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½ cup whipping cream ½ cup butter (1 stick) ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoon light-color corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla

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Greek-Style Yogurt For a thicker, creamier yogurt, transfer chilled yogurt to a strainer lined with two layers of 100%-cotton cheesecloth or a clean coffee filter set over a bowl. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours more or until yogurt reaches desired consistency. Vanilla Yogurt Prepare as directed, except stir 1/2 to 1 Tbsp. honey or sugar (if desired) and 3/4 tsp. vanilla into each container before serving.Per serving: same as above....

1 28 ounce can undrained whole Italian-style tomatoes (plum tomatoes), cut up 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Consider Homeowner Tenure in Renovation Decisions Homeowner tenure is the length of homeownership or the amount of time that homeowners spend in their dwellings before reselling. “Over the past decade, homeowner tenure rates throughout the nation have generally been growing year-over-year on average, up until 2020. In 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), that tenure declined from 10 years in 2020, to 8 years in 2021,” says Beaudry....

We’ve totally been there, felt that. But now that we’re healthy meal planners, we never have to worry about what’s on our plate for every meal and snack! (We’ll be honest though, we allow ourselves wiggle room for desserts, cocktails, and restaurant outings at least a few times each week—then just roll over any extra meals and snacks from the healthy meal plan into slots later in the week!)“A pre-planned meal schedule is a great way to solidify healthy food choices, ensure a balanced meal, eliminate decision fatigue and is one of the best time-saving hacks,” says Mary Stewart, RD, LD, a registered dietitian and the founder of Cultivate Nutrition in Dallas....

Mulch! Adding a thick layer of mulch around your garden plants, landscaping shrubs, and trees will cut weeding time to almost nil, making it labor-saving. Use whatever mulch you like or is readily available—shredded cedar bark, pine needles, grass clippings, gravel, or stone. All you need is a pretty, spreadable medium to place around the plants in your landscape or garden. Mulches made from plant material (bark, needles, clippings) will break down over time....

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Pamela runs her own business, Porter Studios, where her clients have sought advice from her for nearly two decades on interior design and crafting. Before she started her own venture, Pamela was a senior editor for Meredith for more than four years.