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1 week ago | 
southernliving.com | Stacey Lastoe
Blackberries, a key part of many summer fruit salads and the stars of tarts, muffins, and scones, are a delicious, nutrient-packed fruit. Their deep purple-black color and balance of sweet and tart flavors make them a popular choice for eating by the handful or baking into a pie, cobbler, or turnover. The antioxidant-rich fruit typically enjoys a long peak season too—from late spring to early fall.
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2 weeks ago | 
southernliving.com | Stacey Lastoe
It’s peak strawberry season, and you know what that means: Berries by the gushing handful. And of course classic strawberry shortcake, strawberry pound cake, and many more fresh dishes. The possibilities are endless when it comes to one of our favorite summer berries. Of course, there’s no enjoying the sweet, juicy berries until they’re properly washed. Unwashed strawberries may house dirt or bacteria.
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2 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Stacey Lastoe
11 hours agoThis article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. You know that spacey, charming way that actor Owen Wilson says, “Wow”? Well, I co-opted his signature phrase while taste-testing my way through …
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3 weeks ago | 
bkmag.com | Stacey Lastoe
With an emphasis on inclusion and authenticity, the best yoga studios in Brooklyn offer more than just downward dogs—they offer community. From steamy studios in Park Slope to restorative sessions in Sunset Park, the borough’s yoga scene hums with creativity and positive energy. Whether you’re a first-timer or a lifelong practitioner coming to the mat, these 10 studios are ready to welcome you into the fold. Yogis & Yoginis432 6th Ave.
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4 weeks ago | 
afar.com | Stacey Lastoe
You may have heard that there’s a distinction between good debt and bad debt. The former is often linked to worthwhile longer-term investments such as home ownership or the cost of higher education, while the latter is often associated with more frivolous spending that can result in credit card debt (and accompanying high interest rates). But what about travel debt? Is it good or bad?
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1 month ago | 
lonelyplanetitalia.it | Stacey Lastoe
Andare in spiaggia a MontaukDitch Plains, Gin Beach, Sunset Beach: impossibile sbagliare, soprattutto avendo con sé un cestino da picnic. Sebbene le spiagge locali siano molto affollate nei mesi estivi, l’assenza di ampie passeggiate lungomare e di grandi strutture turistiche è sinonimo di atmosfere tranquille. Prendete lezioni di surf, uscite in mare in kayak o ascoltate il rumore della risacca mentre vi rilassate leggendo un libro.
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1 month ago | 
aarpethel.com | Stacey Lastoe
Would you like to make new friends and connect with other older women? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Ethel Circle, today. You'll love it!It started with a faulty oven. The darn thing just would not get up to the right temperature. So I bought a thermometer and called the appliance company. Eventually, I made the chicken dish I’d been looking forward to trying for weeks, and it was fine, but it brought me zero joy. I had somehow lost my desire to cook.
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2 months ago | 
southernliving.com | Stacey Lastoe
Don't let those strawberries go bad! Follow this expert-backed advice. By Stacey LastoePublished on April 28, 2025 Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood Strawberries are a wonderful part of spring. Although you can enjoy these sweet, luscious berries year round, they’re best in season when you pick up a carton or clamshell at the farmers' market.
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2 months ago | 
southernliving.com | Stacey Lastoe
You might be good at saving plastic grocery bags (raise your hand if you have a pile taking up real estate under the kitchen sink), but are you skilled at putting them to use a second, third, or even a fifth time? There are so many smart and practical ways to use this common household item, and we reached out to a home expert for some advice and practical tips. Joy Ramos, operations manager of Bear Brothers Cleaning in Alabama, shares her top ideas for reusing shopping bags.
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2 months ago | 
southernliving.com | Stacey Lastoe
For many of us, extension cords are an essential piece of equipment in our homes. Because you don’t always have an outlet exactly where you need it to run this thing or that device, extension cords can come in handy. Among other things, they can make vacuuming a floor of your home far easier if you don’t have to unplug and replug the machine in every time you run out the vacuum’s cord. But extension cords are really just a temporary solution, according to Ace Home Co founder, Justin Cornforth.
