We’ve been loaded with fresh berries the past few weeks, so it’s been fun trying to come up with creative ways to use them. I mean there’s always things like mixed berry cobbler (and that’s a GREAT recipe for it), blueberry cheesecake bars, and of course putting them on a summer charcuterie board. But I wanted something different, something that most people probably haven’t seen before. And these fun strawberry cheesecake cones are just that....
Now that doesn’t mean you can only nosh on kale for the next 40 or 50 years, but it does mean you should approach healthy eating habits with consistency. “You’ll benefit most from what you do the majority of the time, over time,” explains Cynthia Sass, RD, CSSD, a Los Angeles–based sports and performance nutritionist. “So if your diet consists of whole, nutrient-rich foods 80% of the time, that 80% has a greater impact than the 20% that may be less optimal....
“Teens are feeling a lot of feelings right now—sadness, anger, relief, boredom, frustration, ease, irritation—the list goes on,” says Sarah Rudell Beach, chief mindfulness officer of Left Brain Buddha and a Mindful Schools certified instructor. “When all those emotions are present without awareness, it’s overwhelming. With mindfulness, we can recognize, ‘I’m feeling angry.’ And then we can pause and consider what support we might need in that moment.” But teens may need a little help figuring out how to be mindful, and building a mindfulness practice will help them manage their stress and mental health now and as adults....
Of course, if your appliance breaks in October or you need a new car in April, there’s not much to be done—but if you can wait to make major purchases or time your purchases right, you can get some major savings from buying the right things at the right times. The best deals are typically during less-popular travel dates, says Kimberly Palmer, a personal finance expert with NerdWallet. “That means avoiding holidays....
After receiving compliments galore about my clearer, more glowy skin from my parents, uncles, and grandparents, I was inspired to pass on my favorite Olay retinol skincare goodies for Christmas. To my surprise, the creams and serums, which are currently on sale, were a huge hit. Even the men in my family raved about the anti-aging moisturizers. To buy: $33 (was $44); olay.com. Prior to gifting the nighttime serum, nighttime facial moisturizer, and eye cream, I incorporated the three into my routine for several months....
I followed these tips for the perfect pound cake: Use high-quality ingredients, thoroughly cream butter and sugar together for five minutes, and wait at least 40 minutes before digging in. To ensure consistency, I baked all three cakes within 24 hours so that freshness was not a factor in the final taste test. I also used the exact same ingredients for each cake (except for the butter, of course) and used the same loaf pan, same oven, and same KitchenAid mixer....
RELATED: 7 Simple Ways to Avoid Food Poisoning Per the notice, the pork in question was imported to the U.S. on September 15, 2021, and was then processed into packaged pork rinds and chicharrones. All of the recalled products have the establishment number “EST. 6030” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Additionally, the products were sold in retail locations (including 7-Eleven) in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington....
As someone who gave up meat a few years ago, I appreciate Purple Carrot’s commitment to veganism. It’s hard enough to find more than a handful of meatless options at a restaurant, but it can also be just as difficult to cook healthy, plant-based meals at home. More than I’d like to admit, I’m stumped over what to make for dinner, eventually falling back on a comforting bowl of cacio e pepe—which is Italian for “cheese and pepper....
I didn’t think it was possible (for me at least) to not only look cute but also feel great in what I’m wearing while cooking and eating a very large meal until I received a sample of the Spanx Faux Suede Leggings. In fact, after wearing these leggings all day from proofing my rolls in the morning to packing up doggy bags for my family, I was so comfy that I fell asleep wearing them on my couch....
If you’re searching for a good pore-clearing mask that will draw out impurities with minimal effort, turn your attention to Sand & Sky’s Australian Pink Clay Porefining Mask. Shoppers say large pores have “finally met their match” in this “game-changing” mask, and it really is a multitasker that works to purify pores while soothing, hydrating, and brightening dull skin. To buy: $40; sandandsky.com. There’s a reason clay masks are the crème de la crème of detox treatments: They pull out excess oil and gunk that clog pores and absorb dead skin cells to brighten complexions....
When it comes to investment-worthy brands, we can’t think of one more iconic than Le Creuset. The French cookware brand is known for its incredibly sturdy, do-it-all Dutch ovens—yet also for its high prices. That’s why it’s always a good idea to shop Le Creuset when it offers rare discounts, and right now it’s having an early Presidents Day sale with 8-quart Dutch ovens up to $140 off. To buy: $300 (was $440); lecreuset....
And now, yet another housing trend has emerged: purchasing a second home while still renting a primary residence. Vanessa Famulener, president of homes at the real estate technology company HomeLight, says that a poll conducted by the company in the summer of this year found that 64% of real estate agents reported a growing trend of buyers purchasing their second home first. But, trending or not, is this a smart strategy?...
Reader question: I have to wear a cloth mask every day, all day when I work, and my face is not doing well with this. I don’t know whether to try and dry out these superficial blemishes or keep it moisturized. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! —Nelson Gibson When you’re faced (pun intended) with a bad bout of acne, the natural urge is to smother it with exfoliants and spot treatments....
To sort fact from fiction, we turned to Chris McGeary, chief marketing officer at Lawn Doctor, a lawn care company based in New Jersey. McGeary shared some popular misconceptions, plus the lawn care tips that can replace them. Skip these myths—which are at best ineffective and at worst harmful—and your lawn could be the best on the block this year. Myth: It doesn’t matter what time of day you water your lawn....
While the potentially contaminated strawberries are currently past their shelf life, consumers who purchased strawberries between the aforementioned dates and then froze them with the intention of consuming them later, should not eat them. The berries were distributed and sold across the country at several grocery store chains, including but not limited to: Aldi, HEB, Kroger, Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Weis Markets, and WinCo Foods. The FDA notes that if you are unsure of what brand of strawberries you purchased, or where you bought them from prior to freezing them, the strawberries should be thrown away immediately and not consumed....
The Enemy: Free Radicals If you’re unfamiliar, free radicals are unpaired (and therefore, unbalanced) oxygen atoms that haphazardly seek other atoms to stabilize themselves. They’ll latch onto anything—your skin cells being a ready target—and cause a chain event of damage that leads to premature aging. As their name implies, antioxidants are the “antidote to oxidation” and help combat that damage directly. And Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin C: The Skincare Hero We All Deserve “A topical daily vitamin C serum is one of the best inventions the skincare community has made in regard to slowing down visible skin aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and brown spots,” says celebrity esthetician Renée Rouleau....
To buy: $30; amazon.com. The powerful steamer can be used on almost anything: bathroom tile, microwaves, stovetops, shower doors, fireplaces, car interiors (and exteriors), upholstered furniture, and even hard-to-clean items like stuffed animals. The nifty find uses hot water and pressure to blast away dirt, grime, stains, mold, and mildew while killing germs—no tough scrubbing, chemicals, or cleaning solutions necessary. Plus, it comes with an array of accessories, including a scraper and a grout brush, that make it even more effective....
We put 34 of the best beach towels to the test in our lab in Des Moines, Iowa, testing each towel’s quality, absorbency, softness, and durability after repeated washes. We also took detailed notes on how comfortable each towel was to lie on, its dimensions, and how much sand remained on the towel after being shaken out. After two days of testing, we chose the Clowood Plush Bamboo Cotton beach towel as the all-around best beach towel because of its thick, luxurious cushioning and how easily it absorbed water....
To find the best storage ottomans that you can buy online, we spent hours researching the features that make these multifunctional pieces of furniture stand out. Once we determined that factors like upholstery material, size, lid style, and shipping times are the most important to consider, we were able to narrow down our list of storage ottomans and choose the recommendations below. Find all of our recommendations for the best storage ottomans below, then keep scrolling for more details on how to choose the best one for your space and needs....
To determine the best coffee table books, we spent hours researching different options in a variety of categories and interests to find options that appeal to everyone. For expert advice on shopping for and decorating with coffee table books, we spoke to interior stylist, designer, and author Natalie Walton. “Books are one of my favorite styling tools,” she says. “They add depth, height, volume, color, and interest to any scene, and are accessible and affordable when compared with most decorative accent pieces....
