Creamy Keyboards Make WFH Days More Fun

MyPlate, a visual nutritional tool from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supports incorporating positive dietary practices by encouraging the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and dairy in schools, governmental programs, and homes. MyPlate recommends 2 cups of whole fruit per day for an individual 14 years of age or older on a 2,000-calorie diet. A great choice of fruit to incorporate on your plate for August would be a melon. Melons can be a summertime favorite or a simple sweet treat!

What has this rambler been brandishing her secateurs over this week, I wonder? Not these sunflowers, certainly, as they are probably over 3 metres or 10ft tall, and I would need a ladder to cut any blooms. I usually grow coppery-coloured ‘Velvet Queen’, but this year have also sown ‘Earth Walker’, another dark variety, neither of which would be expected to grow above a more manageable 2m or so, and I don’t know where the yellow blooms have come from. Perhaps I could manage to reach some blooms for a Monday vase…?

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One of the best parts of move-in day at college is getting to decorate your dorm room (or apartment, house… whatever your housing situation is). It’s probably your first time living outside of your childhood home, so this is your big chance to decorate your own space the way you want to. Have fun with it!

Every year, Better Homes & Gardens celebrates the doers, dreamers, designers, and creators making their mark in the home, garden, and food space. This year, we were especially inspired by the next generation of influencers: The fresh faces delighting our feeds with innovative ideas and fresh, new content.

Every year, Better Homes & Gardens celebrates innovators, influencers, and creators who offer inspiration and joy in the realms of food, home, garden, and lifestyle. They're called Stylemakers. Some are household names, and others are everyday people making a difference in their corner of the world, but they're all some of our favorite creative thinkers, dreamers, and doers. Here you'll learn a bit about each 2024 Stylemaker plus their current projects and passions.

Get ready to spook up some fun with a collection of ghost puns that’ll have you howling with laughter! These ghoulishly good giggles are perfect for bringing a touch of the supernatural to your day.

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The thought of having a professional interior designer over to your home may sound like heaven—or a nightmare. Their trained eyes can spot a rug that’s too small or a generic piece of art in a heartbeat.

Embarking on a home renovation can stir up a flurry of emotions. The process is exciting, daunting, fulfilling, and exhausting. Even one renovation hiccup can turn into a significant misstep down the road, inevitably costing you time and money.

Are you looking for family-friendly jokes and clever puns with a feathered theme?  This bumper list of bird puns and bird jokes has all you need to get everyone smiling.

Deadheading your hydrangea blooms can help your plant use its energy to produce more flowers and new growth. This is why it is essential to know how to do it the right way, which is what this article is about.