DIY Buttermilk Never run out of buttermilk again by easily making it at home with only two ingredients. For every cup of buttermilk your recipe calls for, combine 1 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar or lemon juice with 1 cup of room temperature milk. Let it sit for about five to 10 minutes as it curdles and thickens. Once that’s complete, your buttermilk can hold in the refrigerator for up to a week....
We’re breaking through gift-shopping overwhelm with these 30 Nordstrom beauty options currently on sale. We have just the thing for your holiday host or beauty enthusiast best friend. From carefully tailored sets to splurge-worthy tools that will earn a nod of approval from even the hardest-to-shop-for people on your list, we found the best budget-friendly gift ideas you’ll want to keep for yourself. The Best Nordstrom Beauty Gifts $15 and Under: A little beauty pick-me-up doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg....
The retailer kicked off its Cyber Week deals with more than 10,000 markdowns that come with savings up to 70 percent. With supply chain issues and shipping delays already impacting retailers, shoppers are being encouraged to shop for gifts early this year, making this a great time to get everything on your list and save in the process. Best Home and Kitchen Deals Levoit Large Room Humidifier, $65 (was $80) Bedsure Bamboo Sheet Set (Queen), $43 (was $72) iRobot Roomba i3 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $299 (was $400) Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner, $230 (was $329....
One of the things on our fall bucket list this year was doing some fun fall crafts together as a family. With a couple of three year olds participating, I wanted to find fall art ideas that were easy enough that preschoolers could do them but that also worked for older kids! During my search, I came up with tons of simple ideas that worked for our group! And since I already found them, I thought I’d put together a huge list of fall craft ideas to do during the best time of the year – the fall season!...
1. Choose a built-in soap dispenser. A little change that makes a big difference, installing a built-in soap dispenser banishes that ever-present bottle of dish soap from your counter for good. Not only will you clear the beside-the-sink clutter, but you won’t have to worry about the bottle falling into the sink constantly (so annoying). While you’re at it, why not upgrade your suds to your favorite scent or brand? You can buy a bulk size now that you’re pouring it into the dispenser, so it will save you money on soap refills over time....
Whether you’re looking to wind down, spend time with loved ones, get creative, or do a little bit of everything, we’ve gathered the best primary bedroom ideas, from traditional to trendy. Find design ideas for small bedrooms, large ensuite bedrooms, and rental spaces alike. Browse these decorating ideas to give your primary bedroom a well-deserved makeover. What We Love: Floor-to-ceiling shades of pink make the room not only appear taller but also keep the focus on the patterned headboard....
If you want to trade the traditional red and green for a dramatic touch of glamor this year, try an artificial black Christmas tree. Black is a neutral color which gives the tree ultimate versatility. “It’s an incredible backdrop to set off glass, feathers, metals, and twinkling lights,” Funk suggests. It’ll look stunning dressed in an array of colorful baubles and holiday string lights for a modern, glam-style Christmas, but it also makes the perfect canvas for buffalo check ribbons and neutral ornaments that give a cozy farmhouse Christmas look....
Well, that’s not necessarily the case. In fact, the holidays can be extremely stressful, as proven by a 2019 OnePoll study. It found that a whopping 88 percent of Americans view the holiday season as the most stressful period of the year. The mounting to-dos, gift expenses, feelings of inadequacy, social anxiety, pesky perfectionism, and pure exhaustion can creep up on anyone, leaving you with a mood that’s far from jolly....
From easy crafts for kids to ornate DIYs for adults, our collection of artsy inspiration will help you fill your home with holiday decor while filling a few happy hours with glitter and kraft paper. Between picking out Christmas gifts and baking Christmas cookies, a little crafting and creativity can help your holiday season feel even more merry and bright. RibbonScissorsRetro bell-shaped ornaments (or any old ornaments) Craft knifePaper towel rollGreen paintPaintbrushGlueRed pom poms (sparkly pom-poms optional)String or twineScissors...
Since the new year is a fresh start for many of us, it’s also the perfect time to leave behind beauty practices that just simply aren’t good for you. And if you’re not going to take it from me, take a cue from the experts. We asked the skin, hair, and makeup pros which trends they wished would stay behind in 2022. A licensed skincare professional is trained in how to deliver safe and effective peels based on multiple factors surrounding the client’s skin and overall health, and have a clear understanding of what ingredients and technique will deliver the best results....
“We are stepping into 2023 ready to embrace change with optimism; this includes our design choices,” says Abbey Stark, IKEA US interior design leader. “Residential interior design has become deeply personal, and I believe in 2023 it will become even more self-reflective.” While we might be saying goodbye to some well-loved trends as we step into a fresh year, we’re just as eager to show them a little love, too....
Bonus: Radishes are some of the easiest vegetables to grow. If you’re a gardening newbie, try adding radish seeds to your planting rotation. Ahead, learn what registered dietitians have to say about important radish nutrition and health benefits. Nutritious Reasons to Eat More Radishes They’re high in antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize, or “turn off,” harmful molecules called free radicals. (In high amounts, free radicals cause cell damage and oxidative stress, leading to chronic conditions like cancer or heart disease....
After its invention in France, neon signage landed on U.S. soil in the 1920s, initially providing showy outdoor advertising for car dealerships before it was adopted by a range of other businesses. Throughout the following decades, elaborate neon displays lit up big cities and small towns all across the country, welcoming customers toward diners, bars, roadside motels, and other establishments. Neon signs originally used gases like neon and argon to produce their vivid glow and often contained harmful metals like lead and mercury....
If you don’t have a doctor you’re already fond of, check out the list of in-network providers in your new potential plan. Then, reach out to the new doc to ask about standard office hours, if they are seeing new patients, and for their credentials. This way, you know what you’re getting into before you switch. You can always go a step further and check with the American Medical Association (AMA) for a provider’s information....
Whatever the cause, it’s important to gently tend to your strands and scalp, nourish your body, and avoid mistakes that can make matters worse. We asked hair pros to share some of the most common no-no’s people make with thinning hair, and some of them might really surprise you. “Less is more when it comes to hair products for thinning hair,” says Dhaval G. Bhanusali, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skin Medicinals....
Getting the inside scoop on secret shopping tips and what really goes on behind the scenes at Trader Joe’s thrills us to no end. Here’s what you need to know to be the savviest TJ’s shopper. You can sample anything you want. Would we lie to you? Never. Indeed, Trader Joe’s maintains a strong “if you’d like to try, just ask” policy. Their rationale is that they’d rather you find out before you buy something whether you like it or not....
Not sure which factors may be sabotaging your sleep, and which you can keep without losing Zs? López-Yianilos recommends eliminating all of these sleep-eroding habits to start, then slowly reintroduce one-by-one any habits that you feel you can’t live without. By adding back one habit at a time, you’ll be able to determine if that behavior is harming your sleep or not. And remember, proper sleep fitness and hygiene takes training and practice, so don’t worry if you take a misstep every now and then....
To help determine what to keep inside, we’ve created a capsule kit that accounts for every makeup item you need and nothing you don’t. You can toss this streamlined bag into your purse for on-the-go touch-ups, pack it easily for a weekend getaway, use it every morning as part of your daily makeup routine. Splurge: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz ($23, ulta.com) is a cult favorite for a reason. It features a small tip that makes filling in your brows practically foolproof and a spoolie on the other end to comb and fluff....
What You Need Gray latex paint24×36-inch art canvasPaper towels or cotton cloth16×20-inch screen for screen printingPainters tapePlastic spoonsScreen drawing fluidSqueegeePlastic cupsScreen fillerOld toothbrushCardboardPolar fleecePermanent acrylic screen printing ink (we used coral, gold, dark blue, and gray) Step 1: Apply Base Paint Brush gray latex paint onto canvas, mixing with water as necessary to create a watercolor look. Wipe the canvas with paper towels or a cotton cloth for a mottled effect....
Do you love your traditional Christmas dinner but want to try a delicious new menu? Skip the ham or move it to a Christmas Eve meal and experiment with a few new ideas for Christmas Day. You may get some resistance, but with these delicious dishes, the push-back won’t last long. If some family members are on tight budgets, try making a game out of exchanging gifts and filling stockings....
