Archive for January 2022
8 Romantic Plants She’ll Love This Valentine’s Day
Gift something beautiful (and budget-wise) that lasts for years—a romantic houseplant! Are you still deciding what to buy your love for Valentine’s Day this year? Plants make the most romantic gifts, no question! There are so many gorgeous indoor plant varieties with jewel-toned blooms and other sweet features that make them ideal for this…
Read MorePopovers
Try these beautiful popovers. A great change from bread, rolls and muffins. They make a simple bowl of soup seem fancy! INGREDIENTS: 1 ¼ cups bread flour ¾ teaspoon table salt 1 ½ cups 2 percent low-fat milk, heated to 110 to 120 degrees 3 large eggs Salted butter DIRECTIONS: This batter comes…
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How to Care for Houseplants in Winter
Find out the 3 top tips to keeping your indoor plants happy this winter. With winter in full swing outdoors, there’s nothing better than basking in a cozy tropical paradise inside your own home. During the winter, however, the needs of your indoor plants change and keeping them happy means making changes to your…
Read MoreA Winter Activities Bucket List
Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor activities with the family, we’ve got a bucket list to get you started. It’s the heart of winter and the holidays have concluded! Now, what is there to do for family entertainment? Getting outside in the cold is great, but it’s also good to have some fresh options…
Read MoreSaltine Cracker Candy
Enjoy this super-simple recipe for a tasty treat after dinner! INGREDIENTS: 1 sleeve saltine crackers (about 48) 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate morsels 1/2 cup chopped pecans or other nuts DIRECTIONS: Heat the oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with…
Read MorePlum Berry Cornmeal Cake
This nutritious and delicious treat can’t be beat! Try pairing with a warm hot chocolate or tea. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup salted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons…
Read MoreHome Furnishings: What’s Trending and What’s Worth Buying
New Year, new living room? Check out these emerging home decor trends and take advantage of our tips & tricks to purchasing good quality furniture. The New Year is the perfect time to take a peek at what’s trending in the realm of fashion and, of course, home decor. With 2021 came a marked…
Read More10 Must-Have Winter Fashion Accessories
Jazz up your black parka with the trendiest winter accessories for 2022! Cold winter weather often confines us to wear the same puffy coat every day and warm outfits that prioritize warmth over all else. How do we manage to stay stylish throughout the coldest months? The key is modern statement accessories! With the…
Read MoreWhite Chocolate Raspberry Blondies
Riddled with white chocolate and raspberries, these treats will be gone faster than you can bake them! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (6 ounces by weight) white chocolate, roughly chopped 1/2 cup butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon VERY BERRY RASPBERRY…
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