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If you’re a regular at Costco, you’ve probably seen their selection of fresh flowers in the store—but did you know you can order them online? This Valentine’s Day, go ahead and order a Costco-size bouquet at a Costco-sized discount. The brand sells a bouquet of 50 roses for just $40, a rate that’s almost unheard of anywhere else. And that price isn’t limited to just classic red roses. For $40, you can get a 50-stem bouquet in red, white, hot pink, light pink, pale yellow, or purple....

Mexi-Meatballs: Substitute one 16-ounce jar of salsa and one 10-ounce can of enchilada sauce for the cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce. Saucepan variation: In a large saucepan combine thawed meatballs and desired sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

She’s the founder of Detroit Maid, an online marketplace for on-demand home cleaning, often considered the “Uber for Cleaning.” Her services are available in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Chicago. As a cleaning expert and business mogul, Danielle has been featured in national publications and TV shows, including Good Morning America, Fortune Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Martha Stewart, and Better Homes & Gardens. She also serves as a board member of the Michigan League Public Policy....

Highlights• Manages 140+ acres of native woodland and prairie at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens• Manages 40 acres of gardens as the Curator of the Iowa Arboretum• Managed landscapes across 80 acres as a Horticulture Specialist at the Denver Zoo• Over two years of intensive research on annuals in growth chambers and greenhouses as part of graduate research• Coordinated gardens with over 1500 varieties of perennials while collecting phenology, growth, and survival data• Coordinated extensive perennial trials as part of Colorado State University’s Flower Trial Program As part of his graduate degree, he learned how precisely controlling the growing environment can make plants behave however a grower wants....

Diane Blazek, executive director at the National Garden Bureau and All-America Selections, says 2022 seed orders so far are at least as strong as last year and may rise. And you might not get your seeds as soon as you want, she warns. “The supply chain has been disrupted everywhere. It’s not just seeds coming into the country. Companies might need more seed packets to fill, or delivery services like UPS might be overwhelmed....

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla

8 0.5 inch slices baguette-style French bread 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil 2 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoon butter, softened 2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon kirsch or milk ½ teaspoon almond extract ½ cup finely snipped maraschino cherries, patted dry on paper towels