While this post is sponsored as part of an ambassadorship with Perdue Farms, all opinions are 100% honest and my own. Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders It’s been way too long since I’ve had friends over for a game day party. That’s one of the realizations I had this week as I was hosting my family for Thanksgiving, and the guys were all watching football all day. Since we’ve moved to Kansas we haven’t watched a lot of football....
Everyone always talks about Christmas cookies, I mean I get it because hello these cherry cheesecake cookies and these molasses cookies are pretty much amazing. But what about the savory stuff? Christmas appetizers are just as important as Christmas cookies, especially when it comes to hosting the best Christmas party ever! This Christmas tree cheese ball is not only a fun and festive appetizer, it’s yummy too! Serve it with your favorite bread, crackers, or really anything crunchy for one delicious and decorative snack!...
“Facial steamers are devices that heat a tank of water into a steam mist that is then directed toward the face,” says Suzanne Friedler, MD, board-certified dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology PC. “They are used to clean and hydrate the skin and ‘open’ pores.” Intrigued? Here are the top facial steamer benefits, plus five steamers that are worth trying. Benefits of Using a Facial Steamer As mentioned, facial steamers are used to help get a deep clean, and the light mist simultaneously adds hydration to your skin....
Why? Because roasting is a surefire method for making perfectly-cooked (entire) meals in the oven with almost no prep work. When you use the right technique—high heat for plenty of time, an even dice, and don’t skimp on the olive oil—and quality ingredients, roasting recipes practically cook themselves. So go forth: preheat your range, pour yourself a glass of Pinot, and let these crowd-pleasing, family-friendly dishes do the talking. It’s time to outsource to the oven....
Best to Improve Your Cooking Skills: Blue Apron If you like the act of cooking but maybe aren’t the greatest at putting together a meal, then Blue Apron might be your best bet. Each delivery includes “chef-designed” recipes with portions of food already measured and step-by-step instructions, so just about anyone can follow along. You’re able to select your protein preferences and choose your meals from a variety of options. (Some sample recipes are shown here....
We also know that a happy gut is a healthy gut. Although constipation can be linked to more serious medical conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it’s often our diet that is the culprit. The good news is, it’s not too difficult to start adding in the foods you need to keep things moving. Give it some time. “If you can make a consistent lifestyle change for two weeks, you’ll likely start to see some changes,” says Sanaa Arastu, MD, a gastroenterologist with Austin Gastroenterology....
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these affiliate links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. St. Patrick’s Day Bingo One of my son’s favorite things to do is play bingo. Whether it’s Christmas Eve bingo, Valentine’s Day bingo, or this St. Patrick’s Day bingo – he just loves to play! We even bought him this Zingo game so we can play bingo when it’s not a holiday!...
This year’s Valentine’s Day may look a little different than years in the past. Instead of playing classroom Valentine’s Day games, kids are playing virtual Valentine’s Day games. Couples are grabbing curbside takeout or enjoying dessert at home after the kids are in bed. And people are shopping online for things to upt in a Valentines Day basket instead of shopping in stores. That doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate and have fun for Valentine’s Day!...
However you celebrate, why not send some happy Women’s Day quotes or sayings to your favorite female mentors or post some International Women’s Day captions of your own? Tag your best friend in a funny Women’s Day post or meme, or send sweet Women’s Day wishes over text to your mom and sister. Need more ideas on how to celebrate International Women’s Day? Keep reading for quotes, memes, and messages perfect for March 8....
The real stuff, though, is a stunning special occasion treat. Here’s how to tell the difference, and why you should. What is Wagyu? Despite its fancy reputation, the name is actually quite humble: Wagyu just means “Japanese cow,” but not all beef from Japan is Wagyu. In order to qualify, it has to come from one of four breeds: black, brown (usually called red), shorthorn, and polled (or hornless). Black is by far the most common, though you’ll also occasionally see meat from red cows, and the latter two aren’t available at all in the United States....
That said, the poultry aisle at your grocery store can be a puzzling place. How do those boneless and bone-in pieces differ in flavor, exactly? And what does pasture-raised, free-range, and antibiotic-free even mean? We asked Yankel Polak, the head chef at ButcherBox (which delivers top-quality chicken, beef, and pork directly to your door) to answer some common chicken questions. Boneless Cuts Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: These are cut from the chest of the bird, with the tenderloin removed....
For that reason, I decided to learn a single eyeshadow pattern that I could recreate with any color combo I chose. So when I genuinely got into makeup in high school, I looked up a smoky eye tutorial that Michelle Phan had posted on YouTube, and it became my road map for eyeshadow for my entire life leading up to the end of college. It wasn’t until Instagram became more popular and more Asian-American makeup artists became well-known that I found other Asian people who were finding ways to get creative with their eyeshadow....
How to Secure Cheaper Rates Sure, travel sites alert you of the best available times to book. However, some hotel rates simply aren’t available online. Hotel prices are subject to change just as quickly as flights, but unlike major airlines, travelers can opt to call hotels directly to save. Prior to booking your next hotel stay, give the front desk a ring and inquire about their package rates, member rates, and pre-purchased inventory blocks to make sure you’re securing the most affordable room option....
This phenomenon is known as seasonal affective disorder (aka SAD), and it can last about four to five months. SAD has been part of the mental health discourse for years now, but it has gotten even more attention since the pandemic and rise of TikTok. Bisma Anwar, a licensed mental health counselor based in New York, was doing panels about the disorder before COVID-19, but she’s noticed an uptick in conversations around SAD....
Luckily, we’ve put together this handy guide that tells you exactly how much time your favorite proteins—think beef, shrimp, veggies, and more—need on the grill grates. In addition to rough estimates of cook times, which may vary depending on the type and model of grill you are using, we’ve also provided a range of internal temperatures for each food so you know exactly when it’s ready and safe to eat....
Still, it’s important to note that writers who do self-publish have to take on a lot of the work that a traditional publisher would do. Proofreading, copyediting, formatting, and cover art are all now the responsibility of the author—who might not be particularly good at any of these key elements of traditional publishing. And marketing still needs to be done to get the word out to would-be book buyers. So, all that said, is self-publishing really worth the hassle—and the money?...
“When you eat the naturally-occurring sugars, your body has to do the extraction and refinement,” says Alejandro Junger, MD, cardiologist and functional medicine doctor. “You have to ‘work’ for the sugar, which in a way counteracts the excess energy they bring.” But with added, refined sugars, it’s different. “If the extraction is already made in a factory, you get the reward without the effort, and that tips your metabolism into an unhealthy imbalance,” he says....
In light of Gwyneth Paltrow’s skincare video, what’s the right way to apply sunscreen? —@aschubertt So you’ve obviously seen the incriminating video in question, but for those who haven’t, Gwyneth Paltrow (yes the Gwyneth Paltrow, founder of beauty and wellness brand Goop) did a video for Vogue where she ran through her skincare routine. In it, she tells viewers, “And I’m not, you know, I’m not a sort of head-to-toe slatherer of sunscreen, but I like to put some kind of it on my nose and the area where the sun really hits....
“The bugs are not quick to fly following biting,” says Dr. Donald Lewis, Professor Emeritus of Entomology at Iowa State University, “so the victim usually has the satisfaction of removing the offender from the ranks of the living.” What Are Minute Pirate Bugs? Minute pirate bugs, a type of insect known as flower bugs (Orius spp.), are found all over the country, and there are more than 500 species worldwide....
Types of Plant Grow Lights LED and fluorescent bulbs both produce full-spectrum light that plants need to grow. There are many plant light kits on the market that include LED or fluorescent bulbs, but an LED system ($46, The Home Depot) offers several advantages that make them the better choice. For starters, although LED bulbs cost more than fluorescents at purchase time, they use half the electricity fluorescents require and last five times longer than the average fluorescent bulb....
