“When you owe taxes, the [Internal Revenue Service, or IRS] provides so many options for ways you can pay your taxes,” says Alex Oware, a tax expert with JustAnswer, an expert-connection site. “Even if you cannot pay, just call the IRS and work out a plan.” If you wait, the IRS will eventually begin to contact you by mail. Oware says the first letter will typically arrive by snail mail within 30 days of the filing deadline, alerting you to the problem....
Stress from the pandemic manifested in several ways, but employers might have taken notice when employee productivity took a hit. It also became apparent that many employees were unaware of what their companies could provide in terms of mental health support. Pandemic or not, communicating those benefits and connecting employees to them is something that, going forward, employers agree needs to improve. “If there is a silver lining to the pandemic, it is that we’re having more conversations about mental health and wellness and that we’re having those in the workplace, which I think is really beneficial,” says Rachel O’Neill, PhD, LPCC-S, a licensed professional clinical counselor with Talkspace....
If you aren’t sure where to store something, just read the label. If it mentions something about a cool, dry place, it doesn’t belong in the bathroom. Realistically speaking, though, we all want to store toiletries, skincare products, and more where we use them. If you choose to ignore these guidelines, at least try to keep bathroom items and basic medicine cabinet supplies where they’ll stay the most sanitary. These medicine cabinet storage rules will make keeping your beauty and toiletry products in tip-top shape easy, should you choose to follow them....
Common Reasons for Having Cold Feet “There are many reasons for poor circulation,” Dr. Agarwal says. Smoking and obesity are common risk factors, as well as other underlying health conditions (like Peripheral Arterial Disease or Raynaud’s Disease). Getting regular exercise, avoiding cigarettes, and eating a balanced diet are all healthy habits that can help improve your circulation. But you can also see a doctor to find out whether your poor circulation is tied to another medical condition....
“While they may get a bad rap as a cocktail of a bygone era, I actually have a soft spot in my heart for white wine spritzers,” says Christopher Hoel, the founder of Harper’s Club and wine curator for Wine Insiders and Martha Stewart Wine Co. “They’re fun, light, easy to tailor to your taste, and you can pre-make them in big batches before pre-portioning them out for friends and family....
According to the data, the trend predictions were made with help from Yelp users as well as Yelp staffers who have been keeping an eye on the rise of new dishes and ingredients around the globe. For example, Yelp expects macadamia pancakes to see a spike in popularity next year because the interesting take on the breakfast classic incorporates the flavors of Hawaii. The state has been a popular travel destination in recent months, in part because of its “Safe Travels” program, which requires visitors to have vaccinations or a negative COVID-19 test in order to bypass quarantine rules....
To deepen and strengthen your bond—and make the transition into married life even smoother and breezier—here are 10 important things that wedding and marriage experts recommend couples do together before they get married. So grab your spouse-to-be, consider the following advice, and start checking things off this list.
So, while you can’t control natural gas prices, you can improve the way your home maintains heat and how you use it. We spoke to home and energy pros for their expert tips—from bigger investments to simple swaps—for saving on the ever-dreaded mid-winter heating bill. 1. Service your appliances. Sometimes you have to spend to save. At least, that can be the case when trying to lower your heating bill....
With so many amazing things to do in Gulf Shores, Alabama, it’s really hard to narrow it down to just a few things that everyone should experience. Instead of listing all of the possible things to do in Gulf Shores, this post will focus on the things that make Gulf Shores unique – the experiences and adventures that will fall on a list of things to do in Gulf Shores Alabama and not many other places, if any....
The first step to a better morning routine is to evaluate what’s really important, prepare as much as possible the night before, and cut out any extra steps for a more minimal morning schedule. Ultimately, creating a truly functional morning routine will make the rest of the day more positive and productive and less chaotic. Keep in mind that sticking to your morning routine is just as important as planning one out....
Think of an anti-aging serum as a booster for your daily skincare program that provides an extra layer of benefits to the skin, says Shiri Sarfati, a licensed esthetician and co-president of Repêchage. “Face serums are formulated with a high concentration of key anti-aging ingredients, but are lightweight in formula so they can be layered under creams or lotions,” she says. Here, we’ve rounded up the best anti-aging serums to address everything you battle, from dullness and dryness to fine lines and pigmentation....
“The mere act of addressing certain topics, such as diet and exercise habits or frequency of alcohol or tobacco use, often creates a deeper conversation with more focused discussion regarding approaches to improvement in overall health,” says Michael Barber, MD, PhD, a board-certified internist, cardiologist, electrophysiologist, and medical director at STRATA Integrated Wellness and Spa. Similarly, addressing certain questions on a regular basis—on your own and outside of occasional doctor visits—may make you more attuned to behaviors that could be setting you back or become harmful if left unattended....
My family visited Gulf Shores, Alabama last fall and fell in love with all of the unique things to do and the food! All eight of these restaurants are special for either having the best food, fun things to do, or their family-friendly atmosphere! Most of them have good food we are still talking about and are definitely places we would go back when we return to Gulf Shores in the future....
Chocolate desserts tend to be the go-to option for a romantic dinner (after all, chocolate has some impressive health benefits and is considered an aphrodisiac), but you don’t have to stick with chocolate. There are plenty of sweet fruit dessert recipes for you to consider as well. Many of these romantic desserts can be made ahead of time or are easily put together—so you have more time to focus on planning a creative date night instead of baking for hours on end....
Normally summer always seems to go by so fast as we work on completing all of the items on this summer bucket list. I still can’t believe the first day of school is here (or will be here soon). I put together a list of all of the best games I could find. So whether you’re a teacher looking for educational games to make elementary school more fun or a parent wanting to do something fun leading up to the first day of school, there’s something for you!...
