I couldn’t help myself from wiping it off every time someone put it on me. Once, at a wedding where I served as flower girl, the makeup artist had to apply lipstick on me five times because I would erase it off immediately after she put it on. But of course, like other things that I hated when I was young (spicy foods, waiting at the DMV), I grew to eventually tolerate it....
Banana bread checks all the comforting baked good boxes: It’s sweet, soothing, and saves once-fresh fruit from ruin. And unlike other popular baking projects (like homemade yeasted bread or from-scratch sourdough starter), banana bread bears almost no intimidation factor. Whether you’re Dame Mary Berry or have never baked a day in your life, you can probably pull off this scrumptious loaf. However, there are easy ways to upgrade your loaf to nail that perfectly moist and tender texture....
How to Make Store-Bought Frosting Better by Whipping It The thick, creamy stuff in the can is delicious as-is, but this canned frosting hack also allows you to spread that glorious frosting even easier. I used some creamy chocolate canned frosting, but this trick works with whatever favorite flavor you have on hand. How easy is that? The light and fluffy results are due to beating air into the frosting. It’s the perfect budget-friendly dessert hack for achieving those home baking projects....
If you’re simultaneously working toward several financial goals (as most of us are), using multiple bank accounts may help you get organized and feel in control. We tapped financial experts for the best way to do this, including how to stay organized when juggling multiple accounts and how this method can even make you money in the long run. Why You Should Use Multiple Bank Accounts The key to why separating your goals into different bank accounts is a good idea is this: priorities....
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient, meaning it needs fat in order to be absorbed. It mainly functions as an antioxidant, or a beneficial molecule that fights free radicals. A quick refresher: Free radicals are compounds that, when present in high levels, can cause cellular damage. The body naturally produces free radicals as a result of normal processes (think: metabolism), but factors like environmental pollution and UV radiation can increase free radical formation....
If you’re in the Midwest, there’s one unique farm that needs to be on your road trip list this summer: Cherry Point Farm & Market in Shelby, Michigan, has a beautiful, fragrant lavender labyrinth you can walk through with an elaborate herb garden at its center. Founded by the Bull family in 1949, Cherry Point is one of the oldest operating farms and markets in Oceana County in Western Michigan....
“There is a critical distinction between living longer and living healthier and longer,” says Jill Carnahan, MD, a Colorado-based functional medicine expert. “What does longevity mean? It’s about optimal aging, in which your brain, body, mind, and spirit are all functioning at their best, well into your later years.” So you not only have a high quantity of life, but a high quality of life. The good news: Healthy aging is less about genetics and more about your lifestyle....
What is the jellyfish haircut? “The jellyfish haircut features a short, head-hugging layered shape through the top of the head, and long, disconnected lengths around the perimeter,” says Adam Federico, hairstylist and R+Co’s vice president of technical education. It emulates, well, a jellyfish—the top part of the hair is the body and the lengths are the tentacles, adds Joey Figueiredo, a stylist and owner of Sola Salons. It’s important to note that there are a few different iterations the cut can take (more on that point in a moment)....
Sign us up. Learn more about what the Mediterranean diet is, exactly, how and why it has such a strong impact on wellbeing, recipe ideas, and a sample Mediterranean diet meal plan to help you get started. What Is the Mediterranean Diet? “The Mediterranean diet is a nutritionally balanced eating pattern or style, rather than what we may typically think of when we hear the word ‘diet,’" says Michelle Hyman, a registered dietitian at Simple Solutions Weight Loss....
I couldn’t tell you what the award was for (or even the principal’s name), but what I do remember is the unreasonable amount of tension I felt from being in front of so many people. This experience is forever etched in eternity in my family album, wherein a photo shows my irritated, busted lips that I was picking the entire time I was up there. My Excoriation Disorder Diagnosis Not long after, I was diagnosed with excoriation disorder, an obsessive-compulsive condition that causes the repeated urge or impulse to pick at my own skin....
“When you owe taxes, the [Internal Revenue Service, or IRS] provides so many options for ways you can pay your taxes,” says Alex Oware, a tax expert with JustAnswer, an expert-connection site. “Even if you cannot pay, just call the IRS and work out a plan.” If you wait, the IRS will eventually begin to contact you by mail. Oware says the first letter will typically arrive by snail mail within 30 days of the filing deadline, alerting you to the problem....
Stress from the pandemic manifested in several ways, but employers might have taken notice when employee productivity took a hit. It also became apparent that many employees were unaware of what their companies could provide in terms of mental health support. Pandemic or not, communicating those benefits and connecting employees to them is something that, going forward, employers agree needs to improve. “If there is a silver lining to the pandemic, it is that we’re having more conversations about mental health and wellness and that we’re having those in the workplace, which I think is really beneficial,” says Rachel O’Neill, PhD, LPCC-S, a licensed professional clinical counselor with Talkspace....
If you aren’t sure where to store something, just read the label. If it mentions something about a cool, dry place, it doesn’t belong in the bathroom. Realistically speaking, though, we all want to store toiletries, skincare products, and more where we use them. If you choose to ignore these guidelines, at least try to keep bathroom items and basic medicine cabinet supplies where they’ll stay the most sanitary. These medicine cabinet storage rules will make keeping your beauty and toiletry products in tip-top shape easy, should you choose to follow them....
In 2013, Trader Joe’s sued Hallatt for copyright infringement, but they lost in a Washington State court. In December 2014, Hallatt had his most profitable month, making more than $80,000 in sales. But in 2016, amid appeals from the grocer and financially strained by the legal battle, Hallatt settled out of court with the store, agreeing to close the doors to Pirate Joe’s once and for all. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a bit devious....
The tradition dates almost as far back as the holiday itself, and its story is fascinating. It turns out it wasn’t always about performing tricks for the neighbors or carrying around a pumpkin-shaped bucket to collect handfuls of Reese’s Cups and Hershey’s bars. In fact, the phrase “trick-or-treat” wasn’t coined until fairly recently. Before you get into costume and head out with your family this Halloween, read up on the history of this iconic celebration....
Common Reasons for Having Cold Feet “There are many reasons for poor circulation,” Dr. Agarwal says. Smoking and obesity are common risk factors, as well as other underlying health conditions (like Peripheral Arterial Disease or Raynaud’s Disease). Getting regular exercise, avoiding cigarettes, and eating a balanced diet are all healthy habits that can help improve your circulation. But you can also see a doctor to find out whether your poor circulation is tied to another medical condition....
My love affair with teak and oak walls has its roots in childhood: I grew up in the Midwest, where I can confidently say that every house and business park built before 1995 featured at least one wood-paneled wall. Sure, many painted over it when it went out of style, but it was still there. Wood Paneling in the Past I spent my childhood playing in wood-paneled basements. We watched movies on cable in the wood-paneled den....
“While they may get a bad rap as a cocktail of a bygone era, I actually have a soft spot in my heart for white wine spritzers,” says Christopher Hoel, the founder of Harper’s Club and wine curator for Wine Insiders and Martha Stewart Wine Co. “They’re fun, light, easy to tailor to your taste, and you can pre-make them in big batches before pre-portioning them out for friends and family....
According to the data, the trend predictions were made with help from Yelp users as well as Yelp staffers who have been keeping an eye on the rise of new dishes and ingredients around the globe. For example, Yelp expects macadamia pancakes to see a spike in popularity next year because the interesting take on the breakfast classic incorporates the flavors of Hawaii. The state has been a popular travel destination in recent months, in part because of its “Safe Travels” program, which requires visitors to have vaccinations or a negative COVID-19 test in order to bypass quarantine rules....
A medium-sized variety that grows fruits around 15 pounds, ‘New England Cheddar’ gets its name from its appearance: The pumpkin’s shape resembles a cheese wheel. Despite its “cheesy” name, you can use this pumpkin variety in your favorite pumpkin pie or quick bread recipe. In addition to being a tasty eating variety, ‘Porcelain Doll’ has a unique pink color with deep ribs, so it also looks pretty on a front porch with other fall decorations....
