Canned Soups Did you know you can take a regular can of soup and cut its sodium levels in half? There are a few ways to do this. First, try incorporating additional ingredients and water. By creating bulk, not only can you get more out of the product than a single can, but you can better split the soup to sodium ration. Try adding more fresh or frozen vegetables (whatever you have on hand will work)....
How to make a snow cone at home Perfect the Ice Sure, you could splurge on a shaved ice machine, but if you’re just looking to cool down with a snow cone in the peak of the summer heat, don’t bother cluttering up your valuable kitchen storage space with one more home appliance. It’s easy enough to whip up a few batches of snow cones using nothing but standard kitchen equipment....
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Because home value varies so much by location, your money goes farther in some areas than others—but it all depends on what you’re looking for. This episode features a charming Colonial home just outside of Boston, a four-bedroom home on a cul-de-sac in Boise, and a small condo with stunning views of downtown Atlanta. We’ll take you on a tour of each space so you can see what this listing price can buy in three different cities....
What Is the Average Age to Stop Trick-or-Treating? At what age should kids stop trick-or-treating? The answer is anything but straightforward. In a 2017 Today Parents survey of nearly 2,000 respondents, many people thought kids should stop going door-to-door around when they hit their teen or even tween years: at age 12 or 13. Almost three-quarters of respondents said that by age 17, trick-or-treaters should hang up their costumes and leave the holiday festivities to younger children....
That’s exactly what having resilience is: the ability to overcome adversity and carry on, despite it not being done beautifully or perfectly, says Colleen D. Cira, PsyD, founder and executive director of the Cira Center for Behavioral Health in Chicago. While most folks do get up again (although Cira says most don’t give themselves credit for doing so), true resilience takes it a step further. “Some people are able to learn, grow, feel, and reflect on the hard thing they just experienced and become wiser, stronger and more grounded as a result,” she says....
But before loading up the generator’s circuits during an electrical outage, learn how to install and operate it safely—trust us, when you’re in crisis mode after the power goes out, figuring things out on the fly could lead to dangerous mistakes or serious accidents, including carbon monoxide poisoning, burns, and electric shock. From what type of generator you need to who should install your generator, we chatted with professionals to help you make the right choices while staying safe....
How to Clean Bathroom Floors Follow these steps for the cleanest bathroom floor. What You Need Small broomDamp paper towelWarm waterVinegarDish soapRagOne or two large towels Step 1: Sweep Floors A clunky vacuum cleaner is almost no help in a small bathroom. Instead, the best way to clean a bathroom floor is with a small broom. Sweep along the edges of the room and work to collect dust and dirt in the middle....
In fact, people tend not to clean their coffee makers as often as they should—and that can lead to some major ick factor and some less-than-awesome tasting coffee. NSF International, a public health and safety organization, found that the coffee machine water reservoir is the fifth germiest place in most homes, with even more germs than a bathroom faucet. And mineral deposits and other buildup over time can slow down your coffee machine and lead to some less-than-optimal coffee....
Follow the steps below to learn how to maintain the quality of your paintbrushes. While working with water-based paint, you should plan to clean your paintbrushes every two hours and at the end of your project. You can use these same steps to clean paint rollers and pads as well. This simple cleaning solution uses supplies you likely have around the house to easily wash away paint. How to Clean Paintbrushes This technique works best for painting tools that were used to apply water-based formulas, such as acrylic or latex paints....
How to Choose Asparagus Size isn’t an indicator of quality or flavor; thick asparagus is just more mature than the thin variety. Instead, look for bright green or violet-tinged spears with firm (not limp) stems. Make sure the tips are closed and compact. When the bunch is squeezed, it should squeak. Also, be sure to avoid stalks that appear woody. Thick vs. Thin Asparagus Spears Thin spears, thick spears―both can be sweet and tender, as long as they’re fresh....
How to Cook Brisket in the Oven Cooking brisket in the oven in a well-seasoned cooking liquid yields a delightfully tender and irresistibly flavored meal. Because the brisket is cooked this way, you’ll technically be braising the meat. This method requires no special equipment; just a baking pan will do. 1. Prep the Brisket Pat the brisket dry with paper towels and lightly season with salt and pepper. Brown the brisket in oil only if specified in your recipe....
Cooking dry beans is easy. But cooking dry beans to their full potential—meaning taking steps to maximize flavor and texture—can be tricky. Here, we share what wisdom gathered over many, many stovetop batches, tips that will give you better pots of beans. Use plenty of water. Most beans take a while to cook, anywhere from half an hour to two hours. As they do, the water level in the pot lowers, and not just a little....
If your allergies always act up at home, or you frequently wake up with nightmarish sinuses, your bedroom is probably to blame. It’s chock-full of the most common indoor allergens, from mold and dander to the collection of dust mites rallying on your bedsheets. Since these dust mites (actually, their excrement) love beds that provide warmth, humidity, and food (i.e., our dead skin cells), our supposed sanctuary is also theirs....
So what is flash freezing? In the food industry—or on fast-paced cooking TV shows—this term means freezing foods at extremely low temperatures with circulating air. (It’s also sometimes called “blast freezing.”) This quick-chill method keeps ice crystals small, which prevents moisture loss in the food when it thaws. For the home cook, however, the definition is different: Flash freezing refers to the practice of freezing individual pieces of food, usually spread out on a baking sheet to keep them from fusing together, then packing them in airtight containers for longer storage....
Hallmarks of Handcraft With this style, understand that it’s all about imperfection. Be prepared to embrace the irregular — the handcrafted world is not polished or matchy-matchy. Dye lots may differ and colors or patterns might not quite align, even among like items in a set. And that is perfectly OK, in fact it is to be desired, to help foster that feeling of uniqueness. Materials That Matter Wood, stone, metal, leather, clay, glass and other authentic materials that yield and transform through the work of human hands are at the heart of handcrafted style....
If you want your brows to look naturally fuller but not outrageously bushy, the fluffy brow is currently the most sought-after look in the brow world. An evolution of the boy brow, the fluffy brow still focuses on fullness, but with an emphasis on lift and structure. Think fluffy in the front, full at the arch, and tapering down to a neat point at the end. The problem is that unless you were naturally blessed by the brow gods, a thick brow takes a bit of work....
Use our expert-tested tricks and smart cleaning tips to get rid of even the most stubborn paint stains—from acrylic to emulsion varieties, oil- and water-based splatters, and wet and dry stains—as well as solutions for other common spots and smudges. Remove excess paint. Before starting on any kind of stain solution, get rid of as much excess paint (or other stain source) as you can. If the paint has dried, use a paper towel to wipe away the dried residue....
Chaotic dust bunnies are inevitable in every home, but have you ever noticed that dust is more common in some spaces than others? Turns out, it’s not just your imagination; there’s a reason behind those rampant dust bunnies. So what’s the deal? What’s causing these dust bunnies? Better yet, how can you make dust bunnies disappear? Keep reading for the lesser-known causes—and tips on defeating dust bunnies for good....
Financial Moves to Make Before a Recession Pay off high-interest debt. If you have credit card debt, personal loans, or other high-interest debt, the first task is to pay that off as quickly as possible. “Those need to be addressed immediately and prioritized over savings,” says Isabel Barrow, director of financial planning at Edelman Financial Engines. “The rates on these are usually higher than what you can make on your cash and the interest compounds....
