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And of course if you want something a bit easier, the best graduation gifts you can buy for any age graduation – high school, college, or even those little kindergarteners! 2022 High School Graduation Gift Ideas Fingers crossed that we’re back to regular graduation celebrations this year compared to the drive-thru graduations of the past few years! No matter what type of celebration, it’s still important to have a great graduation gift, and I’ve put together some of the best!...

But, did you know that the benefits of taking a cold shower run even deeper than decreasing body temperature and rinsing off summer sweat? Below are four game-changing reasons why cold showers are good for you beyond merely offering satisfying heat relief—even after the dog days of summer. It Can Give Your Immune System a Boost They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know cold showers have been found to help boost the immune system?...

But when inflammation becomes chronic, it can lead to serious health issues such as heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and stroke. On the upside, food is one of the key natural ways we can control inflammation in the body. There are plenty of healthy ingredients that fight inflammation, as well as a number of foods that worsen it. Here are the top foods to avoid in order to reduce your body’s anti-inflammatory response, according to health experts....

Get the recipe: Caramelized Onion Tarts with Apples Get the Recipe: Marinated Beet Toasts With Yogurt Get the recipe: Beer Cheese Fondue Get the recipe: Pears With Blue Cheese and Prosciutto Get the recipe: Rosemary Pecans Get the recipe: Brown Sugar and Black Pepper Glazed Ham Get the recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin With Cherries Get the recipe: Striped Bass With Toasted-Shallot Vinaigrette and Spinach Get the recipe: Roast Beef With Slow-Cooked Tomatoes and Garlic Get the recipe: Yucatan-Style Pork Get the recipe: Roasted Tarragon Lamb With Butter Beans Get the recipe: Frisée​​​​​​​, Bacon, and Goat-Cheese Salad Get the recipe: Tender Greens With Champagne Vinaigrette Get the recipe: Broccoli With Toasted Garlic and Hazelnuts Get the recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pecans Get the recipe: Sautéed Collard Greens and Garlic Get the recipe: Glazed Carrots Get the recipe: Garlicky Green Beans With Pine Nuts Get the recipe: Vanilla Sweet Potatoes Get the recipe: Mashed Sweet Potatoes Get the recipe: Cider-Roasted Vegetables Get the recipe: Cauliflower and Ham Gratin Get the recipe: for Sauteed Tomatoes and Shallots Get the recipe: Horseradish Potato Gratin Get the recipe: Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pavlova with Roasted Apples Get the recipe: Bread Pudding With Fruit Compote Get the recipe: Croissant and Chocolate Bread Pudding Get the recipe: Sour-Cream Apple Crumb Pie Get the recipe: Cherry Trifle Get the recipe: Apricot Parfait Get the recipe: Butterscotch Bananas With Vanilla Ice Cream Get the recipe: Chocolate Bar Fondue Get the recipe: Gooey Chocolate Caramel Tart Get the recipe: Gingersnap Cherry Cheesecake Get the recipe: Boozy Apple Cider Slushie Get the recipe: Spicy Mulled Wine Get the recipe: Spiced Apple Kombucha Get the recipe: Caramel Apple Punch Get the recipe: Warm Hazelnut Toddy...

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As my boys get older, they’re starting to enjoy printable word games more than coloring pages and stickers. Don’t get me wrong, those are both found in my activity bag often, but these days my oldest really likes things like word searches and crossword puzzles more! I’ve made tons of word searches in the past including everything from a back to school printable word search to a St. Patrick word search printable....

If you can, try to find a bird from a smaller farm or ranch. The massive, industrial turkeys that tip the scales at 20-plus pounds don’t pack as much flavor. Also, you don’t have to get your turkey weeks before the big day. If you buy yours a few days before, it’ll be fresher. Once your turkey has been cooking for some time, and you suspect it’s within 20 minutes of doneness, take that turkey pan out and deploy the thermometer....

Many of today’s TVs function as both entertainment and decor, especially with the rise of framed flat screens that display artwork when turned off. Cord clutter can detract from the aesthetic you’re aiming for and stand out against white or neutral walls. The good news is that there are a variety of ways you can disguise TV wires to give you a seamless view, whether you’re having a solo Netflix binge session or entertaining guests....

“Your home should be a reflection of you—it should be a reflection of your journey, of your story,” Dayna says. There are many different ways to achieve this, whether who choose to decorate your space with cherished family mementos or DIY your wall decor. In her own home, Dayna has done both. To fast-track your way to a home that feels like you—yes, even if you just moved in or are living in a rental—consider all the expert-approved tips below....

Painting isn’t simply figuring out the cost to paint a room with the help of pros, deciding whether to hire help or make it a DIY project, and then slapping paint on walls. Paint colors need to be chosen, the appropriate amount (and type) of supplies must be purchased, and budgets (monetary and time) need to be made—and that’s where the slew of helpful online tools (like calculators and quizzes) come in handy....

Based on this, I probably don’t need to tell you that I’m a longtime fan of the Cheap Old Houses Instagram account. Founded by Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein as a way to showcase—and ideally, save—some of the incredible, affordable historical homes remaining in the U.S., the account has amassed more than 1.9 million followers since its first post in 2016. Bonded by a shared love of wavy glass, kitchen built-ins, and original plumbing fixtures, what began on social media morphed into an active online community, and ultimately, a movement of people interested in and dedicated to preserving old houses....

How Wet Is Your Soil? The first step in working with soggy soil is to get to know it better. Determine which areas of your yard get frustratingly wet and how long they stay that way. Consider the moisture level of the soil throughout the seasons, also how quickly water dissipates after a big rain, and how often the area has standing water. Here’s a simple test that’s used in the landscape trade to gauge the drainage of a particular soil....

But honey isn’t about humans. It’s the natural product made from bees, one of our planet’s most important animals. Honey bees visit millions of blossoms in their lifetimes, making pollination of plants possible and collecting nectar to bring back to the hive. Lucky for us, bees make more honey than their colony needs, and beekeepers remove the excess and bottle it. It’s delicious, yes, but honey has more to offer than just sweet flavor for tea or on top of yogurt....

A little fatigue is even a normal part of almost everybody’s day. That’s because for about 45 to 60 minutes after eating, your body will naturally feel mildly drained. “Your body is redirecting energy to digest your food,” says Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, a board-certified internist and author of From Fatigued to Fantastic, The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution, and the popular free smart phone app Cures A-Z. Tiredness might even occur after a busy day at work or a tough workout....

Whether you’re scrubbing the sink between errands or clearing away fingerprints when your little one (finally) goes down for a nap, these quick cleaning tasks can all be done in five minutes or less. You can even tackle one as you’re waiting for water to boil or while you’re on the phone with a friend. Clear the Gunk Around the Sink If you don’t already own a pan scraper set, you can make the $12 investment right now....

“Exercise can also improve blood circulation, reduce or prevent high blood pressure, improve heart function and decrease the risk of developing diabetes,” he continues. “Moderate to high intensity aerobic activity can increase the benefit and this might include hiking uphill or carrying a heavy backpack.” Dr. Reisman also says hiking offers different perks than traditional cardio, since it reduces stress, while improving our mood. With all of these perks combined, he says our risk of an acute heart attack is significantly less....

But on the other hand, it’s a fallacy to compare your “normal” temporary anxieties to the pervasive and chronic anxieties of someone with an anxiety disorder. Their worries are more intense, interfere with their ability to perform daily life tasks, and their symptoms are often difficult to manage without help. Say instead: “You seem really anxious, that must feel awful. I’m always here for you—what can I do to help?...

Secondly, she adds, if you’re not cleansing your skin thoroughly, any anti-aging serums or lotions you apply at night are unable to penetrate effectively. The bottom line: Nightly face-washing is a non-negotiable. But on that note… To avoid excessive scrubbing, she suggests washing your face in the shower. Get your skin super wet for about five minutes, and then follow this two-step process: 1) Use a gentle micellar water to remove makeup, and 2) Use a gentle cleanser to wash off leftover dirt or oil....

To update your look without investing a ton of time (or extra cash), check out the key products makeup artist Moani Lee used on the moms featured in our magazine (and for more ideas, follow her on Instagram). Whether you’re looking to erase fine lines around your eyes or just want to learn how to have more fun with your getting-ready routine, let these go-to products inspire you to shake things up this season....

However, not every renovation project is worth your time or money, and when you decide to sell your home, you may be disappointed to learn you won’t recoup the money you spent. Go ahead and craft the home of your dreams with whatever projects you like, but if your goal is to boost the selling price of your home, these improvements aren’t the answer. Ditto for a waterfall that cascades down into the pool—and that’s because landscaping choices are a personal preference....