We Tried It: I Attempted Stand-Up for the First Time in Honor ofSNL's 50th Anniversary and Tapped Into My Inner Amy Poehler

The Second City (left) and PEOPLE staffer Madeleine Janz.Photo:Timothy M. Schmidt; Catie Roback Timothy M. Schmidt; Catie Roback Standing up in front of a crowd of strangers trying to be funny didn’t originally sound like my version of a nightmare. I’m always making my friends giggle, and I like to think I’m a funny person, butmaking people laughon command proved to be harder than I imagined when I tried stand-up for the first time.

We Tried Taco Bell’s New Crispy Chicken Nuggets — Here's What We Thought

Taco Bell’s new Crispy Chicken Nuggets.Photo:Taco Bell Taco Bell Taco Bell is putting its own flavorful spin on a beloved fast-food item. The brand’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets land on the menu later this week, and PEOPLE got an early taste of the much-anticipated addition. The new nuggets feature all-white meat chicken marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated with a blend of breadcrumbs and tortilla chips. And nugget enthusiasts will have a trio of sauces to choose from: Taco Bell’s exclusive new Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce (which the brand calls the “star” of the group), tangy, creamy Bell Sauce and sweet, hot Jalapeño Honey Mustard Sauce.

We Uncovered the Best Cold-Weather Home Essentials Hiding in Amazon’s Winter Sale —  All Under $25

Photo:Amazon (4) Amazon (4) Considering how much time we’re likely to spend at home over the next couple of months, it’scrucial to stay warmand be comfortable — and Amazon has all the must-haves. The site’sWinter Saleis chock-full ofcold-weather essentialsincluding deals onsnuggly throw blankets, compact space heaters, humidifiers that can provide a multitude of benefits, and more. We rounded up the nine best finds — with prices ranging from $9 to $25.

Weather-Proof Winter Fashion Is Topping Amazon’s Charts — and the Best Styles Start at $7

Photo:Amazon (3) Amazon (3) Now is the perfect time to stock up on cold-weather essentials, whether you needtravel clothes for your winter vacationor a new outfit to bundle up in while lounging at home. Houjibfa Half-Zip Lounge Set Amazon $20 at Amazon As atop new releaseon Amazon’s fashion chart, this warm lounge set is a wintertime must-have. It includes a half-zip pullover sweatshirt and high-waisted sweatpants for a coordinated, monochromatic look that’s ideal for relaxing at home or hitting the road.

Wedding Guest Doesn’t Want to Give Bride and Groom a Gift Because They Have to Pay for Travel to Destination Nuptials

A table of wedding gifts (stock image).Photo:Getty/Tetra images RF Getty/Tetra images RF A wedding guest is wondering if it would be “rude” if they didn’t give the bride and groom a gift because they are already spending a lot of money to attend the couple’s “costly” destination wedding. In addition, the guest noted, the bride has asked her bridesmaids to pay for their own dresses, hair and makeup. With all the travel and wedding-related expenses, the guest is feeling financially pinched.