Our Favorite House Plans of 2018

Finding the perfect house plan means something a little different for every family. From fresh takes toclassic staples, these house plans introduce a whole new set of possibilities. (This is the jot down of window shopping we’re into.) Credit: Southern Living House Plans Lowcountry Farmhouse, Plan #2000 The name says it all. This house plan is a heavenly mash-up of Lowcountry style and farmhouse design. In fact, you might never want to leave....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Joshua Jones

Our Favorite Memorial Day Menu Ideas Of All Time

Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial beginning of summer. Weve gathered some of our favorite menu ideas for everything from beach retreats to a vegetarian-friendly meal. The main attraction is our glazed steakkebabs, which are coated in a tangy and sweet bourbon-cola mixture. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer The centerpiece of this lineup is a loaded Shrimp Cobb Salad with Bacon Dressing....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Amy Rivera

Our Favorite Places To Buy Christmas Trees For Every Budget

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Light up the holiday with the perfect tree. Credit:Southern Living / David Hattan Matt Martinsays, “I love the ultra-realistic ones that come with the lights already in them. What a time saver! They come in a bunch of different sizes and styles to fit every budget. Credit:Balsam Hill He came up empty-handed, so he started Balsam Hill to help shoppers like himself find high-quality artificial trees....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Matthew Johnson

Our Favorite Quotes And Sayings From 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

“Christmas is getting all you’ve got the option to get while the getting is good.” As it turns out, it’s also one of the most quotable animated films. Look no further than the Peanuts gang for some of the funniest, heartwarming Christmas quotes. Credit: ABC Photo Archives / Contributor / Getty

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Bradley Ray

Our Favorite Stadium Seats For Every Budget

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Make game day more comfortable with these supportive seats. Credit:Southern Living / Brian Kopinski It comes with an L-hook, which makes sure it stays secure and attached to the bleacher. Even though it doesnt come with cup holders, it does come with armrests so you easily relax. Setup is straightforward, and the chair itself can hold up to 330 pounds....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Janet Munoz

Our Favorite Stadium-Approved Bags For Every Budget

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. For football games, concerts, festivals, and more. Credit:Southern Living / David Hattan For everyone’s safety, stadiums now require clear bags. What Is A Stadium-Approved Bag? Not only is it affordable, but its also fashionable. Credit:Amazon It comes in over a dozen accent colors, including beige, black, red, and orange. Its also great for rainy game days because its made of waterproof TPU....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Pamela Rodriguez

Our Food Editor Created The Ultimate Dinner Party Menu: 4 Ideas That'll Impress Without The Stress

No matter how much I plan, the final 30 minutes before adinner partyis pure mayhem. But last week something amazing happened. Everythingand I mean EVERYTHINGwas completely finished 45 minutes before guests were scheduled to arrive! Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell No jokeI literally had time to calmly and carefully paint my nails (and even let them dry!) before the first guest knocked on the door....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Savannah Horton

Our Food Editor Swears This Ingredient Is The Secret To The Best-Ever Banana Bread

It’s subtle, but surprising. The freezer is the place where my good food intentions often go to die. But this time, I wasnt going to let those bananas go to waste. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox After I brushed off the ice crystals, it was time to bake somebread. I pulled up mygo-to recipeand started pulling out the ingredients. But this time, I felt like spicing up my usual loaf a little bit more....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Gregory Leach

Our Month-to-Month Checklist Will Have Your Lawn and Garden Looking Better Than Ever This Year

A year of tips from the Southern Living garden experts. January Turf A dry winter day is a good time to mow a dormant, warm-season lawn. This grooms the lawn and removes fallen leaves and pine needles. Credit: Getty Images It also allows you to inspect your yard for winter weeds. Control them by spraying when the weather warms in spring. Planting This is a good time to plant new shrubs and trees....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 880 words · Kristi Lopez

Our Most Comforting Recipes In Times Of Sorrow

A home-cooked meal can’t fix a tough situation, but it can definitelyprovide comfortwhen it is needed most. There’s no cutting corners here except when it comes to the piecrust. It’s great on pork too. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez This recipe calls on brown butter to kick the tried-and-true up to elite status. Give them a try and you’ll never look back. Million Dollar Pound Cake A good pound cake is a true chameleon....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Stephanie Burgess

Our Most Decadent Bar Cookie Recipes Ever

Break out your baking pan! Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Bar cookies are a particular category of dessert. If a cookie andsheet cakecombine, these hand-held treats made to grab and goor bake and takeare the result. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox These are 35 of our most beloved bar cookie recipes ever. Juicy bourbon-soaked peaches pair wonderfully with the rich cream cheese filling. Great for packing in lunches....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Randy Wilson

Our Most Popular Appetizer Of 2024

And it only takes 5 minutes to make! What Is Boat Dip? Youll never believe itboat dip is dip you eat on a boat! Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Really complicated, right? It’s easy, cheesy, and beloved by pretty much everyone that tastes it. How Do You Serve Boat Dip? Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Ill be honestmuch likeBuffalo Chicken Dip, Boat Dip is not much of a looker....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Andrew Flores

Our Most Popular Appetizer Of All Time

And when it comes to elevating any appetizer,adding cheesenever fails. What Are Cheese Dreams? And just like the cheese straw, cheese dreams have endless variations. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Everything comes together with the use ofwhite bread, cut into attractive bite-sized sandwich squares. Why Are Cheese Dreams So Popular? Our recipe comes together with just 30 minutes of prep time and only 12 minutes in the oven. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Paul Harris