Bowl meals seem to be on every menu now, and we understand why. Get ahealthy, well-rounded mealall in one bowl with these recipes. Your weeknights just got jam-packed with one-bowl goodness. Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely Many grocery stores sell heat-and-serve frozen plantains too. Barbecue dressing is the ideal finishing touch. This healthy option is full of customizable ingredients, so every family member gets exactly what they like....

These hearty and comforting frozen potato recipes will easily feed your family from breakfast to dinner. These frozen potato recipes will feed your family from breakfast to dinner. Use your frozen potatoes to make ourcasseroles,quiches,frittatas, and more. Credit: Photography: Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray Hearty, comforting, and filling, these frozen potato recipes couldn’t be easier. These party potatoes are a creamy, crunchy delight that is sure to hey a crowd....

Love it or hate it, someone’s always on the line. Thanks, Alexander Graham Bell. However distinct the rings, there are a fewetiquette tipsthat always apply. Credit: PM Images / Getty Images Offer A Greeting When you pick up the phone, begin by offering your greeting of choice. so that all parties begin the call on the same page. Picking up the phone with “Hello” followed by the caller’s name is perfectly acceptable....

Autumn foliage sets the stage for these fabulous perennials that bloom in the fall. And fall is a great time to plantperennials. All those warm foliage colors provide the perfect backdrop for autumns blooms. Credit:Getty Images / Catherine McQueen Picture purple asters blooming against the jewel-toned foliage of stewartia. However, not all mums reliably return from year to year, especially in the southeast. Pinch back the stems in spring or early summer as soon as the flower buds appear....

They shoot up quickly and are pretty year-round. Storms in the South can topple shade trees, opening yards to the searing summer sun. These are good trees for new homeowners just starting out too. Credit: Praveen P.N / Getty Images We have some medium-sized shade trees on our list of favorites, too, which are suitable forsmaller spaces. Red Maple This tree grows 60 feet tall and 40 feet wide with a loosely pyramidal shape....

Dress up dinner with these festive flavored butter creations. Sweet, savory, or a combination of the two, addingflavored butterto your recipes brings drastically delicious results. Saute veggies in lemony garlic butter, or slather sweet honey butter over your dinner rolls. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Dress up dinnertime with these festive flavored butter creations. It uses lemon zest and lemon juice for heightened flavor....

Plant a garden that endures the seasons with stylish blooms and evergreen foliage. Theflowering perennialslisted here dont just survive winter and summer outside, they look great all year long. With seasonal blooms andevergreenfoliage, they bring lasting color to the garden while protecting soil and supporting pollinators. Credit:Southern Living Plant Collection They also offer bouquets of cuttings to decorate the home. These are heavy blooming dianthus plants, with flowers covering the blue-green foliage in late spring....

From lettuce to cream cheese, there are certain foods you shouldn’t freeze. Leafy Greens Leafy greens contain a lot of water. Use leftover leafy greens in main-dish salads, or stir them into soups and stewsjust don’t freeze them. Credit: Mint Images/Getty Images Raw Eggs Eggs cooked into popular and convenientbreakfast casserolesare fine to put in the freezer. However, don’t take a stab at freeze raw eggs in the shell. (And don’t forget to add the Parmesan rind to the soup for deeper flavor....

These freezer-friendly casseroles are ideal for busy weeknights or unexpected company. They take up less freezer space and are ideal forweeknight dinnersfor families of four or less. When making ahead and freezing, save the cracker mixture to add when you’re ready to bake. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Zucchini-and-Spinach Lasagna You won’t even miss the meat in this flavor-packed vegetarian lasagna. Make the dish with seasonal produce and freeze for later....

These plants will have you feeling lucky. But keep in mind that these plants do need good care. You don’t want the bad energy a dying plant can bring. Credit:Getty Images/Anastasiia Krivenok It is also proposed to bring positive energy, or chi in Feng Shui, in the home. Grow in bright, indirect light with high humidity. It does not need frequent watering. Credit:Getty Images Due to their small, coin-shaped leaves, they are associated with money and good fortune....

Make every area in your home stylish with these hallway decor ideas. Hallways are a commonly overlooked place in the home when it comes to decorating. Hallways are the perfect areas to add personalization to your home. Credit: PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREY W. GLENN; STYLING BY KENDRA SURFACE Maximize the Space James Ransom Don’t let your hallway space go to waste. Add Antiques Brian Woodcock A hallway is a great place to show off any treasured antiques....

Create an effective privacy hedge without a hefty price tag by planting a living wall of shrubs. Hedges add color, texture, and structure to the landscape. Not all shrubs work well as hedges. Credit:Getty Images / seven75 Weve rounded up the best hedge plants to beautify your garden and give you the privacy you seek. A privacy hedge may need to be quite tall, particularly if your neighbors property is uphill from yours....

Barr said hikers should wear comfortable, moisture-wicking clothing (no cotton) and shoes with good tread. Wool socks are also recommended. MacDowell added that hikers should carry one to two liters of water per person. Credit:Katie Linsky Shaw She also suggested hiking poles to help with elevation climbs and descents. MacDowell recommends hiking with a loud whistle which she said is usually enough to scare off a bear. Barr uses bear spray if hiking in areas where bears have recently been active and problematic....