God love you, we hope they’re never aimed at you. But sometimes, we’re actually sincere when we bless the heart of another. It’s not for amateurs. Credit:H. Armstrong Roberts/Stringer/Getty Images We have other Southern sayings, however, that are far less nuanced. They are always negative, always zingers. Here are three of the biggies: God love ‘em. Tack this onto absolutely anything, and it sounds kind and loving. He made hiscasserolewith canned sweet potatoes, God love him....

Bird-watchers, take note. Have hummingbirds visited your feeders this season? Hummingbirds migrate. Credit: Danita Delimont/Getty Images This is a major feat for these little birds. Nectar, which is a predominantfood source, gives these winged wonders their energy. This prepares hummingbirds to endure the long Gulf flight and the physical strain it entails. Hummingbirds are thirsty. How do they nourish themselves? Hummingbirds can fly backwards. Hummingbirds are the only species of bird that is able to fly backwards....

Grease has a way of making a kitchen feel gross, especially if you cook often. So, where exactly can you find it? Rosa Picosais a Cleaning Expert forFabuloso. Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn As a nonpolar substancemeaning it wont dissolve with waterits important to tackle the grease sooner rather than later. Obviously, standing on top of your counters and inspecting the cabinet tops daily isnt necessarily realistic. Logic follows that if the doors need some TLC, the tops also do....

Ssshh, don’t tell! There are a million things to love about Costco. (Seriously, don’t get us started!) Credit: Richard Cartwright / Contributor/Getty Images But nothing gets our hearts pumping for the big box store like a good lineup of free samples. From meatballs to bite-sizedcheesecakes, we’ve tried it all. But even we were shocked to learn some of the finer details of Costco’s legendary free samples. Scroll down for an inside look at the retailer’s sample secrets....

Getty Images We can all agree that old and stylish arent usually synonymous, particularly in a house. Take shag carpets and Formica for example. We are so very glad to have left those in the70s. Credit:Getty Images But there are also plenty of exceptions (were looking at you,silver collection.) While Millennials are over Millennial gray, 17% of Gen Z indicated it as a favorite trend. Fortunately, unlike removing a root cellar or telephone nook,getting rid of popcorn ceilingsis relatively easy....

Learn how to clean burnt pots effectively with these step-by-step instructions. If you keep your cookware clean and in good shape, it should last a lifetime. you could absolutely use soap and a sponge on itjust dont soak it in water, she warns. Credit:Getty Images Copper Copperis famously difficult to care for. Dont forget to finish with your favorite copper polish. Non-Stick Pans Byun tries not to use anything too abrasive on non-stick pans....

Three easy ways to ripen your tomatoes at home. Trying to find the perfect tomato can sometimes be like locating a needle in a haystack. Edwards says there are three easy ways to ripen tomatoes at home: 1. Ethylene gas is produced by the tomato skin, Edwards explains. The banana will produce more ethylene gas, which helps ripen the tomato. Use A Warm Environment Storing tomatoes in a warm environment will help them ripen faster than a cold environment....

If you grew up in a Southern household, chances are you know your way around the kitchen. )but it was Mama’s kitchen, and we played by her rules. Ahomemade cakeis always packed with a little extra love. Credit: George Marks / Getty Images And you better learn sooner rather than later how to make the perfectbiscuit. To keep you on the right track in the kitchen, here are 30mistakesa Southern would never make....

“May all be fed. May all be healed. May all be loved.” Credit: PeopleImages/Getty Images Have you ever been asked to say grace before supper? There are dozens of beautiful ways to give thanks. Your dinner prayer could range from symbolic and lengthy to short and simple. Go with a traditional prayer of thanksgiving for a familiar choice or go for something more unique. Browse through these encouraging dinner prayers for a dose of inspiration for your next meal....

Don’t waste precious seconds thinking of a New Year’s Eve Instagram caption. The holidays are one of the most popular times for sharing photos on Instagram. Put your fanciest foot forward, step into the New Year, andpop the champagne! Credit: Todor Tsvetkov / Getty Images Credit:Southern Living Credit:Southern Living Credit:Southern Living

When snow hits the South, its a whole thing. Getty Images Snow in the South is a whole event. Most of the time, snow predictions fizzle, leaving us toinvent sandwichesfor all our extra bread. Credit:Getty Images In our defense, its not entirely irrational. Snow here is feast or famineeither nothing or a blizzard that shuts down life for a week. Its no wonder we prepare for even a single flake....

What’s in a name? What’s ina name? It’s a person’s most significant connection to their individuality and identity. Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images From the moment a child is born, their name defines them. That’s why choosing something that captures who they are is so important. These names aredignified and timeless, able to grow with your child from infancy through adulthood with grace. Read through the list to find the one that matches your child’s personality....

There are some things only the mothers of sons can relate to. Nagging is what they like to call it. After all, they’ll always be my babies, and, well, Mama’s always right! Credit:FPG/Staff/Getty Images Credit: PeopleImages/Getty Images Credit: Miguel Sanz / Getty Images Credit: Jennifer R. Davick