There’s only one thing better than watching an iconic food movie scene: eating the featured dish alongside the characters on your screen. From the epic grilled cheese in Chef to the drool-worthy pies in Waitress, we’ve rounded up a menu of famous foods to make at home and enjoy while watching the film they appeared […]
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In early 2020, Danny Cortes was in the process of transforming his life. At the onset of the pandemic, he was unemployed and on probation. But by the following year, he’d turned a hobby he’d picked up for self-preservation into a full-time career. And today, his artwork sells for as much as $25,000 a piece.
There are days when we could all use a lift in the form of a feel-good flick. A movie with characters who feel like friends, lines that make us laugh, and a story that’s the equivalent of a big hug. Already seen the film more times than you can remember? That’s even better. Research shows
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The most wonderful time of the year is here: City streets are sparkling, festive songs are playing on repeat, and Christmas markets are opening their doors, transporting visitors to snow globe-like whimsical wonderlands that look like pages pulled from a storybook. From the “Capital of Christmas” in Europe to unique celebrations in Africa and Asia,
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You’ve heard the old saying “It’s the thought that counts” — typically offered up off-handedly following the receipt of a less-than-thrilling present. But did you know the aphorism is actually backed by research? Dig into the science of great gift giving, and then put your thinking cap on as you peruse Nice News’ annual holiday
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In picturesque Bainbridge Island, Washington, a small town just a 35-minute ferry ride from Seattle, lush forest flora and ocean sunsets aren’t the only scenic vistas residents and visitors enjoy. More than 100 quirky, artistic, and often deeply meaningful mailboxes line the neighborhoods’ streets. Brothers Jim and Dick Strom turned a 1948 Packard sedan into
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It’s a little-known fact that Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA, was hard of hearing for much of her life. Now, more than a century after she started the enduring nonprofit, there’s a Girl Scout troop in Orange County, California, that’s carrying on her legacy in more ways
The holidays are officially here, and with them comes the return of charming decor on city streets, sidewalks, and storefront window displays. Among the people bringing that Christmastime magic to life is Scott Wilcock — or the “Bob Ross of snow graffiti,” as some call him — who has taken social media by snowstorm with
The iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has sparked joy for nearly a century, serving as the perfect accompaniment to a holiday gathering. This year, the festivities kick off at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 23, and will air live on NBC and Peacock. The historic event has something for everyone, including larger-than-life balloons, majestic floats, cheery
Christmas is fast approaching, and if you’re planning on counting down the days to the Dec. 25 holiday with an Advent calendar, now is the time to pick one (or two or three) out. Advent, derived from the Latin word for “arrival,” is the four-week period beginning on the nearest Sunday to the feast of
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