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Aside from the attractive, agrarian packaging, what makes Amish butter a worthwhile addition to your refrigerator? Is it only produced in Amish communities by Amish farmers? How is it different than American butter? Below, we clarify everything you need to know about the latest dairy trend. What Is Amish Butter? Amish butter is a USA-made, small-batch, slow-churned butter. It’s traditionally hand-rolled and wrapped in parchment. The hand-rolled log of butter is the signature detail that distinguishes Amish butter from regular butter....

After testing out Eadem’s first product, I couldn’t wait to try the new face cream and accepted a sample offered by the brand. The Cloud Cushion moisturizer is, as its name suggests, lightweight and about as fluffy as a skincare cream can get. It’s fragrance-free and absorbs easily into the skin. I’ve been using it on my normal-to-dry, olive-toned skin morning and night for a few weeks, and I notice an instant boost of brightness and hydration with each dollop....

The countdown is on! Just over two weeks until Halloween, and I’m finally sharing the last of my Halloween recipes for the year! Still lots of pumpkin and fall flavors to come but this is the end of the Halloween goodies. And I may have saved the best for last – I’ll let you choose! These yummy Halloween M&Ms cookie bars combine a typical cookie base with M&Ms, Oreos, and lots of Halloween sprinkles for not only a delicious but also a super festive treat!...

There’s something special about a good red velvet recipe. Whether it’s red velvet cake, red velvet cupcakes, or these red velvet cookies – it’s one of my favorite things ever. I’ve previously shared all sorts of cookie recipes (snickerdoodles, cut out sugar cookies, chocolate chip pudding cookies just to name a few) so I thought it was only time for a red velvet cookie recipe! Plus, they’re one of the few ways I can get my son to eat chocolate, well kind of chocolate....

According to Wingspan, a company that provides freelancers with a range of resources in one place (think invoicing, benefits, and bookkeeping), 68 percent of freelancers say their life has improved since making the transition to freelance. So, it should come as no surprise that freelancers will account for the majority of the American workforce by 2027. While becoming a freelancer has its perks, there are many factors to think about before leaving your full-time job behind....

Like a moth to a flame, it’s almost too easy to blow the bank by packing your tote bag full of everything in sight. Luckily, Sweetgreen’s Culinary Research and Development Chef, Katelyn Nolan Shannon, has a genius method for preventing the farmer’s market impulse purchase spree: Before you buy (or even think about buying) anything, do a quick lap around the entire market. This tactic works for several reasons. First, you’ll get a good sense of what’s in season by walking through all the stalls—once you see that squash blossoms, asparagus, or apricots are being sold by nearly every vendor, you’ll know to stock up....

How to Grow Fernleaf Peonies Hardy in Zones 3-8, fernleaf peony will do best in part shade to full sun. The best time to plant your fernleaf peony is in the fall. It’s not picky about soil type, as long as it’s well-drained. If you have sandy or clay soil, it helps to mix in plenty of compost to the planting site. It may take a couple of years for your new plant to bloom, but it be worth the wait when its gorgeous crimson petals finally unfurl....

With my family living so far away, they only get to see my parties from afar, not actually come to them. So last week while I was there visiting, I thought it would be fun to throw a game day party for everyone before we watched the college football playoffs! The original intent was to do everything myself and throw the party for them, but it ended up being a huge family affair, and I couldn’t have asked for a better team....

When I was growing up my family had a ping pong table in the basement and I played with my siblings and friends all the time. I never got to the point where I was really good, but we had a lot of fun anyway! The only problem with having a ping pong table in the basement was that it took up a lot of space – like that entire section was either you played ping pong or you didn’t use that area....

Four Key Areas Every Organized Closet Should Have A smart closet addresses four key areas: hanging clothes, folded pieces, shoes, and accessories. There’s no one way to arrange your space, but to determine the setup that will work best for you, be realistic about the square footage you have and work within these guidelines. Consider the Closet Doors Hinged full-swing or bifold doors give full access, whereas dual-hung sliding doors prevent access to the center....

History of Spirulina Spirulina, or Arthrospira, is an algae that’s been used across cultures for centuries. According to WebMD, the Aztecs used spirulina to treat various diseases, and perhaps used it as a supplement for the kingdom’s messengers to sustain themselves on their marathon runs. Spirulina is used in much the same way today, and has even made its way to space as a dietary supplement for astronauts on NASA missions....

However, the price of a glass of rosé does vary based on where in the country you are, regardless of the type of rosé you’re drinking. FinanceBuzz, which focuses on personal finance, recently researched rosé wine prices in every state to find where wine drinkers can expect to pay the most and least for this drink across the country. According to the data—the price of a regular-size glass of rosé at more than 500 restaurants and bars around the U....

We now know that a loofah isn’t only bad for your skin, but it could cause some rather scary-sounding infections as well. To find out why it’s not a good idea to shower with a loofah—and what you should be using instead—we talked to Gretchen W. Frieling, MD, a board-certified dermatopathologist in Boston. What Is a Loofah? A true all-natural loofah is a bath product made out of a dried tropical gourd....

One of the most important and often irritating examples of this issue is the cost of homeowner’s association dues, otherwise known as HOAs. If you’re not careful and don’t ask enough questions about a prospective HOA when considering a home purchase, you may be in for a rude awakening when, year after year, the monthly dues continue to creep up and up and up until one day, your housing costs have inflated well beyond your monthly budget....

As the negativity spiraled, Liberty asked if everyone could sit down and discuss the issue—in person. The request got exactly one volunteer: retired school principal Willie. The two met for coffee and decided to repost the request along with a photo of themselves. They hoped that seeing a picture of two people of different races talking (Liberty is white; Willie is black) would inspire neighbors to show up. That was three years ago....

On This Episode You want to travel, but you’re not sure if you can afford to—at least not without guilt or fear of jeopardizing your other financial goals. In this episode, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez speaks with founder of Pennywise Traveler, Angel Trinh, about practical ways to save on travel. And how to build your travel spending into your financial plans alongside the rest of your money goals. Meet Our Caller “Sharon” is a 41-year-old listener from the suburbs of Washington, D....

Generally, once cut, all pies should be wrapped and refrigerated. But if you’re baking your pie ahead of time, there are a few things to consider. Here’s how long you can store homemade pumpkin pie, how the rules change for store-bought pies, and how to tell if pumpkin pie has gone bad. How Long Does Pumpkin Pie Last on the Counter? Whether you’ve baked your pumpkin pie using the filling from a can or from a fresh pumpkin, the rules are the same....

Still, it’s important to note that writers who do self-publish have to take on a lot of the work that a traditional publisher would do. Proofreading, copyediting, formatting, and cover art are all now the responsibility of the author—who might not be particularly good at any of these key elements of traditional publishing. And marketing still needs to be done to get the word out to would-be book buyers. So, all that said, is self-publishing really worth the hassle—and the money?...

According to celebrity hairstylist Daniel Koye, every hair style responds to texture in a different way, but all can benefit from a little bounce. “Adding texture to your hair means that you want to add body and a visual separation to your hair,” he says. “Anybody can add visual texture to their hair. The method of how just changes depending on whether hair is straight, wavy, curly, or kinky curly hair....

What fees could your bank be charging you? Most consumers understand that you may be charged a one-time fee in specific scenarios, like if you use an out-of-network ATM in a pinch. But, you’re likely not on board with getting charged recurring monthly fees by your bank. Those charges can be excessive and off-putting. “It isn’t the surprising or annoying one-off fee that will sink your financial ship, but regularly incurring fees that are otherwise easily avoided,” Greg McBride, chief financial analyst with Bankrate....