Blood and Sand

Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

How to Make Mexican Tamales

I shied away from making tamales at home for the longest time, believing it was an undertaking so labor-intensive that it was only worth doing with the help of many, many extra hands. Turns out I was wrong—tamales, while requiring a small amount of assembly time, really aren't all that hard or time-consuming to make at all. After a few rounds of recipe testing, this version with three options for fillings will give you plenty of light, tender, airy, and incredibly flavor tamales…

Cheap eats: 8 Fort Myers restaurants where $10 goes a deliciously long way

From $1.15 bagels to $8.99 South Indian platters, our critic has eight deliciously cheap Fort Myers restaurants where $10 means a feast.

The 11 Wisest Things Anyone Ever Said About Drinking

Feeling bad about your weekend excesses? Here are some quotes about booze that should cheer you up.

How to Pair Wine With Barbecue

Smoked meat is fantastic; with a glass of Côte-Rôtie, it’s transcendent.

How to Grill Pizza, Grilled Pizza Recipe

Step-by-step instructions for using your grill, gas or charcoal, to make homemade pizza.

How to Build a Better Burger

It's easier than you think, and crucial to your summertime happiness (obviously)

Make Sand Castles At Your Desk

Want to build sand castles but don’t want to go outside in the hot, hot sun? Too bad! Just kidding, that’s totally possible thanks to Sand by Brookstone. I

Beach Sand Can Be a Blessing or a Curse

We all enjoy living near the beach, but along with the good comes sand! It gets everywhere! For homes on the oceanfront, dealing with sand indoors is huge

Kinetic Sand Doesn't Really Do Anything...

We're not sure why but we really want some of this. Kinetic Sand from WABA Fun is the toy that does... well just watch the video. The odd yet captivating stuff is billed as

What is the Best Kids Play Sand?

Kinetic Sand brings home the fun of building castles at the beach, without the mess! Our kids tested and compared Spin Master's Kinetic Sand with four other play sands, including a DIY play sand, to find out what is the best kids play sand. This post and video are sponsored by Spin Master but our opinions are our own.

Kinetic Sand Activities for Kids

Kinetic sand activities for kids & other kinetic sand tips

Four ways to blast it out of the sand like Abraham Ancer

To groove a swing you can trust in sand, copy Abraham Ancer, he has all the right moves. Follow these moves to imporve your sand play.

DIY Colored Sand Favors

I first saw this idea on Trendy Bride and new I had to try it! What a fun way to revive a craft I used to do as a kid and transform it into a beautiful fav

How to Create the Perfect Sand Ceremony

A sand ceremony is a beautiful way to show the joining together of you and your fiancee. It is a nice alternative to the unity candle ceremony, and leaves you with a cherished memento that you can display for years to come. The sand ceremony is also better for outdoor ceremonies, which can present some challenges for a candle ceremonyThe exact way a sand ceremony works can vary to suit your needs, but it will generally proceed in the same way. First,…

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What is Sand Casting and How Does It Work?

The sand casting process can be used to produce shaped parts of nearly any design, including large parts and those with internal passageways.