9 Ways to Eat More Berries Right Now

Summertime is the best time of year to get the sweetest and juiciest berries. With antioxidants that will keep your body feeling and looking good, berries are the perfect snack for those hot-as-an-oven days. Rather than just popping them straight out of the container — which we are all guilty of doing — branch out and try a few of these ideas to make the best of this seasonal favorite.

1. Berry Smoothies: Whether you have ’em for breakfast, lunch or as a snack, smoothies are a summer necessity. Throw in your favorite berries and enjoy a refreshingly healthy treat. (Photo via Rachel Piorko)

2. Salad + Dressing: ‘Tis the season for lots and lots of salad, but we all know that can get old pretty quickly. Don’t be afraid to switch up your salad by adding some berries on top of your bed of greens. If you’re feeling even more adventurous, you can dress your salad with a variety of berry-infused dressings found at your local supermarket. (Photo via Scott Harrington)

3. Granola: Granola is a fast and healthy option for those of us who continuously run late to work or class. Simply put some berries in your granola for added texture and a hint of sweetness. (Photo via Maggie Gorman)

4. Sangria Slushy and Mixed Drinks: With all those sugary drinks, getting your cocktail on this summer doesn’t have to be a total buzzkill for your waistline. Add some berries, ice and wine to a blender to create this awesome sangria slushy. If you want something a little boozier, use straight vodka and shake in the berries for a homemade fruit cocktail. Drinking can be healthy, right? (Photo via Kelly Logan)

5. Mint Berry Salad: A refreshing and more upscale version of your classic sweet and fruity salad, this berrylicious medley is great for picnics. It’s also definitely a fan favorite at summer BBQs. Throw in some mint for a cool twist and it’ll be gone in no time. (Photo via Hannah Lin)

6. Yogurt and Berry Parfaits: Deck out your boring old parfait with some berries and a nut butter. The juicy berries will add a bright splash of color, and some peanut or almond butter will add a creamy texture and all-around nutty flavor. To enjoy the beautiful layered sight, you can make the parfait in a mason jar for a super on-trend breakfast. (Photo via Maggie Harriman)

7. Meringues Topped With Berries: These light, airy and sugary delights are 10 times better with a bunch of juicy berries piled on top. The hard shell with its chewy, sticky filling makes a great base for the fresh and fruity top. You can add blueberries, raspberries or strawberries, or even a combo of all three. (Photo via Caitlin Wolper)

8. Berry Pancakes: There’s nothin’ like some piping hot pancakes on a Sunday morning. And these cranberry-infused pancakes are definitely the way to go. The warmth of the ‘cakes softens the tough-skinned, tart berries so they just melt in your mouth. Add a little maple syrup and you’re golden. (Photo via Sarah Strong)

9. Overnight Oats With Berries: A mix between granola with berries and yogurt-berry parfaits, these fruity overnight oats are perfect for those mornings when you’re in a rush. Throw it together the night before and you’ll be all set with a healthy breakfast the next morning. These are also great to take on the go. (Photo via Maggie Harriman)

Have any more berrylicious ideas? Let us know in the comments!

If you do any amount of baking, it's only natural that you'll end up with a few extra egg whites on hand now and again, so what better to use them for than some egg white recipes? While we're big fans of putting them to use in gorgeous pavlovas, heavenly angel food cakes, to-die-for macarons and crisp meringue, those are just four of the many terrific ways out there to use them up.

Try these recipes and see how many leftover egg whites you can use up!

What can I do with egg white?

There are a bunch of different foods you can make with egg whites. You can use them in meringue cookies and macarons, or use them to add a fizzy topping to your cocktail.

How long does egg white last in fridge?

You can keep your egg whites in the fridge for up to four days.

How do you make egg white taste tasty?

There are a few different ways you can make an egg white taste good. You can add some salt and pepper before topping the finished product with hot sauce. Another method is adding your favorite cheese and seasonings for extra flavor.

What tastes good with egg whites?

If you want something savory, cheeses, salts, and herbs will add extra flavor. For a sweet addition to a dessert recipe, froth some sugar into the whites.

Brit + Co Egg White Recipes

Brit+ Co

Pumpkin Magic Cake

We already love plain cake, but this delicious recipe takes the classic dessert to the next level. It features three layers: sponge, custard, and fudge for a mix of textures and flavors we can't get enough of. If you're a pumpkin lover, leave the recipe as-is, but feel free to leave out until pumpkin spice season.

Brit + Co

3-Layer Pavlova Berry Cake

What’s better than one layer of crisp meringue, heavenly whipped cream + fresh berries? The answer: THREE! This sky-high beauty is a refreshingly light dessert perfect to dish out at summer gatherings.

Brit+Co

Patriotic Pavlova

Wanna set off some fireworks at your next Fourth of July party? Whip up our Patriotic Pavlova for dessert! Read on for the star-spangled recipe made with four egg whites.

Brit + Co

Pastel Meringues

The basic egg white and sugar base makes these crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside bites a cinch to whip up, and even easier to trick out to your taste.

Brit + Co

Champagne Marshmallows

Whether you prefer them roasted over a campfire or baked into sweet potatoes, you can't deny that marshmallows are a delicious addition to just about everything. Enjoy these springy homemade versions spiked with a splash of fizzy Champagne at your next birthday bash.

Brit + Co

Twice-Baked Potato Chip Soufflé

We didn't think potato chips could get any better, but then we figured out that they make a pretty awesome addition to everything from oysters to ice cream (yes really!) to soufflés. Using cheddar chips adds some extra cheesy goodness in addition to the bacon, potatoes, and cheese.

Brit + Co

Gluten Free Cloud Bread

Cloud bread is fluffy, tasty, and the fact that it's gluten-free is just the cherry on top. Top with your favorite jam, or with the classic peanut butter + banana + chocolate chip breakfast combo. Not only are they easy but they'll also take you under 30 minutes to make!

Brit + Co

Eggnog Colada

This recipe combines a classic summer cocktail with a winter staple, and turns them into something that you'll want to drink all year long. Turns out, pineapple and coconut taste great with eggnog.

Breakfast Egg White Recipes

The Girl on Bloor

Grab & Go Turkey Bacon Egg White Cups

These turkey bacon egg white cups are perfect to make and take on busy mornings. They take less than 25 minutes to make and are a filling and savory breakfast option that hits the spot!

Feel Good Foodie

Egg White Bites with Red Pepper

The sharper tang of red peppers pair beautifully with neutral egg whites, and these bites are basically the best breakfast ever. Plus, you can never go wrong with a spinach and cheese combo.

Kathryn's Kitchen Blog

Egg White Bites (Mushroom and Spinach)

This breakfast brings together spinach, mushrooms, cheese, and egg whites for a super simple — and super satisfying — bite.

A Spicy Perspective

Egg White Frittata with Spinach and Peppers

We love that this gluten-free recipe is full of peppers, spinach, and cheese, which means that it's both tasty *and* healthy. Plus it'll take you less than 30 minutes, which makes it a great option for anyone who doesn't have a ton of time in the morning.

Two Peas & Their Pod

Avocado Toast with Eggs, Spinach, and Tomatoes

With a 5-minute prep time, this avocado toast with eggs is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Not only is it easy to make, it's healthy and filling!

Cilantro Parsley

Mexican Huevos Ahogados

This dish is both satisfying and delicious! It serves as the perfect hearty and savory breakfast option and is packed with flavor and spices.

Whole and Heavenly Oven

Greek Avocado Egg White Breakfast Tacos

These breakfast tacos are the perfect choice for anyone who leans towards savory options in the morning. They're loaded up with flavor and light in calories, making them a staple in your breakfast routine.

Appetizer Egg White Recipes

Daisy's World

Spiced Cocktail Nuts

We love snacking on nuts when we're hungry, whether it's during our workday or any time during the weekend, but sometimes we want more than just plain salt. Set these sweet, spiced nuts out for your next shindig, or package them up as a thoughtful gift.

Fifteen Spatulas

Puffed Cheddar Cheese Twists

Egg whites bind these flaky, sharp cheddar cheese twists just so. Pair them with tomato soup, nibble on them one after the other, or even bring them to your next movie night.

Lunch & Dinner Egg White Recipes

Domesticate Me

Shakshuka Egg White Frittata with Turkey Sausage

The punchy flavors of this shakshuka-inspired frittata taste so good that you won't even remember that it's made from egg whites. That's some recipe magic right there! The turkey sausage is a great alternative to pork because it has less calories and saturated fats.

Bowl of Delicious

Homemade Egg Drop Soup

If you're looking for an easy and nourishing dinnertime staple, you can't go wrong with this homemade Egg Drop soup. It takes 15 minutes from start to finish and is hearty and comforting!

Give Recipe

Menemen Recipe

This Turkish dish is a quick and easy dinner recipe for those who don't want to spend a lot of time cooking. It's a different take on scrambled eggs, and includes a generous amount of tomatoes and peppers.

Dessert Egg White Recipes

Clean Cuisine

Sweet Potato Soufflé

We couldn't resist adding another soufflé to this round-up because they're so darn good! This one is super quick and easy to make and is gluten, dairy, and refined-sugar-free - making it perfect for most diets. This is one of those dishes that feels like fall but is great for any time you just want something comforting.

Culinary Hill

Homemade Meringue

This is a classic dessert component that you'll be able to use for all of your cookouts, family gatherings, and holiday parties. It is absolutely delicious, whether you add flavoring or keep it as-is.

Barley & Sage

Robin's Egg Macarons

Egg whites will help you make seriously airy macarons. A little bit of blue food coloring (as well as flicking some black food coloring once they're on the pan) gives these treats that recognizable robin's egg look. Just make sure you save enough of the chocolate buttercream filling to lick the spoon!

Love and Olive Oil

Chocolate-Glazed Almond Horns

Chewy-crispy almond cookies are an absolute pleasure to nibble on, especially when they're half covered in a delicious dark chocolate glaze. Just consider this a sophisticated version of chocolate-covered almonds!

Pink Out Kitchen

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

This old-fashioned banana pudding is authentic and seriously delicious. The fluffy meringue coupled with the sweet vanilla pudding and bananas makes for a rich and delectable treat you'll want spoon after spoon of.

Vikalinka

Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches

These waffle ice cream sandwiches are seriously the best of both worlds. The waffles are soft and buttery and the ice cream is the perfect sweet treat. The recipe is super easy to make and follow, allowing you to whip up the ultimate dessert in less than no time.

Foodie Baker

Egg White Chocolate Brownies

You won't even notice the absence of yolks in these unbelievably fudgy brownies. Top with a dusting of powdered sugar, some chopped walnuts, or both!

Getting My Just Desserts

Caramel Crunch Cake

Meringue layers make this heavenly whipped cream and caramel cake ever so slightly more virtuous… at least that's what we'll keep telling ourselves.

Desserts with Benefits

Gluten-Free Healthy Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Greek yogurt and egg whites are just two of the healthy hacks employed to make this delicious cake. If you're someone who enjoys eating bananas slathered with peanut butter (or with a spoonful instead), then this one's for you.

Half-Baked Harvest

Easy Vanilla Sugar Dusted Macaroon Trees

These sugar-dusted macaroon trees taste as magnificent as they look! They're so easy to make and elevate any holiday party spread.

Saveur

White Chocolate Cream Cheese Mousse

Tangy cream cheese and sweet white chocolate balance one another out to create a tempting mousse that everyone will want to try.

Half-Baked Harvest

Honey Butter Stone Fruit and Blackberry Meringue Tart

This meringue tart is so buttery and flakey that you'll find yourself wanting to make it over and over again. When served with ice cream, it becomes a symphony of flavors and textures that is simply to die for!

Woman Scribbles

Filipino Style Egg Pie

What could be better than creamy and milky egg custard in a buttery and oh-so-flaky pie crust? This dish feels like comfort on a plate and truly can't be beat in the pie department.

Woman Scribbles

Ube Cupcakes with Ube Swiss Meringue Buttercream

These cupcakes are delicate and moist but packed with flavor. The ube swiss meringue buttercream is light and fluffy and serves as the perfect match to the purple-hued ube cake. Despite the flavor complexity, the recipe is surprisingly easy to make!

The Bossy Kitchen

Walnut Cake with Egg Yolk Glaze

This dessert is so easy to whip up but tastes simply luxurious. It is made with all-natural ingredients that allow you to indulge without guilt.

Takes Two Eggs

Dalgona Matcha

Not only is this Dalgona Matcha seriously delicious, but it's also a unique way to use up egg whites! This fluffy drink is going to become a morning must-have, trust me.

The Bossy Kitchen

Meringue Cheesecake

You may not find egg whites in the name of this recipe, but rest assured that they're in the meringue! How else do you explain the perfectly fluffy texture that sits atop the creamy goodness underneath?

Takes Two Eggs

Mango Cake

As much as we love eating delicious mangoes, we didn't know how tasty they are in cake form! This makes for the perfect spring or summer wedding dessert because it's light, yet flavorful!

Barley & Sage

Heart Shaped Macarons

These macarons are for the lovers! Whether you're planning a sweet Galentine's Day brunch for your friends or a romantic date night dinner for your beau, this recipe will win over any guest!

Amanda Wilens

Strawberry Lemon Cake

We've got another tasty summer treat for you to make! This strawberry lemon cake blends sweet and sour elements for an inviting taste that won't overpower tastebuds.

P.S. We highly recommend baking this cake for a baby or bridal shower!

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Ready to ditch the overwhelm and step into your power? This week's tarot reading is packed with good vibes, from tapping into your intuition to manifesting some serious abundance. Plus, we're talking self-worth, community connection, and remembering that you are the queen (or king!) of your own life. Let's dive into your weekly tarot reading and make some magic happen!

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Frances Naudé

Queen of Swords

This week's reading emphasizes intuitive action and prioritizing what truly matters. The Queen of Swords encourages us to lead from an intuitive space, especially amidst a potentially busy week. It's about identifying "glass balls" (high-priority items) versus "plastic balls" (less urgent tasks) and acting accordingly. Don't get distracted by the busyness, but rather make aligned decisions based on your highest self. This is a time for action, but not forced action. Start moving forward, even if it's just one step.

Frances Naudé

Four of Cups

The Four of Cups advises us to expand our perspective. While focusing is important, we shouldn't get so hyper-focused that we miss other opportunities or solutions. If things aren't flowing, take a step back and consider if there's a different approach. Are you pushing for something ego-driven, or is it truly aligned with your desires? This week calls for revisiting those manifestation questions: What do you want your life to look like, and how do you want it to feel? Remember, you are the leader of your own life, and you don't need to explain your choices to anyone.

Frances Naudé

Three of Pentacles

The Three of Pentacles focuses on self-worth and community. It's a reminder that every role you play is valuable and important. Whether you're a parent, a worker, or anything in between, give yourself grace and appreciate your contributions. Avoid comparing yourself to others, as everyone's journey is unique. Also, nurture your connections with others this week. Reach out to friends, family, or your community for support and connection.

Frances Naudé

Queen of Pentacles

Finally, the Queen of Pentacles highlights abundance, particularly financial abundance. Believe that you are worthy of abundance, and practice mantras like "I am abundant" and "Abundance flows to me with effortless ease." If you've been having ideas, explore them further, as they may be the key to financial abundance. Ensure that your energy exchange matches your compensation. Be open to receiving abundance in all its forms, whether it's money, time, help, or energy. Where are you feeling lacking? Flip that on its head and focus on what you are ready to receive. This week is about believing in your ability to create and receive abundance. Finally, this week is a good time to soften where we can, leaning into nurturing ourselves and others, love, sensuality, joy, art and beauty.

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There are many ways to enjoy a great dessert pizza. Deep dish or flatbread, healthy or indulgent — you can even hack a two-ingredient crust! We just don't give enough credit to the endless possibilities. You can top them with seasonal fruit, drizzle them with caramel or chocolate and, of course, invite your favorite candy to the pizza party.

Any way you slice it, dessert pizzas are out of this world and we just cannot get enough. Want to try one? Here are some great dessert pizza recipes to get you started on your path to sweet pizza serenity.

Tasty dessert pizza recipes to savor this weekend

​What is dessert pizza made of?

Dessert pizza is made up of sweet toppings and cream cheese or a sugar spread. It swaps the usual tomato sauce and pepperoni for sweet alternatives, and it's delicious!

What is the best dessert to go with pizza?

We love eating ice cream or some chocolate after we finish a slice of pizza. Sorbet or even a plain piece of fruit is another good option if you want something sweet, but light.

What dessert can be made from pizza dough?

You can use pizza dough for cinnamon rolls, monkey bread, or babka.

Brit + Co Dessert Pizza Recipes 

Brit + Co

Grilled Dessert Pizza

Not only is this dessert pizza served on flatbread, but it's full of delicious nuts, fruit, and cheeses so it's healthy as well as yummy.

Brit + Co

S'mores Pizza

Whether you decide to make this dish while it's still cold out or wait until campfire season, it's sure to become a family favorite. Serve it while it's still warm for maximum deliciousness.

Brit + Co

Memorial Day Dessert Pizza

This might be the perfect dessert pizza for the last weekend in May, but it will taste just as good for the rest of the year. The berries and coconut taste amazing together – but feel free to drizzle some honey on top for good measure.

More Dessert Pizza Recipes

Creme de la Crumb

Apple Crumble Flatbread

Imagine the most comforting and warm apple crumble, but handheld. This flatbread is that – and so much more. That scoop of vanilla ice cream is definitely non-negotiable. Let it melt a bit, and you'll fall in love with how it mixes with the rich caramel sauce.

A Spicy Southern Kitchen

Bananas Foster Dessert Pizza

Bananas Foster is a southern dessert that we all need to get behind, especially when it's served on top of a crispy pizza crust. Stock up on your rum and bananas, because when the mood strikes, you'll want to be prepared.

A Spicy Southern Perspective

Strawberry Cookie Pizza

This berry-fied dessert pizza is baked in a single pan, making clean-up a whole lot easier. This could be a good bite for dessert or breakfast!

Show Me the Yummy

Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza

The person who discovered that caramel and apple are amazing together deserves a major gold star. This dessert pizza combines a crispy peanut butter cookie crust, a fluffy caramel vanilla frosting, thinly sliced Granny Smith apples and… Snickers!

Bowl of Delicious

Rainbow Fruit Pizza

Sugar cookie dough forms the base of this colorful dessert pizza! This is an easily customizable dessert pizza recipe, since you can add or omit any fruits you'd like to.

Food Fanatic

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza

Dessert that doubles as a fun activity is always a good choice. Use this cookie-covered pizza as a tasty base to top with your favorite candies and drizzles at your next girls' night in. Just don't forget to bring the cocktails, too.

The Recipe Critic

Cinnamon Roll Dessert Pizza

When you want that homemade cinnamon roll flavor without all of the work, toss together this dessert pizza that's finished off with cream cheese frosting. Once you get a taste of this pizza-breakfast hybrid, you won't want to go back to regular old rolls.

The Real Food Dietitians

Gluten-Free Berry Dessert Pizza

This GF dessert pizza is worthy of making on cozy nights in. The crust certainly won't make your tummy hurt if you're sensitive to gluten.

The Girl on Bloor

Homemade Beaver Tails with Pizza Dough

These sugary slabs of dough (AKA beaver tails) are the perfect dessert pizza. Try any combo of toppings you want to, but we highly recommend Nutella + banana.

Girl vs. Dough

Cookies + Creme Dessert Pizza

With just a few pantry items you already have lying around, you can have a quick dessert pizza on the table in no time. Why spend all night making a ton of individual cookies when you can just make one huge one and call it a day? (via Girl vs. Dough)

Completely Delicious

Raspberry Brie Dessert Pizza

Raspberries and brie cheese adorn the top of this dessert pizza crust, and then are joined by candied pecans and rosemary for an extra elegant touch.

Whole and Heavenly Oven

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza

Everyone loves a good oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. Please the masses with this giant version that can be sliced into pizza-like wedges and eaten on the go. It's the perfect party favor to bring to the next event you're invited to.

Dessert Now Dinner Later

Oreo Fudge Brownie Pizza

There's no such thing as too much chocolate! This beauty has a brownie crust, crushed Oreos, and a creamy fudge drizzle. Top everything with chocolate shavings, and you're all set for a chocoholic's dream dessert.

Two Spoons

Chocolate Cherry Pizza Tart

Rich chocolate and sweet cherries team up to form a dependable and decadent dessert pizza. Make sure you share this recipe with your closest sweet tooths!

Sugar Spun Run

Raspberry White Chocolate Dessert Pizza

If only the base of every pizza could be sweetened cream cheese, white chocolate and raspberry puree. Okay, maybe that wouldn't be good on *all* pizzas, but it sure makes for one hell of a dessert pizza.

Cleobuttera

Peanut Butter Cup Pizza

Homemade hand-tossed pizza dough makes all the difference in this indulgent masterpiece. You might as well go big when you're talking about two types of chocolate!

Oh Sweet Basil

Rocky Road Chocolate Pizza

The great thing about this dessert pizza is that you simply mix all of the ingredients together and press them into a pizza pan to set. No baking involved! Plus, it's a fun recipe to make with the kiddos on a cold afternoon.

My Suburban Kitchen

Cast Iron S’mores Pizza

Roughing it is *so* much easier when you have an incredible dessert to share with your pals. This pizza will have you all singing “Kumbaya" around the campfire all night long. No icky s'mores sticks required.

The Fit Foodie

Watermelon Pizza

If this fruity pizza doesn't have you yearning for summer, nothing else will. Cue the barbecues and mojitos, ASAP. Make a DIY watermelon pizza dessert bar with your favorite toppings, from fresh fruit to granola, coconut flakes, mint leaves and more.

Rachel Mansfeld

Doughy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza

This dessert pizza recipe even works in collagen peptides, giving you a nice nutritional boost.

Culinary Hill

Brownie Pizza

Balance out the brownie crust in this pizza by topping things off with colorful fruit cuts! That means dessert is still healthy, right? (via Culinary Hill)

Earthly Provisions

Vegan Cookies and Creme Dessert Pizza

We didn't know a vegan dessert pizza could be so tastyyy. Add as many Oreo crumbles as your heart desires! (via Earthly Provisions)

Follow us on Pinterest for more dessert inspo, and check out our cooking and baking online classes for all your sweet treat needs!

This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

The countdown to Easter has (somehow) already begun, and aside from cute pastel-colored outfits, lavish Easter dinners (or brunches!), and adorable bunny decorations, my personal favorite part about the holiday is indeed all the Easter candy.

Though grocery store aisles are currently packed with Valentine’s Day treats, it won’t be long before everyone’s gearing up for Easter. Since you obviously want to stuff your friend’s and family’sEaster baskets with the best candies around, we’ve got the scoop on when Easter candy will hit shelves this year!

When does Easter candy come out? Read on for the answer, plus some of my favorite sweets you need to try this year.

When does Easter candy come out?

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Good news for Easter candy fans: you can find a good selection on shelves right now. That’s right – popular Easter candy brands like Peeps and Cadbury notoriously release their seasonal goodies as early as January!

Things really ramp up after Valentine’s Day is all said and done, so you’ll start to see a wider selection post-February 14.

What are the most popular Easter candies?

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Per a study conducted by DoorDash last year, the “most popular” Easter candies include Reese’s Eggs, Cadbury Creme Eggs, Starburst Jelly Beans, Hershey’s Kisses, Lindt Milk Chocolate Bunnies, and Peeps, among others.

Where can I buy Easter candy?

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You can buy Easter candy at most big grocery stores like Target, Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, and Kroger, plus drug stores like CVS and Walgreens. Trader Joe's and Dollar General also sell some yummy Easter treats every year!

What is the #1selling candy at Easter?

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Per the same DoorDash study, Reese’s Eggs are the #1 selling candy at Easter – and I must agree! Aside from Cadbury Mini Eggs (the ones coated with a delicious candy shell) and Lindt bunnies (can you tell I'm a chocolate fiend?), Reese’s Eggs are my go-to Easter treat.

When does Easter candy go on sale?

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The day after Easter is typically when Easter candy goes on sale and you can buy it for a discounted price. This year, Easter falls on April 20, so you can expect Easter candy at your local grocery store to drop in price on April 21!

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Do you feel like you've mastered your Sunday to-do list and want to try your hand at living your best life, for real? Good because we're on the same page — and we've been thinking about what that looks like. Is it uninterrupted moments where you get to read historical fiction or swatch the best foundations for your complexion? What about the bliss you feel when munching on a tasty snack from Trader Joe's?

While it's easy to share our opinions, we thought it'd be more rewarding to give you science-backed tips for what'll make you feel satisfied each day. Ready for all the details?

Keep scrolling for all the ways you can become a more satisfied person everyday!

How many people are satisfied with life?

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We have bleak news to share: only 44% of people in the U.S. are happy with their lives (via Gallup). That's less than half of the people we may pass during our Starbucks and T.J. Maxx runs! What gives? According to the same study, everything from economic statuses to religion seem to play a factor in daily satisfaction.

If you ask us, it doesn't take rocket science to know people who are able to afford their bills may not be as stressed as someone who has to choose between putting gas in their car or getting something to eat. Still, there have to be some easy ways to be satisfied in your day-to-day life, right?

Here are some simple tips you can try ASAP!

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1. Focus on reducing your stress

We often talk about the impact stress and burnout can have on us, but that doesn't mean everyone is taking steps to eliminate what causes them. Another Gallup study revealed 49% of people are experiencing raised cortisol levels which is much higher than it's been in prior years. You may be thinking that your job or relationship are the sources of your stress, but we'll never flat out tell you to give up on them.

Our suggestions are to:

  1. Take stock of how you feel about your job, relationship, finances, etc.,
  2. Ask yourself what you need to thrive in different areas of your life.
  3. See how you can create boundaries that lessen the chance you'll over-extend yourself in life.

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2. Breakup with "doom scrolling"

We saw you try to skip over this section as soon as you saw "doom scrolling," but we need you to pay attention. It's not doing you any good and this is coming from people who are chronically online for a living. A Media Consumption Trend Report shows that the average person spends at least 6 hours everyday looking at "some type of media." The most popular platforms are Facebook and YouTube which doesn't surprise us!

Based on other findings in the study, there's a huge indicator that do this contributes to "poorer" mental health and you don't need that! We know you want to be as informed as possible, but don't let FOMO keep you chained to negative posts and articles all day.

Grace McCuistion

3. Look at the bright side of things

Does life feel bright right now? Probably not, but that doesn't mean you deserve to live in a cycle of stress, anxiety, and depression. We're not shy about our own mental health struggles, but we're also unafraid to talk about how adopting a gratitude practice helps us get through our days.

We're not saying this will magically eliminate bad moments, but it will ground you when you start asking yourself "what if" questions.

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4. Understand you're not meant to be a one-person island

We think individualism is beautiful, but not at the expense of shutting everyone out because you think you can do everything by yourself. None of us are meant to be alone 24/7, but there's been a growing loneliness epidemic that's swept through the U.S.

In 2023, a study by U.S Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy pointed out that there was a 5 hour decrease in household family interactions along with spending less time with friends per month. It was also discovered that the less time we spend with others impacted our health worse than "smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day."

If you're thinking, "I just can't trust anyone," we want you to know we understand you've been hurt by people you were once vulnerable with. But, it's impossible to do everything in life by yourself even if you think you've been doing a great job so far. Not only does your health depend on opening your heart to others again, so does you overall satisfaction with life!

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