But dry toast is an abomination, so you soldier on, cutting a thin pat and scraping it across bread you hope you won’t pulverize into crumbs or crack into a collapsed mess of uneven pools of butter and half-melted gobs of disappointment. …Which brings us to our titular question. Do you learn from this and vow never again!, and store butter on the counter? Is it even safe to store butter on the counter?...
Reader question: Help for dry winter scalp! Dandruff shampoos only make it worse. —@brandyo Here’s the problem: It sounds like you’re trying to treat a dry scalp with dandruff shampoo, which is a common mistake. People often use dry scalp and dandruff interchangeably because they have the same symptoms, however, they are two different conditions that have different treatment plans. To get to the root (ha) of the issue, it’s important to know the difference between dry scalp and dandruff—and how to identify the two so you can properly diagnose (and treat!...
Last month I told you that I’m a part of the FloraCraft® #MakeItFunCrafts team for the next few months. Last month I made a simple spring cake centerpiece from foam wreaths and this month I’m so excited to share my new favorite party decoration made with 1 1/2 inch FloraCraft® Make It: Fun® Foam Balls. These foam ball garlands are the perfect way to add a pop of color to your party backdrop, to the front of a table, or even just for a little added decoration right on the table....
Sounds like a dream, right? After a month of use, I can confirm the promise of Drunk Elephant’s A-Gloei Retinol Oil is very real. Gradually increasing my use of the oil from once weekly to twice weekly, I’ve not yet experienced any irritation or redness. In fact, my skin is looking significantly clearer, and it feels softer to the touch. To buy: $72; sephora.com. If you’re wondering why skincare enthusiasts are willing to risk potential retinol side effects, it comes down to its proven benefits....
If you’ve ever been browsing the racks at a store lamenting, “I just want one normal dress!” chances are you’ve already gotten hip to the price-saving, streamlined shopping experience of shopping direct-to-consumer brands. It’s right at the crossroads of sensible, fashionable, and trendsetting. In other words, shopping at its best. But with so many new options out there, it can be hard to keep track. Here are a few of our favorites to shop....
INDUSTRY PROS: Margaret Dasso, a co-owner of The Clean Sweep Housekeeping Agency; Laura Dellutri, the author of Speed Cleaning 101; Charles Gerba, ph.D., a professor of microbiology at the University of Arizona, in Tucson; and Cheryl Sousan, the founder of the lifestyle blog TidyMom.net. Less of that: Scouring away the smell of last week’s forgotten fluke. A strong refrigerator odor is not only gross but can also be aggressive, seeping into the flavor of milk, eggs, and butter....
Two of my favorite fall flavors are pumpkin and maple and this delicious pumpkin dessert combines both of those. It’s not quite as easy as this pumpkin crunch cake, but it’s even more delicious! And it’s almost as easy – just one more step! The recipe includes an amazing pumpkin filling with a little maple flavor plus an oat crumble topping on the top and bottom of the filling. Pumpkin sandwiched between buttery, crumbly, goodness sounds like a pretty amazing fall dessert to me....
Investing in energy-efficient home upgrades can be pricey (my husband and I just spent $25,000 on new windows and a new deck), but it can save in the long run by cutting down on your utility bills and ultimately making it easier to sell your home in the future. If like me, you are a new-ish homeowner (or a current homebuyer), you may be wondering what eco-friendly upgrades are worth the price tag and which ones won’t do much....
The shapewear brand sent me a pair to test out a few years ago, and it’s remained my favorite underwear for all sorts of activities, especially running, sleeping, and traveling—three things that demand the highest quality of undergarments. If I could have a drawer full of these thongs on constant rotation, I would. Their $20 price tag is the main reason I buy them in moderation. To buy: $20; spanx....
Finding your ideal hair removal method for different kinds of unwanted hair is usually a trial and error process, but here are some of the typical upsides and downsides to shaving, waxing, laser removal, and depilatory cream—plus other random tips and facts to know before you try. Shaving Best for: Your legs and underarms. Keeps you hairless for: Usually one or two days, depending on how fast your hair grows....
Jonathan Coddington is the curator of arachnids and myriapods at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, D.C. Mantill Williams is a spokesperson for the American Public Transportation Association, in Washington, D.C. Patrick Smith is a commercial airline pilot and the creator of askthepilot.com, an air-travel info site. John Jensenius is a meteorologist and a lightning safety specialist at the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine. John Andersen is Schindler Elevator Corporation’s district service manager for downtown Chicago, an area that is home to the Willis Tower, the tallest building in North America....
I am a huge fan of Disney. I’ve had either a Disney World or a Disneyland annual pass (or both) for the past few years even though we don’t actually live anywhere near either because we love it so much. It sounds so cliche to say but being in a Disney theme park is really my happy place. A place I’m missing so much right now. With Disney World and Disneyland finally open again, I thought it might be helpful to put together the ultimate Disney packing list – for today....
