This honorable holiday is about much more than a three-day weekend. When Is Memorial Day? Memorial Day 2023 is Monday, May 29. Credit: Robert Terry/Getty Images So, what’s the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? If you have a flag pole, be sure tofly your flag at half-maston the holiday as well. Here are seven more facts you may not know about the history of Memorial Day. This was one of many events put on bylocal Ladies Memorial Associationsthat eventually led to the federal holiday....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. But it’s not too early to think about your decorations. And Michaels has everything you gotta do it all with its new Halloween season launch. Credit:Michaels | Design: Better Homes & Gardens (ItsHocus Pocus-themed collection hits stores and will be available online later this year.) and features two skeleton hands holding. Haunted Forest is for someone who associates the light ordark academiaaesthetics with fall....

Michelle Mastro covers homes and lifestyles topics, especially as they intersect with culture and travel. Her writing has appeared in many newspapers and magazines. Before becoming a professional writer, she studied the material culture of Victorian homes in a PhD program. She is also the former managing editor of Victorian Homes magazine. Favorite Purchase: Her favorite purchase so far has been her Joseph Joseph Totem Max Recycling Bins. She also completed PhD coursework at Indiana University, Bloomington, where she created two undergraduate courses....

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Update an all-gray home with fresh shades that still speak to a certain sophistication, earthiness, and versatility. But, like all trends, ‘millennial gray’ has started to fade away. This tall order is possible with a little help from the pros. Credit:Adam Albright / Interior Designers: Chris and Julia Marcum Is Millennial Gray Out of Style? Warmer hues are decidedly ‘in.’ This resurgence of bold colors is fueled by a desire for more dynamic and energetic environments....

While it might not follow tradition, this unconventional paella recipe is full of flavor. “Where to start?” says Emily Nienhaus,Better Homes & GardensTest Kitchen brand manager. Credit:NBC / Getty Images Its for the enjoyment of my other guests, she says. This is her favorite part of eating paellaand for good reason, because who doesnt love crispy rice? (More on that later.) She also makes sure to taste it along the way....

The brown sugar glaze really is a showstopper. Jake Sternquist If you think ham is a bit boring, this sticky glazed version will change your mind. Our recipe testers compared the flavor of thisglazed ham recipeto candied bacon (like thismillion dollar bacon). Credit:Jake Sternquist It’s a must-make for the holidays this year. Ingredients 1(8 to 10-lb. Place the ham in a shallow roasting pan. Cover tightly with foil. Bake in the preheated oven 1 hour and 40 minutes....

It all comes together in just one skillet. Kelsey Hansen Our million dollar Tater Tot casserole recipe is the ultimate fall dinner. Our Test Kitchen recommends using a 12-inchcast iron skilletfor thischicken casserole recipe. What Makes This Tater Tot Casserole Million Dollar? Million dollar recipesare known for being extra rich and indulgent. Here, a combination of cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, and bacon is our secret. Ranch dressing salad mix adds even more flavor....

It tastes like a million bucks! Our millionaire candy recipe is a shortcut take on the classic. What Is Millionaire Candy? Credit:Rachel Marek The candies are made with layers of caramel, pecans, and chocolate. Hugh T. Pangburn created the recipe and served it at his drugstore located in Fort Worth, Texas. The treat was so popular, he expanded his enterprise to include a candy factory. The business was sold to Russell Stover in 1999 and you might still buyPangburn’s Millionairesin stores today....

These individual egg quiches make for a satisfying, nutritious grab-and-go breakfast option. Drain on paper towels; let cool until easy to handle. Wrap one slice of bacon around the inside of each muffin cup. Credit: Blaine Moats Divide egg mixture among cups. Cover; chill overnight. Preheat oven to 375F. Top each with a tomato slice. Bake 25 minutes or until eggs are puffed and set. Let cool in cups 5 minutes....

These miniature houses aren’t just for Christmas! See why Halloween villages are so popular this spooky season. Jason Donnelly This Halloween, theres a new trend taking over ourfall mantelsand window sills: Miniature Halloween villages. Credit:Jason Donnelly These spooky displays have quickly become the must-have decor item, captivating us with their charmingly eerie details. But whats driving the craze behind these miniature frights? One trend we’ve noticed gaining particular traction isHalloween Villages....

These peppermint meringue cookies are the perfect light and tasty addition to your Christmas cookie spread. Preheat oven to 225F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Credit: Jason Donnelly In a large mixing bowl add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Beat in mint extract and green food coloring. Transfer meringue to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2- to 3/4-inch open star tip....

If you love cheesy potatoes, you must try this easy recipe. Jacob Fox We’re big fans ofcheesy potatoeshere at BHG. Some of our fan favorites includeFrench Onion Potatoes,Party Potatoes, andCopycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole. Credit:Jacob Fox Our recipe tasters loved the addition of crispy bacon and bright green onions. Here’s why you should give this classic Southern side dish a try. Don’t miss a single recipe! preserve your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes....