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6 days ago | 
aarp.org | Lauren David
You can make your charcuterie board healthier by adding fresh fruit alongside dried options. Stocksy Facebook Twitter LinkedIn A charcuterie board is a fun appetizer that will wow your guests, and it’s easy to throw together. You can even skip having to use the oven to make these — a nice respite on warm evenings.
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6 days ago | 
huffpost.com | Lauren David
Kitchen counter space is a prized commodity and counters are often overcrowded, especially in small spaces. If you have many appliances, along with condiments and ingredients, occupying luxury real estate near the stove, you may be inadvertently creating food or fire risks. Placing items that you regularly use, such as cooking oils and spices, nearby may be convenient, but it may not be the safest choice.
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1 week ago | 
huffpost.com | Lauren David
You likely buy some grocery items for convenience, to save a couple of steps when it’s time to prepare a meal. Prewashed bagged greens, such as lettuce or spinach, seem like a no-brainer if you’re trying to eat nutritiously. But not so fast ... According to food safety experts, prewashed bagged greens aren’t the safest choice. Bacteria and contamination are more common than you may suspect in this particular grocery item.
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1 week ago | 
bhg.com | Lauren David
A garden pond is a way to add diversity to your yard and create another ecosystem with aquatic plants. A pond that is not well-maintained, unbalanced, or receives too much sunlight can lead to algae growing and thriving. Although some algae isn't a problem in a garden pond, it might not be the aesthetic you want. In this guide, experts share different ways to remove algae, including some preventative measures.
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1 week ago | 
brnw.ch | Lauren David
Sea moss—also known as Irish moss or Chondrus crispus—is having a social media moment. Celebrities and Tiktokers promote it for everything from better digestion to glowing skin. But is the hype backed by science? Sold as dried flakes, gels, powders, gummies, and pills, sea moss has become a billion-dollar industry, valued at $2.18 billion in 2024, and the global market is expected to grow to $2.60 billion by 2030, according to Virtue Market Research.
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1 week ago | 
msn.com | Janece Maze |Lauren David
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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1 week ago | 
countryliving.com | Lauren David
ozgurcoskunWhether you're designing a new outdoor space or want to boost your existing garden's aesthetic, incorporating edging is a way to highlight the area and add more personality. Creating borders or garden edging establishes a defined space and gives your garden a more complete look. Use edging to make the space stand out or to create a garden bed for your pollinator garden, spring bulbs, autumn-blooming flowers, winter blooms, and vegetable garden.
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1 week ago | 
southernliving.com | Lauren David
Many annuals and perennials need plenty of sunlight to thrive. Whether you have sunny areas in your front, side, or backyard or a porch, patio, or balcony and want to add more plants that will come back year after year, there are plenty of sun loving perennials to choose from. Many full-sun perennials provide important food sources for bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and moths.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Lauren David
Many annuals and perennials need plenty of sunlight to thrive. Whether you have sunny areas in your front, side, or backyard or a porch, patio, or balcony and want to add more plants that will come back year after year, there are plenty of sun loving perennials to choose from. Many full-sun perennials provide important food sources for bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and moths.
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1 week ago | 
southernliving.com | Lauren David
If you wash your floors frequently, chances are you'll notice that the mop head is starting to look a bit dingy. The purpose of mopping is to absorb liquid and any grime on a floor. "Mop heads work by soaking up liquids and getting rid of dirt," says Elizabeth Shields, Operations Manager, Super Cleaning Service Louisville. "As time goes by, the fibers can lose their soaking power due to wear and tear." Using a worn-out mop head won't clean the floors well.
