But it’s hard to force everyone into a new sleep routine at the drop of a hat, so it’s important to re-establish a healthy and consistent sleep routine gradually—before the fall mayhem is in full swing. The earlier you start, the easier it is to move toward the right bedtime for your necessary wakeup time (and avoid feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck when your alarm goes off)....
“Don’t make the mistake of thinking these little things don’t make a difference! It’s all about creating ease in your day-to-day life and streamlining your time,” says Gill. “Not having to look for what you want to wear saves time and maximizes your day. Being really intentional with setting up your closet in general reduces stress and overwhelm on a daily basis.” To tidy up your own closet and max our storage space, try these space-saving clothes-folding techniques....
That bronzed, dewy complexion is always a good look on anyone and one of the best ways to show off your vacation to your friends. In reality, your quarantine skin may be looking dull and pasty, but your lack of travel doesn’t mean your skin has to show it. You can still impart that post-vacation glow without stepping outside your house—with a little help from our fave skincare and makeup products, of course....
According to Hadley King, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, body acne, including buttne, is very common. “More than half of people with facial acne have some body acne too,” says Dr. King. Yet you’d be hard-pressed to find a commercial regarding acne-like bumps on the butt. And it’s not a topic that comes up among family and friends very often either. While you can’t see it in public, butt acne is irritating, painful, and can wreak havoc on your confidence....
What do you suggest to treat dry crepey skin on the arms and legs? –@mimichellej With age comes wisdom…and wrinkles. Maybe it’s the thinking we’re doing, but each muscle contraction causes the skin to bunch together, forming little lines between the bulk of the muscle that crease our skin. One of the most frustrating kinds of wrinkles is the crepey skin you’re referring to. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, crepey skin is pretty much what the name suggests; it has a noticeably thin and shriveled appearance and tends to impact larger areas like the neck and upper arms....
What Is Scalp Acne? Acne on the scalp is similar to acne on the face. “Clogged pores can occur on the scalp and often do, as this area tends to be densely populated with sebaceous or oily glands,” explains Blair Murphy-Rose, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “Pimples form on the scalp when a pore is clogged and bacteria is trapped, leading to inflammation.” Scalp acne is usually located on the scalp and back of the head, and manifests as small pimples that are very similar to those that we can find on our face....
So if you’re already in the beginning stages of learning how to monetize your Instagram account, or are just plain interested in doing so, here are some steps you can take to build your platform, establish your brand, and grow your following so you can make money on Instagram as an influencer. All you need to start is WiFi. Building Your Brand Before you even begin to think about monetizing your social media platform, ask yourself: Why do I want to break into the influencer marketing industry?...
When to Plant Onions About 2-3 weeks before the average last frost date for your area is the best time to plant onions outdoors. Exactly when to plant them depends on how soon you can work the ground in spring. Onions, which are a cool-season vegetable, can survive light frost but it’s best to wait until your low temperatures stay above 28°F. In warmer regions, onions can be planted in the fall, at least a month before cool weather arrives so they have time to grow some roots....
Raspberry Varieties The first step in growing raspberries is choosing the right type for you. There are two different categories of raspberries: Summer-bearing and fall-bearing (also called everbearing). Summer-bearing plants produce one big crop of fruits in late summer. Fall-bearing plants produce two crops a year: one in early autumn and a smaller crop early the next summer. Raspberries come in three common colors: red (varieties such as ‘Latham’, ‘Autumn Bliss’, and ‘Heritage’), black (varieties such as ‘Blackhawk’ and ‘Bristol’, not to be mistaken with blackberries), and yellow (varieties such as ‘Honeyqueen’ and ‘Fallgold’)....
Why Grow Tomatoes Indoors? Outdoor space isn’t the only reason why some people can’t grow tomatoes outside. “In Britain, many people choose to grow their tomatoes in greenhouses, polytunnels, or inside the house because it’s warmer and protects the plants from getting blight, a fungal disease,” explains Tanya Anderson, author of A Woman’s Garden and founder of Lovely Greens. This is also true for many people who live in colder climates with short summers....
First, before you start any installation, double-check the location of your old thermostat to ensure it’s in the best place. Then, you’ll need to make sure your home’s heating and cooling system is compatible with a smart thermostat. Also, download the thermostat’s mobile app (if available) to track your usage, set your thermostat while you’re away from home, and learn how to use less energy. What You Need Programmable thermostat (we used the Nest Thermostat)ScrewdriverCamera or smartphoneJoint compoundPutty knifeSandpaperPaintbrushPaintScrewsDrill (optional)...
Perhaps the most common board-and-batten arrangement uses 1x10 boards and 1x2 or 1x3 batten. You can also use 1x8 or 1x12 boards and 1x4 battens. To seal out moisture, the boards should be in sound condition and free of any open knots—the battens themselves should lap at least 3/4 inch onto the boards on both sides. Cedar is a good lumber of choice because it’s soft; harder wood, such as pressure-treated pine, will not seal as well and is more likely to crack after installation....
1. Clean the refrigerator drip pan. The drip pan is a small tray that captures condensation from your fridge so it doesn’t leak into your kitchen. The heat from the refrigerator coils usually causes this moisture to evaporate, but if excess liquid builds up, it can result in a pool of foul-smelling water. The drip pan is underneath the fridge and typically accessed from behind a kick plate in the front or back of the appliance....
How to Make Meatballs When it comes to DIY meatballs, there are three essential components: meat, binders, and seasonings. There are endless variations when making homemade meatballs, so here is a basic guide on meatball ingredients to get you started. Ground Meat: Choose ground beef, veal, pork, Italian sausage, lamb, bison, turkey, or chicken. Some recipes call for a mix of two or more ground meats. Lean ground meat works well and makes the meatballs more healthful....
What Is Milk Bread? Milk bread (aka Hokkaido milk bread) is a slightly sweet Japanese white bread that is known for its super soft, fluffy texture. The secret to getting milk bread’s so-soft texture and whispy pull-apart strands is the heated milk and flour paste known as tangzhong. Cooked on the stove top, the starch in the flour retains more moisture so the rolls (bonus!) stay fresh longer as well....
Genes Do Play a Big Role Exactly how much time it takes for hair to grow depends on genetics. On average, each strand grows about a half-inch a month. But hair doesn’t grow like that nonstop; it grows in cycles. “Fortunately for many, hair is in the growth phase over 80 percent of the time, meaning the opportunity is there,” says William Yates, MD, FACS, a board-certified hair loss surgeon based in Chicago, Ill....
Making your money last in retirement is as important as investing and saving for retirement, and approaching this in the right manner requires balancing a mix of financial strategies and emotional behaviors in the name of ensuring your money is not wasted. These retirement planning experts weigh in on how to stretch your nest egg without feeling stressed about your budget in retirement. “You might find that you get a number like 96,” she says....
The flowers of the alstroemeria plant are so interesting and diverse that they are often likened to orchid flowers. You can always find an alstroemeria to meet your design needs, thanks to the wide variety of color combinations available. The center three petals on these beautiful blooms feature streaks and speckles that are almost reminiscent of whiskers. Some flowers come in multicolor blooms with brushstrokes of color. Where to Plant Alstroemeria Alstroemeria plants are easy to grow in USDA Hardiness Zones 6–10....
What You Need cake pans, parchment paper, kitchen scissors, butter, pastry brush, flour, mixing bowl Follow These Steps To line a round pan, cut out a square of parchment paper slightly bigger than your pan. Fold the parchment into quarters, then in half. Fold in half again to form a narrow triangle. Place the narrow point of your triangle in the center of your cake pan, measuring and marking where you reach the edge of the pan....
Help is on the way! Let us show you how to save money on holiday shopping and feel more in control of your expenses. We tapped experts in finance and shopping for their best tips to save money during the holidays so you can gift yourself a little less stress. Prep Before Shopping Sort promo emails like a pro. Email subscribers often score exclusive deals, but no one wants to crawl through a flooded inbox....
