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If you’ve never tried making black garlic at home, you’re really missing out. That said, it takes weeks (literally) to make it from scratch, which is why we’re endlessly grateful for this new release. Sparing you the need to whip out a heavy-duty fermenting box or having to endure the patience of waiting for your head of garlic to transform into its more luxurious form, you can now conveniently find fermented black garlic on the shelves of your local Trader Joe’s store....

As Jasmine explained, the majority of Trader Joe’s pasta is made from wheat (particularly semolina) but the chain also offers pasta-like alternatives that “fulfill the dietary needs” of customers who do not (or cannot) consume wheat. In fact, Trader Joe’s most popular pasta option isn’t technically pasta at all. “Our number one selling pasta is the Hearts of Palm Pasta, which is actually made from a vegetable. We can’t even keep it in stock because that’s how much people love it,” Jasmine explained....

The seasonal item, which usually makes its annual return around this time, initially debuted a couple of years ago (long before TikTok was packed with hot chocolate bombs) and instantly became a hit with the Trader Joe’s crowd. For those who may be unfamiliar with the Snowman Hot Cocoa Bombs, they are basically snowmen made out of chocolate and filled with additional sweet treats. When you place the snowman in a mug filled with hot milk (or dairy-free milk) it melts and leaves a delicious cup of hot chocolate in its wake....

To buy: $33 with coupon (was $40); amazon.com. The best-selling hand blender measures at just 2.55 inches wide and 16.9 inches tall, so you can store it comfortably in most drawers and leave space on your counter for preparing and cooking food. The 500W copper motor was engineered for continuous use; one reviewer even pointed out that the stainless steel handheld blender lasted them two years of daily commercial kitchen use....

If you’re in need of a break from screen time, or you’re just looking for a fun way to spend time with the family, we’ve rounded up some classic board games that are still around today. Board games are one of the products most affected by the shipping crisis right now, so if you have your eye on a new game, don’t wait to order it! If you’re feeling inspired to host a family game night, these are a few of our favorite vintage-style board games....

Enjoy the assets year-round in a mild climate. Where winters are frosty, savor your little garden throughout the growing season, then bring the plants indoors. Or consign them to compost before cold weather arrives; empty, clean, and store the container for next year’s garden. How to Create an Easy-Care Water Container Garden Galvanized tub or other watertight containerSeveral bricksAquatic plantsWaterRocks Pickerel weed (Pontederia cordata)Canna (Canna spp.)Variegated society garlic (Tulbaghia violacea)Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia spp....

To explore what a sizable budget of $625,000 might get you around the United States, we found three homes priced close to that number in different corners of the country. These homes vary in size or style (or both!) and might give you a sense of what to expect if you’re searching for a home within this price range. Kansas City, Missouri: $625,000 Square Feet: 4,095 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2½ Listed by: Suellen Dice, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Kansas City Homes...

Aloe Vera Plant Care For aloes grown indoors, your goal is to keep the roots from sitting in too much moisture, which will cause them to rot. Choose a pot with drainage holes. Make sure to use potting soil made for succulents ($5, Target), which dries a little faster than regular potting soil. Only water your plant when the soil feels dry to the touch and always empty out excess water from the saucer....

Pergolas are used to create shaded walkways, designated gathering spaces, and climbing plant designs. While they block some direct daylight, their open roof structure allows light to peek through. Of course, there are many types of pergolas, but most people first want to understand the difference between a pergola and a gazebo. What’s the difference between a pergola and a gazebo? A pergola is a tall yard structure that is held up by pillars....

One Google search will also reveal a swarm of studies linking inflammaging to a number of age-related diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular changes, and cancer. The skin is particularly sensitive to inflammaging as it is exposed to stress from both outside and inside our bodies. According to Sapna Palep, MD, board-certified dermatologist at Spring Street Dermatology in New York City, when pigment-forming cells are exposed to chronic oxidative stress, it leads to accelerated tissue damage....

On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation into effect, which freed enslaved people of African descent, declaring “…all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State… shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free…” Great, right? The only problem: More than 250,000 enslaved folks in Texas didn’t get the memo. In fact, they didn’t find out the news until a full two and a half years later, on June 19, 1865, when Union troops, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, with the announcement of their freedom....

The process of making sticky buns begins with a caramel glaze, which gives the buns their name. The glaze is poured into the baking dish first, followed by toasted pecans. The buns are placed atop the sticky mixture, and after baking, the pan is inverted so that the glaze is on top. The sweetener in the glaze varies—you’ll often see granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, or a combination....

Unlike mortgages (used for home-buying), car loans (used for buying cars), or student loans (used to pay educational expenses), personal loans can be used for almost any purpose—even debt consolidation. Used carefully, personal loans can help reduce your debt burden or further your financial wellness. As with any other type of debt, though, when taken out carelessly, personal loans can put you in a difficult situation. Used well, personal loans can give you a little more flexibility and liquidity....

1. Inconsistent Watering Habits Brown tips on houseplant leaves are often an indication that you need to rethink the way you’re watering. When a plant gets overwatered, then dries out too much before the next watering, and then maybe gets just a drizzle, that’s a recipe for brown leaves. With the exception of succulents, which need a light hand with the watering can, most indoor plants prefer a steady supply of moisture....

If you want to give the gift of an amazing experience, here’s how to do it—no gift wrap required. But sometimes it pays to think a little outside the box, to see if your gift recipient might be interested in trying something new. My parents may not have taken up pottery as a hobby, despite enjoying the pottery class I gifted them a couple years back. But they have returned to the shop several times to buy the owner’s handiwork....

Sorry for the insane amount of pictures in this post, there were just so many cute details that I couldn’t choose which ones to share. So I’m sharing them all! Let’s start with the main party table. Since this was a welcome home party, I wanted to put the emphasis on the “There’s no place like home,” so you’ll see a lot of red ruby slippers, hot air balloons, and yellow brick roads....

It’s become more important than ever to make your home feel like its own little escape. And that’s where products like these Fern and Willow pillows come in. The luxurious down alternative pillow is designed to feel just like duck and goose down. However, unlike their true feather counterparts, these pillows come with major ease of use. That includes the ability to machine wash, and they’re even allergen- and cruelty-free....

I interviewed gardening expert Melinda Myers, author and host of The Great Courses How to Grow Anything series, and the first thing she told me was that perhaps the plant just wasn’t my perfect match. “Trust me, there’s somebody out there killing the same thing as you,” she laughed. “There are the over-waterers, who kill a plant with kindness, or the ones who can never remember. The difficulty is matching the plant to the person who will take care of it....

Conversations to Have With Your Spouse “Where Does All Our Money Go?” Why it’s important: If you don’t know where it goes, you could end up running low, not to mention straining your relationship. “Financial issues are the number one reason I see couples divorcing,” says Barton Goldsmith, a psychotherapist and the author of Emotional Fitness for Intimacy. The biggest marriage-buster among them? Overspending. “Oftentimes, a spender marries a saver,” Goldsmith says....

But before you reach for that natural fiber loofah, it turns out they’re breeding grounds for bacteria. Instead, switch to a soft bristle shower brush or just use your hands. Instead, look out for eco-friendly alternatives made out of wood, grass seed, corn, or walnut shells. Cats are notoriously fickle creatures, so expect to test out at least a couple different varieties before finding one Fluffy approves of. You can also buy cleaning concentrates at the store, like Dr....