Many homeowners such as yourself try their absolute best to keep a clean, beautiful and functional home, but the reality is that, well, things break down all the time. It’s just nature, but you can avoid replacing them time and again if you acquire some basic home repairs skills that everyone should afford to have.

If you want to feel more in control of your house or simply want to save some money, you should definitely learn home renovation skills; start off simple and work your way up to more complex projects. There are plenty of resources online and your city should definitely have a few 4-weeks handyman courses for you to enroll in, but the following skills are the ones you should focus on first. Good luck!

Installing shelves on your wall

Everyone needs more shelves. Why? Because everyone has too much stuff, and it can’t all just lay around forever. That’s why it’s important to learn how to properly install new shelves on drywall, which is actually pretty easy but you’ll need to anchor them with the right size anchors. Otherwise, you’ll see your precious knickknacks fall to the floor and maybe even damage your wall, which can lead to a pretty embarrassing talk with your landlord.

Fixing a toilet

We’d like to start off this entry by saying that we totally recommend hiring a professional plumber to fix, well, all your serious plumbing issues, or you’ll risk causing further damage if you’re not sure what you’re doing. But if the problem is located entirely within your toilet, then it might pay off to know how to get it back into shape yourself; from replacing a wax ring to repairing any part of the valve, it’s all super easy to learn and (if done properly) can save you a lot of money.

Patching a hole in the wall

It might sound like a tall order but patching up small and medium holes in your drywall is actually not so complex that you can’t do it on your own. Yes, you’ll definitely need the right materials and follow instructions to a tee, and there’s no way around those, but good results are pretty simple to achieve. Just be careful and know exactly what the utility placement on your home is; if you want to be extra safe, cut the power out before starting your repairs. And, as with any DIY project, wear protective gloves, goggles, and a dust mask.

Fixing a loose or cracked tile

A wobbly tile is a future broken tile, there’s no way around it, but it’s also a minor problem that you can take care of before it actually gets worse. If the tile is already loose enough that you can lift it (or it’s a wall tile that already fell off), then replacing it is pretty simple with the right materials, but if it hasn’t come out yet, you’ll need to follow a separate set of instructions to actually get it to come off. Don’t worry; it requires more patience than delicate handling.

Fixing a leaky faucet

A leaking faucet is probably in the top-five most common problems that any homeowner will face in their life. Depending on that kind of faucet you have, the repairing details will vary, but the basic process will remain the same, so fixing a leak can become second nature to you once you get the hang of it. Just remember to always turn off your water both from the sink and the mainline, or you’ll be facing a mess of water at the very least, which can turn into mold if it gets into hard to reach places.

There are many more basic home repair skills that are pretty easy to learn on your own, but these are perhaps the ones that you’ll get the most mileage from, especially if you’re an accident-prone person. And, if you’re also prone to making a mess while learning new skills, you can get professionals to do the real hard work: Cleaning afterward.

In order to successfully manage your finances, it’s important that you not only save every penny in your bank account. You also have to understand your cash flow from beginning to end, so as to plan around it and make smarter decisions in the future. Otherwise, you might be thinking you’re doing a good job while the opposite is happening.

It’s fortunate, then, that so many financial management apps are flooding the market. This will allow you to access your financial situation virtually anywhere you go while offering you a wealth of options, ranging from a simple check of your bank balance to analyzing your spending habits and offering you advice to make better decisions in the future.

Here are the best free budget apps to manage your finances:

Personal Capital

One of the best personal investment management apps out there, Personal Capital allows you to keep an eye on your budget and your investment accounts with a user-friendly interface, graph generation, and even personal help from a professional in some cases. Also, you can access this information from your desktop or laptop as well, making it easier to track your money.

Meant to show you the big picture of your total finances, Personal Capital does not offer such strong personal budgeting options, nor as intuitive, as other options in this list, but it’s good to get a sense of where you stand at the moment.

Spendee

A good choice if you want a personal expense-track app with a very visual interface, Spendee is for you. This nifty app automatically downloads your transactions and categorizes them, while allowing you to share parts of your budget with other people.

If you’re trying to keep track of your expenses while traveling, Spendee has a travel mode that converts your budget to multiple currencies, and also encourages accountability by letting you track and share different virtual wallets.

Wally

Are you looking for a more stripped-down app to check your budget? Then look no further than millennial-favorite app Wally, which lets you know how much money you have as soon as you log into it, and how much of it is left until the end of the month. Additionally, one of its more unique features is the ability to save pictures of your receipts so you can keep track of taxes and such in a paperless way.

Like Spendee, Wally also supports most foreign currencies to stay on top of your budget while traveling, no excuses!

PocketGuard

As we said, understanding your cash flow is the most important part of managing your finances, but saving money is still necessary. Aside from keeping track of your expenses by synching up your accounts through various devices, PocketGuard will pick up recurring bills and look up better deals on the internet.

You can also identify trends in your monthly expenses, track individual bills and other personal functions that will help you save money in the long run, including the basic budgeting functions of other apps, of course.

Albert

Combining the features of a budgeting app and a personal assistant, Albert is one of the more interesting options in our list. Mixing AI and human guidance, Albert gives you personalized information about your finances and creates a budget for you based on your spending habits, bills and income. Like Wally, Albert also helps you set money aside in a savings account for different important uses, like housekeeping or groceries.

This is a free app, but a premium option lets you contact a professional to further help your budgeting efforts and get tips on how to improve your money managing skills.

Just because you start using an app doesn’t mean that you’re tied to it; download and try them all until you find the one that’s just right for you. Even if you don’t think you’ll need a particular function, give it a shot, because it might be your ace in the hole to save money in the long run.

Bread is a staple in the diets of millions of people every day, yet very few dare to prepare it. We see bakers as unerring masters of their craft, and while they’re obviously at the top of the game, with some practice, you too can prepare delicious loaves at home.

These recipes are easy, require few ingredients and will be a hit at your next dinner party (provided that the rest of your house is just as good looking.)

1. No-knead artisan Italian bread recipe

What you’ll need:

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 2/3 cups warm water (around 110 degrees F)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
• 1 teaspoon chopped sage

In a large bowl, combine your flour, yeast and salt, then mix to combine. Add the warm water and herbs, then mix well until the dough becomes sticky and shaggy-looking. Use plastic wrap to cover the bowl with, then set aside at room temperature for 18 to 24 hours to let it rise.

After that time passes, it’s time to use your hands. Dust a flat surface with a generous amount of flour and transfer the dough to it, then flour it too. Fold the dough in half and form it into a ball by stretching and tucking the edges underneath it.

Flour a kitchen towel and put your dough ball on it, then cover with another floured towel, then let it rise for a couple of hours. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F, and place a lidded Dutch oven or heavy-duty casserole dish inside.

When it’s hot, remove your container from the oven then very gently place the dough ball inside the ungreased dish, seam-side up. Make sure it’s evenly distributed. Cover again and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the lid until the crust is golden brown, for about 20 minutes. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool.

2. Easy Tuscan herb bread

This soft artisan bread recipe makes a delicious, very aromatic bread with a very light crust that will be perfect for lunches, dinners, sandwiches or to make appetizers.

• 3 Cups Bread Flour (with a little extra for dusting)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast granules
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons of olive oil

Mix the flour, yeast, salt, sugar, oregano, marjoram and thyme, then thoroughly combine with water and olive oil until you get a sticky dough.

Let the dough sit in a covered bowl until it doubles in size. Generously flour a flat surface and place your dough on it, then knead about 4 or 5 times. Cover it in a foil tent and let it rise for another hour and a half. Start preheating your oven to 450 degrees at the 1-hour mark.

Place your dough in a Dutch oven (or pizza stone) then bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove cover after that and bake for an extra 15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Let it cool on a rack and slice until you’re ready to eat it.

3. No knead cinnamon raisin bread

• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons coarse kosher sea salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons warm water
• 1/2 cups fresh raisins

In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon, yeast, and salt. Gently stir in water until incorporated, then toss in your raisins and mix until your dough forms a rough ball. Transfer it into a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap to let it rise until it doubles in size, which should take about 18 or so hours.

As with the other recipes, place a Dutch oven inside your regular oven and preheat to 450 degrees F for about 30 minutes. While the oven heats, transfer your dough to a square of parchment paper, then dust with flour and cover in plastic wrap. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

The next part can be tricky. Using a knife, slice an X mark in the top of the loaf, about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch deep, then spray the top with water.

Remove your preheated dutch oven and place your parchment paper and dough inside, then return to the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake an additional 10 minutes until the top darkens without burning.

These are great recipes that won’t set you back too much at the grocery store. If at first your loaves come out a little oddly shaped or don’t rise enough, keep practicing!

American citizens are obligated by law to file tax returns at the end of every financial year. With all the new regulations and laws coming into effect in 2019, it can be a challenge to file the simplest of tax returns.

It is, therefore, very important to understand how to prepare your tax returns, what documents are required to make the process an easy one, to know what receipts should you keep for taxes, and what taxes you’re filling, i.e. federal tax or state tax. Although some information may be similar for both the federal and state taxes, your state might have credit and tax deductions etcetera, which apply to you.  

The first thing that you will need is the basic information like proof of identification, your social security number, date of birth, filling and residency status, your bank account number and routing number regardless of whether it is federal tax or state tax. The bank account and routing number are needed if you wish your tax refund deposited in your bank account. If you are married, you will need your spouse’s social security number, date of birth, as well as any dependents.  

Here is a handy tax documents checklist for you

Last Year’s Tax Return Proof

The next thing you will be required to provide is a copy of tax return for the previous year.  A copy or a transcript of your tax returns can be obtained from the IRS. A transcript is much more detailed than a copy. Also, you will need state and a local tax refund from the previous tax year.

Statements of Wages

There are some forms that are needed during tax return processing. Here are the most common forms.

• W-2 forms– Every employer sends the W-2 form to both their employees and the IRS at the end of every tax year. They indicate employee’s wages in that given year, and the amount of taxes withheld.
• 1099 forms- This is another form required when filing your tax returns. 1099 forms are required to report any income other than that paid by an employer. This type of income may include government payments, income generated through self-employment among other sources.
• Form 8843- You’re required to file form 8843 even when you’re not filing for income tax.

Investment Income Information  

When filing tax returns, you are required to declare income generated from various investments during that particular tax year.  This will include statements of dividend and interest income from brokers or banks, income from foreign investors as well as proceeds got from the sale of bonds or stocks.

Rental property income is where you declare the total income from renting your house(s) or apartments for that one year.

If you are unemployed and receive government support, you will be required to declare the unemployment income, your social security benefits, and miscellaneous income. Miscellaneous income can include things like the lottery or gambling winnings and jury duty.

Tax deductions, tax credits, or tax exclusions will have to be declared and issue a proof of the same. There are several tax deductions and credits that can reduce the amount of tax you have to pay and possibly get a tax refund. Here are a few;

•    Homebuyer tax credit

•    Student loan interest

•    Green energy credits

•    Job and moving expenses

•    Childcare costs

As the tax season is drawing nigh, keep the documents as close to you as possible. This will save a lot of your time. If you’re a business owner, you need to file a different type of tax returns, business income tax. You will need accounting records for your business.  If you aren’t too confident doing it on your own, it might be helpful to consult a tax professional.

Always keep all these documents in order at home, not amongst the clutter or in dirty places. Professional home cleaners can help you clean your home and inspire you to get more organized.

In this day and age, it’s not only gadgets we cannot live without, but the accessories for our gadgets and home electronics as well. From the simple joy of listening to music anywhere in your house to having an immediate, fully-voiced answer to any question, these are all good options to consider.

The following is a list of things are must have tech accessories you’ll want to have at home to enjoy the true commodities of modern life. Yes, we might not live in a future where cars fly and clothes are self-drying, but you won’t ever lose your keys again!

1. Bluetooth Speaker

Smartphones speakers offer increasingly better audio quality with each new model, but a dedicated speaker will satisfy the audiophiles in all of us. There are many options to choose from depending on what space in your house you’ll be using it the most, but if quality is not your biggest concern, you can use a voice-activated assistant like the Amazon Echo.

2. Wireless headphones & earbuds

Wireless headphones have finally reached that sweet spot of affordability and good audio quality they needed to be a must-have, especially for people constantly who love working out with music (so, everybody). Comfort is also a big concern, so the Jaybird Freedom Wireless is a good choice, and the BeatsX will satisfy the most demanding Apple-lover.

3. Streaming stick

The ability to stream video content from your smartphone or computer to your TV sounds so basic nowadays that streaming sticks went from trend to a commonplace object in just a few years, and there are plenty of options to choose from. The Google Chromecast brought it into the spotlight, but if you want the quaint feeling of using a remote, the Roku Streaming Stick and Amazon Fire TV Stick are good options.

4. A Backup Hard Drive

There’s a harsh truth that all humans must face one day, and it’s that every hard drive will, in time, fail. To avoid losing all your treasured videos and photos, invest in a backup drive that gives you more storage capacity than your current computer so you can do a full backup every couple of months, or however long you feel safe about it. You can even invest in multiple models to serve different purposes, like doing a family/job split, or dedicated photo, video and file backups.

5. A Lost-Stuff Finder

What could be more distressing than losing your keys or wallet in your own home? Especially when you know you left them “right here”! Well, a Tile Mate will help you avoid flipping the house upside down every time it happens from now on. If you’re close enough, then a homing beacon sound will help pinpoint its location, but it also has a map functionality in case you lost them elsewhere. Of course, having a tidy house can help you nip this problem at the bud.

You can spend your money on all sorts of weird gadgets and on an electronic accessories list that target really obscure needs, but we tried to show you only the ones that can truly make daily life a little bit easier for you or your family.

Whether you want to stay in and be cozy, host one, or head to a friend’s party, these fun and tasty appetizers for New Year’s Eve are a must! You don’t need to serve a full sit-down supper, instead set out a slew of New Year’s Eve snacks for nothing.

These New Year’s Eve appetizers are impressive and pretty easy—and even better, most can be made in advance.

Check out these ten easy and mouth-watering New Year’s Eve snack ideas!

Rosemary Pecans

At your party, it’s always fun to offer upscale starters in pretty bowls on your counter. Try these Rosemary Spiced Pecans! It’s a delicious New Year’s Eve appetizer that you can make in advance. It can also make an excellent gift to bring at a friend’s party. Get the recipe here!

Brussels Sprout Pizza with Lemon and Pecorino

Pizza may not be your average joe when it comes to appetizers, but this Brussels Sprout Pizza with Lemon and Pecorino will be the crowd-pleasing that everyone devours. With a Frozen pizza dough and pre-shredded Brussels sprouts, it keeps prep time short. This dish is relatively tasty at room temperature, so it’s ideal for a party that lasts all night—or for post-midnight snacking. Get the recipe here!

Raspberry Balsamic Slow Cooker Meatballs

Who would’ve thought about using the flavor of raspberry in meatballs? These savory treats will only take a few minutes to prep, but your party guests will be oh-so-impressed. You can also accompany it with wine. Get the recipe here!

Prosciutto Caprese Bites

For a light yet tasty appetizer, you can try this blend of salty prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, and juicy tomato. Get the recipe here!

Cheese Plate

Finger food is one of the staples of appetizers. Cheese Plate is a must-have delicacy for New Year’s Eve. It’s so fun to plate and personalize with several local kinds of cheese. You can also check out these tips for picking and serving cheeses for your lovely cheese board.

Sesame Crab Cakes with Chili Mayo

This Sesame Crab Cakes with Chili Mayo are an excellent New Year’s Eve appetizer concept. It takes just 20 minutes of your time to put together, and it can also be made up to a day ahead of your event.  You can gently reheat this appetizer in the oven when it’s party time! Get the recipe here!

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites

You can pair this Smoked salmon with horseradish and dill cream cheese. This refreshing appetizer is declared to be a smash hit. Get the recipe here!

Creamy Feta and Cumin Dip With Crudités

This recipe is a seasonal yet modern take on the conventional veggies and dips tandem. With holiday indulgence in full swing, your friends will welcome a light bite. You know what’s even better? You can whip up this dip a days before to save you from last-minute stress. It’s also a very portable New Year’s Eve appetizer to carry to a friend’s party. Get the recipe here!

Parmesan-Scallion Pastry Pinwheels

When you think of appetizers, one of the first things that probably comes to your mind is this classic puff pastry bites. These so-simple Parmesan Scallion Pastry Pinwheels are done with frozen premade puff pastry. Get the recipe here!

Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Creamy Dill Sauce

If you’re a bacon and potato lover, these Bacon-wrapped potatoes is always a win when it comes to New Year’s Eve hors-d’oeuvres. These Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes With Creamy Dill Sauce definitely won’t disappoint your guests. Get the recipe here!

The new year is nearly here, and a better way to commemorate is to serve your guests with a variety of yummy finger foods. These easy appetizers are made with super simple recipes everyone will love—and they’ll pair well with a glass of bubbly! These also serve as some great New Year’s Eve buffet menu ideas, instead of just serving them as snacks. To make your New Year’s Eve party the best, hire a professional house cleaning service for a clean and spotless home!

We’re now just a few weeks away from the new year, so it’s time to think ahead to 2019 and get your home ready, at least when it comes to interior design trends. So, take advantage of that new year feeling and make the most out of your home’s spaces, with some inspiration and tips from our interior trend forecast for 2019.

Here are the top five home interior trends in 2019 that you’ll surely love!

Minimalism and Clean Lines

Minimalism is a trend that started years ago, With people trying to declutter their home to achieve minimalism. As for home interior trends in 2019, it creates a demand for clean lines and a sense of openness across your whole house. You can also focus this trend in your kitchen. You should use bold colors on both cabinetry and appliances to tie it in all together so that your rooms don’t feel empty.

Bar Carts

Bar carts are a versatile interior trend this 2019. It also screams Mid-Century glamour if you use a bar cart at home. If you like the world of fun and mixing the odd cocktail, a bar cart allows you to take the elegance – and the party – in any corner of your home. It’s also an excellent place to store treasured bottles, glassware,  and create themed vignettes.

Everything gold

This metallic color has made a comeback, and supposedly in a big way in 2019, with finishes covering gold patinas.  Black gold and bright golds being paired with fresh, natural finishes and high-end appliances, gold has never looked so good.

Indoor plants

Indoor plants are an excellent part of the interior trend forecast this 2019. Not only do they make a unique decoration in your home, but they also have health benefits that will help you and your family.  For example, the Pilea peperomioides, the Chinese Money plant, as well as plants with patterned leaves—these plants are about to become a big hit. If you don’t have confidence in your green thumbs, a high-quality artificial plant is an answer. These days, fake plants are the same as the real thing and beyond a casual dusting need no gardening skills at all.

Sustainable and handmade pieces

Items made by hand using durable materials like jute, rice paper, and clay will be in this 2019. Some people may need these grounding components in their homes as a way to feel more in touch with nature and their roots.

Mid-Century Modern

Mid-century Modern never goes out of style for many interior designers. There’s no denying Mid-Century modernism is everywhere, which provides style inspiration from the latest hotels, restaurants, and bars to luxe new apartments.

Trends are inspiring and will act as a guide when you are about to decorate your home, but the most critical design expert is you! When you’re decorating your space with the things that are valuable to you, it will remind you of good times. Trust yourself and enjoy the area you create! Also, hire a house cleaning expert to make these trend pop!

Christmas is coming! Way before the holiday arrives, you need to set up a general plan to help you get through it. Think of every possible thing you may face: the list making, shopping, cooking, cleaning, decorating, visiting, or hosting. It can be a roughhouse to get through the Christmas morning routine when you’re a busy parent, let alone the rest of the Christmas season.

Here are six tips on how you can survive Christmas even if you’re a busy parent:

Decide on a holiday budget (and stick to it).

Start to consider how much you might spend on gifts, decorations, and food for parties and dinners. You can decide on the amount you’d like to spend on each item, and if possible, start saving money for all purchases. If you’ve already decided on how much you’d spend on Christmas shopping, you should definitely stick to it.

Make your own gift lists.

Before the kids start pulling you in to see every toy commercial, make a list of gifts you would want and can afford to buy. Consider one item they wish to have, what they need or both. Also, consider the other people for whom you’d be buying gifts—husband, mother, father, grandparents, and co-workers—then make lists for them as well.

Mark your calendar.

Take a glance at your calendar and check when does the holiday fall. Then begin planning around it. If you want to host a dinner party, you can choose between Christmas eve or the actual Christmas day. If your kids have holiday events that you should attend to, make a note of it by looking at their school calendar. Check your office’s schedule and see if you can find out when the holiday party will be in your workplace or your significant other’s.

Organize your decorations.

If you have an extensive collection of Christmas decorations, make it a point to organize them and get them ready months in advance. Place decorations in boxes or containers labeled with what room of the house they’ll be in. Embellish right after Thanksgiving, when you most likely have a few days off. To make things fun, make it a family affair by having a snack afterward.

Create a cleaning schedule for your home.

If you create a cleaning schedule, you’ll keep your house clean without needing to do any significant clean-ups before company arrives, unexpectedly. You can also hire a house cleaning expert to help you out, and it will give you more time to spend with your family.

Christmas doesn’t just happen all by itself. There are things that you need to do, quick DIY Christmas decorations, food preparations, and gift shopping. Above all, don’t let the holiday season become a chain of stressful events. Control your expectations, discover new traditions and enjoy your precious time off with your kids, family, and friends. It may be hard to plan out the perfect Christmas for you and your family because you’re a busy parent, but by doing these tips, you can save yourself a ton of holiday stress by doing some easy Christmas ornaments to make.

After Halloween, you may end up with lots of leftover pumpkins, but just tossing them away on November 1 seems like such a waste. You’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of ways to reuse your jack o’lantern pumpkins (as long as they’re not rotten, of course!).

If you hate wasting food or leftovers from past holiday meals, then you can recycle all that pumpkin flesh or use these hacks to create new meals to serve at dinner. From pumpkin puree to pumpkin spice latte, we’ve got you covered. Read on!

Here are some leftover pumpkin recipes for you and your family!

1. Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin puree recipes are everywhere. One search on the net will give you tons of results. The main steps in any recipe is, first, to get a carving tool, then separate the seeds from the guts after removing them from the pumpkin. Then blend them in the food processor until they have a smooth consistency. Even if you don’t have a carved pumpkin, you can buy a small pumpkin to make one. You can substitute the same amount of pumpkin guts in your favorite pumpkin recipes like pie, bread or pumpkin spice moonshine. We swear you’ll never use the canned stuff again.

2. Pumpkin Juice

Are you a fan of the famous Harry Potter Diagon Alley drink? If yes, then turn your Halloween pumpkin into a delicious juice. You can this recipe to your favorite sauces, leftover pumpkin soup or smoothies to add some extra pumpkin flavor.

To recreate this drink, pour boiling water over the seeds and stringy bits, let it soak for 30 minutes, then strain out the substantial parts. Sprinkle brown sugar onto the boiling water to make it sweet. You can also pair it with apple juice or cider for a seasonally spiced sip. The perfect pumpkin juice at your service.

3. Pumpkin Risotto

Risotto can be derived from fish, meat or vegetables. This northern Italian dish is cooked in a broth to a creamy consistency.  If you haven’t made risotto with squash, this recipe will surely give you the creamiest risotto that you can imagine. It’s also easier to make and more forgiving than regular risotto, too. This recipe uses one cup of the pumpkin guts to change what was once waste into magnificence.

4. Pumpkin Donuts

This fall season makes you crave for hot drinks, and you can pair it with pumpkin donuts. You can also eat it with pumpkin-flavored ice cream. These adorable mini baked treats are filled with pumpkin spice to contradict the sweetness of the ice cream. They’re so easy to make, so this recipe will be done in time to share with your friends in the pumpkin carving party!

5. Pumpkin Spice Latte

If you want to save yourself a trip to Starbucks, you can make your PSL at home! For this recipe, all you need is two tablespoons of pumpkin puree. You can also put these pureed pumpkin guts in the freezer, so you can take it out again if you want another round of this tasty treat. If you wish to infuse the latte even further, you can soak them in milk.

So grab a spiced pumpkin latte and take a look at what you can do with all your leftover pumpkin guts! These recipes will surely save you from the trouble of throwing away any leftover pumpkin from Halloween. Hire a professional house cleaning service to help you clean your home while you have some fun in the kitchen and for dinner during Thanksgiving.

Another year has passed and now another Thanksgiving is here to be grateful for all the blessings in your life.  And the best excuse for stuffing ourselves with some delicious home-cooked meals, shared with loved ones. You might be tired of the same yet albeit yummy recipes, so it’s time to mix it up a bit. Spice up your Thanksgiving cookbook with these traditional, but modern, recipes.

Here are some traditional Thanksgiving recipes with a twist!

Roasted Butternut Squash And Bacon Soup

Soup for Thanksgiving? That’s unconventional! But having it on your menu will make you hungry for more. This tasty butternut squash soup is sprinkled with bacon bits and creamy goat cheese. It has the delicious flavors of autumn in one warm bowl.  Check out the recipe here.

Cranberry Mimosa

A holiday brunch is not complete without this drink. If you’re not sipping this fall cranberry mimosa, then you’re not doing holiday brunch the right way. These cocktails will leave the Thanksgiving table full of smiles and laughter. Check out the recipe here.

Caprese-Stuffed Garlic Butter Portobello Mushrooms

By stuffing your mushrooms with a classic Caprese salad, you’ll surely take your recipe up a notch. Get roasted red peppers, mozzarella, and shredded basil leave drizzled with balsamic. Then stuffed into a buttery garlic mushroom will give you a rush of flavor that you won’t be able to resist. Check out the recipe here.

Brie, Apple And Honey Crostini

For a pre-dinner snack, choose this easy-to-make recipe. You need to make a pile  of creamy brie, juicy apples, and sweet honey. Then place them onto toasted slices of french baguette, and you’ll have the ultimate seasonal appetizer. Sprinkle some candied pecans on top for an extra crunch of flavor. This recipe will surely satisfy your family and guests. Check out the recipe here.

Pumpkin Mac And Cheese

Mac and cheese is a staple in anyone’s cookbook, but you can transform this traditional comfort food into a decadent dish. With flavorful chunks of pumpkin, crispy bacon bits, sautéed apples, and Swiss chard, the seasonal veggies and fruits will be on perfect for your fall festivities. Check out the recipe here.

Rosemary Maple Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables

Elegant yet relaxed, these traits are what Thanksgiving sides should be, like this Easy Rosemary Maple Balsamic Roasted Root vegetable recipe. While your traditional roasted root veggies are made exceptional with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.

You can use a sprig of rosemary and a maple balsamic reduction glaze as garnish. Carrots, potatoes, parsnips, beets, whatever root veggies you have on hand will taste smashing with this flavor combo. Check out the recipe here.

Cornbread And Sausage Stuffing

With its moist flavor of sage sausage galore, everyone will want a taste of this stuffing passed their way. With its savory, buttery cornbread bits, you might want to increase the ingredients because the addition of apples, pecans, and dried cranberries will make this dish vanish right before your eyes. Check out the recipe here.

Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes

With some tasty garlic butter added to the outside, these sweet potato slices will be crispy, but soft and sweet on the inside. Healthier than a regular potato, these Thanksgiving appetizers will be a hit at the table, making you leave almost no room for anything else (although we know you’ll try).  Check out the recipe here.

Apple Cider-Glazed Roasted Turkey

With its irresistible flavor, you’ll stuff down this roasted turkey. Sweet apple cider glaze and savory herbed butter make it an excellent main dish in your Thanksgiving dinner. Check out the recipe here.

Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Finally, dessert! Half of the fun in Thanksgiving is indulging your sweet tooth. If you have any room still (of course you do), get some of this delicious triple chocolate pumpkin pie.. Check out the recipe here.

From appetizers to desserts, these Thanksgiving recipes will surely captivate the heart as well as the tummy of your family and guests. After a whole day of preparing for this holiday, you can let the professionals handle the dirty aftermath. They’ll make your home sparkly and spotless in no time!