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Substitutes for Evaporated Milk These substitutions will work in most recipes (including the most asked about substitute for evaporated milk in pumpkin pie), though the flavor will differ using the straight one-to-one swaps at the top of the list. For 1 cup of evaporated milk substitute: 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream1 cup homemade evaporated milkTo make your own evaporated milk, heat 2¼ cups of whatever milk is in your fridge (2% is commonly used) over medium-high heat until just boiling and reduce heat to medium or medium-low....

To buy: $35 (was $40); amazon.com. The open-toe sandals are made with a memory foam footbed and soft, stretchy straps, and they feature the smallest wedge that provides just the right amount of lift. The comfortable shoes come in 10 colors, including versatile basics like black, white, navy, and taupe. And their simplistic look goes with just about everything: sundresses, jeans, and of course, swimwear. For the past few years, I’ve worn mostly worn sneakers and flat espadrilles to the beach, knowing I wouldn’t fare well with flimsy flip flops....

While it’s nice to come back from vacation to a tidy bedroom and sparkling clean kitchen, this list sticks to the must-cleans and skips the extras, ideal for when you’re pressed for time. Have one more hour to devote? Go ahead and expand this list to include making your bed, wiping down the counters, and tidying up your kids’ toys so you’re greeted by a house you’ll be happy to come home to....

The popular stick vacuum is versatile and hard-working, which is why shoppers are obsessed with it. Even better? The Inse vacuum is currently on sale and has a hidden coupon, resulting in an impressive discount—up to 71 percent off. That brings the price down from $700 to just $203, but only for a limited time! To buy: $203 with coupon (was $700); amazon.com. The vacuum has two powerful suction settings that allow you to pick up small particles like dust and hair as well as bigger bits like crumbs and dog food....

To buy: $10 with coupon (was $13); amazon.com. Thanks to its ease of use and compact design, this jar opener quickly became one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. The stainless steel clamp and teeth are durable and rust-resistant, and the hard plastic handle features an ergonomic design that ensures the device can handle heavy-duty jars while fitting comfortably in my hand. The corkscrew-like design allows me to fully customize the grip to fit almost any jar in my home, with lids measuring from 1 to 3....

“I am one of those people that generates a lot of body heat when I sleep, so I am happy to report this mattress pad has been perfect,” one reviewer wrote. “It does not make me hot at night! I guess that “cooling ultra-tech bamboo blend” really does work. Highly recommend this product!” To buy: $45; amazon.com. “Recently purchased a nice 10 inch memory foam type mattress. Loved the support it provides, but woke up hot each morning, ugh!...

The GIST, a YouTube channel created by Allergan (the pharma company behind some popular injectables like Botox and Juvederm) and hosted by five world-renowned board-certified dermatologists—Dr. Doris Day, Dr. Jeanine Downie, Dr. Sabrina Fabi, Dr. Ava Shamban, and Dr. Ruth Tedaldi—works to demystify all of the fluff that surrounds the beauty industry and get down to the facts. One episode, titled “Aging By The Decade,” explores the various skincare concerns that you should be addressing at each decade of your life, and of course, how to treat them....

While a standard countertop is simply a horizontal slab, a waterfall counter also has stone edges that drop down to the floor. The look is decidedly luxe, but because it requires much more stone than a traditional counter, it can easily eat up a kitchen renovation budget. Also, to get the edge of the counter to look perfectly seamless, the fabricators typically use a computer numerical control laser cutter, a process that adds a steep extra expense (starting at about $1,000)....

To buy: $28; amazon.com. “The length is just right and it is a light, fall-like sweater that flatters and doesn’t overwhelm my small frame,” wrote a shopper who titled their five-star review: “Perfect!” Another reviewer, who was looking for a lightweight option to wear in Houston, said that the sweater is “flattering” and runs “true-to-size.” The cardigan is available in 21 bright and neutral colors, like light gray heather, oatmeal heather, and caramel, and comes in sizes ranging from XS to 6X....

The gadget responsible for this apparent magic? BWDM’s shower head filter. The metal bulb simply screws onto the pipe containing your shower head and strains impurities and harmful chemicals out. The results are noticeable, with many shoppers noting it only took a matter of days to make a difference in their hair, skin, and allergies. To buy: $21 (was $40); amazon.com. The 15-stage system is what contributes to those drastic changes that reviewers have experienced....

If retinol isn’t an option for you, there are alternative ingredients that offer similar advantages—most famous of which is bakuchiol. The all-natural retinol alternative has antioxidant properties that give it similar anti-aging properties, but bakuchiol is much less irritating by comparison. And people who are eager to try out the ingredient can’t stop praising Tula’s Wrinkle Treatment Drops Retinol Alternative Serum that puts bakuchiol front and center; reviewers with dry and sensitive skin actually said it left their faces “smoother and with a better glow....

Long-blooming, easy-care perennials such as coreopsis, daylily, and pincushion flower provide colorful blooms from spring through fall and lush foliage when not in bloom. Evergreen boxwood, dwarf Alberta spruce, and yew shrubs provide structure even in winter and don’t need much pruning. A concrete urn planter filled with annuals of your choice serves as a focal point in the center of the bed. Plants for Creating the Dooryard Garden Plan A....

How to Make TikTok’s Parmesan-Crusted Potatoes Just like any TikTok recipe, Parmesan potatoes are more of an art than a science. That is, there are several ways to make these delicious potatoes, but here’s a tried and true method to get you started. How to Customize Parmesan-Crusted Potatoes If the basic Parm potatoes recipe above isn’t for you, consider tweaking it to better suit your taste. As you’ll see, the recipe is ridiculously easy to customize....

Interior designer Benjamin Bradley, from the Netflix show, Holiday Home Makeover With Mr. Christmas, gave us some pointers on how to choose the best Christmas lights for your house, your tree, and anywhere else you’re decking to help put you in the holiday spirit. Because, honestly, can you really ever have too many Christmas lights? “When it comes to quantities, my motto is always more is better,” Bradley says. “If you feel that 500 lights for your tree will be adequate, buy 900....

If you’re wondering what a KF94 mask is or how it differs from a KN95 or an N95 mask, here’s the deal: N95 face masks are the gold standard in personal protective equipment (PPE). However, those are best saved for healthcare workers who need them on the frontlines. So the next best things are KN95 masks, the Chinese version of N95s, and KF94s, the Korean version of N95 masks. KF94 face masks, including Vida’s latest kid-friendly designs, are high-quality masks made in South Korea that have a filtration efficiency of 94 percent and a unique shape that lets them remain breathable while keeping out particles....

Because location plays such a big part in home prices, what you can get for $1.7 million varies across all three cities. We’re touring homes in Texas, Massachusetts, and Missouri to find out what $1.7 million can buy across the country. League City, Texas: $1,675,000 Square feet: 4,297 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Listed by: Emily Wilcox, BHGRE Gary Greene The first home is a gorgeous waterfront property in League City, Texas, that features four beds, four baths, and luxury amenities....

If you’re planning (or just dreaming about) a closet, room, or whole-house renovation, heed this word-to-the-wise advice from homeowners who’ve already been through it, so you can pull off a savvy, remorse-proof redo. Your Budget Homeowners often underestimate the cost of updates. “We discovered that renovating a small kitchen in our area costs at least $30,000,” says Lindsay from Arlington, Va., who ended up having to take out a second loan to pay for repairs to her recently purchased ranch....

Which brings us to our favorite new beverage: cascara. You may have seen it at your local bougie coffee shop or heard your foodie friend raving about its sweet tea-like taste. To learn more about cascara and what it’s made from, we went directly to Brent Wolczynski, head brewer at Stumptown Coffee Roasters. When it comes to questions about coffee trends, there’s no one more buzzed with intel. So what is cascara, exactly?...

There are lots of options to enjoy it—including kefir grains, kefir milk, coconut kefir, and kefir yogurt—plus lots of questions. (Starting with what, exactly, is it?) Here’s a helpful rundown on everything you need to know. What Is Kefir? Kefir (pronounced kuh-feer) is a fermented milk drink, made from a combination of bacteria and yeast fermentations, that originally hails from the Caucasus area (the mountainous region dividing Asia and Europe)....

What to Do If You Lose Your Credit Card First off, don’t panic—losing your card doesn’t necessarily mean it’s been stolen. “Start by putting a freeze on your credit card,” says Sara Rathner, a credit card expert with Nerdwallet. “That means no new charges can be added to your card, but it can still make recurring charges.” In other words, your Netflix subscription won’t be interrupted if you’re waiting for your card to turn up between the couch cushions at home, or in the wristlet you took to a restaurant last night....