When it comes to ultra-comforting, crowd-pleasing bakes, there is nothing better than a cowboy casserole. And in the midst of chilly temps especially, this is a dish you’ll definitely want to keep on repeat in your meal plan. It’s hearty and creamy, packed with lots of melty cheddar and topped with a crispy layer of tater tots. Best of all, it comes together with a short list of basic pantry and freezer ingredients.

Kelli Foster

Mar 1, 2022

Yes, You Can Find Budget- and Kid-Friendly Vintage Picks — Here’s How

I know; it seems unlikely that a gorgeous antique is also kid-friendly. But I’m here to tell you that it is indeed possible.

Tabitha Blankenbiller

Feb 28, 2022

10 of the Coolest Car Beds That’ll Have Your Little One Racing Off to Sleep

We’re really loving the Lightning McQueen bed!

Sarah M. Vazquez

Feb 28, 2022

Ask Maxwell: What’s the Biggest Design Mistake You’ve Ever Made?

What’s the biggest kid-related design mistake you’ve ever made in your home?RebeccaDear Rebecca,I NEVER make mistakes! Hahahaha. Of course I do, but I often think about mistakes as something that I quickly address, learn from and then move on. So, in this way, mistakes are par for the course and necessary. However, if I were to think back and pass one one…. Hmmmmm….

Maxwell Ryan

Feb 28, 2022

Before and After: A $20 Yard Sale Dresser Gets Two Fabulous Redos

Solid pieces of furniture like this one can be made over again and again.

Megan Baker Detloff

Feb 28, 2022

11 Yummy Frozen Appetizers That Taste Homemade

Including Buffalo wings, mini samosas, crab cakes, and more!

Antonia DeBianchi

Feb 28, 2022

These Unicorn Swirl Cookies Are the Ultimate Kid Treat

Three different freeze-dried berries give them a striking, swirling pattern.

Jesse Szewczyk

Feb 27, 2022

13 Feeding Tools for Babies and Toddlers That Saved Our Lives

From the best high chairs down to my favorite bento box for playground snacks, here are my must-haves for kids in the kitchen.

Cara Strickland

Feb 27, 2022

This 5-Ingredient Wrap is Our Family’s Favorite No-Cook Meal

Plus, it’s a great option for hand-held, on-the-go eating for busy evenings.

Meleyna Nomura

Feb 27, 2022

Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes are the Decadent Brunch Dish You Need to Make This Weekend

Fire up that air fryer!

Chauniqua Major-Louis

Feb 27, 2022

How to Have a COVID-Safe Spring Break with Kids

There’s no need to sacrifice fun, even while staying cautious. Here, ideas to get the whole family adventuring or relaxing in fresh new ways.

Kate Rockwood

Feb 26, 2022

Can a Magic Eraser or a dryer sheet win our showdown? Let's find out!

Erica Finamore

Feb 26, 2022

30-Minute Pantry Dinners That Will Save Your Weeknights

Sheet pan salmon, lentil soup, and more easy meals from cookbook author Dawn Perry.

Dawn Perry

Feb 26, 2022

10 Cozy Kids’ Comforters for Every Style

*immediately adds Marvel set to cart*

Sarah M. Vazquez

Feb 26, 2022

My Abuelita Shares 16 of Her Best Home and Kitchen Hacks

You won't believe they actually work!

Natalia Vela

Feb 25, 2022

A Shortcut Apple and Pear Pie That Will Deliver Cozy Flavors Fast

Phyllo for the win!

Yasmin Fahr

Feb 25, 2022

2 Important Things to Do When Recycling Food Containers

According to experts.

Kara Nesvig

Feb 24, 2022

Crispy Cottage Fries Are the Easiest Fries Ever to Make

"I can never resist reaching for just one more."

Kelli Foster

Feb 23, 2022

The Vintage Find You Need to Buy if You See it, According to this Home Stager

According to a home stager.

Sarah Kuta

Feb 23, 2022

Home and Heritage Traditions Lessons I Want to Teach My Children as a Black Mother

Home is not just a building; it's a collection of traditions passed down through generations of builders, homemakers, and artists.

Michiel Perry

Feb 22, 2022

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4 Creative Ways to Incorporate Beef into Your Kids’ Diet

You've heard about the importance of getting protein, iron, zinc, and choline into kids' diets but haven't figured out just how to do that? Look no further than easy versatile beef for creative ways to make nutritious meals even more delicious.

Meghan Splawn

Feb 22, 2022

7 Genius Organizing Tricks These Grandmas Rely On

Including a tip on making a pantry out of nothing.

Rochelle Bilow

Feb 22, 2022

6 Forgotten Tools and Appliances You Need to Clean ASAP

You’d be forgiven for thinking several items around your home are self-cleaning. Items like your soap dispenser and dishwasher are literally used for cleaning… with soap… so how can they themselves get dirty? Welp, they can.

Alyssa Longobucco

Feb 22, 2022

The One Crowd-Pleasing Condiment My Family’s Fridge is Never Complete Without

You can find it in most grocery stores, but the flavor tastes really rich and homemade.

Tabitha Blankenbiller

Feb 21, 2022

Ask Maxwell: Your Best Ideas for Easy Book Storage?

My daughter loves reading, but her books are overflowing! Do you have any suggestions on good book organization solutions for kids?JonDear Jon,You’ve got a good problem there to solve. I also know what it’s like when your kid loves books, but tends to treat them like empty candy-bar wrappers that get thrown on the floor after use.

Maxwell Ryan

Feb 21, 2022

These Two Siblings’ Rooms are Too Magical for Words

A nautical room with a lighthouse feel and a safari-themed space with a starry ceiling.

Kathryn O'Shea Evans

Feb 21, 2022

This Family’s Gorgeous Brownstone Is Full of Calming Textiles

Becca Crawford, who works at textiles and decor brand St. Frank, fell for the high ceilings and charming pre-war details of this Brooklyn Brownstone; it's the perfect canvas for her enviable collection of gorgeous textiles.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Feb 21, 2022

4 TikTok Cleaning Hacks That Really Worked

Some of them were game-changers. Some of the hacks worked... with caveats. Others? Well, let’s just say they didn’t measure up to the hype.

Ashley Abramson

Feb 20, 2022

How Our Family of Five Zoned Our 96-Square-Foot Kitchen for Efficiency

It doesn’t take long, but it saves us so. Much. Time. (Plus, kitchen-zoning teaches kids to be independent, which is the gift that keeps on giving!)

Tyler Moore

Feb 20, 2022

Before & After: A 1960s Kitchen and Dining Room Gets a Marvelous Mid-Century-Style Makeover — and Bonus Coffee/Wine Bar

The reno makes everything look bigger and brighter, but still has mid-century charm fitting of a mid-century house.

Sarah Everett

Feb 20, 2022

The One Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Recipe You Need to Know

The quickest answer to Italian red sauce cravings.

Sheela Prakash

Feb 19, 2022

A Rich, Cheesy Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole

Starting with pre-made biscuit dough makes it extra quick and easy.

Amelia Rampe

Feb 19, 2022

Our Favorite Naan Pizzas Come Together Super Quickly — And Only Require 4 Ingredients

We love having formula meals like this one in our back pockets for busy nights!

Shifrah Combiths

Feb 18, 2022

A Maximalist Colorado Home’s Bedroom Has an Unforgettable Yellow Ceiling

When Shar and her husband and kids moved into their forever home in Colorado, she was excited to go BOLD with color. "My personality definitely shines through my decor style," she says. "The boldness and vigor and sauciness."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Feb 18, 2022

After 11 Worldwide Moves, This Family Has Finally Found Their Forever Home

After spending years in rental homes that had to be neutral, Maggie Overby isn't holding back in this her forever home. She's adding lots of layers of pattern, color, and DIYs.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Feb 17, 2022

I Tried 4 Famous Spinach-Artichoke Dips and Two Were Tied for First Place

I was impressed by each and every one.

Amelia Rampe

Feb 17, 2022