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About Air Plants Air plants (Tillandsia spp.) are epiphytes, meaning that in nature they grow on other plants, usually on tree branches. There are hundreds of species and varieties of air plants. They usually have strap-shape or slender triangle-shape leaves that grow in a rosette pattern with new growth appearing from the center. Those with silver foliage tend to be the most drought-tolerant; greener types dry out faster. You can also find colorful species, like Tillandsia maxima that can have coral leaves....

1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoon milk

1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Desired food coloring (optional)

In late 2021, Sophie from The Stir-Crazy Crafter shared a video of what she calls her embroidery journal, and we’re not the only ones obsessed with the results. Her viral TikTok video (which has more than 218,000 likes and nearly 10,000 shares) walks readers through a year-long project: A large embroidery project with a small stitched design for every day of the year. It’s similar to the temperature blanket trend we fell in love with in 2020, where knitters and crocheters would add a stitch to a blanket every day based on the weather outside....

¾ cup sugar ½ teaspoon hot water Crackly Caramel Sauce Just before serving tartlets, prepare Crackly Caramel Spikes as directed, except omit foil-lined and buttered baking sheet and reduce sugar in the skillet to 1/2 cup. Immediately drizzle caramel sauce over tarts (mixture will harden).

DIY Tip: Use what you have. Extending this small patio solved a big space problem. Adding on to existing elements will save time and money that you would sacrifice in a major overhaul. DIY Tip: For tricky blocks that must be cut to a specific size, contact a local stone dealer to slice them for you. DIY Tip: Change things up to make your space more interesting. Using wood, concrete, and plastic materials includes contrasting textures that give the patio space depth....

How to Test Baking Soda for Freshness Similar to how inactive yeast cannot make bread recipes rise, baking soda can only achieve its purpose if it’s fresh. To test baking soda’s effectiveness, in a small bowl, add ½ teaspoon baking soda and top with 2 teaspoons of distilled vinegar. If the soda bubbles immediately, you’re good to go. If the mixture sits fairly still, toss your baking soda and invest in a new box....