But that day was different, because I had just gone through the worst eczema attack of my life. The dry, red skin patches stayed all over my body for weeks. I even joked I had scales, like a fish or a lizard. My blood felt like hot lava waiting to erupt at any random place on my body. The worst thing about eczema is that it can take away the most meaningful thing humans can offer to each other: touch....
Here, our tipping etiquette guide for beauty professionals, as indicated by a nail professional who can tell you exactly how much to leave behind for a job well done. Should You Tip Your Manicurist? “Absolutely, 100 percent yes,” says Julie Kandalec, a celebrity manicurist based in New York City and the founder of Masterclass Nail Academy. “The tip should be part of the final price that a client expects to pay,” she says....
Short answer? Oranges aren’t just good for your immune system—they’re great. And they offer a number of other legitimate nutritional benefits, too. “Oranges are widely recognized as one of the top sources of vitamin C and offer 70-100 percent of the daily recommended value of vitamin C in one orange,” says Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN. “But they provide so much more than just a single vitamin. The whole fruit boasts great benefits that have a positive effect on our well-being....
Serious denim aficionados will tell you to never wash your blue jeans, which may seem like questionable advice. But on a few levels it makes sense to at least spread out your denim washes: It’s better for the environment, keeps jeans looking newer longer, and perhaps most significantly, saves time and money on laundry (especially if you don’t have a washer-and-dryer setup at home). So, is it true that like fine wine, jeans improve with age?...
There are many different ways you can cook chicken legs and thighs, but one of our favorites for flavor and ease has to be oven baking. This technique results in a moist, juicy chicken with a crisp, flavorful outer crust that everyone in the family will love. What Are Chicken Leg Quarters? A whole chicken leg is a thigh and a drumstick in one piece. Pictured above, an entire chicken leg is also known as a thigh-drumstick piece....
How to Make a DIY Bean Trellis This outdoor project requires just a few T posts and a galvanized cattle panel to form an arch. Learn how to build a bean trellis with our easy step-by-step instructions. What You Need Post driverWire cutters5-foot heavy-duty T posts16-foot piece of cattle panelZip ties Step 1: Drive Posts To start this project, locate where you would like your arch placed. Drive the first T post in with the post driver....
Make certain there are one or more holes in the bottom of your container to allow water to flow out freely. Insufficient drainage can cause roots to drown and the plant to die prematurely. Almost anything can be used as a container for plants, so the type of pot you choose depends on your style preference and budget. If you prefer lightweight containers, which are easy to move around and can weather winter temperatures, look for resin, fiberglass, and plastic....
Who Was St. Lucy? Santa Lucia’s Day originated in Scandinavian countries. Legend has it that St. Lucy would secretly bring food to persecuted Christians in Rome hiding in the catacombs, wearing candles on her head to keep her hands free and illuminate the way. In fact, the name Lucia comes from the Latin word “lux”, meaning “light”. Today, there are St. Lucy dolls (remember the iconic Kirsten American Girl Doll?), figurines, and ornaments....
All of these scenarios point to the need for a financial advisor, a personal accountant, a financial planner, and/or an estate lawyer. Finding a trustworthy advisor to work with requires a certain level of research and fact-finding. For LGBTQ folks like me, that work gets ever more complicated both by the unique legal or financial circumstances you might be facing, as well as the pool of professionals you can choose from....
To prevent refrigerator-aisle panic, read up on all the questions you need to ask yourself when purchasing eggs at the supermarket—or farmers market, for that matter—to ensure you find the eggs that best suit your needs. What’s the difference between cage-free, free-range, and pasture-raised eggs? Think of the difference between these three as the human equivalent of living in a studio apartment or sprawling estate. Eggs from cage-free hens are laid from birds not constricted to cages, though they may still be kept in crowded conditions indoors, and never venture outside....
How Often to Clean a Steamer Your habits and how often you use your steamer will help determine how often it needs to be cleaned. If you use it daily, clean your steamer monthly. If you only use it occasionally, it should be thoroughly cleaned after each use to be ready to use the next time. More frequent cleaning is needed if you use tap water to fill the steamer and don’t empty the water tank after using it....
By dividing your chore list into quick, efficient tasks, you can cover all your bedroom bases, including surfaces, linens, and even your floors. This bedroom cleaning checklist helps you get the job done quickly and efficiently, meaning you can spend more time relaxing and less time stressing about the mess. Use this deep-cleaning checklist to create a schedule that works for you. As a general rule of thumb, aim to complete this list of cleaning tasks about once a week....
Once you’ve conquered this challenge, prepare yourself for step two: how to roast butternut squash. Still figuring out how to use your chopped-up butternut squash? We recommend butternut squash pizza. How to Cut Butternut Squash What You Need Chef’s knife or cleaver (or another sharp, heavy knife)Cutting boardY-shaped peelerSpoon with a sharp edge (such as a soup spoon)Kitchen towel or paper towels (optional)Butternut squash Lay the squash down on its side and, using your sharpest, heaviest knife (your go-to chef’s knife or a cleaver), cut all the way through the squash to split it into two more regular-shaped pieces....
What is root clipping? Root clipping is a simple technique that uses strategically placed clips to produce long-lasting volume at the scalp on wavy and curly textures. “Clips are pinned at the crown where volume is desired and then left to naturally air dry, which produces volume at the roots while keeping the texture and the lengths of the curl intact without heat damage,” says Amy Abramite, creative director and stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago, Ill....
Though most of us know how important it is to wash our face, exfoliation is one of those steps that many people skip, misunderstand, or worse, overuse. It can be confusing, considering there are different ways to exfoliate and so many products that you can use. However, once you figure it out and learn to exfoliate the right way, you’ll find an improved glow and texture that washing alone doesn’t provide....
So ditch the frozen food you won’t eat, then learn how to properly freeze the foods you often eat (hello, frozen avocados!). We’re sharing some kitchen-altering freezer tips and answering several frequently asked questions: Can glass go in the freezer? Yes, but it needs to be tempered glass. Can you freeze eggs? Only if prepared correctly. Keep reading to find out more. You may reinforce techniques you already know and also learn some new tricks to keep your food tasting fresh....
Freezing Green Beans Follow our step-by-step guide to learn everything you need to know about freezing green beans so you can pull them out and enjoy them any day of the year. Step 1: Trim Green Bean Ends Before getting started with actually freezing beans, gently wash fresh greens beans with cool tap water. Then, working with a small handful of green beans at a time, line up the stem ends....
How to Shop for Steak Before you go to the butcher or grocery store, you should decide what you’re looking for in a steak. Different cuts have different characteristics, and one might be better suited for your needs than another. For example, if you’re looking for a fast-cooking, affordable cut, flank steak is a great go-to, but if you’re willing to splurge on something luxurious and hefty, you might opt for filet mignon....
Cantaloupe Planting Basics Plant cantaloupe seeds in full sun in well-drained soil. They’ll need about 85 days to mature, but don’t rush things. Sow seeds only when temperatures reliably stay above 50°F to 60°F. Plant in groups of two or three seeds spaced 2 feet apart. Once the seedlings emerge, keep only the strongest individual plant in each group, pulling the rest. You can start the seeds in pots indoors several weeks before your last frost date, but melons are particularly sensitive to root disturbance, so the vine growth might be stunted if you’re not careful when transplanting them outdoors....
How to Make 3-Layer Magic Cake The magic happens when the cake batter separates into three distinct layers in the oven. Thanks to a low oven temperature (325 F), the liquid-y batter settles into a thick, fudgy bottom layer and a custard center. The whipped egg whites, folded into the batter just before baking, rise to the top to form a layer of delicate sponge cake. Because the order and preparation of ingredients are crucial to success, be sure to separate your eggs cleanly—that means no yolk bits in your egg whites—and beat the whites in a clean, dry bowl (metal or copper is best)....
