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Calandiva, which is a cultivar of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, is a popular “gift plant” and can often be found potted in your grocery store floral section or inside a local nursery. Developed in the Netherlands, this plant was introduced into general trade in 2003, according to Debbie Neese, horticultural expert with Lively Root. Calandiva is available in a wide variety of colors, which makes finding one that matches your home décor easy, and their blooms can be long lasting making them perfect for gift-giving....

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toilet interior with a mirror, plant, chair and black cupboard Credit: Getty / KatarzynaBialasiewicz toilet interior with a mirror, plant, chair and black cupboard Credit: Getty / KatarzynaBialasiewicz toilet interior with a mirror, plant, chair and black cupboard Credit: Getty / KatarzynaBialasiewicz toilet interior with a mirror, plant, chair and black cupboard Credit: Getty / KatarzynaBialasiewicz Pesky rust stains in sinks, bathtubs, and showers are no joke. Sometimes these ugly marks sit on surfaces for months—or even years—before getting the attention they need....

Family heirlooms are meant to be cherished and passed down from generation to generation. And that’s not exclusive to vintage journals or other personal keepsakes. According to a survey of 2,000 people on behalf of Watkins, commissioned with OnePoll, many Americans hold on tight to their family recipes. In fact, 41 percent of the survey’s respondents noted that they have had at least five recipes passed down to them over the years, and even more believed they should stay in their original form: Almost half of American families have had arguments about modernizing these sacred recipes....

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It’s no secret that walking is a great form of cardio exercise, but getting outdoors when there’s snow on the ground and a chill in the air may not be appealing, even for the most dedicated of fitness enthusiasts. Still, getting outdoors for a walk, no matter what the temperature may be, is well worth the effort, experts agree. “Walking is an ideal option in terms of physical activity. It requires no specialized skill—everyone knows how to walk....

deck-chair-ms108834.jpg Credit: Kevin Arnold These three simple finishing styles – a slipstitched closure, an envelope-backed closure, and a zippered closure – provide nice options for any sewn-from-scratch pillow project. Although the instructions are for square pillows, you can make rectangular pillow covers in the same fashion. Slipstitched Pillow Cover For this streamlined style, the cover is closed with an invisible seam after inserting the pillow form. Because the closure is permanent, the cover is most appropriate for pillow forms that won’t be washed....

fish-and-shellfish-ceviche-with-avocado-tomato-and-cilantro-d107412-0615.jpg Credit: Johnny Miller ` What’s for Dinner Franchise Logo View Series 18 Cozy, Comforting Winter Dinner Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat Our Favorite 20-Minute Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Home-Cooked Meal Fast What’s for Dinner This Week: Quick Chicken Puttanesca, Sheet-Pan Sausages With Squash, and a 15-Minute Vegetarian Meal What’s for Dinner This Week: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers, and More Easy, Broiled Dishes fish-and-shellfish-ceviche-with-avocado-tomato-and-cilantro-d107412-0615.jpg Credit: Johnny Miller fish-and-shellfish-ceviche-with-avocado-tomato-and-cilantro-d107412-0615....

Cats are beautiful animals that constantly amaze us: Their hunting instincts remain intact even when they live indoors and their pouncing, running, and acrobatic sense of balance are exciting to watch. And when looking into a cat’s eyes, it’s a sight to behold. But look closely and you may wonder, why do they have vertical pupils? According to experts, the shape of their pupils serves an evolutionary purpose for our feline companions....

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pork cabbage soup with bread Credit: Christopher Testani pork cabbage soup with bread Credit: Christopher Testani pork cabbage soup with bread Credit: Christopher Testani pork cabbage soup with bread Credit: Christopher Testani On This Page Benefits Is It Right For You? Best Foods to Batch Cook Tips for Success When you hear the phrase “batch cooking,” cookies might be the first thing that come to mind—but this technique goes far beyond desserts....

bowl of potpourri Credit: Getty / Rhys Hayward bowl of potpourri Credit: Getty / Rhys Hayward bowl of potpourri Credit: Getty / Rhys Hayward bowl of potpourri Credit: Getty / Rhys Hayward In a perfect world, the scents that happen in the bathroom would stay in the bathroom—but in reality, you might need to address some particularly unpleasant odors before they drift throughout the rest of your home. Air fresheners and harsh room sprays often bill themselves as able to tackle any scent, but essential oil-based options—like potpourri, room sprays, and oil diffusers—make freshening your bathroom as natural a process as using it....

When mixing up craft cocktails at home, every detail counts: the quality of spirits, the balance of the recipe components, the glassware, and the garnish. But one element that’s often overlooked? The type of ice you use, which has a massive impact on the finished cocktail. Here’s how ice size and shape affects the taste of your cocktail. The Size and Density of Your Ice Determine the Dilution Factor As the ice melts, it dilutes a cocktail—which might be desired in certain cocktail types but discouraged in others....

` What’s for Dinner Franchise Logo View Series 18 Cozy, Comforting Winter Dinner Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat Our Favorite 20-Minute Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Home-Cooked Meal Fast What’s for Dinner This Week: Quick Chicken Puttanesca, Sheet-Pan Sausages With Squash, and a 15-Minute Vegetarian Meal What’s for Dinner This Week: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers, and More Easy, Broiled Dishes Whether you’re roasting vegetables for a side or a making a sheet-pan dinner, having a sauce on hand will finish the dish and make it extra delicious....

While we often rely on over-the-counter medicines and prescriptions to treat certain ailments at home, some flowers and herbs have the power to naturally ease everything from headaches to anxiety. “Many plants have high levels of healing powers because they can draw minerals, organisms and active compounds from the soil and can convert them into a form that is more easily used by the human body,” says Rebecca Grammer-Ybarra, cofounder of Homebody....

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hot peppers growing in garden Credit: Getty Images hot peppers growing in garden Credit: Getty Images hot peppers growing in garden Credit: Getty Images hot peppers growing in garden Credit: Getty Images Hot peppers are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, which means they are a not-so-distant relative of tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants (and, of course, other types of peppers). That might be hard to believe when you’re noshing on one and it adds a sheen of sweat to your forehead, but it’s true, says Jacob Keszey, director of farm and land at Earthkeep Farmcommon, a regenerative agriculture collective in Vermont....

Your shed needs a fresh layer of paint every once in awhile. Fortunately, this job is a much smaller undertaking than re-coating a larger structure, like a house. With that being said, painting your shed will still require careful attention to detail and expert workmanship, which is why we talked to a professional painter about successfully executing this project. Consider this a handy guide to painting your shed; put in a little legwork now, and it will look as good as new before you know it....