This midi dress is ideal for outdoor events and spring functions; it’s designed with a lightweight and breathable rayon fabric that won’t cling to your body, allowing you to wear it even on the warmest spring days. Although it’s relatively thin, shoppers consider the dress to be high quality due to its soft texture and lining that makes it non-sheer. It’s also extremely flowy and allows the breeze to cool you down as you walk....
While a standard countertop is simply a horizontal slab, a waterfall counter also has stone edges that drop down to the floor. The look is decidedly luxe, but because it requires much more stone than a traditional counter, it can easily eat up a kitchen renovation budget. Also, to get the edge of the counter to look perfectly seamless, the fabricators typically use a computer numerical control laser cutter, a process that adds a steep extra expense (starting at about $1,000)....
Utopia Bedding is known for its high-quality bedding and bath products, which range from comforters and sheets to fluffy towel sets that are also well-priced. This flannel fleece blanket is yet another addition to its wrapped-in-comfort lineup, made from 100 percent polyester with a luxurious two-sided pile. To create your warmest experience, choose from a four-option size range designed with your bed in mind, including a fleece throw blanket (60 by 50 inches) all the way up to a king-size fleece blanket (102 by 90 inches)....
The Meater Plus Smart Meat Thermometer ensures a perfectly cooked piece of protein every time. For $100, the smart wireless thermometer takes the guesswork out of cooking or grilling, which can all too often mean the difference between a juicy piece of steak and a rubbery bite. The thermometer comes with a free smartphone app that can help you monitor the internal and external temperature of your chosen protein, track how much cooking time is left, and receive alerts on the status of your dinner....
Post-Invisalign, it became nearly impossible to find a toothbrush soft enough to use on my teeth without simultaneously spitting out a pool of blood. And I could forget about flossing—the sawing motion of thread would feel like blades slicing at my gums, and I was left with no choice but to put a pause on my formerly impeccable interdental habits. As much as I wanted to be content with my simplified oral routine, I couldn’t get my dentist’s words out of my head: Not flossing is the same thing as letting bacteria throw a block party on your teeth (ick)....
The Btfbm Midi Wrap Dress has generated almost 3,000 five-star ratings. The piece is lightweight and lined, so you are ready to tackle warm weather weddings without worrying about wearing a see-through style. Plus, the dress also has an elastic waistband for added comfort and a separate belt for you to tie to create your desired wrap look. To buy: $41; amazon.com. “It was about 85 degrees, and I never felt too hot, as the dress is extremely breathable without being see-through at all,” said one five-star reviewer....
Three Ships is a woman-owned, high-quality, affordable, and sustainable skincare brand that harnesses the power of naturally-derived ingredients. I read tons of reviews and was intrigued by the fact that other sensitive-skinned folks saw astounding results without irritation. The brand offered me a sample to try about a month ago, and it’s been in my skincare rotation since. You can grab a jar of 30 sets (or 60 patches) of the Brighter Days Eye Masks for $29, but for today only, Three Ships’ Cyber Monday BOGO Sale means you can buy one and get one free....
TikTok, as a platform, is incredibly creator-friendly. (Facebook, on the other hand, has become more and more business-focused.) There are thousands of financial education videos on the platform, providing advice and guidance to pay off debt, save, invest, and more. The majority of these videos—my own money education videos included—are passionate about financial education as a form of protest, and making money conversations inclusive. TikTok is the only main social platform that currently has more people consuming content than creating it—and it’s the future of personal finance education....
The moment these trays start to overflow, it’s a signal to relocate extra spices to the cabinet or finally tackle that paperwork. Rather than attempting to maintain a flawless countertop all 365 days of the year (a worthy, but entirely unrealistic goal), the tray method makes your kitchen look perpetually tidy without daily organizing. We Tried It! Our former editor-in-chief, Liz Vaccariello, put this trick to the test. To reclaim her kitchen counter from her #clutterhusband (“a neat but prolific pile maker”), Liz introduced a rectangular tray to collect everything from mints to medicine bottles....
In just 15 virtual minutes, here’s what I learned: getting older isn’t something you should fear, you don’t have to feel pressured into taking care of yourself by yourself, and blue mascara only looks cute when a professional does it. For starters, congratulations on the partnership! Can you tell me what about L’Oreal’s new campaign speaks to you—and why you find this partnership meaningful? Viola Davis: You know, I think what gets me is L’Oréal’s commitment to women of all ages and all colors....
Like the brand’s eye gel, the face mask comes in an unassuming white container with a silver lid. Inside, you’ll find a lightweight cream made of Australian pink clay and packed with moisturizing glycerin, soothing shea butter, and antioxidant-rich vitamins E and C. It also has something called retinyl palmitate, a gentle type of retinoid derived from vitamin A that acts as an exfoliator and helps unclog pores. These ingredients work together to exfoliate the skin and minimize pores while brightening overall complexion....
Eggplant + Sage Warm kitchens and breakfast rooms rely on a fine-tuned mix of colors in a range of shades and intensities. Vivacious jewel tones—such as the pinky eggplant in the artwork and textiles in this eating area—pair nicely with muted and moody hues. Here, a dusty sage green cabinet joins other neutral surfaces rendered in light and dark finishes to allow bright shades of eggplant to move to center stage....
Designed to be worn every day, Warner’s This Is Not a Bra is made from a combination of nylon and spandex. It has full-coverage cups that lift and shape but don’t let you spill over, plus an underwire that’s encased in an extra layer of satin, so it won’t dig or poke into your skin. Reviewers say that “the bra line doesn’t show under T-shirts”—which means it can work for a variety of different tops, including silk blouses, thick sweaters, and button-ups....
It can be useful to have a general formula on-hand to create healthy, hearty, meal-sized salads that you can take in endless directions by using whatever ingredients you have in the fridge. Using seasonal produce keeps your salads interesting and varied throughout the year, so hit up the farmers’ market and see what you can find! Of course, you can always add to the basics listed here - shredded cheese, chopped scallions, and roasted vegetables all make wonderful salad toppers....
The health benefits of nightshade vegetables Nightshades are excellent for you. Besides providing gut-loving fiber, nightshade vegetables (some of which are actually fruits!) also provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, like carotenoids (in tomatoes), vitamin C (in tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes), and anthocyanin (in eggplant). They’re also rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, E, K, B, folate, potassium, and magnesium. Are nightshades harmful—and should they be avoided? We can’t talk about nightshade vegetables without mentioning solanine, the natural pesticide found in these plants....
What is a steam shower? A steam shower is a shower—typically a standalone stall, without a tub—that can produce enough steam to create a soothing, warm, humid environment without running hot water for an extended period. Steam has proven positive effects for dry skin and clogged sinuses; it also provides a huge opportunity to relax completely and comfort stiff muscles in a warm, moist space. Adding essential oils or other mood-boosting scents can introduce some aromatherapy benefits, too....
What Is Miso? Miso is a fermented soybean paste popular in Japanese cuisine. It’s typically made by mixing soybeans with salt, koji (a specific moldy rice used for a variety of Japanese culinary purposes), and beans, chickpeas, or other grain. This mixture ferments for anywhere from a few weeks to a few years, depending on how well developed you want the flavor to be. Miso is known for being salty, a little tangy, and full of strong umami flavor....
If you’ve been skeptical about trying CBD in any form, a soak of aromatic, CBD-infused bath salts could be the perfect way to experience its effects without ingesting it, all while doing something you already enjoy (lounging in the tub). “Anyone can benefit from a CBD bath,” says Cindy Capobianco, cofounder and chief brand officer of the CBD brand Lord Jones. “If you’ve had a long day, an intense workout, or strenuous travel, it can provide the ultimate restorative reset and promote a calm sense of well-being....
From a biological standpoint, our bodies produce a hormone called ghrelin in the stomach to signal to the brain that the body needs food. While ghrelin increases before meals and drops after eating, leptin—another hormone made in fat cells—informs the brain that it has adequate energy and no need to consume any food. Sometimes, this process doesn’t go exactly as planned. On some occasions, you could eat more than you need and still be hungry....
In many ways, post-workout recovery and full recovery days are just as important as those intense workout days. In fact, taking proper recovery can actually help make you a better athlete and healthier overall. “The ability to improve muscle development, improve mental health and stress, and reduce the risk of overuse injuries all aid in the production of a better athlete,” says Dr. McDonald. To make sure you’re recovering the way your mind and body deserve, here’s what to do post-workout on the days you move, as well as how to spend recovery days....
