One of the top ways to reduce food waste is to arrange your fridge in a way that you’ll know exactly what you have—information that can then guide your cooking and eating to ensure nothing goes into the trash. Mise en place, the French term for “putting everything in its place,” is typically used in reference to your setup when cooking. But this idea applies to your kitchen as a whole, including your refrigerator....
But packing lunches for little ones—and for you—doesn’t have to add to your seasonal stress level. According to Mary Ellen Phipps, MPH, RDN, LDN, founder of Milk & Honey Nutrition (and proud mom to two girls), picking out and preparing healthy foods to pack can be easy. Here are expert tips for making sure everyone is well-fed in the most frantic season of all—le fall. Keep Things Simple Nutritionally, that is....
How to Peel Ginger With a Spoon No peeler, no knife, no fancy piece of equipment will peel ginger better, faster, and easier than a regular old spoon. I like to use a teaspoon—not the one I use for measuring but the one I choose for eating yogurt or ice cream. Avoid a soup spoon. Generally speaking, a soup spoon’s bowl is too big to effectively get around all those nubbins and knobs....
Jade plants should be kept out of reach of pets since they can be toxic to animals. Jade plants can also cause people to become ill, though they’re not harmful to humans like animals. Where to Plant Jade Plant Jade plant tolerates a wide range of growing conditions. But for the best-looking plant possible, make sure it gets full sun to encourage a dense display of thick, succulent leaves. Grow jade plant indoors since outdoors, they require very hot temperatures....
The flowers of New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) are like an exaggerated version of standard impatiens flowers. The showy blossoms are composed of five slightly overlapping petals, arranged around a small, button-like center. They come in a variety of bold hues from pink and white to lavender and orange. Impatiens also have a flower spur full of nectar, which makes them a favorite amongst pollinators like moths and butterflies....
An occasional stressful week at work or a bad argument are normal parts of life. But when stress is chronic, recurring, and negatively impacting your life—and potentially harming your mental and physical health—it’s important to find the right coping strategies to de-stress quickly. If you find that you’re having trouble sleeping, functioning day to day, or maintaining healthy relationships due to stress, learning in-the-moment stress management techniques can help you get your brain and body back on track....
You’ll know it’s time to say goodbye to a candle when 1/2-inch of wax remains at the bottom of the jar. Burning a candle past this point can damage the container or even the surface it’s sitting on. Learn how to get wax out of a candle jar with a few household items and our four no-fail methods. Once you’ve removed any remaining wax, polish up your container with our cleaning tips before reusing it in your home....
Look for safe ways to connect “in person.” Playdates and parties are definitely out, but there might be some ways to still connect with friends safely. With the weather getting warmer, you might be able to be out in your backyard and chat with your neighbor in their backyard—as long as you maintain a safe distance. (If you do that while you’re both enjoying appetizers, it’s practically a party.) Or follow the lead of the people of Italy, and plan a neighborhood-wide serenade from the windows and post it on apps like NextDoor or the group chat to get everyone in on the fun....
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Understanding your personal relationship with money leads to less stress and higher life satisfaction. Perhaps you have an idea of what you choose to save and splurge on—but do you know what exactly drives those actions? The Enneagram will help you find out. If you’re not familiar, the Enneagram is a personality typing system centered around why we do what we do. Each of the nine types avoids a core fear through repeated patterns that stem from that motivation....
During the holiday season, I popped into Target to pick up a few essentials — and that was the moment when I spotted the All in Motion French Terry Joggers. They only had a few pairs in stock, so I decided to confirm my size before I got too excited about a color. I find All in Motion styles do fit true-to-size, and these joggers were not an exception—they fit perfectly in my typical size and were incredibly comfortable from the moment I put them on....
Magic Linen’s Linen Sheet Set is much softer, cooler, and cozier than I ever expected. The set is made from 100 percent European flax linen that’s OEKO-TEX certified (meaning it doesn’t contain harsh chemicals). Since the set was stone-washed prior to packaging, it was so soft to the touch right out of the bag—and it only got softer with each wash. What impressed me the most about this sheet set was its natural temperature-regulating properties....
We did our research to find answers to some of these common questions surrounding the ultra-convenient germ-fighter. Here’s the good news: You don’t have to quit your habit of using hand sanitizer altogether—you just have to know the right way to use it. The CDC recommends washing your hands for at least 15 seconds to ensure all areas of your hands get a thorough clean. Just make sure you are just as thorough when applying hand sanitizer as you should be when using soap and water: The thumbs, fingertips, and between the fingers are commonly missed spots in hand sanitizer application, according to the CDC....
However, like every other major life choice, the decision to rent vs. buy property deserves careful consideration. So we asked personal finance experts to help us navigate the often intimidating process. Keep reading for everything you need to consider and all the tough but necessary questions to ask when deciding between being a homeowner or a renter. Focus on What You Want You may have heard the common warnings that renting is wasting money, or that owning a home is the only way to build wealth....
The beauty experts agree that the right beauty roller can make all the difference in your skin. Deciding on a roller is dependent upon what results you hope to achieve. As for myself, I was interested in the promise of reduced redness and a possible solution to puffy eyes that came with Kiramoon’s Moon Globes Freezable Facial Massagers. To get the most out of the Moon Rollers, Kiramoon suggests placing the tools in a freezer or fridge for no longer than 30 minutes....
Ideal for wearing underneath a skirt or a dress, the seamless shorts sit below your natural waist and have a six-inch inseam that goes down to your mid-thigh. The silhouette and material keep chafing and sweat at bay, no matter how hot and humid the weather is. They’re made of stretchy, lightweight fabric designed to feel easy and comfortable as it adjusts to your body shape. Plus, they come with a gusset liner so you can choose whether or not to wear underwear with the shorts....
Though wide-legged, the jeans aren’t reminiscent of the ultra-baggy styles you might recall from the ’90s that are (somehow) making a return among young people who missed out on the trend the first time around. No, these have a fitted high waist that tapers into a wider leg with a hem that hits above the ankle on most depending on height for a classic yet trend-friendly style. Madewell’s “Heritage Stretch” material, which is made from cotton, Tencel, and lyocell, provides the already slouchy fit with enough give to move with your body, unlike traditionally rigid denim....
But what is micellar water, how does it work, and what does it mean for your hair? From purifying the scalp to restoring moisture, read on to discover six benefits of micellar water for hair, along with some of our top product picks for incorporating micellar water into your routine. 6 Micellar Water Benefits It purifies the scalp. Perhaps most notably, micellar water is known for being made from purified water....
Our caller this week, Blair (not her real name), a 33-year-old journalist in New York City, is weighing the costs of parenthood as she watches her friends freeze their eggs, and deciding whether or not to become a parent. “It took me 11 years to figure out how to be financially stable on my own—is all of that going to go out the window once I have kids?” she asks....
The first step on the path forward, according to expert Lynnette Khalfani Cox, author of Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom, is getting a handle on exactly how much debt you have—something many people fail to do. Look at repayment options to find one that works with your income and other obligations, and that still allows you to save and meet your goals for the future. “I am often asked which one should I do first,” Khalfani Cox says....
