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1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoon milk

Tips To reheat frozen soup, dip the bottom of the container in hot water for 5 minutes. Transfer frozen soup to a large saucepan. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat about 30 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Makes 12 servings (or three 4-serving portions)

Another concern about cats that roam outdoors is the damage they can do to the songbird population. There are an estimated 80 million house cats and 120 million feral cats in the United States today. Cats are predators, and even well-fed, seemingly lazy house pets are instinctual hunters. While the exact number is not known, hundreds of thousands of songbirds are likely killed by cats annually in the United States....

Cover Version Bake cake recipe in three 8-inch pans for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Prepare whipped frosting as directed, except use 2 cups powdered sugar (to make it sturdy enough to frost sides). Tint about 2 cups frosting pink with paste, or for more intense color, dissolve 2 Tbsp. dragonfruit powder in 2 Tbsp. water and beat into frosting. Use the white frosting to frost between cake layers and on the top half of the assembled cake....

1 tablespoon strawberry preserves 2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk additional milk

1 6 ounce carton plain low-fat yogurt ½ cup chopped tomato ½ cup chopped seeded cucumber 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley 2 cloves minced garlic

“When evaluating [the best stick vacuums], it needs to be lightweight, and be able to transform into a hand vac,” says Allen Rathey, director of the Indoor Health Council. “If it’s a battery-powered stick vacuum, you want one with a high-powered, replaceable lithium-ion battery, as this drives suction.” Functionality, accessories, battery life, storage, and ease of cleaning are also important factors to consider. To narrow your search for the best stick vacuums, we extensively researched the most important features, accessories, and designs available on the market from top brands like Dyson, Shark, Samsung, and more....

A few years ago, Orkin—a worldwide pest control company—published a list of the country’s worst offenders. The brand updates its Top 50 Mosquito Cities list each year and just released the areas they predict will have the highest concentration in 2020. The Mosquito Cities lists are created based on Orkin’s data from the previous year; areas that had extremely high numbers of mosquito-related services performed in the previous year will land near the top of the list....

“Try not to spray on too much cleaner as too much water and moisture can damage your hardwood floors," Samson says. To find the best hardwood floor cleaners we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind each pick’s scent and application method. In addition to Samson, we also consulted with Kathy Cohoon, an area representative of Two Maids & A Mop, for additional advice on choosing the right hardwood food cleaners....

To find the best zero-gravity chairs for your space, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind each chair’s weight capacity, size, material, and features. We also consulted Andrew Porwol, who has worked in the gardening industry for 30 years and is the owner of Garden Centre Shopping, as well as Beril Yilmaz, architect and contributor to Garden Furniture Sales. “A high-quality zero-gravity chair is an investment and should be built to last,” Porwol says....

Heather Goerzen, design editor at online interior design company Havenly says it’s all about balance. “The designer rule of thumb is that every space should have two to four additional sources of light beyond overhead can lights. We call it ambiance,” says Goerzen. “They add visual interest to a space, helping draw the eye upward.” To find the best floor lamps we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind dimensions, material, switch styles, and maximum wattage....

To find out what all these terms mean and what users might need in a light bulb, as well as some of the factors to consider when choosing the best light bulb for every part of the home, we reached out to several lighting experts. Dan Mock, vice president of operations at Mister Sparky, recommends opting for LED bulbs. “Not only do they last much longer than incandescent bulbs, but they also use more than 80% less electricity,” he says....

When choosing the best portable fire pit for you, first think about how you plan to use it. “Are you going to use it as a table, as something to set your drink on, or just something to roast marshmallows with?” asks Kristen Whitehead, owner of Helios Landscape Design. From there, you can decide what size you need, if you want to use wood or propane for fuel, and what material you prefer for the design....