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Post-holiday shopping debt (often, credit card debt) is a reality every year as people spend beyond their means to give loved ones the gifts and holiday celebrations they deserve. This year, though, when layoffs, business closures, and overall financial struggles have put a strain on nearly everyone’s finances, that lingering credit card balance or depleted checking account can feel even more stressful. 2020 may have been an unusual year, but there are very usual solutions to your post-holiday debt—or, dare we say, debt hangover....

“It’s safe to have gatherings this summer, but they won’t look like gatherings you have had in summers past,” says Dr. Natterson, who also recently created the OOMASK to help protect kids and stop the spread of disease. Forget your “everyone’s invited” mentality from summers past: exclusivity is the key. After all, getting together with friends isn’t without risk. “There is always risk associated with having gatherings of friends, family, or others from outside your household,” says Dr....

That’s not to say I’m any kind of angel when it comes to housework. I rarely take out the compost bin. I tend to clean out the lint catcher after doing a load of laundry—and promptly leave the wad of lint on top of the dryer rather than throw it in the wastebasket that’s mere feet away. And I act like an entitled, grumpy teen when I think the lion’s share of the household chores is falling on my shoulders, even though I haven’t explicitly communicated that I want help....

If you’re looking to get the most out of your spices, we recommend buying whole spices over ground whenever possible. Because whole spices have less surface area that’s exposed to oxygen—the key offender in the spice degradation game—they’ll hold onto their flavor for a longer period of time. Another hot tip is to shop for spices at specialty markets or spice stores rather than buying them at your local supermarket....

But the muffins, while tasty, didn’t blow us away. To begin, they’re really cupcakes disguised as muffins, what with 2 cups of sugar in the batter and a generous dollop of frosting on top. Perhaps it was the pressure for them to be proposal worthy, but they fell flat in the flavor department, and didn’t achieve the crispy golden crust I love so much on muffins. If you do make them, opt for four very large bananas to boost the banana flavor....

I’m still unsure if this is a holiday miracle straight out of a Lifetime Christmas movie or a piece of well-earned karma, but I’ve found this exact description in the Madewell Waffleback Pull-On High-Rise Tapered Pants in Windowpane. Not only do these Madewell pants check all of those boxes, but they’re incredibly soft, comfortable, and have a sharp, wearable print that looks equally good on models of all sizes (which range from xx-small to xx-large in petite, standard, and tall)....

Little did I know I’d find my solution on TikTok, of all places. As soon as I watched a viral video about Bissell’s Little Green, a pint-sized multipurpose cleaner, I knew it was exactly what my small space needed. Bissell sent me the device to test for free, but believe me when I say I would have shelled out $110 for one earlier had I known all it was capable of....

You might be able to drop off food scraps at your local farmers market, and some areas offer curbside composting pickup. But you can also DIY it easily at home with a few new tools.

Eccrine sweat, the sweat we’re talking about here, is the salty kind sourced from the watery parts of blood and is released from the 2 to 5 million eccrine sweat glands across your skin’s surface. “This is the stuff that floods out when our body temperature rises to help cool us down,” notes Sarah Everts, a science journalist and journalism professor at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, and author of the new book, The Joy of Sweat: The Strange Science of Perspiration....

The concept is simple and streamlined: It weighs less than 4 pounds and easily folds into a tiny bag. Each Shibumi Shade includes a set of aluminum poles that you plant into the ground and create an arch, letting the dramatic blue parachute canopy billow behind it in the breeze; providing shade for up to six adults. They’re creating a buzz on the beach, as well as some 30-SPF shade....

The Mardi Gras ‘Carnival’ period technically begins 12 days after Christmas, but the day that most people associate with the most debauchery and celebration is Fat Tuesday (which this year falls on February 16, 2021). Mardi Gras celebrations traditionally represent the culmination of the feasting period that falls before Christian Lent, but in modern times the day of indulgence transcends beyond religion to a holiday beloved by all. The parades might be canceled this year, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get into the Mardi Gras spirit right at home....

RELATED: The Best Timeless White Dinnerware, for Every Single Style Hand-thrown on the pottery wheel, each piece in the collection will have its own individual differences, yet they still form a cohesive set and stack together beautifully. Every bowl and plate is stunning on its own, but they were designed to look even better when holding food. While studying at the Parsons School of Design, Yang interned at the renowned NYC restaurant Eleven Madison Park and later went on to study at the Institute of Culinary Education, so her approach to ceramics is informed by her love of food....

Even though polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects up to 5 million women a year, it’s a surprisingly invisible illness. People just don’t really talk about it. A study published on Monday, May 14, in Nature Medicine, however, threw PCOS into the limelight because, for the first time, a root cause of the condition may have been found. The implications of the paper are far-reaching, as it claims to show not only why and how some women develop PCOS but also the possibility of a cure....

The recalled products were sold at various retailers across eight states, and the recall only applies to certain juice products sold in 59-ounce cartons. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the items were distributed in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Maine, and New Jersey. The products subject to the recall are: Minute Maid Berry Punch, 59 fl. oz., 1.75 L, Unit UPC: 025000047664, Case UPC: 025000047671Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade, 59 fl....

Show appreciation for your mom (or grandmother, aunt, wife, partner…) with these totally entertaining Mother’s Day activities. You can expand upon an old family tradition or create a new one—just make sure Mom’s happy, relaxed, and carefree. Mother’s Day Activities Even better, have each family member create their own clue, and offer up a message that tells Mom just how special she is. Need some hints? Check out these party game ideas for adults and kids....

But don’t hold a grudge against nettle just yet, as this plant has been found to hold many health benefits when consumed as a powder, tincture, or tea. It’s well documented that all parts of nettle—flowers, stems, roots and leaves—have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial value, according to research published in the journal Molecules. Nettle Tea Health Benefits Try This Nettle Tea Recipe Here’s a step-by-step recipe from Mirkin to help you add nettle tea to your healthy living plan....