We all know that a bite from a mosquito can cause redness, swelling, and an uncomfortable amount of itching. Thankfully, there are many different ways to keep mosquitoes away using all natural ingredients. Follow these simple tips and natural repellent recipes to keep the mosquitoes away this summer. You can easily make your own citronella […]

While making hot chocolate from a package is fast and easy, there’s just nothing that compares to the real deal on a cold winter afternoon. Here are three authentic hot cocoa recipes that take a bit longer to make, but are more than worth it once you take the first sip. Peppermint Hot Chocolate [Bon […]

Give your tried-and-true apple pie recipe a rest and experiment with some new apple recipes this fall season. These three creative culinary ideas offer just as much sweet apple flavor as a traditional pie, but they come in a variety of different forms to last you all season long. Caramel Apple Cupcakes [southernliving.com] Caramel apples […]

Halloween is a holiday that's rich in history, although it is likely a bit less sinister than many people imagine. While there are always rumors about Halloween’s origins, the holiday is actually derived from a very peaceful Gaelic festival celebrating the end of the harvest season. Read these articles for even more information about Halloween. […]

Everyone has been there before: You get invited to a Halloween party, leave your costume decision until the very last minute, and are left scrambling to come up with something the night before. Luckily, with a bit of wit and a lot of creativity you can create a killer Halloween costume, even on a deadline. […]

Instead of making your tried-and-true apple pie recipe for your next fall gathering, you may want to get a bit creative and experiment with an elegant apple tart instead. Although this dessert looks fancy, there are a number of different ways to cater it to all different levels of baking expertise. Here are three tasty […]

If you carve a pumpkin this fall season, you might want to try roasting the pumpkin seeds instead of tossing them out after carving. Although it may seem like a complicated endeavor, roasting pumpkin seeds is actually very easy, enjoyable, and delicious. Use these simple steps to roast pumpkin seeds at home. Scoop the seeds. […]

Although it’s easy to get overwhelmed by Thanksgiving feasts and seasonal pies, autumn also provides a number of superfoods that are actually very good for you. Here is an impressive list of all of the nutrient-rich superfoods that come into season when the weather cools down: Apples. Apples are filled with antioxidants and dietary fiber, […]

Not all apple pies are created equal, and a large part of your pie’s taste depends on the type of apples that you use. While some apples lose their flavor, others are simply too tart for a sweet pie. Don’t fret, because this list of the best apples for baking will steer you in the […]

On particularly hot summer days, you start to sweat as soon as you walk out your front door, let alone when you go on a run outside. If your usual workout routine has become unbearable because of heat wave temperatures, it may be time to adjust a few things. Here are four smart tips that […]