I Tried Making Magical Melting Candle Cupcakes for Halloween—Here's What I'd Do Differently

These spooky cupcake candles seemed like a ghastly good baking idea. Here’s my verdict. The Baking Process I love baking, but Im certainly not a professional. Credit:Blaine Moats Fortunately, the ingredients are oh-so-simple. Make the Frosting:I made asimple frosting using powdered sugar, butter, and milk. This should to be relatively thickthink spreadable but sturdy. Credit:Sophia Beams Mix the Ganache:But the most important baking step? It needs to be very watery to achieve the melted candle effect....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Peter Perez

I Tried Mrs. Meyer's New Pet Care Line, and My Dogs Have Never Smelled Better

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. My (mostly) good boys helped me put them to the test. It also includes cleaning up messes and managing odors. Credit:Kathy Barnes Its simply part of the gig. (And totally worth it!) He has itchy, allergy-affected skin, and sometimes he chews it until it’s raw. Credit:Mrs. Meyer’s Youd never know it under that curly coat though. His sidekick, Rocky, is the zoomiest two-year-old rescue....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Brian Thomas

I Tried Swiffer’s Reenvisioned Sweeper, and It Easily Removed Ketchup, Cereal, and Peanut Butter From My Floors

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Now on sale, its less than $20. When given the opportunity to test out the upgrade, I was all: Sign me up! Credit:Better Homes & Gardens Now, I love checking out new products and have been puttingsteam cleanersandmattress vacuumsto the test for years. (The whole pad turned from white to gray.) The new Sweepers mopping cloths are perfect for general day-to-day cleaning....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · David Bell

I Tried Taylor Swift's Favorite Candy—and I've Already Bought 3 More Bags

Gummy candy lovers, this one’s for you. Jacob Fox I am agummy candygirl. I will take a sour gummy worm or peach ring over chocolate any day. Credit:Jacob Fox I recently hopped on the Swedish candy train and have fallen in love with Bubs and chewy strawberry bonbons. During a2019 interview, Taylor called the raspberry and cream gummies “legit candy.' Here’s what I thought of Taylor’s go-to sweet. What Are Squashies?...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Tiffany Cantrell

I Tried Taylor Swift's Go-To Cookie Recipe, and Now It's Mine Too

You’ll love these spiced cookies all too well. Here’s a quick look at the basic instructions. What Do Chai Cookies Taste Like? Credit:Grant Webster Our recipe tasters unanimously loved this recipe. Each cookie is the perfect combination of buttery shortbread and bold chai tea flavor. There was just the right amount of chew to the finished cookies. Credit:Grant Webster This is a great wintertime cookie recipe when you want something comforting and cozy....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Rachel Anderson

I Tried the Cottage Cheese Flatbread Trend—Should You?

The people of the internet love all things cottage cheesebut this viral food trend let me down. The recipe uses a baked cottage cheese base instead of a flour-based bread base. Flatbreads Have Always Been Popular Its easy to see why this recipe has been trending. Credit:Sharon Greenthal People have eaten flatbreads since ancient times. you’re free to use the flatbread to make thesandwich of your choice. The ingredients are simple enough....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Jay Price

I Tried the Dunkin’ Ice Spice Munchkin Drink—Is It Worth the Hype?

Here’s how it tastes. Its no secret that coffee pairs perfectly withpumpkin spice. Each fall without fail, thePSL returnsto define the season. Credit:Dunkin' Ive always been a Dunkin girl! said Ice Spicein a press release. Collaborating withDunkin and Ben Affleckon this spot was a dream. Credit:Abby Wilson The drink has a fun twist, a little something in the name for my fans, too. I cant wait for everyone to try it....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Cassie Adams

I Tried the Famous Korean Carrot Salad, and It's the Side I've Been Waiting For

I can’t wait to put it on everything. Jacob Fox Danielle (@dzaslavsky) is one of the TikTok creators I never scroll past. She often shares recipes or snack ideas starring caviar from her family business,Marky’s Caviar. Credit:Jacob Fox The rest is as simple as adding ingredients, stirring, and letting it sit. Here’s an at-a-glance look at the spice measurements our recipe tasters liked best: Coarsely grate 1 lb. Stir in 1 Tbsp....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Cindy Mooney

I Tried the TikTok-Famous Chippy Boys, And They're Ridiculously Good

I ate half the pan while standing over the stove. To make a batch at home, you’ll need thickpotato chips, blue cheese, and balsamic glaze. What Are Chippy Boys? Credit:Sarah Martens “Chippy Boys” are kettle-cooked potato chips that are topped withblue cheeseand baked until golden-brown and toasty. They’re finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Recipe creator@kaelaheshared the snack on TikTok, andher videohas been viewed more than 1 million times....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Michael Gray

I Tried the Viral Charcuterie Nachos, and It’s the Ultimate Girl Dinner

It’s the best of both snacks in one! Theres just something about creating a different perfect bite every time that keeps it exciting. I immediately rounded up the ingredients to try the trend myself. Credit:Katlyn Moncada What Are Charcuterie Nachos? How to Make Charcuterie Nachos Heres what I did to make the viral charcuterie nachos. Feel free to add or swap out any of your favorite charcuterie ingredients to make the ideal spread....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · James Lewis

I Tried the Viral Chicken Crust Pizza—It’s Good, But This 1 Swap Makes It Mouthwatering

The original ingredient list calls for canned chicken, but could rotisserie or leftover chicken work? I did some research. From a classicbasil-and-mozz-topped Margheritato the controversialBBQ Chicken-Pineapple Pizza, I’m all in. Credit:Carson Downing Speaking of chicken pizzas: An unexpected variation on the theme took over my social media feed lately. For this ultra-popularhealthy pizza recipe, the chicken stars in the crust, rather than the toppings. For the sake of research, of course....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Matthew Thomas

I Tried the Viral DIY Grout Cleaner—Here's What Happened

My kitchen and bathroom grout needed a refresh, so I tried the internet famous DIY trick. Here are my thoughts on the results, and what you shouldn’t do if you try it yourself. I clean my kitchen andbathroom floorsweekly, but haven’t given the grout itself a second thought. Credit:Danielle Moore (In my defense, I moved into this house only a year ago.) What Is the DIY Grout Cleaner? The popular video,posted to Instagram by a professional organizerand cleaner, has nearly 22,000 likes....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Gregory Martinez

I Turned This Walmart Kitchen Console Into a Buffet Cabinet and Gained So Much Storage

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. This cabinet saved my small kitchen. Extrakitchen storagetops the list of most-desired home features. Credit:Sophia Beams Im still reeling from the loss of two of my wine glasses during the move. For just $118, it’s a budget-friendly fit for any space. The shelves are spacious, but its overall size isnt overwhelming. Credit:Walmart It comes in two finishes: black and light honey....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Andrew Davis