The commute between the house and the kids’ school and extracurricular activities proved a burden for the family, though, even with a house that fulfilled their needs. So the Taylors dismissed the idea of finding a similar house and built their dream house again, this time in Sandy. “My goal was consistency,” Hillary says. “There was no reimagining design schemes and colors.” She did make a few practical adjustments, though....
To carve: Cut a circle in the bottom of the pumpkin and clean out the interior. Next, scrape the pumpkin flesh thinnest where you’re planning to carve; we recommend no more than 1" thickness. Attach the printed stencil to the pumpkin with tape. Use a pin to make tightly spaced pricks along the stencil lines, piercing through the paper into the surface of the pumpkin. Remove the paper stencil from the pumpkin, but keep it nearby for reference....
Plant List for Creating the No-Fuss Shade Garden Plan 3 Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’), Zones 4-8 2 Barrenwort (Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’), Zones 4-8 3 Japanese painted fern (Athyrium ‘Ursula’s Red’), Zones 5-8 2 Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in Pink’), Zones 4-8 3 Foamy bells (x Heucherella ‘Golden Zebra’), Zones 4-9 2 Hosta (Hosta ‘Patriot’), Zones 3-8 2 Hellebore (Helleborus ‘Golden Sunrise’), Zones 4-9 2 Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’), Zones 3-9 2 Hosta (Hosta ‘Sagae’), Zones 3-8...
The pantry was large, but it was underperforming and needed a specific organizational system. When full, the shelves were messy and visually overwhelming. A U-shaped layout created wasted space in the corners. The pantry’s most notable feature was its potential. Kokaliares cleared out everything, so she could give the existing shelves a fresh coat of paint before beginning to organize. First, she found a personality-packed wallpaper to jazz up the space....
Plants for Creating the Spring Vegetable Garden Plan 16 Carrot 8 Leaf lettuce 8 Butterhead lettuce 4 Spinach 16 Radish 2 Broccoli 1 Cabbage 12 Snow pea 2 Parsley 8 Onion Each of these crops comes in all sorts of varieties. Feel free to choose your favorites, or experiment with new-to-you cultivars. Get the Free Spring Vegetable Garden Plan The garden plan for this design includes an illustrated version of the planted garden, a detailed layout diagram, a list of plants for the garden as shown, and complete instructions for installing the garden....
The finishes help a mix of thrifty finds feel fresh. The decor in the home is scoured from garage sales, thrift stores, and antique shops for earthy, tactile, affordable finds. Natalie describes herself as someone drawn to rustic vintage elements and a mighty good deal rather than as a collector. Check out how she made her home into a farmhouse dream on a small budget. Natalie persuaded an antique shop owner to part with a not-for-sale church pew for $175 that now resides in her entry....
½ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate pieces
Once you check off the day’s task, reward yourself with something relaxing like a bubble bath or an episode of your favorite show. Or make cleaning something to look forward to by listening to your favorite podcast or playlist while you work. You can even turn the cleaning challenge into a friendly game with friends or family to see how many of you can stick to the schedule and accomplish all 30 tasks....
One serving = 2 sticksParty of 12 = 24 portions One serving = 3 wingsParty of 12 = 3 pounds One serving = ¼ cupParty of 12 = 3 cups One serving = 2 ounces (1 ounce each of meat and cheese)Party of 12 = 24 ounces of a mix of cheeses and meats One serving = 4 meatballsParty of 12 = 2 pounds One serving = ¼ cupParty of 12 = 3 cups...
Tips Prepare as above through Step 4. Cover the unbaked lasagna with foil and chill for up to 48 hours. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 30 to 35 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
If you’re in the Midwest, there’s one unique farm that needs to be on your road trip list this summer: Cherry Point Farm & Market in Shelby, Michigan, has a beautiful, fragrant lavender labyrinth you can walk through with an elaborate herb garden at its center. Founded by the Bull family in 1949, Cherry Point is one of the oldest operating farms and markets in Oceana County in Western Michigan....
What Is Labneh Cheese? Labneh, frequently used in Mediterranean cuisine, is made from fermented milk (plain yogurt) strained for several hours to remove all the moisture. Its consistency is similar to whipped cream cheese. Labneh can be consumed raw or cooked into dishes. It’s also packed with protein and gut-healthy probiotics. How to Make Labneh Many grocery stores now carry labneh in the dairy section, but it’s simple to make at home....
Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated around the world by exchanging small gifts (either placed in stockings or shoes) with family members and helping the less fortunate. Even if you haven’t celebrated it before, this is one holiday tradition you can start this year. Who Was Saint Nicholas? History tells us that Saint Nicholas was known for his lifetime of service. He sold his worldly possessions and gave his money to those in need, while helping the sick and suffering whenever possible....
Which Colors Make Green? This nature-inspired color is a great way to bring the outdoors in and give your home an instant refresh. The basic answer for what colors make green is blue and yellow. However, color theory is a little more complex. Yellow and blue are both primary colors, meaning they are the starting point for mixing secondary colors, such as green. Green can have warm or cool undertones, depending on the amount of yellow and blue it contains....
½ cup frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed ½ fresh blueberries title: “Whole Wheat Chocolate Blueberry Cake” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-07” author: “Rosanna Chance” ½ cup frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed ½ cup fresh blueberries
To learn more about the relationship between food and how we make sense of culture and history, we talked to Elizabeth Hopwood, Ph.D., a lecturer in English and acting director of the Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities at Loyola University Chicago. “Holidays in particular mark moments when history, culture, and traditions are practiced at the family table,” she says. “Many holidays are centered around what we eat, so examining our food traditions can help us understand how we’ve formed global and familial connections that are centuries old....
