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We’re all experiencing a little cabin fever. It’s time to get creative with our online social gatherings and armchair travel. Fortunately, museums like The Louvre and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History have been offering virtual tours to take during your downtime.Now you can continue your at-home cultural immersion with landmark tours! Even though these popular attractions are...

Mulching isn’t only important in the spring. There are plenty of reasons to apply mulch in other seasons, including the winter.Why Mulch in the Winter?Winter mulching is a critical tool for gardeners to protect plants against frigid conditions. Soil under the mulch doesn’t freeze, and that allows the plants to absorb more water.“Mulch is a standard form of...

We’re in love with snack boards. When created properly (it’s easier than you’d think), these plated snacks look almost too perfect to eat. To shake up your usual assortment of chips and dip for this year’s Super Bowl party, look no further than @TheBakerMama and her football creation.Why We LOVE This Snack Board@TheBakerMama, aka Maegan Brown, shares her...

Do toddlers need snacks? Absolutely. Whether your kiddos are at the park, home or preschool, there’s one thing you know for certain: your child is hungry! It’s time to break out the toddler snacks.The list of snack ideas below will keep you and your toddler happy.4 Things to Do When Choosing Toddler SnacksEven the best chewers can get...

Blink and it’s time to gather around the table to eat your favorite seasonal sides, mains and desserts until you’re so full you can’t move. Thanksgiving is one of our favorite times of the year, and it’s not just because of Pillsbury’s premade turkey sugar cookies or pumpkin pie everything. You’ll find some classic holiday specials on TV among the...

When you need some rest and relaxation, you don’t need to go far. Your yard can be the perfect place for you and your family to play or chill, and it can offer so much more if managed well. Here are some of the many benefits of a healthy yard.It Extends Your Living SpaceYour yard has the potential...

You know it’s Halloween when eerie sounds and smoke machines start haunting every place in town, and the smells of apple and pumpkin surround you. But it’s not October yet, right? Even with the odd passing of time we’ve all been experiencing, unfortunately, it’s only halfway to spooky season.That won’t stop Disney from indulging us with tricky treats,...

Recycle number meaningOn most plastic, you’ll find a number, from one to seven. That number is a resin identification code used to help recycling centers sort materials and tell them how the piece should be processed.Here’s a look at what to do with each type of plastic.Plastic 1This type of plastic is used for popular pantry items such...

You’ve planned the perfect dinner party. The hors d’oeuvres are prepped and assembled. The pot roast is done and warming. The apple-feta tossed salad is crisp. Your friends will be over any minute with giant appetites—and maybe a bottle of wine—in tow. Now, there’s just one thing left to do: set the table.But suddenly, your mind goes blank....

Every year at Passover, we go to my mom’s house for a seder, which is a big, communal meal with the extended family, where almost every food we eat has some kind of symbolism. It’s a joyous, Thanksgiving-like affair with a lot of sharing of food—and germs. There’s a plate stacked high with matzo (unleavened bread) that gets passed from person...