Before running out to your nearest home store or placing an online order, consider repurposing or making organizers out of items you already own. Not only will it save you on a potentially unnecessary expense, but it’s also eco-friendly. Check out the following DIY closet organizer ideas you can create on a dime. 1. Install a Wall-Mounted Rack Create a mini garment rack without taking up any floor space by crafting together pipe fittings....
“My approach is high fiber,” confirms Abigail Rapaport, MS, RD, CDN. “Fiber slows down digestion and keeps you full.” Since high-fiber foods are slow to digest, they promote diverse, healthy gut bacteria, which can boost your immunity, regulate blood sugar, and help prevent certain diseases and cancers, says Lauren Cornell, RD. Cornell says women should aim to eat 21 to 25 grams of fiber per day, and men should aim for 30 to 38 grams....
So, while you can’t control natural gas prices, you can improve the way your home maintains heat and how you use it. We spoke to home and energy pros for their expert tips—from bigger investments to simple swaps—for saving on the ever-dreaded mid-winter heating bill. 1. Service your appliances. Sometimes you have to spend to save. At least, that can be the case when trying to lower your heating bill....
How to Get Gum Out of Clothes There are several effective strategies for how to remove gum from clothes, but they all start the same way. As you begin to remove gum from clothes, pick off as much gum as you are able and pretest any chemical solution or heat process on a seam or other area that won’t be seen when the garment is worn. Avoid using any removal techniques that involve substances, such as hairspray, that might stain, fade, or damage the fabric....
With so many amazing things to do in Gulf Shores, Alabama, it’s really hard to narrow it down to just a few things that everyone should experience. Instead of listing all of the possible things to do in Gulf Shores, this post will focus on the things that make Gulf Shores unique – the experiences and adventures that will fall on a list of things to do in Gulf Shores Alabama and not many other places, if any....
The first step to a better morning routine is to evaluate what’s really important, prepare as much as possible the night before, and cut out any extra steps for a more minimal morning schedule. Ultimately, creating a truly functional morning routine will make the rest of the day more positive and productive and less chaotic. Keep in mind that sticking to your morning routine is just as important as planning one out....
Think of an anti-aging serum as a booster for your daily skincare program that provides an extra layer of benefits to the skin, says Shiri Sarfati, a licensed esthetician and co-president of Repêchage. “Face serums are formulated with a high concentration of key anti-aging ingredients, but are lightweight in formula so they can be layered under creams or lotions,” she says. Here, we’ve rounded up the best anti-aging serums to address everything you battle, from dullness and dryness to fine lines and pigmentation....
“The mere act of addressing certain topics, such as diet and exercise habits or frequency of alcohol or tobacco use, often creates a deeper conversation with more focused discussion regarding approaches to improvement in overall health,” says Michael Barber, MD, PhD, a board-certified internist, cardiologist, electrophysiologist, and medical director at STRATA Integrated Wellness and Spa. Similarly, addressing certain questions on a regular basis—on your own and outside of occasional doctor visits—may make you more attuned to behaviors that could be setting you back or become harmful if left unattended....
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My family visited Gulf Shores, Alabama last fall and fell in love with all of the unique things to do and the food! All eight of these restaurants are special for either having the best food, fun things to do, or their family-friendly atmosphere! Most of them have good food we are still talking about and are definitely places we would go back when we return to Gulf Shores in the future....
Season of Bloom: Rarely flowers Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall Buy It: Dusty Miller Plant ($17, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Spring Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 1 foot tall Buy It: Marigold Seeds ($10, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall Buy It: Heliotrope Marino Blue ($21, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Spring to frost Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to one foot tall Buy It: Grande Superbena Royale Sparkling Amethyst Verbena ($38, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil; will tolerate drought Size: Up to 18 inches tall Season of Bloom: Spring Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Season of Bloom: Summer to frost Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 30 inches tall Season of Bloom: Spring and fall Growing Conditions: Full sun and evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Buy It: Snapdragon Seeds ($10, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Summer to frost Growing Conditions: Full sun and evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Season of Bloom: Summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Season of Bloom: Spring Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 9 inches tall Buy It: Sweet Alyssum Seeds ($2, Walmart) Season of Bloom: Infrequent bloomer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Buy It: Persian Shield Purple Bloom Strobilanthes Plant ($27, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Buy It: Black-Eyed Susan Seeds ($3, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Season of Bloom: Spring Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Buy It: Giant Columbine Mixture ($20 for 5), Breck’s) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun in dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Buy It: Live Plant Sedum Sunsparkler ($8, Walmart) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall...
Normally summer always seems to go by so fast as we work on completing all of the items on this summer bucket list. I still can’t believe the first day of school is here (or will be here soon). I put together a list of all of the best games I could find. So whether you’re a teacher looking for educational games to make elementary school more fun or a parent wanting to do something fun leading up to the first day of school, there’s something for you!...
You’re sure to find the perfect gift no matter who you’re shopping for since this list includes popular products in a variety of categories. You can browse gifts for gamers, beauty lovers, home cooks, fitness fans, tech-savvy people, and (of course) kids. There are plenty of things to choose from, like skincare products, designer fragrances, kitchen appliances, wireless earbuds, toys, and more. Some notable inclusions are a single serve Keurig coffee maker, a Chanel perfume, new Apple AirPods, and a modern Easy-Bake oven....
Here are 24 free gift ideas to consider for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, or any other gift-giving occasion. Even if you aren’t particularly crafty, you can pull off something special and meaningful without spending very much. Heartfelt Free Gift Ideas These touching gift ideas will definitely be beloved by the people who love you the best. Write down some wonderful moments with them Remember that time? Make sure that they do, too....
How to Cook Scallops Before you roll up your sleeves and learn how to cook scallops, note that there are two basic types of scallops: the larger sea scallops (about 1½ inches in diameter) and the smaller bay scallops (½ inch in diameter), which are sweeter. Here we’re focusing on cooking the more common (larger) sea scallops. Whether you want to cook your scallops in a pan, on the grill, or in the oven, these basic concepts apply to any method:...
Complete Your Easter Menu: Two-Pea Soup Salted Caramel Flan with Blackberries Complete Your Easter Roast Beef Menu: Spicy Fruit Salad Lemon-Lavender Cookies Complete Your Easter Chicken Menu: Easter Rainbow Salad Pressure Cooker Chocolate-Cherry Bread Pudding Complete Your Easter Seafood Menu: Complete Your Easter Brisket Menu: Complete Your Easter Menu: Tiramisu Chocolate Marble Cake Complete Your Easter Menu: Roasted Berries and Grapes Tart Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Mascarpone Frosting...
The solution? She and her husband (who happens to be an industrial designer) decided to “hack the system.” By hacking supplies from big box stores, making friends with the pros, and finding affordable alternatives to their favorite materials, they were able to get their dream kitchen and bathroom—while staying within their budget. The next time you’re planning a home remodel, keep these thrifty remodeling hacks in mind. In the bathroom, they used IKEA countertop, but they hacked the trendy waterfall countertop look by also installing the material down the sides of the bathroom vanity....
Getting to the emotional root of your money problems is key to getting the clarity you need to change. Perhaps it’s not that you’re not good with money, but your parents weren’t, and you feel doomed to repeat those patterns. Or maybe you struggle with self-esteem, and spending money is how you compensate for that feeling of not being good enough. Here’s what some of your financial problems could really be about....
Veterans Day is a federal holiday established after World War I to honor past and current military members. It’s observed each year on November 11, the anniversary of WWI’s final day. It replaced the holiday that had been known as Armistice Day. Traditionally, Veterans Day is observed with local parades, celebrations, and other gatherings, but there are plenty of ways to honor veterans, wherever you are. What Is the Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?...
Believe it or not, the problem might be your pajamas. According to Kent Smith, D-ABDSM, ASBA, former president of the American Sleeping and Breathing Academy, pajamas are often made with heavier, non-breathable fabrics. For a cooler and more pleasurable sleep, sure, you could opt for cooling PJs—but it’s free and easy to simply change into your birthday suit. As Smith puts it: “Sleeping naked keeps your body from overheating during the night, [and] keeping your body cooler is conducive to better quality sleep....
