Whats a wrapping aficionado to do? What can be done to ensure your wrapping paper rolls stay tidy and tucked away when not in use? Murphy and Kemp-Gerstel share their top tips for wrapping paper storage. Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO Personally, I love storing wrapping paper in drawers because it lays flat and avoids wrinkling. [Its] perfect for those who access gift wrap regularly but lack storage elsewhere, she says. Kemp-Gerstel says theyll feature pockets and pouches for other gift wrapping essentials in addition to your wrapping paper rolls....

It’s the easiest cake you will ever makeas long as you follow this one simple rule. Once baked, a dump cake comes out like a cross between fluffy cake and melty cobbler. It’s simple: Don’t mix it. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Technically, either way works, but melting isn’t necessary. However, always refrain from mixing either cold or melted butter into the dry cake mix when assembling. Here are a few recipes to try:

Just fell to my knees. Is that you, Buc-ee? Commenters agree that the humble beaver had gone Hollywood. Credit:Brandon Bell/Getty Images Just fell to my knees, one TikTok user commented. “Ozempic and veneers? Hollywood got him, another wrote. Jeff Nadalo, Buc-ees general counsel and spokesperson, cheekily confirmed the mascots makeover toChron. The evolved Buc-ee is also on display at other newly opened locations including the one in Johnstown, Colorado. Beaver was my nickname; my mom named me that when I was born, Aplin toldCBS Newsin 2022....

And they don’t always have to make sense. The Bush family has taken these Southern traditions and run with them. We found nicknames across the Bush generations that are part of the family’s lore. Credit: @laurawbush/Marlo Moore Collins The nickname evolved into Poppy," reportsAP News. The Enforcer The late 41st First Lady Barbara Bush’s nickname was “The Enforcer.” The former first lady had many nicknames that summarized her character. What do George and Laura Bush call each other?...

At Grans house, Hubs Virginia Peanuts were always in style. These evenings were an occasion todress upand try out my best manners. Credit:Erica George Dines Gran and me, thirty some years ago.Credit:Brennan Long Credit:Courtesy of HUbs

Experiment with a little presto chango garden magic this season and beyond. Heres what to know before heading to your local nursery or garden shop. Linda Vateris an Oklahoma City-based garden designer and plant pro. Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Styling: BUFFY HARGETT MILLER Start with an Evergreen Base Give yourself a foundation that looks good all year round. This look is simple, classic and elegant. Then keep the centerpiece and transition cool weather annuals to warm season annuals in the same color palette!...

With over 40 milkshake flavors and 250+ locations, Cook Out has become a beloved Southern institution. With more than 40 milkshakes on the menu, the flavor possibilities are almost endless. Customers can mix and match flavors to create their dream combo. Credit: courtesy of @cookout on Instagram you might get all of this in some locations for around $7 or less. Its almost too good to be true. Cook Outs cast of Fancy Milkshakes includes 40+ flavors, ranging from Banana to Butterfinger....

Don’t clutch your pearls! It’s not the antiques we’re itching to ditch. Heres the onedecoratingmove from Grandmas house we hope never comes back: the no-touch, special-occasion-only room. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn Designating the formal rooms as off-limits is much like storing thefine chinaout of sight and out of use. Why have them if youre not going to enjoy them? After all, its not my grandparents perfectly primped parlor that I remember most....

Everyones favorite stowaways explained. Its a fun and easy way to spread a little joy and create community on the high seas. Its not just for kids to find, frequent cruiser Kelly May told theTimes. Credit:AlexLMX/Getty Images When I found my first one, it was a yippee moment. Perhaps unsurprisingly, however, the cruise duck tradition is believed to have begun with a kid. Her parents are credited with creating the original Cruising Ducks Facebook page....

The original sign was erected in the 1980s, and it was replaced with today’s sign in 2018. Robbie Caponetto Ingredients Peach Puree: 2peaches, unpeeled, pitted, and cut into 1-in. (1 1/2 oz.) Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox (1 1/2 oz. )peach puree 1Tbsp. Blend on high speed until completely smooth. Credit:Robbie Caponetto Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use; up to 4 days....

With fall weather fast approaching, now seems a good a time as any to answer this age-old question. It’s a question that’s been plaguing generations of thirsty Americans. As it turns out, the only real difference lies in the amount of processing the liquid undergoes. Credit: picture alliance/Getty Images Apple cider is fresh, unfiltered, and often unpasteurized. It’s also considered a seasonal drink and can be hard to find outside of the autumn months....

Cajun and Creole cuisines are two of a kindand both beloved in Louisiana and across the South. Naturally, its much more complicated than that. If you want to dive a little deeper, lets get into it. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Dailey Where Did Creole Food Come From? Creole food originated in New Orleans, the quintessential Louisiana city. Where Did Cajun Food Come From? (When cooking up a Cajun meal, we’ll always include our fan-favoriteMaque Chouxtoo....

Is your hair fine or thin, and what does that mean? For a long time, though, we thought that some of the vocabulary surrounding hair was repetitive. Take fine hair and thin hair, for instance. Credit: CoffeeAndMilk/Getty Images Consider it further confirmation that choosing your words carefully is always important. Eric Goss is the master stylist and owner ofHairfolk Salonin Birmingham, Alabama. Fine Hair Vs. “it’s possible for you to have a lot of fine hair....