For over three decades, Doug oversaw the production of garden and outdoor living content for Better Homes and Gardens, Special Interest Publications, BHG.com, and Books. At one point, his group was producing 25 gardening publications per year in addition to the monthly magazine and books.Doug has won a wide range of horticultural awards including the B.Y. Morrison Communication award from the American Horticultural Society.E-commerce websites were in their infancy when Doug helped launch Garden....

With the beginning of school just around the corner and fall just past that, I’ve already got apples on the brain! I’m a bit obsessed with making no bake Oreo balls because you can really turn them into anything AND they’re delicious. These apple Oreo balls are the perfect addition to any fall themed party, a back to school celebration, or even an after-school treat for the kids after their first day of school!...

With Easter, Earth Day, and Mother’s Day being so close together this year, I have flowers on the brain. And overflowing in my office but that’s another story. I shared these flower cupcakes (made out of jelly beans!) already but thought it’d be a great idea to share these cute no bake cookies too! This is one of these easy recipes that isn’t really even a recipe but more an idea and a fun one at that!...

I’ve always been a big fan of classic dirt cake so it’s probably not surprise that I’m sharing this fun Halloween dirt cake recipe today! It’s the perfect addition to any Halloween dessert table and a great treat for a Halloween night treat! Plus, it’s not just a Halloween graveyard dirt cake – it’s a poke cake too! Layers of pudding get literally poked into the cake to give the chocolate cake a delicious creamy filling!...

The line includes seven new styles available in eight colors, which leaves shoppers with 152 mix-and-matchable combinations to choose from. Think: modern square-neck bikini tops, retro high-rise bottoms, and minimalist one-pieces in shades like marigold yellow, herb green, rosewood brown, and classic black. And if solid colors aren’t your thing, there’s also a navy floral print to accommodate more maximalist tastes. To buy: $65; everlane.com. Because it’s Everlane, sustainability is a key part of the fresh collection....

What does gochujang taste like? So, what does gochujang taste like? To compare it with two popular sauces that almost always comes up in the same breath, gochujang is like the love child of sriracha and miso—spicy like the former, pungent like the latter—with a hint of sweetness. You could probably guess this from the color and flavor, but chilies (specifically, a type of dried chile powder called gochugaru) are one of the main ingredients, along with salt, glutinous rice (aka sticky rice), and fermented soybeans....

“Airlines have always run on thin margins with tight turnarounds, and the [COVID-19] pandemic has only made that worse,” says travel expert Susan Moynihan of The Honeymoonist/Largay Travel. “Airlines reportedly laid off some 90,000 positions in 2020, and they are still short-staffed [in 2021], for all of the reasons that we know. So there is even less room to rebound for unfortunate issues in the form of weather, mechanical issues, quarantining staff, or anything else....

As a boy mom, my house has always been filled with things that go. Cars, trucks, trains, and even airplanes. If it moves, my boys loved it. I mean I even did a things that go party for my son when he turned two. That was such a long time ago and still one of my favorite parties! Pretty sure I could give out these valentines to every kid in my son’s school with Hot Wheels just from our playroom....

Christmas Movie Games One of my favorite things about Christmas is the Christmas movie season. Whether you watch the 25 days of Christmas on Freeform or watch the original movies on the Hallmark Channel or just watch all of the classics – for some reason Christmas means movies. I’ve shared tons of Christmas movie games in the past but this emoji one is still one of my favorites! With my Christmas movie bingo game being so popular, I thought it’d be fun to make another Christmas movie themed game....

As a boy mom, there are a handful of things that are constant in our lives. Dinosaurs, superheroes, cars, reptiles, and robots. Our house is filled with robots of every shape and kind – coding robots, battling robots, and even stuffed robots. I’ve already done car valentines, dinosaur valentines, and even Baby Yoda valentines, so I thought it would be fun to do a cute robot Valentine’s Day card that the boys can give out to their classes this year....

Personalized Mother’s Day Gifts Every year I search high and low for the perfect gift for my mom for Mother’s Day. I already bought her an e-book reader full of these books moms will love. And I’ve already given her the cutest grandson ever. This year I want to get her something more personalized and came up with a handful of options to choose from! These are just some of my favorites....

We searched through more than 300 items in the Kate Spade sale and picked out 10 different bags for any occasion you might be shopping for. These discounts only last through November 6, though, so you’ll want to hurry to pick out your favorite style. Best Kate Spade Sale Deals: The Little Better Sam Nylon Laptop Backpack, from $167 with code SAVENOW (was $278) Knott Medium Saddle Bag, from $167 with code SAVENOW (was $278) Evelyn Faux Shearling Small Shoulder Crossbody, from $179 with code SAVENOW (was $298) Anna Medium Envelope Clutch, from $179 with code SAVENOW (was $298) All Day Large Zip-Top Tote, from $197 with code SAVENOW (was $328) Softwhere Quilted Leather Mini Tote, from $156 with code SAVENOW (was $398) Knott Medium Satchel, from $209 with code SAVENOW (was $348) Knott Commuter Laptop Bag, from $209 with code SAVENOW (was $348) Hudson Large Hobo Bag, from $209 with code SAVENOW (was $348) Boxxy Crossbody, from $299 with code SAVENOW (was $498)...

In recent years leading up to 2020, Wagner says people were more Team Lizzo (and her unapologetic self-confidence) than Team Victoria’s Secret, with unrealistic beauty standards. Looking ahead, natural, yet bold, is the theme of the next 10 years. Here, expert stylists predict trends for the coming decade. Michael predicts that the acceptance of aging hair is only going to become more universal. This means gray will no longer be something to avoid, but salt-and-pepper hair will be welcomed and appreciated....

In some cases, you may have a healthy debate over politics, current events, or other situations where you don’t share an opinion. Other times, you’ll find yourselves fighting over things like chores, the kids, the in-laws, and other normal life things. The conversations may become heated or passionate, but as long as they stay respectful, these can be meaningful moments and good for the relationship because they teach you valuable communication skills....

Before you break out your rake or leaf blower, however, you might want to consider your alternatives. Usually, when you collect and bag the leaves in your yard, they end up in the dump. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, leaves and other yard debris account for 34.7 million tons of waste per year in the U.S., about 13.3% of all solid waste in the country. The EPA also notes that yard waste generates methane gas, which pollutes the air we breathe, and acids that can leach into the ground, polluting soil and water....

All you need for these fun kids birthday party games is some candy, ice cream cones, balloons, and players who are enthusiastic and ready to play! Hilarious Birthday Party Games A couple of weeks ago my sister and brother-in-law came down to Texas for a couple of days to celebrate our birthdays that are just days apart. My sister is just as fun-loving as I am and pretty much always up for anything, so I decided it’d be fun to put together a couple of birthday party games (could also use these for housewarming party) to play as a family....

For the most part, Facebook charity fundraisers are a safe and effective way to give to causes you care about. Here’s what happens when you make a donation through the social media platform, and ways to ensure your money gets to the right place. Understand the types of Facebook fundraisers. Money raised through Facebook fundraisers goes to one of two places—birthday fundraisers, which benefit bona fide charities (there are more than 750,000 nonprofits on the platform); or personal causes, from vet care for a sick pet to college tuition—so you might want to be cautious about where your donations end up....

Generally, once cut, all pies should be wrapped and refrigerated. But if you’re baking your pie ahead of time, there are a few things to consider. Here’s how long you can store homemade pumpkin pie, how the rules change for store-bought pies, and how to tell if pumpkin pie has gone bad. How Long Does Pumpkin Pie Last on the Counter? Whether you’ve baked your pumpkin pie using the filling from a can or from a fresh pumpkin, the rules are the same....

Unfortunately for flapjack lovers everywhere, these terms vary by restaurant, so you’ll have to ask the wait staff before you place your order. At IHOP, the popular pancake chain that offers away a free short stack of pancakes on their National Pancake Day every year, a short stack is always a serving of three fluffy pancakes, while a full stack is five. The beauty of making pancakes at home is that there is no need to cap your stacks—you can keep serving up hot cakes until you’re completely full....

The Importance of Chewing for Proper Digestion Contrary to popular belief, the digestion process doesn’t start in the stomach; it begins in the mouth. The first step of digestion is chewing, which both reduces the size of food and activates the salivary glands to secrete more saliva, according to Johanna P. Salazar, MS, RDN, registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Healing Nutrition. Saliva contains enzymes like amylase and lipase, which break down carbs and fats, respectively....