Sometimes, a craving for a warm, fudgy brownie hits, and you need a solution — fast. But the thought of spending an hour in the kitchen to whip up a batch seems less appealing. Well, we have some good news: you can make an easy and delicious brownie in your microwave! And it’s so easy to do with simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. No baking tools required, just a mug (what easy clean up!) Plus, we included some expert tips and fun add-in ideas so you can get creative. Here’s how to make a decadent microwave brownie that tastes like it just came out of the oven. What is a ..read more

Of all the many astrological events, retrogrades may be the most misunderstood. These regular transits of the planets through the zodiac tend to get blamed for just about any and every conflict in our lives. But the truth is, there’s usually at least one planet moving backward, from our vantage point here on Earth, at any given time, each encouraging us to prioritize introspection around whatever area of life that planet oversees. Case in point: Although the first full Mercury retrograde of 2024 ends on Thursday, April 25, Pluto retrograde kicks off just several days later, moving backward thr ..read more

We all know that life can be a rollercoaster, with ups and downs in the journey of every family. But few have known more extreme highs and devastating lows than the Smallbone family,  every harrowing and inspiring detail of which plays out in the new movie Unsung Hero, which hits theaters April 26. Family patriarch David Smallbone suffered a life-altering career setback that led him to move his pregnant wife Helen and their six children from their native Australia to America for a job opportunity that vanished as soon as they arrived in Nashville. David and the kids mowed lawns and he fo ..read more

If you looked in your medicine cabinet 10 or 20 years ago, you would have seen a prescription or two and maybe some over-the-counter pain medication. But now, it’s easy to fill an entire medicine cabinet — or more — with vitamins and supplements. But do we really need to be taking all of them? One that experts agree is worth keeping on hand is omega 3 fatty acids. Here, discover why omega 3s are so important to staying healthy and vibrant, plus how much omega 3 per day you need and how to get it. What are omega 3s? “Omega 3s are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are overall essential for good h ..read more

This is the time of year when the fact that life is short becomes all too palpable for parents. Yes, it’s graduation season and people all over the country are looking at high school seniors and asking, “How did it go by so fast?” Award-winning Christian singer/songwriter Matthew West wrestles with those emotions in his poignant new song, “18 Summers,” which will be released April 26th. Matthew West 18 Summers Matthew West “It’s like a prayer for family. Don’t stop praying for your family. Don’t stop praying for your kids,” Matthew tells Woman’s World. “It’s not written in the form of a prayer ..read more

Ree Drummond, also known as The Pioneer Woman, is dropping all-new Walmart-exclusive home picks stacked with items for every spring activity. Whether it’s spring baking, gardening, picnicking, or Mother’s Day gifting, see what new cookware and household supplies you can find at Walmart right now! New Pioneer Woman Cookware at Walmart Designed by The Pioneer Woman® herself, Ree Drummond, the collection’s latest drop features everything from dinnerware and bakeware to cutlery, gadgets and more. Each piece is adorned with Ree’s unmistakable cheerful hues and prints, among which she is debuti ..read more

A comforting pot of chili is perfect for warming up on a cool weekend, for game day — or any time! But sometimes you want something a little more surprising to tantalize your taste buds. For our Meatball Chili recipe, instead of simply browning the beef as usual, we form it into tender spiced-right orbs of deliciousness. Best of all, this dish is super-simple to put together — and costs just $1.66 a serving. Let’s face it, store-bought meatballs are convenient. But it’s so easy to make your own. And it’s fun to customize them with other ingredients. For a fiery kick, we stir some of the chili ..read more

We’ll admit we’re big fans of bite-size desserts — there’s just something so enticing about a tiny treat! And when it comes to muffins, we might actually prefer the mini version. They have all of the sweet richness of the baked good, plus are easier and faster to make. Here’s more on why mini muffins are so delicious along with our test kitchen’s easy recipe, plus a simple baker’s trick that makes sure the muffins bake up perfectly fluffy. The basics of baking muffins Making muffins from scratch involves mixing eggs, flour, sugar and other baking staples together to form a batter. Then, add-in ..read more

I’m a big fan of stir-fries. They’re an easy and delicious way to get dinner on the table any night of the week. But if you don’t own a wok and so tend to shy away from this classic Asian cooking technique, then our Chicken Broccolini Stir-Fry recipe is for you — it’s made in an ordinary skillet. When stir-frying in a skillet, I like to par-boil tougher veggies like carrots and broccoli first. Skillets don’t retain as much heat as woks, so this step ensures they turn out perfectly crisp-tender in less time. For our recipe, we opted for broccolini. This delicate cousin of regular broccoli is th ..read more

We’re constantly hearing about the benefits of walking – and for good reason! The free exercise is helping people heal their health, lose weight and transform their lives for the better. Now, folks are adding walking poles to their workouts to make their walking for weight loss routines both easier and more effective! Just ask sisters Becky Thomson and Susie Maines, who walked off a collective 373 pounds using the strategy. Read on for their inspiring story – plus why walking poles for weight loss work. What are walking poles? Walking poles, also called Nordic walking sticks or hiking poles, a ..read more