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Make a Little Mischief: St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
We’ve got our Green River on hand and enjoy chowing down on potatoes, cabbage and corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day as much as the next person, but this year we love the idea of putting a twist on our...
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5 Minute Treat: Shamrock Pretzel Pops
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and today I wanted to share with you a sweet little treat idea that is no-bake, made in just five minutes, and can be customized to your child’s own dietary...
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Easy Hostess Gift: How to Make Paint-Dipped Spoon Sets
With spring and summer come many more parties and opportunities to share those warm days with friends. Today I wanted to showcase an easy hostess gift that you could create to show your appreciation...
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Last-Minute Easter Ideas
We’re less than a week away from Easter Sunday and for those of you still thinking up what to do for your celebrations, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite ideas. Up first, something fun to do with...
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Summer Fun: Outdoor Entertaining Ideas
Remember when you were a kid and it felt like summer lasted forever. Yeah, those were the days. As an adult it feels like summer flashes by in the blink of an eye. Make this summer count by getting...
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5 Tips for Planning the Perfect Picnic
You only get one summer each year. Before you know it, we’ll be back to bundling up in sweaters and huddling by fireplaces. So get outside and enjoy the fresh air as often as possible. One great way...
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A Dinner Party Menu to Help You Host Like a Pro
Throwing an impressive dinner party is one of the most satisfying things a die-hard cook and entertainer can do — but it’s not easy. A successful dinner party means that you’re straddling the line...
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Girls Gone Gimlet: Pomegranate-Elderberry Gimlets
One of the best things about summer ending? Fall T.V. Some of the best shows are coming back for another season, and it’s making exchanging bathing suits for sweaters a little more bearable. Plus, a...
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Brunch Like a Pro: DIY Ricotta Pancake Bar
There’s almost nothing more gratifying than settling into a long, decadent, slightly boozy brunch with a bunch of friends on the weekend. Well, except one thing: Making a restaurant-worthy brunch...
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16 Charts to Help You Be a Better Host
Get ready to bookmark this post, folks. It may one day save you from a hosting disaster! We worked with the folks at Huffington Post to create this extensive list of helpful tips and tricks that will...
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5 Ways Kenmore Pro Appliances Can Make Holiday Cooking Easier
The new Kenmore Pro Suite of appliances has arrived just in time to make your holidays a little bit easier. With a host of new features, these appliances will work hard to make you the host with the...
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Tips for Shopping for a Thanksgiving Turkey
The holidays can be quite overwhelming when it comes to cooking for a large group, planning out a sensational meal and choosing the perfect turkey for the occasion. Well I have come to the rescue to...
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Beyond the Bird: Alternatives to Thanksgiving Turkey
Thanksgiving dinner is usually turkey’s time to shine, but sometimes it’s nice to get a little more creative with your main dish and break with tradition just a bit. Don’t worry, you can still serve a...
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Presentation 101: How to Plate to Please a Crowd
You’ve got your new Kenmore Pro appliances and you’re whipping up meals that are pleasing to the palate and fetching rave reviews. But since we eat with our eyes first it’s also important to serve...
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Cleaning Checklist and Tips for House Guests
Whether you’re preparing for extra visitors over the holidays or you just want your home to feel a bit more welcoming and comfortable for out-of-town guests, use this helpful cleaning checklist and...
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Last Minute Prep: Thanksgiving Wine Guide
You’ve powered through your Thanksgiving prep checklist, prepped your home for out-of-town guests and, of course, picked a delicious way to cook the bird. But don’t overlook a key component of your...
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10 Things Around the House That Can Be Used for Thanksgiving Decorating
You’ve spent a lot of time planning the menu. You’ve been laboring in the kitchen for a week before the big day. You’ve even thought to seat your conservative aunt Betty three chairs away from your...
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The Ultimate Host Gift Guide
Some of us have never been able to move past the “cut and bake” cookies or frozen pizza school of baking. And we’ve also relied heavily on paper plates and red Solo® cups when it comes to creating an...
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DIY Trophy Wine Toppers
Holidays are always a wonderful time of year for gatherings of food and friends. Each year I love to come up with a unique hostess gift for the holidays that I can share with those that open up their...
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The 12 Days of Holiday Prep
Maybe you started getting ready for the holidays the moment your Thanksgiving table was cleared, or maybe you’re one of those people who leaves it all to the last minute. Either way, we’ve broken up...
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7 Holiday Cocktail Recipes
With the holiday season officially here, it’s time to get the festivities started! A signature cocktail is a must at any holiday get-together and we’re here to give you some cocktail ideas that are...
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Last-Minute Holiday Hacks
Time is ticking away, you still have about a hundred things on your to-do list and lately you’ve found yourself in a Grinch-like mood more than you’d like. Stop! Now take a breath, and let’s see where...
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Tips to Cook (and Entertain) Like a Pro
Written by Mandi Ehman I’ve never been much of an entertainer, but my mom is an amazing hostess, and even the tea party she threw for my girls and their friends this summer was a beautiful affair. I...
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Slow Cooker Holiday Breakfast Recipes
Tis the season for long lines in the stores, spending hours wrapping gifts, chaotically cleaning your home for weekend guests, and constantly attending to the kitchen for every single meal. Well I...
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5 Tips for Hosting an Awards Party Like a Pro
Get ready to roll out the red carpet for guests with a fun and festive get-together that’s stress-free and award-worthy! Set the stage Create a Tinseltown ambience in your space with silver or gold...
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Game Day Hosting Tips
Whether your team has made the cut, or been out of the race for months, there is one thing we can all get excited about: game day parties. A successful party at your house can make up for a dreadful...
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DIY Game Day Bar Cart
Entertaining is my thing. There’s nothing I love more than getting friends and family together for a great time. And with a certain important game day party coming up, I knew just what I wanted to...
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Slow Cooker Game Day Recipes
Game day is right around the corner! Even though you’ve signed up to host this year’s party, you’re still going to want to enjoy the game as much as your guests. Fortunately, you can rely on your slow...
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Top Home Trend Predictions for 2016
The year is in its infancy, but our go-to style and trend experts at Houzz and Pinterest already have their predictions out for the top home trends of 2016. And what better time than winter to tackle...
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DIY Scrabble Coasters
Winters for my family mean loads and loads of board games together. We are quite lucky to be friends with a couple that own a board game store and through that friendship, a whole world of new board...
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3 Creative Easter Projects to Try This Year
I love Easter festivities from dressing our kids up in their Easter outfits to Easter baskets to treats. Today I wanted to share with you three creative Easter projects you can try in your house for...
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Grill Buying Guide
Shhhh. You hear that? Maybe not just yet, but now that spring has arrived the beautiful sounds of meats and veggies sizzling on the grill are right around the corner. If you’re in the market for new...
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Sunday Brunch Idea: Waffle Bar
Every year, my friends call on me to help them plan their spring and summer parties. Not to exercise their right to take advantage of a chef, but to up their game when it comes to having the best...
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5 Easy Summer Appetizers
Happy summer, everyone! It’s that time of year to give your Kenmore stove a break for the evening and whet your appetite with some cool bites. No one really wants to feel the sweltering heat from our...
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The Best Summer Movies List
Summer blockbusters have dominated the hotter months ever since a certain big fish swam onto the scene, and movie-goers found a cool haven to escape from the hot sun for a few hours. Of course,...
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American Heritage Recipes
Growing up an Independence Day baby has had its advantages. Every summer my family would roll out the red, white, and blue carpet and throw the neighborhood’s largest July 4th bash. Our house would be...
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Celebrate Summer with Blended Cocktails
From pool parties to backyard barbecues, summer is a perfect time for fun blended drinks. These easy-to-prepare cocktails only require a few seasonal ingredients, your Kenmore blender, and a zesty...
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Dorm Mini-Fridge Healthy Makeover
When I attended college, I lived on junk & convenience food and I had the inevitable, “Freshman 15,” to prove from my bad eating habits throughout the year. I only wish I knew how great I would...
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Alfie Makes Planning for Game Day (And Every Day) a Little Easier
If done right, a proper tailgate party can be more exciting and fun than the actual event you are tailgating for. Sure, you can always throw a couple folding chairs, a cooler and grill into your...
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S’more to Love: 4 Unique S’mores Recipes
The formula is pretty simple. Take one part toasted marshmallow, one part melted chocolate, and one part graham cracker and you have yourself on of the best campfire treats ever! Smore’s are part of...
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DIY Tacos: Every Day is Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday should be recognized as a national holiday in my opinion. Just think of how much nicer the world would be if we left work early every Tuesday to indulge in a buffet of taco-filled...
View Article5 Signs It May Be Time to Replace Your Oven
As we approach the holiday season, our ovens are about to get their biggest workouts of the year. And the only thing worse than an overcooked turkey is an undercooked turkey. Nothing will put a damper...
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Fall Into Deliciousness: 10 Tasty Autumnal Recipes
After spending the summer months grilling and enjoying lighter fare, fall feels like the perfect time to get back in the kitchen and cook something hearty and delicious. These 10 recipes will whet your...
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Recipe for Success: 5 Basic Cooking Skills Everyone Should Know
Throughout my culinary career path I have always enjoyed learning a new tip or trick to help me along in the kitchen. Today, there are millions of videos and websites dedicated to exposing the secrets...
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Spud Specs: Spotting, Storing and Serving the Perfect Potato
When it comes to potatoes, there is more than meets the eye. Luckily, the Idaho Potato Commission has compiled the perfect list of dos and don’ts when it comes to purchasing, storing and serving the...
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Living Single: 4 Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day on Your Own
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and the only thing on your brain is that you are going at it solo this year. Well don’t fret, my friend. According to Statistic Brain, there are over 180...
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Corned Beef and Cabbage 10 Ways
On St. Patrick’s Day everyone is a little Irish. Traditionally this day is celebrated with a feast commemorating the death of Saint Patrick — a feast that continues to this day all around the world!...
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Authentically Irish: 4 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes + Their Histories
Sure, everyone paints the town green on St. Patrick’s Day, but sporting shamrocks, drinking enough beer to drown a fish and sitting down to the traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage do not a...
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8 Lamb Recipes for Easter and Beyond
One of the meals most often associated with Easter is a traditional lamb roast. In fact, there’s a long history of lamb dinners for Easter. According to History.com: “The tradition of eating lamb on...
View ArticleHow to Make the Perfect Hard Boiled Egg … In the Microwave!
Here’s a tip that you can use for Easter and rushed breakfast mornings year round. Did you know that you can make hard boiled eggs in the microwave? You can! And this microwave hack works equally well...
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