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CBD is a chemical compound found in cannabis plants (both marijuana and hemp). Unlike THC, cannabidiol does not have any psychoactive properties, which means it can’t get you high. And while peer-reviewed studies are still needed to substantiate the health benefits of CBD products, many consumers are flocking to them for their potential to help with everything from muscle aches to insomnia, anxiety, and psychosis. CBD oil is a mega-trend in the beauty and wellness industries right now, and it’s larger than life in food and drink....

Cocokind’s Ceramide Barrier Serum uses beneficial ingredients like lactic acid and ceramides to soothe and repair stressed out skin. Approved for daily use, the serum has helped shoppers with rosacea and dry skin. Called a “holy grail hydration product” by one reviewer, another wrote, “This product is a game-changer. It leaves my skin feeling so hydrated and the moisture is completely locked in. I have also noticed that this serum really calms my rosacea and reduces the redness/irritation....

I love Valentine’s Day. I love all of the cute and corny valentines that everyone makes. And I miss elementary school where everyone gave all of their friends cute valentines and candy to go with them. I’m sure in a couple of years when I’m making hundreds of valentines to give to my then 5-year old’s classmates, I won’t miss it. But right now I do. My husband and I always go out or do something special for Valentine’s Day, but that’s just expected....

Daily Harvest Flatbreads will launch in three flavors: Artichoke and Spinach on broccoli crust, Kale and Coriander on sweet potato crust and Tomato and Cremini on cauliflower crust. Each is designed to mimic the flavors of an already familiar dish, but with a healthier twist. The artichoke and spinach flatbread is inspired by roasted artichoke white pizza, the kale is like roasted veggies dipped in herby sauce and the tomato, topped with large rings on onions and mushrooms is inspired by a red sauce pie....

Mix up your Christmas decorations this year by putting a new spin on garlands, wreaths, and trees. Embrace Barbiecore with pink Christmas decorations, or channel Elvis with a monochromatic blue Christmas color scheme. Nontraditional holiday looks are also easy to incorporate into your existing decor. Rather than hanging a red and green wreath that doesn’t match the rest of the room, display the traditional wreath form in a color palette that complements your space....

The Wrong Way to Wash Dishes We’ll start with this: There is most definitely a wrong way to wash dishes, and chances are, you’re guilty of it. “Generally, people are not efficient dish washers,” says green architect Colin Cathcart, of Kiss + Cathcart Architects and Fordham University, where he’s an associate professor of architecture. “When you let the hot water run and pass the dishes underneath so that it goes down the drain, that’s certainly the wrong way....

RELATED: 6 Common Hair Problems—and the Expert-Approved Ways to Treat Them How-to: Rinse half cup of uncooked rice with a cup of water. Place the washed rice in a bowl, cover with water, and soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Once the water turns cloudy, strain the water from the rice into a clean bowl. After you shampoo, massage the rice water into your hair, and leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing....

Due to the circumstances surrounding the possible Listeria contamination, Dole has temporarily suspended operations at both its Bessemer City and Yuma facilities so they can undergo an extensive cleaning and sanitation process. The cleaning and recall are being carried out in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All of the products that are subject to this recall are identified by a product lot code beginning with the either the letter “N” or “Y” in the upper right-hand corner of the package, and will have a “Best if Used By” date between November 30, 2021, and January 8, 2022....

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or have a friend in mind who’s feeling the holiday pressure, there are a ton of little luxuries in this sale to transform any home into a spa, like serums by Estée Lauder and exfoliants from RéVive. Take a look at our favorite finds from the sale below while they’re still on sale at Nordstrom. Nordstrom Early Black Friday Beauty Sale Estée Lauder ‘Idealist’ Pore Minimizing Skin Refresher, $57 (was $94) RéVive Le Polish Micro-Surfacing Treatment, $94 (was $125) Drybar Cure Liqueur Set, $50 (was $66) LaBruna Skincare Enzymatic Exfoliator, $53 (was $88) Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy Night Crème Mask, $45 (was $74) Mowellens One For All Daily CBD-Boosted Body Oil, $40 (was $66) Herbivore Botanicals Botanical Bath Ritual, $27 (was $38) Midnight Paloma Charcoal + Aloe Detox Body Lotion, $11 (was $18) RéVive Masque de Radiance Brightening Moisture Mask, $113 (was $150) Voluspa Japonica Advent Calendar Candle Set, $127 (was $158) Giorgio Armani Crema Nera Travel Skin Care Set (Nordstrom Exclusive), $64 (was $95) Mowellens Botanical Dew CBD-Boosted Balancing Moisturizer, $41 (was $68) RéVive Intensité Complete Anti-Aging Eye Serum, $214 (was $285) Woods Copenhagen Skin Perfector 2% BHA, $30 (was $50)...

With the kids back in school, sports all week long, and life just being crazy – I’m all about easy desserts right now. Desserts like this caramel apple dump cake where you literally just dump things in a pan and bake. Oh and add ice cream – always add ice cream. This apple dump cake is my new favorite because it combines two of my favorite fall flavors – caramel and apple – with cake....

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza One of my absolute favorite ways to create a recipe is to combine two of my favorites into one easy dish. For this sausage gravy breakfast pizza, I did just that. Biscuits and gravy + pizza = the ultimate breakfast comfort food. And the best part? Like all of my recipes, these are simple to make and super kid friendly. This is also a fantastic way to use any leftover scrambled eggs or country gravy that you might have from a previous breakfast....

Financial Independence, Defined For many people, defining financial independence is personal. You might consider yourself set if you’ve managed to pay down all of your outstanding debts, or maybe you won’t feel you have financial independence until you hit the lottery. For Kimberly Palmer, a credit card and banking expert with Nerdwallet, financial independence is something a little less tangible. “I think about it as feeling confident that you can always pay your bills and then also having money left over so you have the freedom to eat out at a restaurant if you want or save up for a vacation,” Palmer says....

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 4th of July Bingo 4th of July is one of my absolute favorite holidays. Fireworks. Food. Fun outside without a lot of prep. Freedom. I love it all. When we lived in Washington DC, you had to find a place in the mall hours and hours before the fireworks actually started....

When my oldest son was younger, he was obsessed with all of the hidden picture, seek and find, i-spy type activities and activity books. Pretty sure we had an entire library full. I even ordered him a custom one where you had to find him on each of the pages (such a great gift for kids by the way). So it’s probably no surprise that I like to make i-spy pages for all of the holidays....

This post contains affiliate links to products. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. St. Patrick’s Day Charades I love a good game of charades whether it’s regular charades or reverse charades! I just think it’s great for a good laugh and honestly nobody is really that good so it puts everyone on a level playing field! Plus it’s fun for all ages – kids through grandparents!...

Because this one-day project has the power to completely transform the look of your home, choosing the perfect paint color is often the hardest part. To make the decision a little easier, we scoured Instagram for inspiring front door colors. Each hue below evokes a different vibe, so pick the one that coordinates with your home’s exterior and reflects your personal style. Embrace High-Contrast Hues Ever since we posted this beautiful home captured by I Spy DIY on our Instagram account last week, we can’t stop thinking about this dreamy front door color....

The coffee subscription company, which delivers expertly-curated whole or ground beans to your doorstep, is back with their 12 Mornings of Coffee advent calendar—providing you (or your favorite coffee aficionado) with handpicked blends that help you get in the spirit in a delicious, heartwarming way. Currently available for presale, if you order now you’ll receive your gift box by November 25. After launching and selling out in 2021, Bean Box is coming back with a new collection that includes limited-edition 2022 holiday coffees from top specialty roasters across the country....

There’s a commonly held belief that if you pluck it, many more grays will follow in its wake. This is actually a myth—what you do to a single strand can’t spread like contagion. “The surrounding hairs will not turn white until their own follicles’ pigment cells die,” says Trey Gillen, hairstylist and creative director of education at SACHAJUAN. Reasons Not to Pluck Gray Hair There are almost zero benefits to the temporary departure of a gray strand, and you might actually cause some damage....

To prep for my party, I headed over to Walmart to pick up everything I would need for the party. K came with me and helped me pick out some of his favorite treats – Dasani Water, Wheat Thins, and Halloween Oreos. And I saw the Orange Fanta and knew it would be perfect with its bright orange color and Halloween decorated cans. Luckily the Wheat Thins and Oreos are both in the snack aisle and the Fanta and Dasani are both in the beverage aisle, so it was a short shopping trip....

Native to Southeast Asia, galangal root looks so similar in appearance to ginger that it’s sometimes referred to as “Thai ginger”’ or “Siamese ginger.” While ginger is used more universally, galangal is specifically utilized in Southeast Asian cuisines, such as Thai, Indonesian, and Vietnamese cooking. While the two may look alike, galangal has a very different flavor profile from ginger, so they’re not often used interchangeably. But don’t write off this spice just yet....