I love fall decorating. I love the pumpkins, the cozy blankets, the warm colors, the candles, the wreaths, and pretty much anything that makes my house feel like it belongs in a fall magazine. What I don’t love quite as much is the price tag that can come with making a house look like fall has officially moved in. Fortunately, you don’t need a cart full of expensive seasonal decorations to make your home feel cozy and autumnal. In fact, some of my favorite fall decorating ideas cost very little—or absolutely nothing. If you’re decorating for fall on an extreme…
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There are certain moments in life that make you stop and think, “Wait…weren’t they just learning to tie their shoes?” And then suddenly, you’re planning a high school senior photo session. Senior pictures are one of those milestones that somehow feel both exciting and slightly rude. How did the years go this fast? Why does your teenager suddenly look like a grown adult? And when did they develop strong opinions about outfits, poses, and exactly how much their mother is allowed to participate in the photography process? Whether you’re the parent trying to organize everything or the senior who would…
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There are few things in life that smell quite as wonderful as a loaf of freshly baked sourdough bread. That slightly tangy aroma, chewy crust, and soft, airy center make it pretty easy to understand why sourdough has gone from an old-fashioned baking tradition to one of the trendiest breads around. But sourdough isn’t just having a moment because it looks pretty on Instagram. There is something different happening inside that loaf. Unlike conventional bread, sourdough is made using a fermentation process involving wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria. That fermentation changes the dough before it ever reaches the oven,…
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is one of those places where you can have a completely different dining experience depending on which direction you turn. One minute you’re sitting down to a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch meal, and the next you’re eating handmade pasta, international cuisine, a gourmet burger, or something you definitely didn’t expect to find in Amish Country. And that’s one of the things I love about Lancaster. Yes, you absolutely should try the Pennsylvania Dutch food. You should probably have a whoopie pie somewhere along the way, too. But Lancaster’s restaurant scene has grown into something much bigger than smorgasbords and…
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When you’re hungry, busy, and staring at a fast-food menu, making a healthy choice can feel like a pop quiz you didn’t study for. You want something filling, you want it to taste good, and you’d really rather not spend the next hour wondering why you thought a handful of fries counted as lunch. Fortunately, eating on the go doesn’t mean you have to abandon your healthy eating goals. There are plenty of healthy fast food meals that can give you a satisfying combination of protein, vegetables, whole grains, fruit, and other nutritious ingredients without requiring you to spend your…












