The art of valuing yourself for who you are is like a muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger you get. While some people naturally give themselves a million-dollar “price tag,” the truth is that they are a minority of the population. Placing value on yourself, warts and all, is a task with which even the most confident can struggle. Self-acceptance takes work. And what better time to start than Pride Month?...

Because let’s face it, while it may be great to always come up with new dishes, it’s also tiring to be thinking about what to cook next. Pork chops are flavorful, juicy and not as expensive as some other meat options at the grocery store—a very important factor when meal planning these days. Use our tips below for the best baked pork chop recipes to try this week! How to Make Baked Pork Chops While grilling pork chops is definitely one of the most common ways to cook pork, there’s another way that does not involve dealing with the grill: the oven....

Launch the gallery to learn how you can make favorites, like baked, mashed, even scalloped slow cooker potatoes. There are also some all-in-one meals included in this mix, like Slow Cooker Meatloaf and Potatoes and Crock Pot Italian-Style Chicken and Potatoes. Of course I found some easy potato soups for those extra cold winter nights. My Crock Pot Cream of Potato Soup shows up on our menu at least a couple times a month....

Stocking up on chicken when it goes on sale is a great way to save money and have something on hand to throw in the Crock Pot at the last minute. Plus, if you are trying to watch the carbs, these 35 low-carb crock pot chicken recipes will help you stay on track. What Low-Carb Chicken Recipes Are Good in the Crock Pot? The Crock Pot Chicken Tacos are wrapped in lettuce leaves to put a fun new twist on your kids’ favorite....

Here’s a guide to knowing which supplements are worth trying and which ones to stay away from, according to experts. When Is Taking Supplements Beneficial? A general guideline is to view food as the primary form of medicine. So much of what we eat these days, like processed and packaged foods, is devoid of healthy nutrients, but it is all available in the supermarket, Dr. Gary Soffer, MD, Yale Medicine allergy-immunologist and Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine, explains....

Let the nurse in your life know just how appreciated they are with one of these thoughtful gifts for nurses. With the help of some real-life nurses, we have put together some of the best present ideas for those in the field. From pampering products to tools of the trade, novelty pens, and layering pieces to wear to work, we have covered just about every area imaginable and each price point....

Pumpkin soup can be made with fresh pumpkin that’s roasted or if you’re short on time, it can be prepared with canned pumpkin. Be careful not to confuse canned pumpkin with pumpkin pie filling though, or you’ll end up with an overly sweet soup! How To Cook Pumpkin Soup There are several cooking methods that can be used to make one of these 40 best pumpkin soups recipes: Instant Pot pumpkin soups, stovetop pumpkin soups and of course, convenient slow-cooker pumpkin soups....

Ready to travel back in time to middle school English to re-learn the rather tricky ins and outs of irony? Let’s do it—keep reading for the definition of irony, types of irony, and 40 useful and funny examples of irony. What is irony? Irony is a type of figurative language; it’s “the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect....

But T-Day also calls for creative libations to put a little boozy fun in your festivities. There are so many tasty choices when it comes to planning drinks for your holiday gathering and these 42 best Thanksgiving cocktails are sure to have your guests asking for refills! Fall Alcoholic Drinks When it comes to serving drinks on Thanksgiving, you can rely on fall-inspired flavors like pumpkin and apple for so many options....

Even though I am a weekly grocery shopper, I always keep some things stocked in my kitchen, and one that I can depend on finding in the back of the cupboard no matter what, is elbow macaroni. Not only is it one of the most economical staples you can find, there are so many things you can do with it. From simple casseroles, to hearty pasta suppers and creamy macaroni salads, those tried-and-true elbows are a busy home cook’s best friend....

We’ve already covered the 50 best Ninja Air Fryer recipes, but now it’s time to delve into the 50 best Ninja Foodi Grill recipes with this list of BBQ-worthy meals. There’s everything from grilled steaks and chops for meat lovers, to grilled veggies for vegans and vegetarians, grilled fish dishes for pescatarians, and lots of grilled apps and desserts the whole family will devour. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience....

I mean, what’s not to love about this poultry? It’s cheap and easy on the pocket, which means you can make it stretch even if your budget is tight and you still need to feed a large-ish crowd. As an ingredient, chicken is tremendously versatile. Just think about all the various methods to include it in your diet. You can cook it a myriad of different ways (between chicken casseroles, chicken skillet dinners, chicken burgers and of course, chicken noodle soup for when you’re feeling under the weather)....

Different Ways To Serve Crock-Pot Chili Chili is great on its own, in a bowl or in a bread bowl.Chili is delicious as a hot dog topping.It’s great on a burger too.Baked potatoes topped with chili are lovely.A nacho bar with chili and all of the fixings is a popular game-day spread. Can Crock-Pot Chili Be Made Keto-Friendly? Absolutely! Beans are high in carbohydrates, so leaving them out makes many of these recipes keto friendly....

Best Galentine’s Day Memes 1. First, a Galentine’s Day primer: 2. Speak on it, Leslie Knope! 3. The best compliment! 4. They’re almost always more fun than Valentine’s Day gatherings! 5. This is the meaning of the Galentine’s Day season! 6. Twinning in the best way. 7. Sow some love. 8. When you can’t celebrate Galentine’s Day in person because you’re social distancing: 9. Never forget the Galentine’s creed. 10. She’s right....

Looking for the perfect voting quote or “I voted!” quote for your Instagram caption? Just check out the wise words of celebrities, writers and politicians for election quotes. These 50 quotes about voting will definitely get you in the #VotingMood. 50 Voting Quotes “You wouldn’t let your grandparents pick your playlist. Why would you let them pick your representative who’s going to determine your future?” Barack Obama, Former U.S. President “This process of election affords a moral certainty that the office of President will seldom fall to the lot of any man who is not in an eminent degree endowed with the requisite qualifications....

Math Memes 1. Fellow immature kids, see also: “55378008.” 2. Sometimes there’s a clear reason why counting sheep doesn’t work. 3. From bead counters to bean counters. 4. Is this why our calves are sore? 5. Is it X²=3²+4² yet? 6. You guys know who you are! 7. Is this Ed Sheeran’s next album title? 8. Unless your paintings or poetry can help you determine a minimum 20% of your total… 9....

And what did Jesus, the Prince of Peace, tell his followers, in his final words to them, and us, hours before his arrest and crucifixion? He spoke words of peace over them: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid” John 14:27. Our faith can bring us great peace and comfort, even in a world that’s lacking it....

Still, sisters have a bond like no other. Whether you’re the responsible big sister or the wild-child little sister, you know what you have is special—and no one else but you better mess with her. To celebrate sisterhood, here are the best funny and sweet quotes about sisters from celebrities, books, poems, plays and movies. Steal them for your next birthday card to your sis—you’ll both definitely relate! Best Sister Quotes “Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of....

“I got a big mouth. I can’t help it. I talk from my heart. I’m real,” Shakur said in a 1994 interview. The son of activist Afeni Shakur, 2Pac (the stage name he went by in his music) made it a point to not just raise awareness about racial, economic and social injustices in his music, but also to raise tempers. As Shakur once said about the anger that courses through rap music, “We asked 10 years ago....

60 Best New Year’s Eve Songs 1. Mariah Carey, “Auld Lang Syne (The New Year’s Anthem)” Mariah Carey uses her signature whistle notes and sense of humor alongside a danceable beat, noting, “Does anybody really know the words?” (No, Mimi. We don’t. You’re perfect.) 2. Lights, “Up We Go” After yet another year plagued by a global pandemic, political division, civil unrest, racial and social injustice and the beginnings of a recession, Lights provides the perfect song to cap off 2022: “It’s been a hard year with nothing to show / From down this road / It’s only on we go, on we go / Everyone here is ready to go / It’s been a hard year, and I only know / From down this low / It’s only up we go, up we go....