Baby Shark and be extra annoying with the song until everyone at the party hates you. You may or may not dress up as Cruella de Vil and embody the character a little too well by acting like a Dalmatian-obsessed diva all night. You can do these things because it’s a Halloween party, and anything goes. But what doesn’t go at your Halloween party is a crappy beer selection....

Regardless of what’s causing your upper back pain, it’s important to manage it before it leads to injury. Thankfully, there are many different thoracic spine stretches designed to ease tension in that area. What Causes Upper Back Pain? The spine has several regions which are cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral. People usually differentiate these locations as neck pain, upper back pain, low back pain or buttock pain. The cervical spine and lumbar spine have to deal with a lot of different forces which make these regions more vulnerable to spine pathologies, including disc degeneration, arthritis, stenosis and more, Vivek Babaria, DO RMSK, of DISC Sports & Spine Center, explains....

It’s no secret that squats are one of the best exercises to do if you’re looking for a strong core and legs. And while the results are undeniable, this movement can take a toll on your joints over time—and your knees in particular. The good news is that if you have keen pain when squatting, there are many effective alternatives that will help you achieve your fitness goals and keep your knees intact....

“The majority of asthma cases are diagnosed in childhood, about 75%,” says Kanao Otsu, MD, MPH, an allergist and immunologist and assistant professor in the department of medicine, division of allergy and clinical immunology at National Jewish Health. “Early onset asthma begins before the age of 7, but asthma can happen at any age.” According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, you may have been able to avoid a trigger for your asthma throughout your life, but then when you finally get exposed, say to the chemicals in that new perfume, your symptoms suddenly appear....

“I have chosen not to attend any event around this movie for two reasons," the “Ironic” singer said in a statement on Sept. 14. “One is that I am on tour right now. The other is that, not unlike many ‘stories’ and unauthorized biographies out there over the years, this one includes implications and facts that are simply not true. While there is beauty and some elements of accuracy in this/my story to be sure—I ultimately won’t be supporting someone else’s reductive take on a story much too nuanced for them to ever grasp or tell....

At the center of the BET+ drama are best buddies, Junior Massey (Aml Ameen) and Zeke Garrett (Ronnie Rowe Jr.), whose bond is threatened when a tragedy on the job sets them on starkly different paths to better lives. While Junior takes advantage of a broken system to pursue money and power in gambling and bootlegging, Zeke fights the railway to change the system from within by unionizing the Black porters....

In over five decades, Midler has given us that magic in her concerts, albums, films, TV shows and on stage. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, at 14 she began doing statewide speech competitions. Her teachers Myrna Ishimoto and Betty Blake took Midler under their wing as she ultimately became state champion, made her way to the mainland and stardom. “They were fabulous to me. Mrs. Ishimoto took me to the first restaurant I ever went to,” Midler told this reporter after winning the 2017 Tony Award for her show stopping performance in Hello, Dolly!...

The first step to improving low energy is to find out what’s causing it. Diet, medications, problems with your sleep environment, allergies and other health conditions are just a few of the things that could be making you fatigued, according to Elizabeth Bradley, M.D., the medical director for the Center of Functional Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Some of these issues can be addressed with minor lifestyle changes....

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. Meet the Anrabess turtleneck long batwing sleeve sweater. It’s massively popular with bloggers and, right now, it’s $32.79, down from $60.99. This sweater is packed with unique features to make it — and you — stand out from the crowd....

“It was an unbelievable feeling getting the Platinum Ticket,” she told Parade.com. “I was so blessed. I’ve been wanting to do this since I was a little girl, and I feel like the judges believed in me. It meant everything to me.” Of course, there’s the added pressure of living up to the judges’ expectations as a Platinum Ticket winner and maybe a little bit of having a target on her back where the other contestants are concerned....

One of the 20 question came from her Princess Diaries co-star Julie Andrews, who asked the Armageddon Time actress to reveal what “really ticks” her off," claiming that she’s never seen Hathaway get angry. This is not the first time that Hathaway has been vocal about women’s rights and equality. In 2016, Hathaway was named a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador where she advocated for affordable childcare services and shared parental leave, among other issues....

The 37-year-old took to Instagram and showcased her 7-year-old daughter’s latest endeavor: modeling. In the photo shared by the singer, there’s no doubt who Jagger Snow Ross’ parents are as she looks exactly like mom and dad–actor and musician Evan Ross (33). In her modeling debut, Jagger rocked an oversized and embroidered pastel yellow crew neck with a popped white collar and baggy beige pants–the perfect combination of fierce and fresh....

Several of my friends keep talking about investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin. I’m thinking about jumping in too, but am concerned about the risks. What do you think? —A Reader Dear Reader, When I first wrote about cryptocurrency in 2018, the concept of a digital asset was still foreign to most Americans. Some of my children’s friends were getting excited about trading Bitcoin, but I didn’t consider cryptocurrency as a serious investment, something that I would trust or recommend to others....

The pandemic has changed our everyday reality in so many ways—financially, educationally and socially. Money may be tighter, your kids may be doing online school, and we’re all spending a lot more time at home. But for all the changes in our everyday lives, according to a recent Schwab survey, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed for a lot of people: the importance we place on financial education. In fact, in the face of new economic pressures, parents who took the survey rated money management as the most important skill for their kids to learn—outranking health and wellness education as a supplementary graduation requirement to math, English, and science....