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Peppermint sugar cookie bars feature a soft sugar cookie base that is topped with peppermint buttercream and crushed candy canes! These bars are easy-to-make, completely festive, and insanely addictive! Serve them at any wintertime get-together for a popular dessert that everyone will love! Christmas Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars If you’re looking for a simple and shareable dessert recipe for Christmas, these peppermint sugar cookie bars are just the thing! A thick and chewy sugar cookie base coated in cool peppermint buttercream and crushed candy canes for extra crunch....

Jump to Recipe This delightful rainbow cake is a wonderful dessert for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration because it’s lots of fun (to make and eat)! This 6 layer, 6-inch cake with rainbow ombre frosting and jelly bean topping is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face! Rainbow Cake With Jellybeans If you’ve been a long-time follower here at Bake It With Love, then you know I love making fun and festive rainbow desserts!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Thomas sent me a message on Facebook to ask about getting an airline credit card:“Since Alaska Airlines and Virgin America are set to merge soon, should I get a Virgin America credit card now to earn Alaska miles? Will Virgin America continue to offer cards even after the deal closes?”After the US Department of Justice recently gave its approval, Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Virgin America finally closed last week....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For months now, card issuers have been shifting the ways people can earn and redeem on credit cards – simply as a way to react to changing consumer behavior during the coronavirus pandemic. You can now add one more issuer to that list – Bank of America.For more updates about how coronavirus is affecting travelers and credit cardholders, sign up for our daily newsletter....

Jump to Recipe Choosing from this list to pick the best sour cream substitute doesn’t have to be hard, it just depends on what you’re making! Sour cream is in many different recipes, so knowing how to replace it with the right ingredients is useful information! 17 different sour cream substitutes so you will know which to use in any situation! Sour cream is one of those ingredients that when you really think about it, can do almost anything!...

The route-map adjustments just keep coming.The latest shake-up comes from Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, which just announced six new routes and two brand-new destinations launching in May 2021.Southwest will begin flying to its eleventh airport in Florida — Destin/Fort Walton Beach (VPS) — from four of its largest bases. Daily nonstop service will commence on May 6 from Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Dallas-Love Field (DAL) and Nashville (BNA) with a total of five flights in each direction....

It’s been more than 80 years since the last time passenger airships regularly plied the skies. A sight to behold wherever they made their appearance, those hovering giants may soon stage a comeback if plans by Spanish airline Air Nostrum come to fruition.On June 15, Valencia-based Air Nostrum, which operates mostly regional routes in Spain on behalf of Iberia, announced plans to become the launch customer for the Airlander 10, a new generation of the classic airship being developed by Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) in Bedford, England....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Greg writes:“How do you decide which credit cards are worth keeping and paying the annual fee on? Member perks are not super important to me, whereas saving money is. Any advice would be great!“This is a great question, because huge sign-up bonuses are nice, but do we really need 10 different credit cards for everyday use?...

Vicente Fernandez is not only the King of Ranchera music but also an authentic icon of Latin music as a whole. He has been producing and singing ranchera songs for nearly half a century, garnering several numbers one hits on the Latin music charts as well as a few crossover breakthroughs that hit the mainstream market abroad. The following list details some of The King of Ranchera’s biggest hits from his infinite repertoire including tracks like “El Rey” and “Mujeres Divinas....

If you live in New Mexico and are pondering getting your first job, you need to find out what the minimum legal working age in your state is. Are you old enough to work in New Mexico? If so, you can start saving for nights out on the town, the latest video games, new clothing, and school expenses. But if you need to work because you’re a teen on your own or your family members don’t make enough money to support everyone in the household, you’ll need to find out how many hours you can work to stay afloat....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This week we’re giving away a $500 Hyatt gift card that can be used at nearly 500 of the hotel chain’s properties worldwide. You can use your $500 for stays, dining and more at any participating property, including Andaz, Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt hotels.You’ll also have an opportunity to earn a whole lot of Gold Passport points thanks to Hyatt’s fall promotion where you can earn up to 75,000 bonus points after staying 25 nights at participating properties....

The two types of saltwater catfish that live along the southeast Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America are the gafftopsail catfish and the hardhead catfish. Both varieties are regularly caught by onshore and inshore anglers, most of whom are actually fishing for more glamorous species. Between them, the gafftopsail is perhaps more desirable as table fare because it is meatier, but neither is generally considered a prize catch. Saltwater Catfish Size...

Back in May, the CDC determined that certain at-home instant COVID-19 tests were accurate and secure enough to be accepted for travel to the United States, simplifying the test process for both international visitors and travelers returning home.I took the first CDC-approved test — Abbott’s BinaxNow COVID-19 Home Test — for a spin this spring, and I just put the second approved option through its paces as well.Like the Abbott test, you can now order the Ellume COVID-19 Home Test for $50 (plus $15 shipping)....

Before the pandemic, South African Airways offered daily service from New York-JFK to Johannesburg, making it easy to fly nonstop between the U.S. and South Africa.Now, the airline is bankrupt, and United Airlines is picking up the slack — including a new daily nonstop flight between Newark (EWR) and Johannesburg (JNB), along with new service between Washington (IAD) and Accra, Ghana (ACC), another former South African Airways route.Both flights offer travelers a better experience throughout the plane, but you’ll definitely want to lock in a business-class seat if you can, where flyers are guaranteed to travel in Polaris, United’s latest business cabin....

Only two of the military services use the ASVAB for commissioning qualification. The other services have separate officer qualification tests, such as the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFQT). Army. Applicants for Army OCS (Officer Candidate School) must score a minimum of 110 on the Army’s GT Line Score of the ASVAB. Marine Corps. Candidates for Marine OCC (Officer Candidate Class) or PLC (Platoon Leaders Course), must score a minimum of 115 on the Marine’s GT line sore of the ASVAB....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Jump to Recipe Bavette steak, or flap steak, is similar to flank and skirt steak but tastes even better. Pair it with some potatoes and veggies for a perfectly hearty family dinner! Best Bavette Steak Recipe This meat may not be as well-known or popular as some other cuts, but don’t let that fool you! This steak is generously seasoned and grilled to perfection to make a tender and flavorful meat you’re going to love!...

Now has never been a better time to book a flight to Europe for 2023. We’ve reported on multiple deals to various European cities over the past few weeks, and airlines are still continuing to slash fares to the continent.Porto, Portugal. AROXO/GETTY IMAGESThe latest slate of deals includes round-trip fares to Portugal for as low as $402 — and you can fly to Lisbon, Porto or Faro. The travel dates are from January to March, with the exact dates varying by route....

How often should the sand in a swimming pool filter be changed? We recommend changing the sand every five years. While we have seen filters go 20 years or more without changing the sand and still do the job, they are not as efficient as they should be. Filter sand has been ground to a size of .45 to .55 mm in diameter and is very rough when new. This roughness is what makes the sand efficient at filtering out the particles of dirt in your water....

This cinnamon roll casserole recipe is an incredibly easy way to serve a quick breakfast to a hungry crowd. You can use baked cinnamon rolls to cut down on time or use unbaked cinnamon roll dough straight out of the tube! With a whopping 12 servings, this breakfast casserole is a great option for breakfast or brunch with the whole family! Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole Breakfast and brunch just got easier with this quick 30-minute breakfast casserole....