Why Should You Eat Black-Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day? It started in the south, but eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is thought to bring prosperity in the New Year. Dried black-eyed peas swell when they cook (symbolizing prosperity), the spinach greens in the dish symbolize money and the pork (bacon) in the dish symbolizes positive motion—because pigs root forward when they’re foraging. Therefore, it’s a tradition to eat something with black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day!...

From cute baby Halloween costumes to funny baby Halloween costumes and everything in between, this giant list of totally Instagrammable Halloween costume ideas for babies will get you inspired. Whether you prefer crafting your own baby Halloween costume or are anti-DIY, these 65 adorable baby Halloween costume ideas will help make their first Halloween as memorable as possible! Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience....

There aren’t many vegetables that take on a hot pink hue when you cook with them, but beetroot is one of them. Using the veggie to make hummus, noodles, or even a nourishing latte is a way to add more color to your life. But beets do more than make a diet more colorful; there are tons of benefits of beets. Sometimes, beets are referred to as beetroot, which may have you wondering what the difference is....

I have one exception to the rule, however. You guessed it: Cadbury Creme Eggs. They actually had them out at Valentine’s Day this year and I bought one. Just one. I mean, I had to. Best Cadbury Creme Egg Desserts Anyway, since Easter will be over soon, I thought it’s a good time to celebrate and share with you this collection of the seven best Cadbury Creme Egg desserts made for Easter snacking—and sipping....

But what does “sprouted” actually mean? “Simply put, sprouting is what occurs when seeds have started to sprout,” says Trista Best, a Registered Dietitian and Environmental Health Specialist, and Adjunct Nutrition Professor. “The process of sprouting allows the seed to begin the growth process, and then it is stopped.” Best says the sprouting process can involve seeds and grains of many foods, specifically nuts, seeds, grains and legumes. “Alfalfa sprouts are among the most popular along with mung beans, fenugreek and clover sprouts....

Otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon Dr. Steven Gold MD, says that if your ears feel clogged, it’s best to see a doctor instead of trying to figure it out on your own. “Clogged ears can be [a result of] several different causes. One shouldn’t assume they know the reason without an appropriate evaluation,” he says. That said, there are some common reasons for this annoying feeling that ENT docs see on a regular basis....

When the holidays come around, grief–whether it’s because of a recent loss, or memories of a past loss–can be a real challenge. “Grief can be a profound experience at any time, but for many people it is heightened during the holidays,” says Rachel Brandoff, PhD, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT, an expert in grief and bereavement and an assistant professor in the community and trauma counseling program at Thomas Jefferson University. “Seeing people come together with family and friends, as documented on social media, can be a tough reminder for those who are separated from loved ones due to death....

Plenty of these nicknames could also be great date ideas, especially with the holidays coming up! Take her to a campfire and make some s’mores together. The memory of that perfect date night will be attached when you call her the nickname “Marshmallow.” Before you pick her up for dinner, grab a bouquet of sunflowers. The next time you call her your sunflower, she’ll remember that bouquet you picked out just for her....

Selfish people have little consideration for others and are largely focused on their own personal gain or advancement. It can be difficult to navigate situations when you are dealing with selfish or jealous people. They can be self-centered and narcissistic, leading to toxic relationships where their only concern is getting their way. It’s okay to put yourself first sometimes, and there’s nothing wrong with being proud of the hard work you’ve put into achieving success....

States without income tax often make up for it in their budgets in other ways. For example, according to Investopedia, New Hampshire has relatively high property taxes compared to the other 49 states (clocking in at a rate of about 1.86% of property value annually), and other states have high excise taxes on things like beer, higher sales taxes, high taxes on fuel, and/or simply fewer services offered to residents....

Medicare Advantage plans combine out-of-pocket maximum protection with some benefits not covered by Original Medicare.The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is from January 1 to March 31. If you make a change to your plan during this OEP, your new plan will be effective on the first day of the month after you make the change.Unlike during the Annual Enrollment Period, which takes place from October 15 to December 7 each year, you can only make one change during OEP....

“My grandma has always been my biggest fan," Smith shares. “And with the Grammy’s getting pushed back from COVID, I thought it’d be awesome to celebrate the ‘OG Grammy’ in my life, my abuelita! Ever since I was a kid, she’d show up to all of my school plays, band shows, put my mix-tape CDs on for anyone and everyone who would listen. I haven’t gotten to see her much during COVID....

Millions of Americans struggle with sleep, and the data proves it. According to Cleveland Clinic, up to 70 million Americans every year deal with sleep disorders, including insomnia. And when it comes to Chronic Insomnia disorder, it affects as many as 10% to 15%. “Chronic insomnia is defined as problems falling asleep, staying asleep, waking too early or a combination of both,” says Dr. Alicia Roth, PhD, of Cleveland Clinic’s Sleep Disorders Center....

“I am here because my ex-husband is suing me,” Heard said. “I struggle to find the words to describe how painful this is … This is horrible for me to sit here for weeks and relive everything.” Holding back tears, she added, “This is the most painful and difficult thing I’ve ever gone through, for sure.” Amid more tears and even some giggles and smiles, the Aquamanstar detailed everything from the early days of her relationship with the Oscar nominee to the first time Depp allegedly abused her....

The 1-3/4-acre property resides in an exclusive area of Los Angeles, located on a private country lane between Will Rogers Historic Park and Rustic Canyon Creek. The 4,100-square foot home, a mixture of New England and California-contemporary, was built in 1981. It boasts five bedrooms and six bathrooms, a sauna, three fireplaces, a comfortable kitchen, and an adjoining family room. The outdoors includes a spa, grotto-style pool and a lighted tennis court....

The model stepped out in LA this week donning a Tinkerbell-esque ensemble, uploading several photos to Instagram on Dec. 20. The light green pistachio-colored satin garment featured a corset-style bodice and several black thin strings that gathered across one shoulder. For outerwear, she sported a grey, black, and white oversized graphic puff jacket, tying the look together with several pairs of earrings and strappy Jimmy Choo sandals. Graham’s beauty details consisted of iridescent metallic smokey eye makeup and a champagne-colored manicure....

What’s Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con a Con about? When one of Aida’s (Marilu Henner) real estate clients is found murdered, Aurora (Candace Cameron Bure) sets out to find the killer along with her fiancé, Nick (Niall Matter). After they discover that someone is operating an elaborate con artist scheme, Aurora, Nick and the members of the Real Murders Club go undercover in a sting operation to “con a con” in revealing themselves before they can strike again....

But Jesse eventually convinced Susie to meet with Clayton and his family. At the meeting, Susie pulled Clayton outside and told him she felt like he treated her “like a stray dog who wandered into your home.” Clayton begged for forgiveness, adding, “I love you and I don’t want to lose you.” Susie still left after the conversation and didn’t spend time with Clayton’s family, leaving plenty of questions about what would happen between them going forward....

The Puerto Rico-born musician recently completed a months-long global run in Mexico and spent the last few weeks of 2022 leading into 2023 on vacation mode. However, his most recent travels to the Dominican Republic were met with scrutiny after a clip of the 28-year-old artist throwing a fan’s phone began circulating online. In the video, the “Un Verano Sin Ti” singer was seen walking outside with his security and friends when a few fans ambushed him with their cameras like paparazzi....

The Best Netflix Cooking Shows The Final Table In cooking competition series The Final Table, 12 pairs of chefs from around the globe work to make signature dishes from various countries for food critics, celebrity guest judges (including Colin Hanks, Dax Shepard, Hasan Minhaj, Cat Deeleyand supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio) and the best chefs from each country. One pair of chefs is eliminated in each episode until the final pair gets a seat at—you guessed it—the final table with the culinary icons featured in the series....