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How to Make Carved Pumpkins Last Longer This Halloween 🎃

This post is sponsored by Wilt-Pruf. All opinions are my own. If I’m going to spend all that time carving pumpkins, I would really like them to make it to Halloween! We love carving pumpkins as a family, and there’s something magical about seeing those glowing jack-o’-lanterns on the porch every October. But here’s the

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Snack-Style Meal Prep (For People Who Hate Leftovers)

If you hate leftovers, you’re not alone. Traditional meal prep—with identical containers lined up for the week—has never worked for me. By day two, I’m bored. By day three, I’m ordering takeout. Instead, I prep healthy snacks I actually want to eat. And if you eat enough of them? It’s basically a meal. Also, it only took

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The Best Thanksgiving Recipes I’ve Collected Over 15 Years

I love Thanksgiving because I love food. Growing up, my mom hosted Thanksgiving every single year, and I remember being absolutely giddy seeing all of my favorite dishes piled high on one plate. My first Thanksgiving living in Virginia—far from family—I attempted to cook the entire meal by myself. I wasn’t an experienced cook, and
 let’s just

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Refrigerator Cereal Muffins | Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast

Some recipes just stick with you — not because they’re fancy, but because they make life easier and taste like home. These Refrigerator Cereal Muffins came from our sweet neighbor years ago. She’s one of those amazing cooks who always has something freshly baked, even on a weekday morning. I still remember her telling my mom she kept this

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Spiced Apple Cupcake with Salted Caramel Frosting

Why This Cake Works (Even for Non-Bakers) Apple-Filled Spice Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream If baking usually stresses you out, this is the recipe for you. It starts with a humble cake mix, gets upgraded with warm spices and a quick brown-butter apple compote, and finishes with a silky salted caramel buttercream. Overbake a touch?

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Our Favorite Amazon Finds from This Year’s Lake Tahoe Family Reunion

We’ve officially completed our third Folkman family reunion at Lake Tahoe, and the memories were as golden as the sunsets over Emerald Bay. With 13 of us packed into the Marriott Vacation Club’s Timber Lodge (which, by the way, has the best location in South Lake Tahoe), we swam, hiked, paddled, and picnicked our way through one of

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Peach Raspberry Magnolia-Style Pudding (A Summery Twist on the Famous NYC Dessert)

If you love Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding, prepare to fall head over heels for this fresh summer spin—featuring ripe peaches, tart raspberry sauce, and a creamy cheesecake pudding that’s almost too good to share. This Peach Raspberry Pudding is our go-to recipe every peach season. Inspired by the iconic Magnolia Bakery dessert, we swapped out

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