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1 cup sifted powdered sugar 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla milk

After writing for Pittsburgh Magazine and Delta Sky Magazine, she joined Rodale Inc. as a reporter and eventually became an associate editor. As associate health editor at Dotdash Meredith (formerly Meredith), she expanded her interests to write about pregnancy and parenting. She brought more than a decade of experience in interviewing doctors, nutritionists, and other experts on health topics to her work. Maria later became a senior editor at Hearst Magazines....

Joy Cho, founder and creative director of Oh Joy! It’s impossible to look at anything from Oh Joy! without a smile on your face. The unapologetically bright and fluorescent lifestyle and design company comes from Joy Cho — the mastermind behind it all. There isn’t much she can’t do. Cho’s wide range of products includes rainbow home decor for Target, tropical dog bow ties for Petco, and even polka-dot Band-Aids. The mom, wife, and author has been named one of Time Magazine’s 30 Most Influential People on the Internet, and, of course, her Instagram is a treat to look at....

Melon Care Must-Knows Melon grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Plants thrive when they receive at least 8 hours of direct sunlight a day. Quick-draining soil is also essential. Not only will seedlings struggle to get established in clay and slow-draining soil, but fruit that develops will have a higher chance of rotting when it sits on moist soil. Plant melons in raised beds if drainage is a problem....

2 tablespoon ancho chile powder 2 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano or dried oregano, crushed 2 teaspoon cocoa powder 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Mexican Beef Stew with Dried Cherries: Prepare as above, except substitute 3 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes for the short ribs. Brown in the sprayed Dutch oven half at a time, adding vegetable oil if necessary....

Show your mom friends how much they mean to you with one of these ideas that go beyond an ordinary gift. Support New Moms Many of us fondly remember welcoming visitors to the hospital to meet our babies. After we left the hospital, those first few weeks at home were filled with new and overwhelming experiences. Give a new mom the gift of your attention and care. Let new moms know they’re not alone with a thoughtful first Mother’s Day gift or by organizing a welcome home party....

To Store: Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup shortening 4 tablespoon cold water