1. Clean safely. It’s wise to check labels on cleaning products for what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calls signal words. Danger indicates the most harmful formulas, followed by warning and caution. To learn about its Safer Choice seal, see the EPA’s website. For other terminology, check out the Environmental Working Group’s Label Decoder. 2. Maximize your fridge efficiency. The refrigerator should be full but not stuffed and the coils free of dust....

If you’re not sure what techniques are food-safe or not, consider what materials are used in the decorating process: A good rule of thumb is not to use anything you wouldn’t eat, since anything used can permeate through the shell of the eggs. Luckily, it’s easy to create gorgeous dyed eggs that are beautiful and can be eaten later, so nothing goes to waste. Whether you’re serving the eggs as part of your Easter brunch or saving them to eat with your leftovers, here are eight food-safe ways to decorate eggs at home so you can partake in this classic Easter tradition without contributing to food waste....

We saw this old trend beginning to come last summer, with social distancing measures, there’s been a huge increase in at-home dyeing. Google searches for “how to tie-dye” have skyrocketed more than 1,000%, so it looks like I’m not the only one picking up a new hobby. To help you get started, artist, professor of textile, and tie-dye expert Shabd Simon-Alexander is sharing her favorite methods to tie-dye your own colorful patterns at home....

Spicy Pepitas: Prepare as above, except toss pepitas with 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.Nutrition analysis per serving: 60 calories, 3 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 1 g total sugar, 0% Vitamin A, 1% Vitamin C, 32 mg sodium, 0% calcium, 5% iron

Although the kit comes in a compact package, the final greenhouse measures 4.6 feet wide and 6.4 feet tall. It’s rather easy to build, too: All you have to do is connect the rods according to the kit’s instructions with its included rope and anchors for stability. Each shelf can be held in place with zip ties, and when you’re done with its bones, simply toss the clear PVC cover over the structure, and you’re done....

Amina is a former product reviews writer for Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and more Dotdash Meredith brands. Her work has also appeared in Good Housekeeping’s print and digital publications, where she researched and wrote about everything from eco-friendly home products to children’s toys. She has a B.A. in communications and journalism from Montclair State University. Amina got her start in the industry immediately after college as a fellow for Good Housekeeping at Hearst magazines....

2 cup black and/or green olives, pitted, rinsed, and drained ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 3.5 inch strips of lemon peel ½ cup lemon juice 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 cup sifted powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon maple flavoring 1 tablespoon milk

½ cup bottled honey dijon salad dressing 1 teaspoon cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Accent artichoke’s silvery gray-green leaves by planting it in a container make of concrete or metal. Or create a bold contrast by selecting colorful containers in saturated shades of blue, red, or orange. Caring For Artichoke Plants Though artichoke is native to areas of South America, it appreciates Mediterranean-type growing conditions: lots of sun (at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun is best), average to low relative humidity, and well-drained soil....

3 tablespoon light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla Strawberry Lemon-Poppy Seed Shortcake: Prepare Strawberry Shortcake as directed, except stir 1 tablespoon poppy seeds and 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel into flour mixture after cutting in butter.Per serving: 510 calories, 7 g protein, 55 g carbohydrate, 30 g total fat (18 g sat. fat), 122 mg cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 26 g total sugar, 22% Vitamin A, 119% Vitamin C, 367 mg sodium, 15% calcium, 13% iron...