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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Yes, the decorations and all of those sweet treats are nice but the thing that really makes the holidays feel special is the music and no one knows more about the importance of music during the holidays more than country music superstar Trisha Yearwood. While she may be known more for her cookbooks and cooking show, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, these days, Yearwood is a Grammy award-winning artist and she just happens to be married to another country music megastar: Garth Brooks....

Our first RV trip was a surprise for my husband’s 30th birthday, a rambling four-day ride through California’s tallest Redwoods. Turns out, it was also prophetic: The freedom and novelty of the open road sparked a previously unconsidered possibility for our next move. Two years later, stifled by the lack of space and cost of living in San Francisco, we bought a 27-foot Winnebago and named her Layla — a callback to the summers of my childhood when my dad would blast the Eric Clapton classic throughout the house....

Countries all around the world are opening to tourism, and while some in Asia have been slightly slower than others, many are starting to open up and dropping pandemic-related travel restrictions. Travelers can eat their way across Thailand, which has eliminated all COVID-19-related travel restrictions, relax on the gorgeous beaches in Indonesia or the Maldives, step into history in Vietnam, and even explore the bustling cities in Japan, which is welcoming independent travelers in October....

The U.S. Department of State has launched a pilot program to renew passports online, the latest step to fulfill a promise President Joe Biden made last year to bring the process into the digital age. The pilot program is currently open to the first 25,000 applicants in August, according to the State Department. Volunteers who want to complete the renewal process online will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis....

Buying a vacation home is one of the most exciting long-term investments a traveler can make, but it can also be burdensome for first-timers. There are a number of factors to consider as you’re planning to purchase a second home. To help you in the process, Travel + Leisure spoke with Shaun Greer, vice president of sales and marketing at international home management company Vacasa, who shared his expert advice. Here are the five biggest mistakes to avoid when buying a vacation home....

Picture this: After a long day spotting lions, elephants, ostriches, and wild dogs in the Botswana bush, you cozy up in a sumptuous, king-size bed set nearly 20 feet off the ground on a platform. Nothing but a thin mosquito net separates you and the great outdoors. A gentle breeze keeps you cool, and the twinkling Milky Way lights blanket the sky above as you’re serenaded to sleep by nature’s symphony....

Ever since Amy Schumer gave birth to her beautiful baby boy Gene David Fischer, she’s been as candid about falling in love with her son as she was about her difficult pregnancy. In these tough weeks of coronavirus, police brutality, and the continued fight for civil rights, Schumer’s feed is a godsend, a mix of curated resources on the Black Lives Matter movement and moments of light: her beautiful baby Gene....

We all know what a superstar nine-year-old Blue Ivy Carter is, but it’s not often we get a glimpse of Beyoncé and Jay Z’s four-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir. Well, Queen Bey just gave us a tease with daughter Rumi in her latest Instagram video and we are here for it. Without even captioning the carousel of videos and photos, Beyoncé treated her followers to a fashion moment that included Rumi....

The crisp air of fall is finally here, which means it’s time to watch the leaves change to brilliant shades of burnt orange, scarlet red, and golden yellow. But, rather than seeing it with the hordes of other leaf peepers flocking to the wilderness, you could do it in your own private forest. Glasco Woodstock/Yannis Malevitis Glasco Woodstock is a five-bedroom property located in Saugerties, New York, a region that makes its way onto “best of fall” lists year over year thanks to its bountiful foliage scene....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. After a long, grueling day, it’s always such a blessing to unwind — even for just two minutes — and be able to light a candle. Whether you love making your own or getting the newest candle in the sale section of Bath & Bodyworks, there’s no denying how amazing candles are....

Cindy Crawford is more than happy to share the spotlight with her 20-year-old daughter, Kai Gerber. The dynamic duo hit the runway at Paris Fashion Week, surprising the audience at the Off-White show, who weren’t expecting the rare mother-daughter appearance. Crawford strutted down the catwalk wearing a long, layered tulle skirt paired with a black tuxedo jacket and a university t-shirt underneath. She accessorized the look with turquoise sunglasses, a red clutch and dramatic chandelier earrings....

Don’t you love the feeling of cranking your car radio and just taking an afternoon drive? There’s nothing like cruising around a city — especially a city you’re seeing for the first time — and taking in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. When you’re craving a city break but can’t set off on vacation for whatever reason, there is still a way to immerse yourself in urban life around the world — moreover, from the comfort of your own home....

It’s not unheard of for a government to study the demographics of its population, but officials from Kenya took that concept one step further with its first-ever National Wildlife Census. Conducted by Kenya’s Wildlife Research and Training Institute, the census served as a baseline for future assessments of the country’s wildlife population. The initial results from the count were extremely promising. As the count showed, there was an elephant “baby boom,” with more than 200 elephants born throughout 2020....

On particularly busy nights when your whole family is hangry and you need dinner fast, resist the temptation to order a pizza and turn to one of Giada De Laurentiis‘ easiest, most delicious weeknight dinners instead: Pesto Pizza Toast. Not only does the meal come together in a quick 15 minutes, but it’s a cheesy dish that combines juicy cherry tomatoes and pesto that, really, the entire family will devour....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Martha Stewart’s new cake recipe is unlike any before, upping the ante for normal chocolate-y recipes. On Aug 5, Stewart posted the ultimate chocolate cake recipe that will immediately be at the top of everyone’s must-try list. She posted the stomach-rumbling cake with the caption, “Chocolate lovers will adore this over-the-top ice cream cake....

If you feel like Megan Fox is everywhere these days, you are not wrong. We like to call it her Renaissance (or Meganaissance?) because she’s getting the opportunity to shine and show her talents to the world after retreating from Hollywood to raise her sons. Her latest venture is a collaborative collection with e-retailer boohoo: boohoo x Megan Fox. Fox didn’t create the styles alone, she worked with top Hollywood fashion stylist Maeve Reilly to design looks that are “confident,” “sexy” and “cool” for the fall....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes to skincare and self-care, Shay Mitchell doesn’t play around. Back in Nov. 2021, the Pretty Little Liars alum sat down with Vogue to take fans through her 58-step routine (yes, you read that right!). From face masks to perfume, Mitchell wanted everyone to know the extent of her self-care routine and we’re living for it....

When it comes to salad, we like shaking things up every once in a while. It’s a quick bite that can be elevated or left simple and still taste delicious, so it’s a regular craving on our end. Plus, it’s a dramatic contrast to the prep time other meals typically have. As the pandemic continues, most of us are still in the habit of cooking daily, which means if we’re able to prepare a hearty dish that’s both quick and easy — it’s definitely one we’ll be making over and over again....

Angelina Jolie has masterfully turned major industry events and huge Hollywood premieres into family affairs with her children. And last night’s U.K. premiere of the Marvel film Eternals was no different for the Oscar-winning actress and her kids. This time around, Jolie brought five of her six children to the major Hollywood event, and one of her kids, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, opted to wear her mom’s Dior dress on the red carpet....

Black Friday is here earlier than ever, but we honestly were not prepared for it to happen right now. You can check out the deals each day, which will span just about every category from cookware and electronics to toys and games. It may feel really pre-mature to start shopping Black Friday before the actual Black Friday, but we’re totally on board for getting into the holiday spirit early this year....