To make mashed potatoes in an Instant Pot, peel three russet potatoes and cut each into about six pieces (if the potatoes are on the smaller side, just quarter them). Place the potatoes into the Instant Pot with 1½ cups cold water and a teaspoon of salt. The cold water helps the potatoes cook evenly from outside to inside. Turn on the Instant Pot to the Pressure Cooker setting and set the timer for 8 minutes....
The Andily Electric Space Heater is only about 8 inches tall and 5 inches wide, but it effectively heats my bedroom in under five minutes—I only need to run it for 30 minutes at a time to stay warm for the day. The ceramic coils instantly heat up in just two seconds, so I never stay cold for long. It has an adjustable thermostat and three fan settings: high, low, and fan-only....
The Btfbm ruffled sweater is one that’s popped up in my Instagram ads more than a few times, but I’ve never been able to find it—until now. The cozy sweater is wool-free and made from 50 percent viscose, 28 percent polyester, and 22 percent nylon, and it’s available in sizes S to XL in 20 different colors. Plus, it has over 1,600 five-star ratings and plenty of positive reviews. To buy: $43 (was $54); amazon....
To buy: $16; amazon.com. To use the dough-rolling bag, all you have to do is place your ready-to-bake pie pastry into the bag, zip it up, then roll it out to the size you want. The dough-rolling bag comes with incredibly convenient measurements from 6 inches to 12 inches (the bag even has equivalent metric measurements), and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. To buy: $16; amazon.com. The bag is already naturally nonstick thanks to its silicone material, but you can lightly dust it with flour before rolling out your pie crust to minimize sticking....
To buy: $20 (was $25); amazon.com. You can also create a schedule via the Kasa app, so the plug will automatically turn on, if, say, you want your sprinkler or patio light to come on regularly at certain times even if you’re preoccupied with other tasks. Another function that will undoubtedly come in handy is its Away Mode, which will turn on your lights and any other appliances while you’re gone to appear as if you’re home, as an extra security measure....
The Lasko Household Tower Fan is beloved by people who deal with hot climates most of the year, including those residing in Louisiana, Florida, California, and Texas, to name a few. That’s because the fan is equipped with three fan speeds to deliver a steady breeze that’s cooling, even on a 90-degree day. To buy: $60 (was $75); amazon.com. Standing at 42 inches, the tower fan circulates an impressive amount of air throughout the room thanks to its wide-reaching, curved design....
To buy: $15 with coupon (was $16); amazon.com. According to the brand, this propagation station is perfect for most plants including pothos, African violets, and herbs. The set comes with an extra tube just in case one breaks in transit, as well as a tube-cleaning brush so you can make sure your cuttings aren’t sitting in moldy vessels under the sun. The wooden frame of Ivolador’s propagation station is sturdy enough to stand alone on windowsills, or even hang on the walls if you plan to use it as both a home decor piece and propagating device....
Trader Joe’s just issued the following response on its website to the Change.org petition urging the company to drop racially insensitive branding from products: “We want to be clear: we disagree that any of these labels are racist. We do not make decisions based on petitions.” The statement goes on to say that the naming of products such as Arabian Joe’s, Trader José’s, and Trader Ming’s was intended to “be fun and show appreciation for other cultures....
Putting virtual baby shower ideas into practice can be a little bit different than planning an in-person shower; your baby shower checklist certainly won’t look the same. Here’s how to make a quarantine baby shower special for the expectant mom.
What does ’ergonomic’ mean? Ergonomics was developed around 1950, in part because of the recognition that people are more prone to making mistakes than machines when they aren’t in proper working conditions, explains Lara Heimann, physical therapist and creator of the LYT Yoga Method. To improve efficiency and minimize error, the physical work environment had to be taken into greater consideration. Today, ergonomics aims to increase efficiency and decrease the likelihood of work-related injuries....
What is chicory root? It’s a part of a plant that comes from the dandelion family, known for its purple-blue flowers. It’s native to France, but grows all over the United States and other parts of Europe, South Africa, and Australia. Lately, much of the well-deserved hype chicory root has garnered is due to its laundry list of purported health benefits, Not to mention that its deliciously toasty, earthy flavor is reminiscent of, and therefore an apt replacement for, coffee....
Sure, a company’s culture can be reflected in its more superficial offerings, like free lunches or employee discounts—but a truly healthy, positive company culture is rooted in something much deeper. “A company’s culture is the combined values, attitudes, and goals people in a workplace share,” says Christina Hall, senior vice president and chief people officer at LinkedIn. “The most positive work cultures are aspirational and create an environment where employees feel more engaged and in tune with one another....
What Is Restorative Yoga? Restorative yoga is a slower, more restful, more passive approach to yoga that’s meant to melt away muscle tension, create space in the body, and alleviate stress. Though rooted in the same discipline with many familiar, fundamental poses as other types of yoga, restorative yoga is less about building strength or working up a sweat than it is about deep mental and physical relaxation. During a typical session of restorative yoga, at home or at an in-person class, you’ll likely hold just a few—often very few—tension-relieving stretches and positions for longer than, say, energizing vinyasa yoga (which flows from pose to pose more fluidly and quickly)....
Here’s the depressing reality: There seems to be a major disconnect between what people believe they would do in a hypothetical situation from what they actually do when faced with the situation in real life. Why? While most of us naturally feel empathetic towards someone in need from afar, it’s not instinctual to interfere in person. This phenomenon, dubbed the bystander effect, is when there is mass inaction from people who can make a difference....
“Neuroplasticity is the capacity of the brain to reorganize its connections based on experience,” says Amishi Jha, PhD, an associate professor in the department of psychology at the University of Miami and the director of contemplative neuroscience for the UMindfulness initiative. “It’s very much related to something exciting we learned about just a couple of decades ago called neurogenesis, which means that even the adult brain can grow new neurons....
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