For most people, the sight of ants, roaches, spiders, centipedes, mice, bedbugs, and other vermin scurrying happily through the house is a major turn-off. We’d do just about anything to send these invaders packing. I read one story about a person who set off so many bug bombs inside her trailer that the fumes ignited and blew it up. In the parlance, that’s what’s known as throwing the baby out with the bathwater....
When we first saw BestProducts.com cover the seashell Christmas tree craze on Etsy, we knew we were intrigued. What we didn’t know was that we’d spend the next, oh, hour of our lives in a seashell Christmas tree spiral, as we searched for the best of the bunch. Thankfully, we think we found them, and we can’t wait to start decorating for a very coastal Christmas. First, pictured above, are Etsy vendor CathysCoastCreations’ seashell and sea glass beach Christmas trees....
Pulling together a polished look for a bedroom starts with bedding. The ensemble of sheets, blankets, and shams sets the tone for your space. Get to know the bedding basics before shopping to choose the right style for you. For instance, duvets and comforters are often used interchangeably, but they’re actually two different things. Here, we’ll break down the details. What Is a Duvet Cover? Think of a duvet cover as a giant pillowcase for a duvet insert....
We’re all guilty of it—walking with our gaze turned down toward the tiny screen in our hands, sitting in a waiting room, idly scrolling through our apps, or enjoying “the great outdoors” whilst holding an e-reader. Awareness, of our surroundings and ourselves, can be scarce these days. But if we happen to look up, we just might notice something that we wouldn’t have otherwise. And this is where one of my mom’s most important (or at least, most memorable) lessons comes in....
Get ready to pour it out with the ladies of Serenity in another season of Sweet Magnolias! Netflix has renewed the popular series for a third season, with stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley set to reprise their roles in the romance drama. “We are back!” Garcia Swisher, who plays Maddie Townsend, revealed on Instagram Wednesday. “Season 3 of Sweet Magnolias is happening! The show, which is based on the books of the same name by Sherryl Woods, is a tale of friendship, family, and romance set in the fictional South Carolina town of Serenity....
Give your home a makeover by repainting the front door. This easy do-it-yourself project can be completed in a weekend. Go beyond basic black and white, and pick a bright shade that makes your house really shine. Before going all in on one color, test a few shades to see which works best with your home’s existing facade. Brush on a few different hues, and see how they look in the sunlight at different points throughout day....
The network just announced a new television show that will introduce a little healthy competition between their stars. On Battle on the Beach, three groups of rookie house flippers will renovate identical beachfront properties, as a press release recently announced. To help show them the ropes, HGTV stars Taniya Nayak (Restaurant Impossible), Ty Pennington (Ty Breaker) and Alison Victoria (Windy City Rehab) will each mentor one of the teams. Each week, Holmes and Holmes star Mike Holmes and Mina Starsiak Hawk of Good Bones will oversee their progress, assessing what renovations and design choices will add the most value to the beach houses, and crown a winner....
Saturday began as an ordinary, busy day for the staff at Burg Steakhouse in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. “It started pretty much like any other Saturday would. You know, we filled up as soon as we opened the doors, and we were busy until we closed the doors,” Ashley Rackstraw, a head server at the restaurant, recalled to WATE of the bustling spring break period. One diner, however, managed to stand out from the crush of hungry vacationers....
I just heard my husband woop and holler from across the house, “It’s back!” He quickly explained he was referring to Chick-fil-A’s Peppermint Chip Milkshake, which he counts as one of the first signals of the holiday season. Ask him about it and he’ll go on about how it hits just the right ratio of chocolate to peppermint and how he tries to limit this indulgence to just a one-time-per-season treat, but fails miserably every single year....
One Oak Ridge, Tennessee resident just went above and beyond for her mom’s birthday this year, by wowing her with a Dolly Parton-inspired “cake of many colors,” and a mug to boot. This year, Lindsey Gilliam, with the help of tumbler designer Sharone Arevalo of Clarksville, Tennessee, and custom cake maker Benca Flippen with Flippen Cakes in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, made her mom Misty Pack’s birthday one for the books. “Living in East Tennessee, you are almost destined to be a Dolly Parton fan to some extent....
We’ll never turn down the opportunity to taste a new doughnut. So we suppose that means we’ll be ordering a new flavor from Dunkin’ in the near future, which is debuting its Matcha Topped Donut nationwide tomorrow, February 24, at participating restaurants. Per a company press release, the new donut flavor is made up of Dunkin’s signature Glazed Donut, topped with Matcha powder for vegetal flavor notes and a hit of bold green color....
Sorry mama, Blue Bell is giving us permission to eat ice cream for breakfast. The Texas-based creamery is celebrating National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (Saturday, February 4) with the release of a fun new ice cream flavor, I ❤Cereal, available now for a limited time. Blue Bell describes its I ❤Cereal creation as a delicious ice cream with the flavor of fruity cereal, combined with confetti sprinkles and coated fruity cereal pieces....
It’s the question everyone is asking: Will there be another season of Home Town Takeover? Unfortunately, despite the overwhelming success of the spinoff show, Ben and Erin Napier have no plans for a season two. Why? It’s simple. Family comes first for the parents of two. Back in June, Erin shared the reason with a Twitter follower who asked about the possibility of a new season of Home Town Takeover in the future....
Here you are, going about your day, when all of a sudden you spot a penny, heads-up, glimmering on the sidewalk. Do you pick it up? If you fall in camp yes ma’am you’re in good company, but have you ever wondered how the lucky penny superstition originated? Well, it’s not as neat and shiny an explanation as that copper (erm, zinc) glimmer reflecting from the street. “According to one theory, people originally thought pennies would bring good luck because of religious beliefs....
Nutritionally speaking, potatoes often get a bad rap, but they can be a smart addition to healthful meals. Not only are they an excellent source of vitamin C, they’re rich in vitamin B6, the mineral potassium and a good source of fiber both in the skins and the flesh. Add to that, they’re naturally gluten free, fat free and sodium free. While you may associate potatoes with the carb category, they’re actually a good source for plant based protein with 3 grams in a medium sized 5 ounce potato....
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, so you know what that means. Festive red, white, and blue decorations and dessert? Absolutely. American flag? Check. Hot dogs? Double check. Fireworks? Triple check. Fireworks are practically synonymous with celebrating Independence Day, and there’s nothing like watching sparkling and colorful starbursts streaming across the night’s sky after a long day spent swimming, eating, drinking and being merry. But, the excitement of a fireworks display or lighting that first firecracker can also bring danger—if not handled properly....
The best pot of grits starts with good-quality stone-ground grits, of course. But that’s not all it takes. You’ve got to cook them properly too. Here are three small ways to upgrade the flavor and texture of grits however you like to eat them—in a scoopable Shrimp and Grits Casserole, rich with Cheddar cheese, or as a creamy base for barbecued brisket. These tips also apply whether you are preparing them in a slow cooker or on the stove top....
What’s a crowd-pleasing dessert everyone will love this holiday weekend? Ina Garten’s vote is in: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. “I love having summer parties but it’s gotten harder to plan a menu now that it feels like everyone is on a special diet. Dessert can be especially tricky, but I always try to make one that everyone can eat. This weekend, I’m baking my usual Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp with a gluten-free oatmeal crumble on top,” Garten captions the series of three photos on instagram of the crumble coming together....
A slimy new stranger that experts say could threaten this year’s crawfish season has taken up residence in St. James Parish, Louisiana. LSU AgCenter entomologist Blake Wilson called the masses of invasive apple snail eggs popping up in the area “the densest he’s ever seen.” He became aware of the situation last week after receiving a call from a St. James crawfish farmer who was concerned by the appearance of the apple snail’s dreaded bright, pink eggs....
Jelly Belly founder David “Candyman” Klein is using his impending retirement to go full Willy Wonka, and he’s looking for his very own Charlie Bucket. Before he steps away from his candy empire for good, Klein is taking a road trip across the country, hiding golden tickets in the form of necklaces for adventurous fans to discover across each state. Though the cost to enter each treasure hunt costs $49.98, each participant has the chance to win $5,000....
