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Sewing skills come in handy for more than mending clothes. Learn to make reusable sandwich wraps, a new tote bag for the market, custom drapery for your windows, and more. BHG.com/DIYSewing
To enjoy nature in your backyard, plan a garden filled with your favorite veggies, fruits, and flowers to grow throughout the year. Get started with our easy guide for beginners. BHG.com/ FirstGarden
The BHG Test Kitchen pros talk all things food, including proper measuring guides, uses for the new Dutch oven you were gifted for the holidays, and tips on safely reheating leftovers. BHG.com/CookingBasics
King Cake
This sweet confection is served on Mardi Gras, marking the last day before Lent. As a fun way to celebrate the holiday, consider making one with friends. The BHG Test Kitchen recipe features the classic yeast dough baked with cinnamon, pecans, and raisins and topped with a simple glaze coated in multicolor sugars representing justice (purple), faith (green), and power (gold). Place a tiny plastic baby in the cake postbake—it’s a symbol of luck and prosperity for whoever finds it.
Now is a great time to tidy those spaces you’ve been meaning to tackle. We tapped pro-organizer and owner of the blog Organized Overall Mary Cornetta for tips on easily (and affordably) sprucing up your home in three phases: decluttering, organizing, and maintaining. Head to BHG.com/OrganizeTips for daily routines, space-saving supplies, and ways to stay motivated.
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PHOTOS: (KING CAKE) JASON DONNELLY, (CABINET) CAMERON SADEGHPOUR