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The exclusive line has dozens of comforters, sheet sets, pillow shams, and accent pillows in a variety of colors and prints, including traditional stripes and vintage-inspired florals. And the best part is that nothing in the collection is priced higher than $70. Available in twin, full, queen, and king sizes, you can score organic cotton comforters for as little as $45. Each one comes with a matching sham and a laundry bag, making the sets excellent for dorm rooms and decorating guest rooms in your home....

Aloe Vera Plant Care For aloes grown indoors, your goal is to keep the roots from sitting in too much moisture, which will cause them to rot. Choose a pot with drainage holes. Make sure to use potting soil made for succulents ($5, Target), which dries a little faster than regular potting soil. Only water your plant when the soil feels dry to the touch and always empty out excess water from the saucer....

Principles of Green Architecture Climate change, a growing awareness of diminishing resources, and a desire to live more sustainably have brought environmentally conscious building to the forefront. But many of the concepts behind green architecture aren’t new. In fact, they’re very old—as in ancient-civilization old. Before HVAC systems or even glass windows, living areas were built to produce natural airflow, maximize daylight, and rely on natural ways of heating and cooling....

As you decorate in red, white, and blue and prepare your Fourth of July meal this summer, take a minute to brush up on the history of the holiday and reflect on what it means to you. When Is the 4th of July? The Fourth of July falls this year on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Although it’s been celebrated since 1777, it wasn’t declared a federal holiday until 1870. Since the holiday is always on July 4, the day of the week changes each year....

1 ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup sugar ⅓ cup melted butter

Wrapping gifts is something my family has always done, but this year I started wondering how the tradition got started. (It is pretty wasteful, after all.) So I did some digging, and found out the first recorded wrapped gifts can be traced as far back as the 1300s. And it turns out, the earliest methods of gift wrapping weren’t done with paper at all. Why We Wrap Christmas Gifts The first recorded form of gift wrap is actually fabric: Those who practiced traditional Korean folk religions during the Three Kingdoms Period believed that wrapped items were a symbol of protection and good luck, so giving a gift wrapped in cloth was a way to bestow protection and good fortune upon the recipient....

*Tip: To toast nuts, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread nuts in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until light brown, shaking pan once or twice; cool. **To Make Cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl. In a small bowl whisk together 1 egg, 1/4 cup softened butter, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil....

1. Not Enough Sunlight Dahlias demand bright sunlight for at least 6 hours a day to produce flowers. The more sunlight the better in many regions, with 8 or more hours best in cool areas. In hot regions, such as the South and Southwest, 6 hours of direct sun during the first part of the day is helpful for protecting the blossoms from baking in the intense afternoon rays. 2. Not Watering Enough Dahlias send up shoots and unfurl new foliage quite quickly....

title: “Window Treatment Ideas” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-28” author: “Richard Stile”

Almost every kitchen guide discourages using wood for countertops – and yet it is one of the most durable, forgiving materials around. Think about boat galleys and their tiny kitchens – most of which feature wood surfaces. When wood ages, it changes color, usually to a deeper tone of its original hue. This gives wood a quality that all other countertop materials lack: warmth. Nothing comes close to the cozy feeling of home like a kitchen featuring warm wood tones....

Yelp’s Top Food Trend Predictions for 2022 Yelp’s data science team analyzed millions of reviews to find the food and drink keywords that were really on the rise between 2020 and 2021. Here’s what to look forward to in the food scene next year. Croffle Step aside, cronuts—croffles (pictured above) are the new sweet treat hitting plates next year. A cross between a croissant and a waffle, this is a South Korean delicacy making waves here with searches up +1,505%....

1 cup whipping cream ¼ cup sifted powdered sugar 1 ½ teaspoon instant coffee crystals Rich Chocolate Frosting 3 ounce unsweetened chocolate 3 tablespoon butter 3 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk

Cooking Salmon on the Grill: Prep Steps The prep needed for cooking salmon on the grill is very simple. Before grilling fish, rinse and pat dry with paper towels. If the fish is too wet, it may stick to the grill. Whether you’re cooking grilled salmon with skin or without, the best way to grill salmon with added flavor is to use a dry rub or sprinkle with spices or herbs (thyme, dill, or basil works well with grilled salmon)....