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¾ cup butter 7 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon milk 3 tablespoon raspberry liqueur or milk 5 drops red food coloring

It’s All About Timing The secret to growing abundant fall veggies is timing. That means thinking a little differently because you have to plan backward. Start with your area’s average first fall frost date. Then look at the number of days to harvest the fall vegetable you want to grow. You’ll find that number on the seed packet or in the catalog description. Use the days to harvest number to count back from the first frost date....

1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened ⅓ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 egg 1 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup canned pumpkin ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg Chocolate Bread 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup butter, softened 4 eggs 2 8 ounce containers sour cream 3 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips (optional) Melted semisweet chocolate (optional)

⅔ cup mayonnaise ⅓ cup sour cream 2 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon celery seed ¼ teaspoon salt 4 cup shredded red and/or green cabbage 1 cup shredded carrot (2 medium)

Sweet Potato Vine Care Must-Knows Sweet potato vine loves lots of sunlight and does best in the summer heat. The plant is grown primarily for its superb foliage and tropical feel. Some older varieties may grace your garden with sporadic lavender blooms, but this is uncommon. If they do, they may remind you of the slightly more tubular morning glory, and for good reason—the sweet potato vine is a close cousin to this common annual vine....

Of course, you can find all the classic decor pieces from the Hyde and Eek collection, and there are some beautifully spooky pieces from Target’s partners as well. If you have plans to stock up on Halloween decor this year, you’ll want to do it ASAP, because Target’s new pumpkins, skeletons, and fall decor items are already selling out. But not to worry: If you have your heart set on decorating with an item that’s sold out, you can use the Target app to opt-in for reminders about when the item is back in stock, so you can be the first one to grab it when it becomes available....

“Look for something that is tried and tested and has good reviews,” says travel blogger Helene Sula. “The idea is to save space in your bag, so opt for something that has a clean design and compression features.” As someone who has traveled to 54 countries only with a carry-on, Helene says it’s all about saving space and packing strategically—and packing cubes help you do just that. We researched the best packing cubes and evaluated features like materials, size, compartments, and number of pieces to come up with this list of the best packing cubes....

While choosing the right bath mat might seem overwhelming, there are many benefits to owning one. “If you are stepping out of the shower or tend to splash water when you are at the sink, a bath mat will help absorb excess water and will not only keep you safe but also help keep your bathroom clean and more hygienic,” explains Samantha Gann, director of marketing at Rugs.com. We’ve created a list of the best bath mats based on their size, material, care, non-slip ability, and more....

Susanne Fox, founder of Susanne Fox Design, says the No. 1 feature to look for in an Adirondack chair is longevity. “These are classic pieces that will not go out of fashion, so make sure you select a style that compliments your home and a high quality material that will last for years to come,” she says. To find the best Adirondack chairs, we pummeled 20 different chairs with medicine balls, melted marshmallows, hose blasts, and more in our lab in Des Moines, Iowa, to determine which are the best chairs to add to your outdoor space....

“With laminate flooring, mops are suitable, but use caution,” explains Kathy Cohoon, operations manager at Two Maids & A Mop. “Wring the mophead out until it is slightly damp and be sure not to over saturate flooring [and cause damage].” What’s more, since some laminate floors can be scuffed easily, it’s important to choose a mop that’s soft enough to wipe up any spills without leaving any damage behind. To help find the best option for your needs, we researched a handful of options on the market, factoring in each pick’s weight, handle length, maintenance, and material....

It’s no wonder, then, that vinyl plank flooring is such a hit with homeowners. Vinyl plank flooring, or VPF for short, is a much more durable and affordable option to create beautiful interior spaces for the home. Depending on your needs, you’ll need to choose between regular vinyl flooring or luxury vinyl, says Stacy Lewis, owner and interior designer at Eternity Modern. Luxury vinyl is the heftier choice, and you usually have many options for color and style....

When looking for the best closet systems for your home, the top consideration has to be size—too big and it won’t fit, too small and it won’t be effective. You’ll also want to consider the number of drawers and shelves you’d like. Before hitting “add to cart” on any organization products, Margaret Ellison of Sunday Plans recommends measuring your space and taking stock of your wardrobe. To find the best closet systems, we researched a variety of styles, keeping in mind each closet system’s size, closet height range, number of shelves and drawers, and mount type....

“An indoor garden is more than a potted plant near a window,” says Lindsay Springer, head of plants and nutrition at Gardyn. “It’s the intentional cultivation of plants for eating and enjoyment in the comfort of your own home.” The best indoor gardens create a space that makes it easier to keep your plants healthy and thriving in all seasons by controlling the climate, providing essential nutrients, and more. Even if you don’t have the ideal outdoor space for a garden to thrive, these dedicated indoor spaces allow you all the benefits of having a garden outdoors without the variability in weather or conditions....