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What Is Barbiecore? If you ever owned the Barbie dream house, you definitely get the vibe—fun, ultrafeminine, and loaded with bright pink hues. (Elle Woods from Legally Blonde could be another source of design inspo.) While trend design firm WGSN has been credited with suggesting a Barbie-ish hue, orchid flower, as a potential hot color for 2022 alllllll the way back in 2020, others suggest that Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Barbie movie (and the viral shots of Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Reynolds channeling his best Ken) as revving up the interest in all things pink....

Stores Sell Expired Sunscreen You need to check your sunscreen for an expiration date in the store just like you’d check a gallon of milk. Unfortunately, an investigation by Good Morning America found that some popular stores–including Target, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens locations in Chicago, DC, LA, and New Jersey–were still selling sunscreens past their expiration dates, unbeknownst to sun-fearing customers. After visiting a total of 17 stores, the GMA team discovered 68 expired bottles still on the stores’ shelves despite policies to make sure expired products don’t remain out for sale....

Miso Soup Ingredients While miso soup tastes delicious, is it healthy? Fermented ingredients, like miso paste, offer gut-cleansing properties and digestive benefits. It is quite high in sodium, but like any food, miso soup is perfectly okay to eat in moderation. Miso Soup Recipes Once you nail the basic miso soup recipe, try our own test kitchen-approved variations. You can put anything savory in miso soup for a hearty, full meal....

Your Best Veggie Tray Ever When was the last time you went to a party where a veggie tray wasn’t served? Possibly … never? Indeed, a veggie tray is pretty much a must-have on the party buffet. Yet just because it’s the inevitable appetizer doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Check out these party veggie tray ideas for party-perfect results. Try new veggies: Head to a farmers market or natural food grocers for less-expected in-season options, such as young carrots, summer squash, radishes, mini bell peppers, sugar snap peas, and cauliflower—varieties tinged with green or purple will especially turn heads....

How to Winterize Roses The winter prep you’ll need to do depends on the coldest temperatures you get in your region and which kind of roses you have in your garden. But all varieties will handle the cold weather better if you water them well in the fall, before the ground freezes. Preparing Roses for Winter in Cold Climates In areas where winter is mild, but the ground still freezes (usually Hardiness Zones 6 and above), follow these steps to give your roses a little extra protection....

First, What Not to Do: Many times, people make the mistake of putting their lights on the Christmas tree haphazardly, crossing strands to form a wire net that’s nearly impossible to remove. Fortunately, there are a few strategies to try to make your Christmas lights easy to put up—and take down. Whether you decide to hang your lights horizontally as we prefer, or vertically which also has its perks, use these tips from floral design expert Michael Walter to become a Christmas tree decorating pro....

Impulse buying is mostly emotional, and usually the result of some form of distress. This could be issues around self-esteem, anxiety, sadness, or even boredom. “Impulse buying gives us a little spike of dopamine, which is rewarding and motivating,” says Alexandra Emery, a licensed psychologist at Grit City Psychology in Seattle. Emery recommends checking in with yourself before making a spontaneous purchase to see if you’re suppressing any negative emotions....

How to Store Thanksgiving Turkey Resist the urge to toss the meaty turkey carcass into your fridge, and take a few minutes to store your Thanksgiving turkey correctly to preserve texture and flavor. “The best way to store leftover turkey is in a plastic bag,” suggests Yankel Polak, head chef at ButcherBox. “Not only does this take up the least amount of room in the fridge, but less air in the bag will keep your turkey fresher for longer, as compared to a large food storage container....

Unfortunately, the texture of a pineapple is not a good way to tell if it’s ripe, according to Emanuela Vinciguerra, a pineapple farmer and educator at Kumu Farms, which grows tropical fruit on the Hawaiian Islands of Molokai and Maui. “For pineapple, it’s not really the feel,” she says. “Even when it’s really ripe, it’s kind of hard.” So how do you know when a pineapple is ripe and ready to eat?...

How to Turn Off an Individual Fuse At your fuse box, partially shut off power by unscrewing and removing a fuse. Test the device to make sure the power is off before doing any work. If a fuse has blown, replace it with a new one. How to Turn Off Power to the Whole House To turn off power to the entire house, pull out the main fuse block, which looks like a rectangular block with a handle....

Before you begin, make any needed repairs to the window and its frame. Once complete, the first step to weather-seal windows is to caulk, especially on the exterior. Also, check that the glazing putty on the outside is free of gaps and seals tightly against the window. Where glazing is failing, scrape it out and apply new glazing. On the inside, see that the joint between the glass and the sash is sealed with paint....

On This Episode Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce—and that can leave not only an emotional impact but a financial one. Host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez and attorney and wealth expert Tasha Cochran, who has made it through her own divorce, lay out a step-by-step plan to help those going through divorce get their financial lives in order. Meet Our Caller “Alicia” is a 49-year-old school psychologist and mother of two children, and she’s juggling multiple money goals following her recent divorce: furnishing her new home, paying off debt, helping her college-aged kids pay their tuition, and building up her savings....

Of course, rice was only a small part of my journey, but changing the type of rice I purchased illustrates how I transformed my spending habits so I could start to save money and ultimately pay off debt. I became a diehard Dave Ramsey fan after a friend suggested Ramsey’s podcast as a frank guide to money. Chief among his tips to zero debt and a whole lot of wealth—aside from budgeting, of course—is what he calls the debt snowball....

Splatter Paint Party Ideas Paint Party Ideas: Decorations When everyone arrived, they were greeted with a cute splash zone sign on the front door, warning them of the messy fun ahead. Isn’t this sign so cute? All of the printables from the party were designed by Swish Printables. A good party starts with yummy food, and we had plenty of it. Since the party was for 2-4 year olds, I specifically picked out food items that I knew were good for that age group....

But do you actually know what International Women’s Day is and the history behind it? Keep reading for everything you need to know about International Women’s Day 2023, including this year’s theme and hashtags. RELATED: Inspirational Quotes for International Women’s Day In 1911, Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland celebrated the first official International Women’s Day on March 19. More than one million people attended rallies focused on suffrage, representation, education, and workers’ rights....

Countless among us have grappled with this very real challenge (64 percent of women say they’ve experienced age discrimination in the workplace). But what hasn’t been quite as extensively covered perhaps is the financial fallout from ageism—specifically, the price women pay when they’re impacted by such discrimination. As AARP points out, the impacts of ageism might include everything from involuntary retirement due to age bias, to part-time employment because of continual rejection for full-time jobs, missed opportunities for raises, or longer periods of unemployment compared to younger workers....

Kojic acid can help with everything from evening out skin tone, improving the look of dull skin, and reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Ahead, learn more about its benefits and how you can begin to incorporate it into your routine. What is kojic acid? Kojic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), which is a chemical exfoliator. “It’s derived from the fermentation of certain foods, including Japanese sake, soy sauce, and rice wine,” explains Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist and CMO of Ideal Image....

To buy: $50; amazon.com. Levoit’s mini air purifier can catch pollen and the other usual suspects that lead to uncomfortable breathing this time of year. It uses a pre-filter to trap large pieces of irritants like hair and lint; a second high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to trap 97 percent of airborne particles that are 0.3 microns in size (think pet dander, dust, smoke particles, and pollen); and a third active carbon filter to absorb unpleasant odors....

If you (or you and your partner) have established financial independence with what you have and have figured out how to get out of credit card debt among other things, you’re in a pretty good place financially. You’d think positive changes in your income—a raise or bonus, say—would only improve your financial standing, but thanks to lifestyle creep, this isn’t always the case. What is lifestyle creep? Lifestyle creep, sometimes called lifestyle inflation, is when living expenses and non-essential expenditures grow with income....

Fortunately, you don’t always need to book a visit with your dermatologist. Instead, natural, home remedies can ease a variety of topical skin woes. But do keep in mind that a professional opinion or product is often still the best solution to certain skin conditions. “Natural DIY remedies are a fine substitute in a pinch, but in no way are they meant to replace actual skincare,” says Joanna Vargas, celebrity esthetician in New York City....