Though fresh, juicy watermelon is one of my greatest summertime pleasures, until recently, I didn't eat it as often as I'd like because it's such a pain to cut. The mess and hassle just weren't worth it. All that changed when I discovered an easy, low-mess method of slicing watermelon...

The Easiest Way To Cut Watermelon, According to a Food Editor

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You know when people tell a pregnant woman that it looks like she swallowed a watermelon? It’s really time we stop commenting on people’s bodies, but I’ll admit that was accurate when I was pregnant: Watermelon was my number-one craving in all six of my pregnancies. I ate at least a watermelon a week, even outside of summer.

I Ate Watermelon Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened

Stainless-steel refrigerators, dishwashers, cookware, sinks, and countertops are trendy in today's kitchens. Stainless steel is an alloy, a mixture of specific metals, primarily iron, chromium, nickel, and other elements. Chromium makes stainless steel non-corrosive and rust-resistant. It's also heat- and bacteria-resistant, recyclable, and easy to clean. However, despite its strength...

How to Remove Scratches from Stainless Steel

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Getting the timing right so that you have ripe avocado ready to go on your timeline can be tricky - but it doesn't have to be if households follow a 10-minute tip from @freshlysnapped on TikTok

How to ripen avocados in 10 minutes - life hack takes fruit from hard to 'perfection'

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I grew up eating this crab salad. When I was a kid, I was forever begging my mom and dad to buy me crab salad at the grocery store. I would take a big scoop and pile it on top of some soft potato bread, or grab a box of Triscuits and devour a bowl of crab salad, using it as a topping for my crackers. Even as an adult, my dad would surprise me with a container full of this creamy salad. It's such a delicious salad; it brings back a lot of fond memories.

Affordable & Flavorful Crab Salad: A Nostalgic Delight

If you enjoy watermelon, this is your new summer salad. This simple watermelon salad recipe features classic Mediterranean flavors like tangy crumbled feta and fresh mint. Roughly chopped pistachios, lightly pickled shallots and a drizzle of olive oil make it taste incredible. The layering method might make this salad look...

Watermelon Salad

It is finally grilling season, and I can’t wait to have a lazy day in the backyard, cooking up something special. That being said, I also utilize the grill for super-fast dinners. Grilled chicken is one of my go-to fast dinner options for my family. That’s why I love...

My 3-Ingredient Marinade Makes the Best Grilled Chicken

Quick-cooking pieces of chicken breast get a quick sear before they are coated with a luscious lemon pepper and garlic butter sauce in this easy dinner recipe. Serve the garlic butter chicken bites over rice, orzo, or angel hair pasta, or spear them with toothpicks for a stress-free appetizer. Frequently...

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Unlike other types of fruit, figs don’t ripen well off the plant. So when are figs ripe and how can you tell when to pick the fruit? There are several clues to look for so that you don't end up with either a hard, bland harvest or overly ripe, mushy fruit. Whether you grow figs in pots or outside in the garden, these harvesting tips will help you pick figs at the perfect time for fresh eating, canning, freezing, or dehydrating.

When Are Figs Ripe and Ready to Pick? 10 Tips for Harvesting the Sweetest Fruit

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

In many homes, especially older homes, the second floor feels noticeably warmer than the ground floor. When the second floor is too warm, living conditions can become uncomfortable. Air conditioning and ceiling fans relieve some of the worst heat. however, they also contribute to electricity and energy bills. Employing simple tricks can improve air circulation and address temperature imbalances inside your home.

Second Floor Always Hot? 6 Ways to Improve Air Circulation at Home

When you’re in the throes of baking or preparing your morning toast, not much is worse than having to wait for your butter to reach room temperature (except for maybe struggling to spread it when it’s chilled). If you’re constantly forgetting to allow butter to reach its ideal softness (which takes about 30 minutes to an hour), there’s an underrated kitchen staple you may want to look into: the butter crock. A butter crock can keep your butter at the perfect texture for up to a week—without being stored in the fridge.

This Classic Kitchen Essential Is Making a Modern-Day Comeback

Summer’s not the only thing heating up—Amazon just dropped tons of early Fourth of July deals on outdoor furniture. That’s right, we’re talking 41% off a customer-loved four-piece patio set, 27% off an ultra-cozy free-standing hammock, and even a whopping 23% off a pair of best-selling gravity chairs. There’s even an entire section dedicated to outdoor umbrellas that’ll help keep you cool as you lounge outside.

Amazon Just Dropped Tons of Early Fourth of July Deals on Swings, Patio Sets, and More—Up to 57% Off

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What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Borax has been used to clean households for centuries. The powdery substance (which consists of the element boron, hence the name) dates as far back as the ancient Egyptians. In more modern times, it’s best known as a laundry booster—but it can be utilized for so much more!

What Is Borax? Plus 15 Ways to Clean with It

While their antics are entertaining, squirrels can cause a lot of damage when they start digging up potted plants. Common tree squirrels with their big bushy tails and striped ground squirrels (also known as chipmunks) can uproot a thriving container garden in short order. Guided by their instinct to bury food for later use, squirrels often see a pot as a perfect spot for hiding their bounty. Also, the tender vegetation in the container is a tempting food source. Encourage these active rodents to play in the dirt elsewhere with these simple tactics for protecting your potted plants.

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants: 7 Smart Tips

This delicious one-pot recipe by Smokin’ & Grillin with AB is a must-try and is something you shouldn’t miss out on. This dish is so hearty and creamy, and every bite is just so good that you wouldn’t want to stop eating it. If you need a...

Easy Shrimp and Sausage Cajun Pasta Recipe

Are you looking for a fun, crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers? Everyone loves tacos. Imagine bringing this dish to your next potluck, or seeing the look on the kids faces when you pull this casserole out of the oven!

Walking Taco Casserole: Quick, Easy, and Delicious

Summer is the best time for salads. One of my highly recommended salad recipes is Break the Spice‘s cucumber tomato avocado salad. It is refreshing, delicious, and packed with amazing flavors! I love that the ingredients are very simple. It only uses extra virgin olive oil and lime juice for the dressing, which makes the flavors of the herbs, fruits, and vegetables stand out. Some recipes use too much dressing that overpowers the taste of the salad, which I do not prefer.

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How to Cut a Watermelon into Classic Slices—Plus 3 Fun Cuts to Try

Fresh watermelon is a sweet sign of summer, available year-round in the supermarket but at its prime from May through September. Since the rind can err...

How to Cut a Watermelon into Classic Slices—Plus 3 Fun Cuts to Try

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