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We’re all guilty of shoving things under the bed from time to time, but optimizing this space with clever storage solutions can cut down on clutter and help you stay organized. Whether you’re storing shoes, extra bedding, or seasonal items, under the bed is a great place for items you don’t use all the time or need to access on a regular basis. These under-bed storage ideas will help you reassess the mess and find a solution that works for your storage needs....

1. Exposure to the Freezing Cold Poinsettias are grown in greenhouses to color up in time for the holidays. Then they’re shipped off to sell. You can purchase them in greenhouse pots or in arrangements or planters (like this Better Homes & Gardens 8-inch Poinsettia Live Plant with Ceramic Vase, $33, Walmart). When we take a pampered plant from a warm store through a cold parking lot to the car, it can start to lose its leaves from the shock of temperature change....

Veggie Villains Do you frequently set out sliced veggies for your house to snack on? Us, too. That’s why we were so excited when we saw this adorable platter of veggies with monster eyes from Berry and the Boards. Now that we’ve discovered these jack-o’-lantern cucumbers and monster kiwis, we’re going to be exclusively snacking on festive fruits and vegetables from October 1st ’til Halloween. Candy Corn Parfait Classic yellow-and-orange candy corn is a Halloween staple....

Step 1: Decide on a flower arrangement design. One way to guide your arrangement is to decide on a color scheme before shopping for flowers. Then, when you go to buy flowers, you know you’re picking up colors that work well together. Monochromatic schemes, which show off the variety of different hues of the same color, can be striking. For another high-impact floral design, try complementary colors that will pop against each other....

1. Switch to touchless fixtures. 2. Swap out bath mats. Fluffy bathroom rugs might feel luxurious underfoot, but plush materials can be a breeding ground for mold, mildew, and bacteria. In general, lightweight, quick-drying bath mats are a more hygienic alternative. Look for bathroom rugs made from materials like cotton, polyester, or wool that wick away moisture and dry fast. Bath mats made from natural materials such as bamboo or diatomaceous earth (which is made of fossilized algae) are naturally antibacterial and dry out much faster than fabric options....

S: Sort like with like. I: Identify what to keep. M: Make a home for it. P: Put it into containers. L: Label it. E: Establish a routine.

Buy It: Crock-Pot Slow Cooker ($25, Target)

By the end of July, nearly 600 Aldi stores in 35 states across the country will have curbside pick-up available, the company announced in a news release on Thursday. The corporation decided to expand the option after a successful pilot run in some select markets. “We are always looking for ways to make the Aldi shopping experience even more convenient and accessible for everyone,” Jason Hart, CEO of Aldi U....

Alongside her writing career, Alisha is a website consultant, auditing clients based on functionality, UX/UI, sales data, and best practices, as well as an electronic commerce expert and manager at Michael Stars. Alisha Humiston attended Iowa State University, graduating with a degree in apparel merchandising and design.

December is also a big month for awareness including Handwashing Awareness Month, National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, and World AIDS Awareness Month. You can also celebrate Human Rights Day, Walt Disney Day, and many others. Here’s a collection of all the holidays and observances happening this December. Monthly Observances in December Art and Architecture Month Egg Nog Month Handwashing Awareness Month Hi Neighbor Month Learn a Foreign Language Month Made in America Month National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month National Fruit Cake Month National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month National Pear Month Procrastination Awareness Month Read a New Book Month Root Vegetable Month Safe Toys and Gifts Month Stress Free Family Holidays Month Tomato and Winter Squash Month Tropical Fruits Month Universal Human Rights Month World AIDS Awareness Month Write a Friend Month...

Here’s how a few items from your house just upped your baking game. Watch the video at the end to see all these kitchen hacks in action. 1. Hairdryer: Your frosting just got a glossy sheen! 2. Aluminum foil: One tray size suits all. 3. Baking paper: A nifty way to get your baked cake out of the pan. 4. Paper plate: No more batter splatter! 5. Plastic bag + scissors + tape: Easy custom piping tips....

Sullivans Distressed Two-Toned Ceramic Jug Set, $35 June Fox Dried Lavender Flower Bunch, $14 (originally $17) Yesland Handwoven Seagrass Rattan Storage Basket, $20 Creative Co-Op Botanical Linen and Wood Scroll Poster, $19 (originally $27) CTW Home Collection Brass Taper Candle Holder Set, $33 (originally $34) DII Rustic Cotton Diamond Throw Blanket, $14 (originally $19) Miss Selectex Tasseled Sheer Curtains, $23 Stonebriar Antique Ceramic Accent Mirror, $10 (originally $35) Southshore Fine Living, Inc....

Ice cubes 1 ½ tablespoon (3/4 oz.) lime juice 1 ½ tablespoon (3/4 oz.) Chile Grenadine or purchased grenadine syrup 3 tablespoon (1 1/2 oz.) silver tequila (optional) 4 - 6 ounce ginger beer, chilled Luxardo cherry Chile Grenadine 1 cup pomegranate juice 1 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup packed brown sugar 1 pasilla or guajillo chile, seeded and crushed

A fence can direct foot traffic to an opening, serving almost like a set of walls. It also helps make an arbor seem more logically positioned by anchoring the structure. There’s also a botanical bonus to a fence. If you’re growing vines on an arbor, the fence can serve as more support for them. And if privacy is your goal, a fence paired with an arbor can provide a little privacy but also a limited invitation for guests to come on in and enjoy your landscape with you....

Because it thrives in wet soil, you can enjoy arrowhead in ponds, bogs, and containers. It can be planted at the edge of a pond or submerged in as much as a foot of water. Because many common water-garden plants are low-growing, the upright arrowhead makes a perfect focal point and adds drama with its mid-size height, textural leaves, and attractive flowers. Those flowers, by the way, are relatively small and often hidden in the foliage....