Whether your idea of Halloween is all out ghoulish and frightening or you prefer something more friendly and tame, there are plenty of fun activities for all. Take part in a few of these activities to get the most out of your Halloween experience. Many of these activities date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. However, the intent and meaning of these Halloween traditions have changed over time....

Most guests will be eyeing that bottle of Champagne and not interested in a huge dessert anyway, especially after an indulgent holiday season the past few weeks. In such cases, making petite versions of popular desserts can earn you extra brownie points…so to speak! Here are 20 delicious finger foods for those who absolutely love sweet treats, but don’t want to mess with a plate during the party. Just grab, eat and go!...

Your tastes and diet may change over time, but regardless of whether it’s by choice or necessity, you don’t want to give up the meals you love the most. Meat and potatoes is something that many people grew up eating, and dishes like Shepherd’s Pie bring us back to our childhood. Maybe you want to make it easier on yourself though, and take some of the complication out of the recipe....

While some parents do choose boy middle names with the intention of calling their child by it (or a variation of it—such as calling a baby named George Andrew “Andy”), most parents are looking for good middle names for boys that complement their favorite first name ideas. If that’s you, get ready to say your baby’s first name repeatedly as you read through this list of cool middle names for boys to see what fits best....

On the heels of highly anticipated Candyman remake, starring Watchmen Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and produced by modern-day Black horrormeister JordanPeele, we’ve rounded up 21 of the best Black horror movies, ranging from creepy creature features to horrifying (and at times hilarious) societal satires. 21 Best Black Horror Movies Night of the Living Dead (1968) The classic, black-and-white Night of the Living Dead, released in 1968, shows legendary horror director George Romeroat his best, setting the tone for almost every zombie film to come afterward....

Naturally, given how crazy elaborate these multi-colored cakes are, making them takes a longer than then making a simple plain vanilla cake, but it’s totally worth the time and effort! If you bring a rainbow cake to any party, it’ll definitely steal the show, and everyone, kids and adults alike will be scrambling to have a piece of it. How to Make a Rainbow Cake To make a typical rainbow cake, you’ll have to start off with various layers of cake that have been dyed in the colors of the rainbow....

You can liven up a simple spaghetti dish by using different sauces, flavorings, proteins and even spices. You can make it creamy with alfredo sauce or a simple butter and garlic. Actually, there are so many possibilities. You can take this simple quick dish and easily make it a special meal for an otherwise hectic night with the family using any of the easy spaghetti recipes below. Is spaghetti healthy?...

Whether you’re looking to mix up your weekly recipes or enhance your culinary skills, here are 22 types of peppers you should consider adding to your grocery cart. Types of Peppers 1. Bell peppers As the name suggests, bell-pepper-shaped and much larger than green peppers. They are also called capsicum or sweet pepper. They have yellow, orange, green and red varieties. They are great for adding a pop of color and moisture to the dish, Bill Bradley, RD, CEO at Mediterranean Living, explains....

While it’s unclear if or when a sixth season of Black Mirror is coming, these 24 shows like Black Mirror can help you feed your craving for dystopia. Shows Like Black Mirror 1. The Twilight Zone The Twilight Zone endures for a reason: It’s both timeless and brilliant. Rod Serling brought dystopian science fiction and psychological horror, as well as occasional black comedy, to our living rooms long before streaming....

From straight to wide leg, skinny fit to joggers, there are tons of dress and work pants to fit the need of each and every women. And most come in all sizes and fits, petite to tall. If you’re looking for more of a classic pant, J.Crew has you covered. And if support is more your thing, Spanx sells an array of tummy-control bottoms that will have you feeling confident and comfortable....

But there’s no need to stress out over what to get your guy to celebrate his graduation. Whether he’s graduated from high school or college, we’ve rounded up 25 graduation gifts geared especially toward him! Our curated list includes cool gadgets that will make him the envy of his buddies, keepsakes to remember the school years he just left behind, personalized accessories for him to use in the office, and gifts he can use in his dorm room or new apartment....

Hanukkah is celebrated as the triumph of recovering Jerusalem from the Seleucid Empire and the rededication of the Second Temple. Taking place over eight days and nights, Hanukkah is a time to spend with family and loved ones to rejoice in peace and light. There are plenty of traditional ways to celebrate Hanukkah including enjoying delicious treats like latkes and sufganiyot (a type of jelly-filled donut), playing dreidel and lighting the menorah....

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. 1. St. Patrick’s Day Mini String Lights 2. DII Buffalo Check Collection Classic Tabletop You can always add on the matching printed napkins, too! 3. Gnome St. Patrick’s Day Decorations If you love cute and quirky St....

Gifts That Give Back to the Local Economy Shopping small adds up—67 cents for every dollar spent at a small business stays in the local economy. Here are a few fun gifts that support small businesses. Grounds and Hounds Coffee In Minnesota, Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co., offering 100-percent organic fair-trade-certified coffee, gives a second chance to pups in need, donating 20 percent of all profits to more than 350 animal rescue organizations around the country....

What are palindrome words, you may ask? If a word is a palindrome, that means it’s spelled the same both backward and forwards. That means, you can write any one of these words on a mirror and not have to worry about it being reversed! Full and complete sentences can be made with palindromes words too. Phrases like “Live not on evil” or “Never odd or even” can be considered a palindrome because they read the same both forwards and backward!...

Whether you’re turning on the radio, curating a Spotify playlist, or walking through a mall or restaurant, holly jolly jams seem to be everywhere spreading Christmas cheer. While some of the holiday tunes reference Old Saint Nick, his team of reindeer, and the gorgeous snowflakes falling outside, others go much deeper by focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. Between lyrics about the little Lord Jesus being born in a manger, to wondering if Mary truly understood exactly how miraculous and world-altering her Savior-son’s birth and life would be, to praising God just like the angels did ahead of Christ’s birth, these religious Christmas carols and Christmas hymns remind listeners about the real reason for the season!...

Most Anticipated Romance Novels of 2022 Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover Kenna Rowan has just served five years in prison for a horrible mistake and, upon returning to her hometown, is hoping to rekindle all the relationships that were left in tatters, most importantly that of her four-year-old daughter. But despite all of Kenna’s attempts to prove herself a good mom, almost everyone in her daughter’s life is determined to keep her away....

What Are Cake Pops? Cake pops are basically a different and fun way to eat cake—and are literally cake in the form of a ball on a stick (resembling a lollipop, hence the name “cake pop”). How To Make Cake Pops Many recipes use cake crumbs (whether from leftover cake, or from a freshly baked cake that’s crumbled into pieces), and then mix the crumbs with frosting or something similar in order to form the mixture into golf ball-sized spheres....

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. Best Apple Watch Bands Stainless Steel Apple Watch Bracelet Watchband, $40 at Nordstrom The Posh Tech offers a variety of chic watch bands suitable for both men and women. The stainless steel band is classic and versatile for everyday wear....

While Law & Order and NCIS are the better-known crime shows, there are tons of other quality crime TV shows out there just begging to be binge-watched. So, lock your doors, grab a glass of wine and get ready to watch obsessively—these are the 30 best crime shows on TV. Oh, and if you need some sillier crime-solving, tune into FOX’s new investigative cooking competition, Crime Scene Kitchen. 30 Best Crime Shows Law & Order Law & Order still manages to gain new viewers and new spinoffs every year....