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How to (privately) share photos with friends and family. As we’re busy social distancing, most of us are craving a little more human connection. Bonding over shared memories and cherished photos is a great way to get the conversation started. But how can you do that without texting individual people or sharing it all on social media? If you and your family members tend to use Gmail and other Google products, consider setting up a shared album on Google Photos....

The KitchenAid stand mixer has been a well-known kitchen staple for decades with loyal shoppers who recall baking cookies throughout their childhood with their parents to using this appliance as adults. So what makes it so special? Keep reading to learn more about the KitchenAid Professional 5-Quart Stand Mixer that’s $200 off for a limited time at Target. To buy: $250 (was $450); target.com. Along with being a lovely item to display on any countertop, the KitchenAid stand mixer is a multipurpose appliance for prepping meals and sweets....

With coronavirus concerns sweeping the globe, soothing colors are a nice reprieve from frightening headlines and statistics, and Kyoto Glow is just that: a sunny color that toes the line between green and yellow, with all the cheeriness of a warm spring day. Paint colors can have a major effect on mood or attitude, and the addition of this brand new KitchenAid mixer color could do the same—not least because it means a new stand mixer and maybe even some of the best KitchenAid attachments....

What’s the best way to remove makeup without damaging your skin? - @hiitskali Makeup removal definitely isn’t the most fun part of your beauty routine, especially when it’s late and you’re tired, but I’m glad that you want to do it right. While it’s tempting to cut corners (been there, done that), improper makeup removal—or worse, not removing at all—is one of the worst things you can do for your face when it comes to aging, acne, and overall skin health....

MCT oil contains MCTs—or medium-chain triglycerides. Medium-chain triglycerides are fatty acids that can be found in food sources like coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and some dairy products. And people attribute a range of different benefits to MCT oil—including boosted energy and reduced inflammation. We asked experts for the low-down on MCT oil, its potential benefits, and whether or not you should consider adding some to your diet. MCT Oil, Explained MCT oil is an oil containing MCTs, or medium-chain triglycerides....

Pamela Norum, a professor in the Department of Textile and Apparel Management in the University of Missouri College of Human Environmental Sciences, studied more than 500 female baby boomers and millennials (between ages 18 and 33) regarding clothing care. She found that four major areas took a hit in the younger generation: sewing, hemming, button repair, and general laundry knowledge. While it’s unsurprising that baby boomers are more knowledgeable when it comes to clothing repair, Norum is concerned that carelessness might be contributing to the 14....

Hannah was proactive, taking on a second job and trying to negotiate with her creditors to reduce her debt. But when she was unable to make a dent in it, she contacted a debt settlement service, who promised to help her pay down her debts. But she soon realized that she’d been had. “A couple of months in, they only paid and negotiated one account for me,” she recalls. “And I look into my account, my debt settlement account-there’s literally no money....

Exception: Ornamental grasses. Buy young grasses early in the season and let them mature through the summer into the larger plants nurseries often sell at four times the cost. Grow Spreading Plants When you need to cover a lot of ground, select spreading plants. Whether it’s a vine or creeping ground cover, spreaders fill voids in your garden. And they often look a lot better than mulch. (Just make sure they have room to roam without smothering their neighbors....

Because the moonflower vine tends to bloom at night, you might be wondering why you should plant it at all if you can’t see the flowers open during the day. The answer is simple: It is magical when you grow it where you spend time outdoors in the evening, perhaps on your front porch or back patio. There, you’ll be able to enjoy the huge white flowers that almost seem to glow in dim lighting, as well as the sweet scent these beauties produce....

The answer is actually quite simple: Square boxes are easier and less expensive to produce because they are assembled from one sheet of cardboard. They’re easy to construct on-site, and can be easily stacked and stored in corners or in the freezer aisle. But square boxes are wasteful, and a circular pizza simply doesn’t need all the extra space a square box provides. Over the years, companies have tried to shake up the pizza delivery industry with round pizza box prototypes....

As you weigh your decision, one of your considerations is logistical practicalities. To that end, it may be worth it to know that moving in together, with all its emotional and romantic perks, also comes with some major financial bonuses. According to an analysis by the tuxedo and suit rental company, The Black Tux, couples cohabitating in large cities (think San Francisco, New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C.) can save each person as much as $955 per month....

If you’ve tried a low-flow showerhead, you know the sacrifice it takes to significantly reduce your water consumption. It’s a struggle we all face, especially those of us trying to reduce our own ecological footprints, but solutions are few and far between, particularly if you’re showerhead shopping on a budget. Fortunately, there’s a fresh new solution: Nebia by Moen, launching today on Kickstarter. (Nebia was founded in 2014 and has partnered with Moen for the launch of this product, which was fully funded on Kickstarter within a few hours....

The OdyseaCo Aruba Mesh Beach Bag Cooler is the two-in-one tote you never knew you needed. The 20-inch deep bag can hold both small and large beach essentials, including towels, a change of clothes, books, and portable speakers. Each item has a home thanks to its two pockets on the outside as well as a zippered area inside for your keys or phone. To buy: $30; amazon.com. However, the star of the show is truly the hidden cooler located at the bottom of the bag....

This does not tell the whole story. In fact, more and more research indicates this is a flawed recommendation. While it’s true that vegetable oils are generally more neutral in flavor (and more cost-effective for use in large quantity-cooking like deep frying), pure extra virgin olive oil is much more stable than other oils when heated. And it’s significantly healthier (with the exception of avocado oil, which is equally nutritious)....

Remove adjustable shelves and paint them first, so they’ll be dry when you’re ready to reinstall them. If possible, paint them in another room to get them out of your way. We like to hang them on sawhorses by hammering nails into predrilled holes on the ends. That way, you don’t have to wait for one surface to dry before painting the other one. Be sure to remove the shelf supports before you paint the inside of the cabinet....

Piñata Pillow Fight (any age) Everyone loves a piñata and everyone loves pillow fights so try combining the two and having people use a pillow instead of a stick to hit the piñata. It’s also a great way to let kids have a “pillow fight” without actually hitting each other. Bedtime Relay Races (any age) Split your group into two (or more depending on the number of people) teams. Have each team stand at the end of the room and have a bucket of supplies for each team at the other end....

I love dice games. I don’t know if it’s just the element of luck involved with rolling dice or how versatile dice games can be when you add different options to each side, but I love them. Or maybe it’s just because this dice gift exchange game went so crazy viral that I’ve been obsessed with dice games ever since then! I also like color. And candy. This fun Skittles dice game that I’m calling chase the rainbow combines all of those things into one super simple, super fun game!...

I have acne-prone, oily combination skin, which means my T-zone is oily, while the lower half of my face is very dry (dare I say, even flaky). Oil-infused formulas may seem redundant and frowned upon for oily skin types, but the opposite is true. “Oil is attracted to oil so it can balance the skin and work as a moisturizer,” explained esthetician Taylor Worden to Real Simple. Makeup is also removed more swiftly with oil-based products....

To buy: $24 with coupon (was $50); amazon.com. Using the flat brush is as simple as the original round One-Step brush (if not somewhat more intuitive and perhaps even easier). The ionic technology in the brush smoothes flyaways as you glide it down your wet hair, and gives you shinier and less frizzy strands. Its detangling bristles means you won’t have to pull at your hair to get rid of any knots, and combined with its heat, the brush styles wet hair easier than if you were to do it with a wooden paddle brush in one hand and a hair dryer in the other....

Sarah’s past work includes writing commerce pieces across several categories, including goods for the home, kitchen gadgets, fashion, beauty, and skincare for LoveToKnow Media.Prior to becoming a writer, Sarah worked in live daytime television at The Wendy Williams Show in New York City for over five years.She holds a B.A. in Communications & Social Interaction from SUNY Oswego. She’s also a millennial mom who’s contributed personal stories and parenting pieces to Motherly....