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Five Keys to Growing A Healthy Ficus Tree

Have you ever wondered how a single Ficus benjamina tree could become a beloved part of your home for decades, thriving and growing alongside your family?  If you haven’t yet, you might consider the addition of this living, air-purifying companion in your home that not only beautifies your space but also stands the test of time.  You may know this tree as either a Ficus benjamina or a weeping fig.   I have loved growing a ficus tree in my home for 36 years. It’s remarkable that I've had this tree for so long.   How to Grow A Ficus Tree Inside for Decades When thinking about how I managed to keep this indoor ficus tree happy, healthy, and growing strong all these years it boiled down to five key Ficus benjamina plant care tips. Follow these tips and you can have a happy, healthy ficus tree in your home for many years, too.
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10 Easy Tips to Host a Holiday Dinner Without Stress

The holidays are a time for celebration with family and friends, but they can also be a stressful time for home cooks. However, there are a few simple tips that home cooks can use to relieve stress and make holiday food preparation more enjoyable. I’ve been writing this blog since 2011 and over the years I have gathered the best tips busy home cooks swear by. These tips will help you breeze through the holiday madness and savor precious moments with loved ones. Stress-Free Holiday Dinner Tips  This post includes affiliate links. Here are the top ten hacks that home cooks rely on to relieve holiday dinner stress:

Carrot Loaf Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This Carrot Loaf Cake recipe is not just your ordinary dessert; it delivers all the sweet, moist, and tender memories of your favorite carrot cake with the easy preparation of a loaf cake.  You'll love it's easy preparation when planning your holiday dessert table. Imagine the smiles and satisfaction that will follow when you serve up a slice of this homemade goodness. Moist and Delicious Carrot Loaf Cake (I use affiliate links in this blog post.) Let's preheat the oven, and get baking this perfectly moist Carrot Loaf Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. You'll find it's a breeze for you to replicate at home. If you're ready to bring a slice of homemade happiness to your holiday table, keep reading. 

Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing: Better Than Steakhouse

You'll love today's savory homemade blue cheese dressing recipe. If you've ever dined at a steakhouse and fallen in love with their creamy, tangy blue cheese dressing, you're in for a treat.  You won't believe how easy it is to whip up a dressing that rivals the best steakhouses in town in just a few minutes! Whether you're planning a classic wedge salad, want a perfect dip for your buffalo chicken wings, or simply crave the rich flavor of blue cheese on your greens, this recipe is your ticket to a tasty delight.

Homemade Apple Pie

If it's that time of year when the weather cools down and leaves change colors in your neighborhood, I bet you are starting to crave some cozy fall flavors. One of the best ways to embrace the season is by baking a classic apple pie at home. You'll fill your home with warmth and seasonal aromas. Today I'm sharing my recipe for apple pie along with all the tips and tricks I use to keep pie-making simple. How to Bake an Apple Pie (This post contains paid links.) This is the ideal time to make the most of apple season and whip up a comforting apple pie right in your kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just getting started, making a homemade apple pie is a rewarding and tasty experience you'll want to try. Why You Will Love This Apple Pie Recipe 1. Fresh, Local Apples: The fall is the best time to enjoy ripe, juicy apples. Visit your local orchard or farmer's market, and you'll find an abundance of apple varietie