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Does Chamomile Tea Help You Sleep? Indeed, chamomile tea is an excellent choice for a before-bed drink: In addition to its aromatic earthy-floral flavor and lack of caffeine, it has longstanding medicinal uses and is known for its relaxing effects. Unsurprisingly, chamomile is one of the key ingredients in Sleepytime tea (alongside spearmint, lemongrass, Tilia flowers, and Hawthorn berry). According to Rachel Cheatham, Ph.D., founder of the nutrition consulting firm Foodscape Group and adjunct assistant professor at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, chamomile is a powerful antioxidant....

Have a pound of ground turkey in your fridge? Here’s everything you need to know to prepare it safely, plus five recipes to try for easy ground turkey meals. Ground turkey vs. ground beef: What’s the difference? People tend to use ground turkey or ground beef interchangeably in recipes, and they contain similar fat and calories when you’re comparing beef vs. turkey with the same fat content. (For instance, beef that’s 85 percent lean/15 percent fat has 218 calories and 24 grams of protein, while comparable turkey is 219 calories and 21 grams of protein....

First things first. Start by cooking more at home, because it hits two birds with one stone. Home cooked meals are both more nutritious and more affordable than getting takeout or eating in restaurants. And according to Julie Ramhold, a consumer analyst from DealNews, there are several simple steps you can take to eat (and buy) healthier ingredients when you’re on a budget, too. Here are her top recommendations. And if you want more than meat, dried beans and lentils are excellent sources of protein and an easy way to bulk up soups and other dishes without spending more....

Now, the writer’s sharing all of the secrets she’s gleaned from her French family and friends in her new book, Home Sweet Maison: The French Art of Making a Home. The book is full of tiny tips and tricks learned from observing her French relatives and spending time in France. Moving through the home room by room, the book covers everything from the right way to set a table, to how to use home fragrances to evoke a mood....

Of course it’s easier to expose yourself to natural UV light from the sun during the summer when the days are long and the weather is more conducive to outdoor living. Whereas in the wintertime (depending on where you live), UV rays are seriously lacking, and everyone tends to hole up and hibernate inside—an inclination that makes it even harder for your body to get the vitamin D it craves....

“People are borrowing twice as much as they were a decade ago because grants and scholarships are not keeping up with the escalating costs of college,” says Mark Kantrowitz, the publisher of FinAid.org and FastWeb.com, free online financial-aid resources. Graduates of the class of 2020 have an average of $29,200 in debt, up from about $17,600 in 2001. With staggering numbers like these, understanding how student loans work has never been more important....

Ahead, we’ve compiled a list of black-owned beauty brands that should be on your radar—today, tomorrow, and always. From richly pigmented lipsticks and deeply nourishing oils that reveal radiant skin, to true nude polishes for all skin tones and a sunscreen that nourishes while avoiding residue, this list has a little bit of everything for every hue of beauty (since every hue counts). Try Pre-Shampoo Detangling and Restorative Oil ($15; adebanature....

What is May the Fourth Be With You Day? I honestly have no idea where it started – probably as soon as the first Star Wars movie came out back in the day. Or maybe someone just decided a few years ago that May the Fourth would be Star Wars Day – but now it is! I mean you get it right – May the Fourth, may the force be with you?...

And, of course, that feeling has never been more welcome. Carter documents his plant-collecting adventures on Instagram, where you can also sign up for his virtual workshops on topics like potting and propagation. He believes there’s no such thing as too much green, so here he offers six simple ways to fill every room in your home with houseplants. 1. Surround seating areas with plants. “The power that plant life has in a home is transformative,” Carter explains....

What is Coconut Milk? Coconut milk is made by shredding coconut meat and simmering it in water until a creamy paste is formed, then straining it to separate the meat from the liquid. Coconut milk is naturally dairy-free, making it an excellent substitute for regular milk in multiple recipes. It only has a mild coconut flavor, so even if you don’t like coconut, you might still find you can use coconut milk in recipes without being bothered by the taste....

Typically, tiny homes are between 100 and 600 square feet. While some tiny homes are built on foundations, some are built on trailers. Due to the significant rise in the cost of living, tiny houses have become a preferred alternative to the coveted white picket fence. However, tiny homes come with the same headaches and heartbreaks as normal-size homes. Before you plan to build your own, here are a few essential things to consider....

Reader question: What is the best drugstore concealer for mature skin? You know, someone with some wrinkles! —@sefginstl Whether your goal is to hide dark circles, camouflage redness, even out your skin tone, or all of the above, there’s no denying that a good concealer is an invaluable addition to your makeup bag. Still, finding one that delivers just the right amount of coverage, comes in the perfect shade, and has a texture you actually like is no easy feat....

Feng shui is a branch of Chinese Medicine that is an all-in-one art science, and spiritual practice. The purpose is to create balance and harmony in all aspects of life by changing the energy of the spaces we live in. After all, our environment has a profound effect on the way we behave, how we think, what we say, and our feelings at a subconscious level. By creating a balanced space that flows energetically and feels good, it impacts aspects of life beyond the physical....

Most people are more stressed and unhappier than ever before, a 2021 Gallup poll showed. In the poll, 44 percent of respondents said they frequently encounter a lot of worry or stress. And all that stress manifests in both physical and emotional signs. Here are just a few of the ways your body may exhibit the symptoms of stress. And this advice can’t completely cure your stress, but remember to stay well-hydrated every day....

With a beautiful beach, great entertainment, and food included in the price of your cruise, it’s a wonderful addition to any cruise. And it’s not just great for adults, Castaway Cay has plenty of fun for kids or all ages, even as young as preschoolers and toddlers! I recently went on two different Disney cruises (Disney Dream and Disney Wonder) with my husband and 4-year-old son, both that stopped in Castaway Cay....

Most workout clothes today are made with synthetics, a relatively new fabric, and properly cleaning new fabrics means following some new laundry rules. Sticking to old laundry rules for new fabrics can even damage them or shorten their lifespans, according to experts at HEX, a hypoallergenic laundry detergent designed to properly clean synthetics and other fabrics. (You can always stick to the old rules with your 100 percent cotton sheets and silk blouses....

Whether your nail care is a form of self-care, an indulgence, or just routine maintenance, keeping your nails in tip-top shape is a worthwhile investment. And here’s the good news: Healthy nails require an investment of time, not money. The best route to stronger, longer nails is mostly through simple lifestyle habits, not pricy nail tools. But getting healthy nails also means kicking some bad habits, such as using your nails as a built-in pocket knife....

Disneyland California Adventure Dresses Up for Halloween Time Just a few weeks ago I had the chance to visit Disneyland during the Thor: Ragnarok Event for a number of firsts. My first time to Disneyland California Adventure, my first time to Disneyland during Halloween Time, my first time to Cars Land, my first time to see the Haunted Mansion Nightmare Before Christmas overlay, and my first time to ever have a plaid private tour guide, which was amazing!...

So far, ALDI has pulled the affected peaches from select supermarket shelves in the following states: Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. In addition to being sold in-store, the peaches were available for purchase through ALDI’s partnership with Instacart, a grocery delivery service. A more detailed list of the exact items and UPS codes, as well as where each item was sold, is as follows....

A fixture of high-end hotels and gyms, a towel warmer is an electrified stand or container that—you guessed it—keeps your towels toasty before your shower. A fresh, warm towel automatically makes you feel like you’re at a spa, sending a wave of serenity washing over you. To buy: $112 (was $161); amazon.com. The device itself is shaped like a bucket, so it doesn’t require the same installation headache as a heated towel rack....