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⅓ cup sugar 2 tablespoon water 1 cup raw pepitas 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt

Whether it’s a homemade gift or a picnic in the park, we’ve rounded up our favorite cheap ideas for Mother’s Day, including free gift and activity ideas Mom will cherish. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8, so don’t wait to make plans! (But if you do, our last-minute gift ideas have you covered.)

Croton Care Must-Knows When you are looking for a home for your crotons, keep in mind that bright light is necessary to bring out the most intense and vibrant colors. In too much shade, the colors can become washed out and muted and the plant’s leaves will be much more green. If you are planting a croton outdoors, select a spot with dappled light. Too much direct sunlight can cause leaf burning and scorching, especially on the lighter-color varieties....

Make-Ahead Pie Crust Prepare your favorite recipe (try our recipes for single-crust pastry or gluten-free pie crust) as directed, but don’t roll it out. Instead, flatten the pastry into a patty or form it into a ball, then wrap it in plastic wrap, label it, and seal. You can keep your pie dough in the fridge for up to 3 days. Be sure to allow the pastry to come to room temperature before rolling out for pie....

Growing Damianita Damianita grows best in full sun and poor-quality well-drained soil. Rich soil causes it to become leggy and bear fewer flowers. Shade causes similar poor results. This drought-resistant desert native needs little maintenance, but you may need to water it once a week in warm weather and every few weeks during winter. Cut back dead wood in spring and lightly shear the shrub after flowering to promote reblooming....

Keep it safe. Before installing shelves, check with a professional electrician and plumber to be sure you won’t be drilling into electrical wires, ductwork, or plumbing components. Cover up. If your closet has tile or wood floors, you might wish to cover them with a drop cloth to prevent damage. Find a friend. For safety reasons, it’s best to have a partner present to help install long shelves and hold your step stool when working up high....

⅓ cup slivered almonds ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup cold butter 2 tablespoon milk Sugared Orange Peel 1 orange 1 cup water ¼ cup sugar

Reserved soaking liquid (see recipe for Dried Fruit Tea Cakes, above) Water 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon cornstarch Pans: Pan size Amt. batter Time Yield3-1/4 x2-1/4 x 1-1/4-inch 13 cup 18 to 20 min. 134-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1-1/2-inch 12 cup 18 to 20 min. 99 x5 x 3-inch Entire recipe 1 hour 12-1/2-inch muffin cups 3 Tbsp. 15 min. 24

Keto Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes Stay on plan while still indulging with these keto-friendly Thanksgiving recipes including ideas for drinks and dessert. Appetizer: Macadamia Nut Hummus Entrée: Lemon-Thyme Split-Roasted Turkey Side Dish: Mushroom Fricassee with Fresh Herbs Side Dish: Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto Dessert: Coconut Stracciatella Ice Cream Drink: Red Wine See our complete keto Thanksgiving menu below and start planning your holiday dinner. Appetizer: Macadamia Nut Hummus Welcome your Thanksgiving guests with a platter of this creamy hummus and veggies....

1 8 ounce package cream cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened ¼ cup sugar ½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces or almond brickle pieces

After working as a freelance journalist, Erik moved into writing about technology topics for corporations. He gained experience in a series of industries, which gave him a broader understanding of business and labor. Erik also ran a number of small businesses, eventually taking a position in management in a publicly held company, becoming involved in running product marketing, managing budgets, and contributing to business planning and analysis. He left to start a consulting business in marketing and then changed to a broader combination of independent journalism and corporate content creation....

½ cup plain fat-free yogurt 2 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian parsley ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup milk 3 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon cornstarch ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 beaten egg yolks 2 teaspoon dark rum ½ teaspoon vanilla