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Spring Brunch Recipes

Something about longer days and warmer weather makes the idea of a long Sunday brunch outdoors with friends and family sound particularly appealing. (To be fair, we also feel this way about cold weather. We just love brunch!) And with the new season comes tender new produce and a whole new set of recipes. Here are some that we&rsquo;re loving right now.

<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/blogs/recipe/creamy-scrambled-eggs-with-crme-fraiche-and-smoked-salmon-recipe">Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Cr&egrave;me Fraiche &amp; Smoked Salmon</a>

This protein-rich recipe is the perfect mix of indulgent and easy to make. The dill cr&egrave;me fraiche is the secret weapon that makes it feel fancy, but the scrambled eggs are super easy; the croissants can be store bought; and the whole thing comes together with under 10 ingredients. If you&rsquo;re having people over or are just feeling posh, you&rsquo;re going to want this on your table.

<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/blogs/recipe/apricot-ginger-toasted-oat-scone-recipe">Apricot Ginger Toasted Oat Scones </a>

These scones are sweet, just a bit spicy, and go perfectly with your morning coffee, especially when consumed outside on a sunny day. A food processor keeps the prep time short, and they only take 15 minutes to bake.

Pro tip: Make a big batch of these and freeze them to be eaten all season long! That&rsquo;s if you&rsquo;re able to save any for later.

<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/blogs/recipe/kale-avocado-apple-smoothie-bowl-recipe">Kale, Avocado &amp; Apple Smoothie Bowl Recipe</a>

For those of you who prefer eating your smoothies, might we interest you in this bowl version? It&rsquo;s a great way to get your greens in, and since it mostly tastes like apples, it&rsquo;s not a bad way to get your kids to eat kale either.

<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/blogs/recipe/orange-ricotta-pancakes-with-blueberry-syrup-recipe">Orange &amp; Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup</a>

Level up this brunch staple with one of our all-time favorites that tastes like you worked really hard, even if you didn&rsquo;t. The pancakes come out super-delicate, and the orange and ricotta combo makes them feel special. Top liberally with homemade blueberry syrup, and you&rsquo;re winning brunch.

<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/blogs/recipe/creamed-spinach-filled-crepes-baked-with-cheese">Creamed Spinach Filled Crepes Baked with Cheese</a>

Here’s a step by step method to getting even your most carnivorous friends to ask for more spinach:

<ol>
	<li>Mix with a bunch of cream cheese, garlic, and shallots.</li>
	<li>Stick it into a crepe.</li>
	<li>Cook.</li>
	<li>Top with more cheese.</li>
</ol>

You’re welcome.

Ideas

Go-To Guide: Weighted Blankets

Originally used in therapeutic settings by occupational therapists, most weighted blankets contain glass or plastic beads in securely stitched pockets. They come in a variety of sizes and weights: 7, 10, 15, or 25 pounds is typical. Choose a blanket that’s 10 percent of your body weight. The rest of the details, such as choice of fabric or machine washability, is up to you. Weighted blankets have gathered quite a following by people who find the pressure calming, kind of like a full-body hug. Here are a few ways to enjoy them.

Make a Tranquil Transition

Downtime is a lot more enjoyable when you leave work behind and ease into your evening. Right when you get home, change into some comfy clothes and take a brief respite under a plush, weighted throw blanket. Even better, sink into the couch and soothe your face with a replenishing sheet mask at the same time. Give your feet a massage, and you’ll be ready for anything (or at least some nachos).

Fidget Less, Focus More

Have a serious work deadline that requires your complete attention? Try sitting at your desk with a smaller, weighted blanket on your lap or a weighted wrap around your neck. Many experts believe this gentle pressure has a grounding effect that helps you focus on the task. Keep breaking through all your to-dos by adding an invigorating essential oil, like rosemary, to a diffuser (if your coworkers are cool with it) and playing some mind-clearing white noise through your headphones.

Settle into Slumber

With a weighted blanket, you’re held in safe, secure comfort that’s a lot like a newborn swaddle. Many people report this helps them fall asleep faster, with less tossing and turning through the night. To prepare you for your trip to dreamland, we also recommend a cup of warm herbal tea and a spritz of lavender pillow spray. Then slip on a pair of cozy headband earphones, tune into some soft music or a guided meditation, and we’ll see you in the morning!

Calm, Cool Kids

A child’s day can be very busy and full of stimulation. The deep, reassuring sensory input of a weighted blanket is a great tool for helping restless little ones catch their z’s (never use a weighted blanket on a baby— it’s recommended for ages 4 and up only). We also suggest a cute nightlight with a remote that lets your child choose the color of the glow. Go a step further and turn on a white-noise machine that projects a nighttime light show on the wall or ceiling. Here’s to the greatest “good night” ever!

Stress Less: How to Embrace the Joy of Missing Out

How-to

2,617. That&rsquo;s how many times the typical cell phone user touches his or her phone each day, according to research firm dscout. Another study found that most email users open 70 percent of their messages within six seconds of receiving them.

Sound familiar? It does for most of us. And while there are undeniable perks to 24/7 access to information, culture, and community, study after study has shown that screen use and social networking have a range of negative impacts, such as hindering our ability to focus, keeping us awake at night, and even causing anxiety and depression.

If you&rsquo;ve experienced any of these issues, it may be time for a digital detox. Don&rsquo;t worry: You don&rsquo;t have to go cold turkey. A recent study at the University of Pennsylvania concluded that limiting social media use to 30 minutes or less each day has a significant impact on reducing feelings of loneliness and depression. Try these ideas for cutting down on your screen time and replacing it with activities you&rsquo;ll love, turning your fear of missing out (FOMO) into the joy of missing out (JOMO).

Start Your Digital Detox

Turn off notifications. Limiting pop-ups can help you avoid the temptation to check in with Facebook or Instagram every time a friend posts an update or likes your post.

Set time limits. If you usually check Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram all day, try limiting yourself to a maximum of 10 minutes on each instead. If it&rsquo;s too tough for you to tear yourself away on your, some phones even allow you to adjust your settings to schedule time off from your devices or limit time on certain apps.

Have an offline morning. Try waking up with the newspaper or a book, instead of the endless news scroll.

Dine phone-free. Eat at a table or outside on a bench, without your phone to keep you company. Plan lunch dates with colleagues at work.

Banish blue light at night. Research has shown that the blue glow of electronics can interfere with circadian rhythms and cause insomnia. Kick your phone, tablet, and TV out of bed.

Turn FOMO into JOMO

Pick paper. There&rsquo;s nothing like curling up with your favorite novel or gossip rag, right? And consider this: Researchers at the University of Oregon have found that material presented in a hard copy, as opposed to online, is easier to remember.

Be creative. Studies have shown that creative pursuits, particularly writing, can help aid recovery from trauma. Try journaling at the end of a long day instead of scrolling through other people&rsquo;s thoughts or rants.

Get outside. Spending time in nature is enjoyable, and really, really good for you. A study from the University of East Anglia has shown that spending time outside reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death, preterm birth, stress, and high blood pressure.

Foster relationships. It&rsquo;s your friends who have the biggest impact on your health and well-being, according to two <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/pere.12187">studies</a> by William J. Chopik, conducted by the University of Michigan. So plan some hang-out time with your besties&mdash;and agree to a no-phones policy.

Spring Brunch Recipes

Spring is in the air, and it should be on your table as well.

Stress Less: How to Embrace the Joy of Missing Out

Go-To Guide: Weighted Blankets

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