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I like mushrooms in soup, mushrooms in stir-fry, mushrooms in spaghetti sauce, and mushrooms on pizza. In my kitchen, I am delighted to eat them, but when spotted in my garden on a tree, the mushrooms are the ones feasting. And the tree may not be alive for long. Mushrooms Break Down Organic Matter, That’s Good—Most of the Time Mushrooms are the visible fruiting bodies of a fungus that may attack living tissue, but usually confines itself to feeding on dead, organic matter, such as rotten wood....

Those who don’t do laundry, watch others doing laundry. In all seriousness though, watching other doing laundry just got a whole lot more exciting thanks to a new discovery+ series, The Laundry Guy. For those who avoid the laundry room at all costs, it may help you realize the simple joy in salvaging a beloved garment, blanket, or coat from yesteryear. Or, for the already initiated, the show may inspire you to put some tips from the show’s host, Patric Richardson, into action pronto....

It’s a wonder the internet searches that can come from a simple trip to Costco. This time, it was the big box of butter that got me. It wasn’t until I got home that I realized I had purchased an unreasonable amount of the stuff. With the holiday baking season solidly behind me, I immediately had visions of a future Saturday in the not-too-distant future when I would sadly chuck the expired yellow boxes into the trash....

Once again, the winter holidays are upon us, but before we can worry about decking the halls, it’s time to set the table for the Thanksgiving feast. The turkey, the cranberry sauce, the cornbread dressing—we can practically taste it already. As seasoned hosts, we’re constantly thinking up ways to prepare for the holidays ahead of time. The last place we want to be when guests start arriving is standing over the stove, sweating into the pot of gravy....

For a zen ambience in your bedroom, sure, you could add candles. You could change the lighting. You can add an orchid or two. Or, you could do what you know needs to be done to truly transform your sleeping quarters: Invest in high-quality bedding. Sheets, shams, the works. Well, we’ve found your match made in linen closet heaven—allow us to introduce Chip and Joanna Gaines’ latest launch from their home brand Magnolia, the Mélange bedding collection....

Our countdown to the launch of Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network this October just got more exciting. Yesterday, the TV channel—a joint venture between Chip and Joanna Gaines and Discovery, Inc.—revealed the newest original series for the network will be Growing Floret. According to a press release, the series will center on Floret Flower Farm, a flourishing organic flower farm in Mount Vernon, Washington, as founder Erin Benzakein and her team take on reviving chemically damaged and over-farmed land with only one year to make the transformation happen....

There are a million things to love about Costco. (Seriously, don’t get us started!) But nothing gets our hearts pumping for the big box store like a good lineup of free samples. That’s not to say we’d throw punches for a free snack, but we’ve certainly made our fair share of beelines once we get a whiff of something tasty. From meatballs to bite-sized cheesecakes, we’ve tried it all. But even we were shocked to learn some of the finer details of Costco’s legendary free samples....

Dolly Parton is busier than ever. If anyone ever personified the adage, “age is just a number,” it would be her. Just in the last year along the Smoky Mountain Songbird has released a No. 1 bestselling novel that she co-wrote with James Patterson and that is now being adapted into a film, the second fragrance in her line with Scent Beauty has arrived on store shelves, and of course, she’s kept expanding her Imagination Library, as well as all of her other philanthropic ventures....

Cookie baking season is the best time to get the kids in the kitchen. Scooping dough onto a baking sheet, rolling and cutting out festive shapes, or simply slicing from a log of prepared cookie dough—each step offers something sweet and intriguing to a kid’s imagination (and we haven’t even mentioned the decorating). While gingerbread men or tree-shaped sugar cookies are fun to decorate with different icings and sprinkles, sometimes these edible crafts are a huge potential for mess and take significant amounts of time—from cutting and baking to icing and drying....

Kathie Lee Gifford is still basking in the glow of her children’s weddings. The former Today show host celebrated the nuptials of both her children over the summer: her daughter Cassidy, 27, wed fiancé Ben Wierda in June, while her son Cody, 30, married his longtime love, Erika Brown, over Labor Day weekend. In a candid interview with her friend and former coworker, Jenna Bush Hager, on Today, Gifford revealed how the coronavirus pandemic impacted both nuptials, and how, even in these difficult times, she has so much to be thankful for....

Easter’s on its way, and you know what that means: It’s time to dye eggs. If you grew up dying Easter eggs using store-bought kits, you’ll remember the telltale vinegary scents, plastic gloves, and concentrated dye tablets. But what if we told you there was another way to dye Easter eggs, one that requires just two ingredients—no extra kits needed? What’s the secret, you ask? Kool-Aid. The old-school drink mix dissolves into a dye that will make your eggs the envy of the Easter egg hunt....

Matthew McConaughey has provided more information about his upcoming benefit to support his fellow Texans in the aftermath of last month’s deadly winter storm. The Oscar-winner revealed that he and his wife Camila, along with their nonprofit, The Just Keep Livin Foundation, will host the star-studded virtual relief benefit “We’re Texas” on Sunday, March 21 at 7pm CT. McConaughey will stream the event live on his YouTube page. The benefit includes an all-star lineup, with performances by Don Henley, Gary Clark Jr....

While most people her age would be slowing down and enjoying retirement, Dolly Parton is busier than ever. With a new Christmas album out, a memoir on shelves, a movie streaming on Netflix, and countless other endeavors in the works, we have to wonder whether or not the legendary songstress ever sleeps! Well, in a recent interview with Today, Parton revealed that she does, in fact, sleep—just not very much....

Centuries later, the National Park Service is on a quest to bring dignity to seven individuals buried in unmarked graves in the Great Smoky Mountains—and they need our help. At the Hidgon Family Cemetery in the Hazel Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park lies a grave marked simply “A Black Man,” with no name, no date, and no epitaph. It’s set apart from the other graves and faces the opposite way....

The coronavirus pandemic has changed so much of our daily lives, and for several industries, halted life all together. One such industry has been live music. While there have been virtual concerts, and a few socially distanced parking lot shows, for the most part, musicians who’ve spent their careers on the road have found their tour buses indefinitely parked. Louisville, Kentucky native, Patrick Hallahan of indie rock band My Morning Jacket, is one of those musicians who suddenly found himself with a lot of unwanted free time....

This year may go down in history books as the Year of Coronavirus, but in our books, we prefer to call it the Year of Baking Everything. Cakes, pies, cookies, cobblers, crisps, crumbles, buckles, and slumps. Yes, that’s us, and you can find us hunched over the oven from here to eternity during these long, lugubrious days. And like a needle needs thread and a garden needs water, what do baked goods need?...

Needless to say, the British royal family knows a thing or two about manners. The proper posse dazzles with their curtsies and delights with their signature waves, but did you know there are also specific rules for dining with the Queen? As an article from Taste of Home explains, if you find yourself gathered ‘round the table with Queen Elizabeth II, you’ve got to stick to some royal protocol. First, you shan’t take your seat before the Queen sits down....

Being a pet parent can be such a rewarding experience, especially once your dog or cat starts responding to their name, coming when called, and going to the bathroom where you actually want them to. But there are also plenty of responsibilities that come with it, including keeping up with your furry friend’s grooming needs. This is easier said than done if you’re dealing with a pet that has sensitive skin or simply hates being brushed....

The Aeronauts Set in 1862, this movie showcases a brave balloon pilot and pioneer meteorologist as they work to fly higher than anyone in history. Just like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, this period piece features great costumes and production design. Difficult People This show traces the trials and tribulations of two thirty-something aspiring comics in New York City. Though it takes place in the modern day you’ll love the wry humor of this Hulu original....

Cutting ahead of someone in line is considered one of those impolite things that can instantly infuriate even the kindest, well-composed people. Even in the South where we try to maintain poise in all circumstances, there’s no holds barred when the line gets skipped, no matter if we’re waiting at the grocery store, for the bathroom, or to get a fried pickle at the state fair. Not to mention, it’s an etiquette nightmare for anyone versed in the art of manners....