23 Pattern Trends We Love In Home Decor

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December 14, 2022 · 1 min · 2 words · Donald Blackburn

4 Stranger Things–Inspired Halloween Decorating Ideas To Try This Year

Along with watching the show for ideas, you can actually experience what it’s like to be in an episode firsthand through Stranger Things: The Experience, an immersive popup adventure for fans in select cities worldwide. The Experience is an opportunity to participate in an interactive storyline and indulge in ’80s nostalgia with merchandise, food and drinks, photo ops, and sets with special effects—and of course the decor there is completely in line with what appears on the show....

December 14, 2022 · 4 min · 648 words · Vera Taylor

5 Smart Tips For Protecting Shrubs From Winter Damage

1. Choose Hardy Shrub Varieties The best way to increase your shrubs’ chances of surviving a cold winter is to select plants that are suited to your climate. When selecting shrubs, trees, and other plants, check your hardiness zone and other required growing conditions to get the best possible plant for your location. If you have a shrub that regularly struggles through winter, consider replacing it with a species that is more suited to the unique growing conditions of your landscape....

December 14, 2022 · 3 min · 617 words · Corey Billinger

6 Ways To Amp Up Your Football Snacks With Pepperoni

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December 14, 2022 · 1 min · 20 words · Jesus Montalvan

7 Inviting Ideas For Fall Door Decor That Go Beyond Wreaths

1. Rustic Fall Door Decor Pair items collected from flea markets with natural elements to outfit your front door with farmhouse-style fall decor. Here, a galvanized metal funnel holding an assortment of vibrant fall foliage serves as a simple fall door decoration. Framing the entrance, a tall bundle of cornstalks and an antique ladder draped with colorful feed sacks add height and prominence to the display. A variety of salvaged finds form pedestals that elevate pumpkins and create a more dynamic look....

December 14, 2022 · 3 min · 579 words · Maynard Cassano

7 Weeding Mistakes That Make Gardening Much Harder

1. Not knowing the enemy. Identifying the weeds in your garden can help you figure out the best strategy for controlling them. “One key aspect I encounter with gardeners trying to win the battle with weeds is not knowing what the weed is or anything about it,” says North Carolina Extension Agent, Alison Arnold. “Being able to identify the weed will give information on how to manage it.” For starters, it helps to know if you are dealing with an annual, perennial, or biennial weed....

December 14, 2022 · 5 min · 884 words · William Rosen

8 Ways To Decorate Your Fireplace For Fall

With Halloween and Thanksgiving on the horizon, there’s even more reason to get creative with festive fall fireplace decor. Go all out with a spooky Halloween theme, or celebrate the season’s harvest with pumpkins, gourds, and vibrant foliage. Whatever floats your ghost, we’ll show you how a bit of creativity can make your fireplace (and your budget) go a long way this fall. Get inspired with our fall fireplace decor ideas to create a cozy gathering spot you’ll enjoy all season long....

December 14, 2022 · 1 min · 84 words · Maritza Colon

8 Ways To Have Avocado For Dinner

No matter which dinner idea you choose, be sure to keep a few avocados for your morning toast, or one of these nine avocado breakfasts. Tri-Tip Roast with Grilled Avocados This avocado dinner will expand your grilled fruit horizons. Halved, pitted avocados join red wine vinaigrette-basted steak on the grill for a supremely summery meal. Recreate it indoors on a grill pan (such as the Lodge Cast-Iron Reversible Griddle, $35, Target)....

December 14, 2022 · 2 min · 410 words · Danielle Snyder

9 Mother-Daughter ValentineS Day Ideas To Show Her You Care

If mom would rather stay in, plan an at-home spa day for the two of you, or snuggle up for a movie marathon on the couch. If you can’t celebrate in person, plan a virtual cooking date, or host a virtual game night for you, your mom, and a handful of other mom-daughter friends. No matter what you do, you’ll appreciate the extra time spent together—and it may even inspire an annual tradition....

December 14, 2022 · 1 min · 171 words · Erica Maroney

9 Thrift Store Decor Ideas To Repurpose Easily Found Items

You’re almost guaranteed to find these nine thrift store items on your next vintage adventure. Shop with an open mind and keep your eyes peeled. Make sure you scan shelves from top to bottom; sometimes, the best finds are just out of reach. Whether your new accessory becomes part of a gallery wall or earns a spot on your fireplace mantel, there is a perfect place in your home to showcase your latest vintage finds....

December 14, 2022 · 4 min · 702 words · Clare Cortez

Air-Fryer Scotch Eggs

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December 14, 2022 · 1 min · 68 words · Debra French

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December 14, 2022 · 1 min · 27 words · John Nims

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December 14, 2022 · 1 min · 57 words · Jason Acker

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December 14, 2022 · 1 min · 58 words · Heather Alley

Chocolate Chess Pie

1½ cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup lard 1/4 cup butter, cut up (or shortening or lard) 1/4 to 1/3 cup water 2¼ cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup evaporated milk 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup butter, melted 1½ teaspoons vanilla 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup heavy cream 3 tbsp powdered sugar 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla...

December 14, 2022 · 1 min · 73 words · Mary Ludwig

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December 14, 2022 · 1 min · 47 words · Christine Fernandez