When the busy schedule of the holidays is here, or if you have to host a small get-together and have little-to-no time to put into the preparation of an appetizer or meal, using pre-made crescent roll dough makes holiday prep a cinch and less stressful. This wonderful American staple is a major convenience that can be flavored, filled or used as a crust in both sweet and savory preparations. Crescent roll dough can even take the place of the more expensive puff pastry in many recipes....

And gold bracelets make an even nicer statement, as they shimmer, shine and seamlessly enhance any ensemble. “A delicate bracelet can subtly shine on its own or layer seamlessly together to tell a story over time," Sriya Karumanchi, director of marketing and communications at Catbird, tells Parade of the power of a simple bracelet. (Catbird is known to weld bracelets permanently onto patrons, too. It’s called getting “zapped.") “That’s our intention with the Catbird Collection,” Karumanchi said, “crafting fine jewelry to be worn and enjoyed every day, unfussy luxury....

Too much salt can bring on the bloat, and too much sugar can mess with moods as blood sugar levels spike and drop. Changes to schedules, lots of sitting and not enough fiber and water can also do a number on the digestive system. To stay satiated, prevent travel-induced bloating and constipation, and keep the “Are we there yets?” to a minimum, pack healthy road trip snacks filled with fiber and protein and without a ton of sodium and added sugar....

What’s their opinion on the best crime novel ever? Which thriller inspired them to begin writing in the first place? James Patterson, Tana French, Jeff Lindsay, Donna Leon, Kristin Hannah, Nora Roberts—we’ve included their feedback and comments in our own lists, but their answers are so revealing, thoughtful and passionate, we couldn’t keep them to ourselves. If you’re like us, their true confessions will send you to the nearest bookstore....

There’s no doubt that Einstein was a genius, but he doesn’t win the title of “smartest person in the world” because there are tons of people—both past and present—who are even smarter. So if you’re wondering who has the highest IQ in the world, this list of brainiacs includes the all-time smartest people in the world, according to their mind-blowing IQs. Highest IQs in the World Ever 1. Johann Goethe Johann Goethe was a German polymath who lived in the 1800s and his estimated IQ score ranged from 210 to 225....

You can write a new reason each day and present it to your significant other the same day, or gift a box or booklet of 365 reasons why you love him or her on a special occasion (like New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, your anniversary, or his or her birthday). You can have them look through it either all at once, or have them read only one reason each day of the year (talk about the gift that keeps on giving!...

Chefs have gussied it up, while home cooks have dumbed it down, but one thing always remains the same: everyone wants more. While mac and cheese recipes are a dime a dozen, you don’t really see any recipe roundups for leftover mac and cheese now do you? Didn’t think so. Whatever way you like your mac—be it creamy, cheesy, crunchy or boxed—we’ve got a bevy of ideas at the ready for you to try below....

The best part: These facts about baby boomers are equal parts silly and surprising, so we promise you a good laugh while you’re brushing up on your baby boomer trivia knowledge. So without further ado, here’s a nostalgic look back at 47 of the coolest baby boomer facts about the Baby Boom era and the 80 million Boomers who grew up in the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Baby Boomer Facts About Food Dairy Queen was one of the first food chains to start franchising in 1955 and had everyone screaming for ice cream with their Dilly Bars and Mr....

Keto desserts allow you to eat extremely delicious food, while sticking to a keto routine and losing weight at the same time. People assume you have to forgo dessert when you are trying to eat healthier, but not with the keto diet! One of the favorite things about keto diet is that you don’t need to pass up the dessert. There are a variety of options for keto desserts and coconut is a wonderful keto-friendly fruit to make them with....

With its inspiring message and oh-so-quotable lines, Rocky called out to working-class underdogs everywhere; a nobody from Philadelphia, who feels like he’s past his prime, gets one big shot to battle the heavyweight champion of the world. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with the love of his life. Amazingly, Stallone wrote the script (and all those great quotes in it) in only three days. “[It sounds] pretentious, but it took three days—of which 90 percent was terrible,” Stallone said....

Bladder issues are no fun. They can be painful, embarrassing, and in some cases may significantly impact your daily routine and quality of life. While some bladder conditions may be out of your control, many are caused—at least in part—by lifestyle habits. Certain activities or routines can make bladder-related issues more likely or can aggravate existing conditions you may already have. The good news is, that means there are steps you can take to lessen the severity and/or frequency of bladder issues—or possibly even prevent them completely....

From adorable handmade costumes to spooky, custom decorations, you can make any Halloween-themed DIY easier (and more boo-tiful!) with the help of the Cricut Explore Air™ 2—a smart-cutting machine that can cut up to 100 different materials, including vinyl, cardstock and iron-on transfer materials—and the Cricut EasyPress Mini™, which makes those iron-on DIY projects a breeze. Here are 50 of the best DIY Halloween ideas—from cute costumes to smashing party favors to ghastly decor—you can make using a Cricut....

Maybe it happened at your local coffee shop. Or while you were waiting in line at the grocery store. No matter what generation you’re a part of, you’ve probably experienced this: passing a group of young adults and overhearing what you consider to be absolute gibberish. In actuality, those words and phrases you couldn’t understand at all are an entire language used by Gen Z kids to communicate with one another!...

These 50 German surnames may fascinate individuals who are looking for a unique way to tie-in a German last name as either a first or middle name option for future baby names or pet names. After all, whether you’re a globetrotter who fell in love with Germany, have German ancestry that carries great significance to you, or have an affinity for German cars—BMW, Volkswagen, Porsche, etc., there are many reasons why German surnames could make their way onto your lists of names....

A baby monitor makes it easy to quickly check in on your little one to see if nap time has come to an early end, or if they’re still sleeping. There are plenty of baby monitors available to pick from, and if you really want to keep tabs on your young one, you can even get socks that double as a baby and health monitor. And luck would have it that buybuy BABY’s “Big Deal Baby Sale” is taking up to 50% off sitewide on various products, such as baby monitors, high chairs, strollers, carriers and toys....

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. Included in our extensive holiday shopping gift guide for her are 69 one-of-a-kind gifts that will impress her. We’ve discovered new inventions like this rechargeable women’s heated jacket, fitness accessories from custom yoga mats to a Fitbit Sense 2 Advanced Smartwatch, a dumbbell shape water bottle and more....

Best Passover Desserts When it comes to the best Passover dessert recipes, I included my Coconut Almond Cookies, Rich and Decadent Paleo Brownies, Coconut Topped Banana Bread, Chunky Double Chocolate Quinoa Cookies and more yummy treats you have to try. Happy Passover, friends!

Wondering what nutrients should you add to your daily diet? Add these foods to your shopping list. Best Foods for Eye Health Vitamin C Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect the body from free radicals (molecules that can damage and kill cells) and aids in the growth and repair of new tissue cells, says registered dietitian and nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix, author of Read It Before You Eat It: Taking You From Label to Table....

Tons of people around the world enjoy embarking on a little festive competition with their friends and family during the holidays and we can see why: It’s a fun way to get everyone’s spirits up and a chance to interact more with each other. That’s why we put together 50 of our favorite Christmas games so you can add them to your list of things to do this December From games like Christmas Tree Bowling and Guess The Christmas Quote to Switch and Steal Or Unwrap and Christmas Bingo, we found so many amazing games that your whole family will enjoy....

When it comes to making homemade pizza, it’s so easy to use up whatever ingredients you have on hand. Have a ton of leftover veggies? Garden salad pizza to the rescue! Made BBQ chicken or pork over the weekend? Throw it on top! In need of a genius brunch recipe and tired of the same old fare? Breakfast pizzas are sure to please. Plus making it from scratch is a great way to control fat and calories—and save money at the same time....