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Author of several books, including “The Only Prayer You Need,” “Let Your Spirit Guides Speak,” “Be the Light that You Are,” and the novel “Twenty”Co-author of the book “Hunger in the Heartland” and producer and writer for the accompanying documentary, featured on the Iowa PBS affiliateOwner of GoldenTree Communications for writing, editing, publishing, and speaking servicesCo-director of Story Summit Writer’s SchoolFreelance contributor to Better Homes & Gardens and Country Homes...

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30+ years of experience in horticultureHas worked in 7 countriesContributing writer for multiple national gardening magazinesFormer Curator at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Des Moines, Iowa

To Present This Gift… Line basket with napkin. Nestle loaf in napkin. Tie a yellow ribbon around the basket, then tie it into a bow on the top. Trim ends, if needed. Tuck an edible flower into the bow. Also try this… For a more earthy presentation, use a natural basket and plaid ribbon, and tuck in a small fresh pepper. To present this gift you will need: Clean napkin in desired color, elegant wire basket, yellow ribbon, scissors, and edible flower....

2 pita bread rounds butter- or olive oil-flavored nonstick coating ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Easy Mocha Fudge: Prepare Easy Chocolate Fudge as directed, except stir 2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder or instant coffee crystals into the mixture with the vanilla.Nutrition Facts per piece: 90 cal., 3 g fat (2 g sat. fat), 2 mg chol., 22 mg sodium, 16 g carb., 0 g dietary fiber, 1 g protein. Easy Rocky Road Fudge: Prepare Easy Chocolate Fudge as directed, except after spreading fudge in pan, sprinkle top with 1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces, 1 cup tiny marshmallows, and 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts....

You can find a plethora of options at retailers online or your local home improvement store, and you can still decorate the tree to your heart’s content. Here’s a guide to decking out your own real tabletop Christmas tree. Choosing a Potted Christmas Tree For a potted tree that brings the festive feels, a pine, fir, cypress, or spruce make great options. Make sure to read up on care instructions to determine how much sunlight and watering the plant requires and what its weather preferences are....

Euphorbia Care Must-Knows Most varieties require similar conditions. They thrive in full sun, which ensures the best and brightest flowers and continuous blossoms. Although the plants tolerate part sun, they will set fewer blossoms and muted, looser foliage. Euphorbias perform best in well-drained soil. Even during long periods of drought, they’ll keep their display of blossoms. Some euphorbias are succulents and can be grown as you would a cactus. If kept in wet soil, euphorbias rot....

What is a Townhouse? Townhouses (also known as townhomes) are multi-level homes owned by individuals that share at least one or two walls with the adjacent unit. Townhomes typically span two or more units and share similar, if not identical, facades. These side-by-side dwellings are generally narrower than single-family homes. However, townhouses provide outdoor space and, more often than not, a garage or carport. Single-Family Feel for Less Townhomes are especially appealing to millennial and Gen Z buyers, many of whom are first-time buyers, says Amanda Pendleton, Zillow lifestyle expert....

1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, softened 2 teaspoon vanilla 6 ounce white chocolate baking squares, melted and cooled 7 cup powdered sugar

The sleek, lightweight design makes it easy to maneuver with a weight of just 3.5 pounds without water and 7 pounds with a full tank. Customers also enjoy how easy it is to use—fill the 450-milliliter tank with water, push the manual pump on the handle, and the device will heat up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit in just 20 seconds. A full water tank will give you 25 to 30 minutes of steam cleaning power....