The same rule applies to grown-ups in the household, too. If you find yourself reaching for the step stool to grab the Chemex from the top shelf every morning, consider reorganizing your kitchen cabinets so items you use daily are easier to reach. It’s a simple concept, but it makes your daily routine flow more smoothly. An added bonus: The mix of textures is more aesthetically pleasing.
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Cleaning the toilet or tackling a big mess involving bodily fluids? Time to bring out a disinfecting spray. Just wiping down a kitchen counter? Use a sanitizer that’s formulated for your surface. Start by wiping away dust and crumbs before spritzing the surface, otherwise the debris will act as a barrier, preventing the spray from reaching the surface underneath. RELATED: 6 Common Disinfecting Myths That Are Sabotaging Your Cleaning Efforts
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Give it a crunchy topping. One reason so many of us love the fancy mac and cheese we get at restaurants is the crunchy, buttery topping. The good news: It’s easy to replicate at home. Simply prep one box of your favorite mac and cheese, according to the instructions. In a skillet, melt two tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add in one cup of unseasoned bread crumbs or panko, and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown....
Not only have they come up with tones for all, but their products are also genderless and encourage skin transparency when normalizing conditions like acne and eczema. The next time you’re looking for your perfect shade, take note of these reliable brands that have inclusivity embedded in their DNA. And when it comes to creating foundation, this singer-turned-entrepreneur has always prioritized a curation of colors for all complexions on the spectrum, including the darkest of darks that often can’t find the right pairing....
Right now, you can save 50 percent on holiday plant bundles that include the popular Norfolk Island pine, and you can get an Easy Care or Beginner Bundle for 25 percent off. Even if you’re not looking to add any more responsibility to your routine, The Sill has options for you. Its low-maintenance products include a real-looking faux plant for $32 and a whimsical dried floral arrangement for 50 percent off....
Pro Tip: If you’re looking for a flatter baked good (like a cracker), shape the dough and freeze it for 30 minutes to help it stay flat when you bake. If cinnamon and sugar aren’t your thing, whip up a confectioner’s sugar glaze or royal icing.
We turned to the experts to get the scoop behind seven habits that sound healthy—but the truth behind them may be more complicated. Read on to see which ones get the green light, and which healthy habits you can reconsider. 1. Drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily The verdict: Do it. What the expert says: On average, you need to replace about 2.4 liters (roughly 81 ounces) of water a day....
Liz Neporent, an exercise physiologist and the president of Wellness 360, a New York City-based corporate-wellness-consulting company, suggests the following seven exercises, which work most of the major muscles in your body. Do one to three sets of 8 to 15 repetitions of the exercises, resting no more than 45 seconds between sets to keep the workout challenging. If you haven’t used weights before or if you’re out of shape, start with light weights (when they’re called for) of two to five pounds and do fewer sets....
To create ambience, it’s all about choosing the right type of lighting fixture for your backyard. Luckily, Michael Murphy, Interior Design and Trends Producer for Lamps Plus, is here to help. Here, Murphy breaks down the different types of outdoor lighting, where to place fixtures, how to calculate how much lighting you need, and much more. For a lawn quick fix, Murphy suggests using a landscape lighting kit. “Try a kit that plugs directly into any outdoor outlet,” he says....
Once you’ve scrolled through all the dances and dog videos, you’ll find travel bloggers, flight attendants, and experts there to teach you how to travel smarter. They share the best days to travel and ways to save on flights, how to get great service and even free upgrades, as well as DIY cheats to overpack and still know where to find just about everything. And as the world gets moving again, it’s time to keep note of all the wonderful things Tiktok has taught us....
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Aerie is offering 50 percent off sweaters, sweatshirts, and cold-weather accessories, along with up to 60 percent off its current collection of tops, bottoms, and bras. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to stock up on literally anything for your closet, this is it. Some of the best deals include an oversized cardigan that comes in seven cute colors, a Y2K-style sweatshirt, and an elevated jumpsuit that are all 40 to 50 percent off....
Ever since I saw Sandra Lee make a homemade raspberry sauce on Food Network years ago, I’ve always wanted to try making my own. Hers was pretty much a combination of frozen raspberries and powdered sugar mixed together. It was good but not great. This homemade raspberry sauce is great. The raspberries are mixed with a little citrus and some sweet sugar for a complex sauce that makes the perfect addition to any of your favorite desserts....
