18 Desserts Made For Oreo Lovers

Mix it up and transform the fan-favorite cookie into one of these delectable desserts. Looking to get even more creative? Thisno-bake pieis packed with bits of cookie and has a light, creamy filling. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Be sure to set aside some time to let it chill in the refrigerator. Serve warm for a special breakfast or a delicious dessert. This beautiful cake is perfect for any occasion....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Laurie Price

18 DIY Fall Wreaths We've Been Dreaming About

Fromfestive tablescapestoDIY home decorating projects, we look forward to making our homes cozy and bursting with everything autumn. Wreaths are the ultimate fall decor canvas. It’s simple and easy to make a wreath that’s perfect for you and your family this season. Credit: Tatiana Soares/EyeEm/Getty Here are 40 dreamy DIY fall wreaths. Rustic Charm Wreath Liven up a monochromatic wreath with pops of texture and warm golden tones. Fill in with ruscus....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Lauren Shah

18 Easy Dinners That Start With Jarred Pasta Sauce

Jarred pasta sauce is one of the best store-bought ingredients to use. Here are a few of our favorite recipes. Lasagna Roll Ups These roll ups make for easy serving sizes and pretty presentation. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Heavenly Chicken Lasagna This chicken lasagna was sent straight from heaven to your dinner table. Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese It’s all in the name here! Quick, easy, and with all the classic Bolognese flavor you crave for pasta night....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Erin Hamilton

18 Easy Packed Lunch Ideas When You're Tired Of That Mayo Sandwich

Lunch can be a difficult task to tackle during the week. With these packedlunch ideas, mealtime is no longer a worry. Pepper jelly and arugula give it more pep. Credit: Greg Dupree; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham If you’re wrapping this gooey sandwich for later, melt the cheese and pack the greens separately. The recipe starts with a thick slice of bacon and relies on standard kitchen and pantry ingredients. Ham Salad Indulge in your nostalgic side for something different....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Rose Flores

18 Easy Recipes For Weekends At The Lake

Take a deep dive into some delicious recipes. My best friend from college loves spending summer weekends onSmith Mountain Lakewith her family. Its a special place and a special memory for her, and everyone deserves some fun on the lake. Credit:Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad We call this the ultimate summer side for a reason. Spicy Pineapple Slaw Versatility is key when it comes to sides in a vacation home....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Lynn Smith

18 Etiquette Rules For Lake House Guests That Will Help You Earn Another Invite

From wet towel no-nos to house quirks, follow these guidelines. Brian Woodcock Summer rolls around and with it, the sticky humidity that accompanies the Southern heat. The only way to beat it? Every few weeks at 5 p.m., they host a boathouse party. A living-and-dining space on the upper level accommodates the crowd.Credit:Brian Woodcock A body of water. So if you’re invited to someones lake house, its important to be animpeccable guest....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Dawn Brown

18 Examples That Show Why Rose Brown Is The Perfect Brightened-Up Brunette

Swooning over this brunette version of rose gold. This metallic hue seems to show up everywhere and deliver on style. Well, it’s not onlyblondesthat can get in on the fun of the rose gold hair color trend. Credit: Instagram/@hairby_teee Here are 18 rose brown hair colors to use as inspiration. Rose Brown Balayage This cascading mane of rose brown is the look that launched a thousand gasps. You are sure to turn heads walking into a room with this shimmery, rosy balayage....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Ryan Ramos

18 Farmhouse Exteriors That'll Make You Want To Pull Over

Excuse us while we curl up with a book and some tea on one of those porch swings. A New Farmhouse Just look at that porch. If every season is farmhouse-peeping season, then going during leaf-peeping season is just a double win. Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn White Rustic Farmhouse Gabled roof? Generous porch and comfy seats? Did we stop in our tracks? Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Elizabeth Demos...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Jack Sanchez

18 Fillings Besides Cinnamon To Use in Cinnamon Rolls

Might we be so bold as to suggest peanut butter, banana, and bacon? Baking cinnamon rolls is one of our favorite ways to make any morning special. And while we love cinnamon rolls for all their gooey deliciousness, we must admit that they are predictable. Credit: Southern Living You know what you’ll get when you eat a cinnamon rollwhether homemade or from a can. Cinnamon buns can be more than the traditional cinnamon and sugar....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Maria Richards

18 Flowering Vines That Take Color To New Heights

From purple to bright pink. Train them togrow on fences,mailboxes, gazebos, trellises, or doorways. These plants are easy ways to add age and character to the bare walls of yourhome’s exterior. Credit:WYNN MYERS; Styling: SARA OSWALT/SISTERBROTHER MGMT Aclimbing vineadds variety and drama to your home’s entry or a romantic air to a backyard garden patio. These flowering vines will boost curb appeal and make your cottage the most charming on the block....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Paula Wallace

18 Fragrant Plants To Fill Your Garden With Delightful Scents

Fill your garden with sweet smells all spring and summer long. Part ofplanning a gardenincludes choosing flowers, vines, and shrubs for their fragrance. Gardenia The creamy white blooms of agardeniaare one of the South’s most iconic flowering sights. Credit:Andyd/Getty Images With a sweet fragrance, these evergreen shrubs bring a floral show to your garden all spring and summer. verify they get full sun for maximum bloom production. “The tiny bell shaped florets provide no hint of the power of their fragrance....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Drew Martinez

18 Freezer-Friendly Casseroles For Your Easiest Breakfast Ever

Southerners love a casserole. During the holidays, sideboards overflow with classics like green bean, sweet potato, and hash brown casseroles. Anytime you want to get breakfast on the table with ease, simply thaw, reheat, and enjoy. Credit: Caitlin Bensel Pancake Casserole Reserve the butter and syrup to add after thawing and reheating. Simply thaw in refrigerator, let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, and bake as directed. Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole Sausage, grits, and cheddar cheesethese are a few of our favorite things....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Danielle Schmitt

18 Fun Ideas for Celebrating Summer at Home

My kids can learn geometry and all the ins and outs of the American Revolution next fall. What authority do I have to cut the school year short? Well, I have been a substitute teacher for almost a month now. Credit: Thayer Gowdy So I believe that gives me some liberties with the calendar. I have a hunch about what’s best for my kids. Here’s the problem, though, folks. If you are a parent, you have more unstructured hours to fill for your kids....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Samuel Young