Make-Ahead Tip: Mix the batter up to 12 hours in advance, then shape and bake the scones after you wake up on Christmas morning. Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the breakfast skillet recipe the night before, chill, then thaw for 30 minutes before baking. Test Kitchen Tip: If cherries aren’t your top choice, try the same method with raspberry, orange, apricot…or even a mix of flavors.
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Test Kitchen Tip: Don’t want to (or don’t have time to) grill chicken yourself? Opt for a rotisserie chicken to get a head start. Buy It: VSOP Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinegar ($33, Williams Sonoma) Test Kitchen Tip: To trim down on day-of prep time, assemble this 8-serving chicken casserole up to 24 hours ahead, then refrigerate until you’re ready to bake and dig in. Buy It: OXO Tabletop Spiralizer ($48, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Circulon Skillet ($60, Bed Bath & Beyond) Test Kitchen Tip: Save a little money by cutting whole chicken breast halves into strips yourself instead of getting a package of chicken breast stir-fry strips....
Test Kitchen Tip: This vibrant summer soup is also delicious and refreshing when served cold.
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Editor’s Tip: Displaying your carved pumpkin outside? Get our must-have tips for making your pumpkins last longer. Editor’s Tip: If you’re creating a painted Halloween pumpkin, use long-lasting acrylic paint. Editor’s Tip: When prepping your pumpkin for carving, clean at least 1/2-inch of flesh from the inside of the pumpkin. This allows more light to glow through the etched areas—like this pumpkin’s eyes.
Before you don your Team USA gear and host an Olympics watch party, brush up on these fun facts and impress your guests with your knowledge of the games. Or, turn these questions into a trivia competition and compete for gold! Learn why you won’t see hot air ballooning as an event this year (it used to be a real Olympic sport!) and find out what happens when the country hosting the Winter Olympics doesn’t get any snow....
Editor’s Tip: Do preparations like cutting bars or splitting buns ahead of time to avoid extra work at the tailgate. Also, pack according to the estimated guest number to help save space – just be sure to include a few extra servings for any new friends! Editor’s Tip: It’s best if you tape the paper onto the table top before packing it away in the car – this helps avoid any crinkles or bends in the paper....
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Know your USDA Hardiness Zone. Use it as a guide to avoid planting trees, shrubs, and perennials that won’t survive winters in your area. You’ll also get a better idea of when to expect your last frost date in spring, so you know when you can plant vegetables, fruits, and annuals outside in your area. Not sure when to prune? Prune spring-flowering shrubs, such as lilacs, and large-flower climbing roses, immediately after the blooms fade....
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The ceramic dishes come in four shapes, and according to the online listings, are meant to hold candy. Over the last few weeks, folks on Instagram have been posting photos of their candy dishes filled with succulents instead and it’s inspired us to do the same. To re-create these looks at home, you’ll have to act fast because some of the candy dishes are already sold out. There are only two styles listed on Target’s website: The 10-Inch Ghost Candy Bowl, $10 and the 10-Inch Pumpkin Candy Bowl, $10 are still in stock....
No matter which outdoor task you’re working on, it’s important to follow best safety practices when using ladders. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 500,000 people are treated for ladder-related injuries each year. Falling from any height could result in broken bones, head injuries, or skin lesions, and DIYers need to be especially careful. Hanging outdoor lights or cleaning the gutters tend to be solitary jobs, meaning no one is there to help you or break your fall in the case of a ladder accident....
About Fleas and Ticks Many people make the mistake of thinking fleas and ticks are in the same family. Fleas are insects while ticks are arachnids, more closely related to spiders. Fleas are noticeably smaller than ticks, but both can be difficult to spot on the skin. Unlike ticks, fleas are known to cause home infestations. Both pests feed on blood and cause an irritating bite that leaves behind a red mark on the skin....
