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According to Laurel Geraghty, MD, of Dermatology & Laser Associates, ceramides are fatty molecules naturally found within the skin—and they’re the key to maintaining a healthy skin barrier and keeping the complexion protected against the outside world. “Ceramides help to seal and trap hydration within the skin,” she explains. “Even though the outer layers of skin naturally contain ceramides, our complexion can still become dry, sensitive, and irritated when exposed to cold or dry air, irritating products, harsh cleansers, sun, and other factors....

The Solution: Ditch the dirty cleaning cloths, and opt for microfiber cloths that won’t leave lint behind and can be tossed into the washing machine whenever they need a refresh. The tightly-woven fibers are even capable of brushing away bacteria (with or without the help of chemical cleaners) to take your cleaning to the next level. The Solution: Invest in an under-$10 blind-cleaning brush that shaved minutes off of my cleaning routine this year....

Super Easy Dinner My husband and I were talking the other day about how much we don’t want to cook these days. After six months straight of cooking pretty much all our meals at home, we’re just over it. So we’re constantly looking for weeknight dinner ideas! It doesn’t get much easier than this easy baked ziti recipe. Literally you mix all the ingredients together in one dish, pop it in the oven, and bake!...

One of my all-time flavor combinations is buffalo chicken. I mean there’s a reason I’ve shared a buffalo chicken dip, buffalo chicken roll-ups, and even buffalo chicken stuffed potatoes. There’s just something about that spicy chicken flavor combined with a creamy ranch (or blue cheese if you prefer) that is so addictive. These egg rolls have a creamy buffalo chicken center and a crunchy egg roll outside, making them the perfect game day food!...

As good as our no bake pumpkin pie and homemade apple pie are, I think it’s fun to change things up and try new things every year for the holidays. This year we’re adding this old fashioned custard pie to the Thanksgiving dinner table because my family likes creme bruelee, and this is the closest you can get to that when it comes to homemade pies! This egg custard pie recipe is actually super easy to make, especially compared to something like homemade berry cobbler or even the pumpkin slab pie I posted yesterday (two of our other favorite holiday desserts)....

30 Minute Meal I’m a sucker for a good fettuccine Alfredo – one that’s creamy without being too runny, flavorful without being overpowering. And of course, one that’s easy to make. I can’t always go to Olive Garden after all. This fettuccine Alfredo reminds me of the best Alfredo from my favorite restaurants with the added bonus that it’s made in the Instant Pot in under 30 minutes and I only have to clean one dish!...

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Step One: Clean the area Start by giving your front porch a thorough cleaning. Sweep, vacuum, dust, and wipe everything down. This long bristle brush easily grabs spiderwebs and dust bunnies from hard-to-reach areas. For the walls, tile, and glass, my go-to cleaning solution is half vinegar, half dish soap. Warm up the vinegar before adding it to a spray bottle, top with equal parts dish soap, then give it a good shake....

If you’re the type of person who likes to check-in as soon as possible, you can download the airline app and subscribe to push notifications, so that you’re ready when the option becomes available. T However, some people question this method. While it typically makes sense to check in as soon as the app or website allows it, there are times when it’s smarter to check in later. We wanted to know if the timing of check-in could make traveling easier, so we reached out to Zach Honig, editor-at-large at The Points Guy, to find out if it really matters when you check in to your flight....

My youngest is currently really into coloring. It just makes him happy. Mostly he colors on our table (thank goodness for Magic Erasers) but sometimes he’ll actually color a picture or a piece of paper. I designed these Easter coloring pages so that both of my boys would have something to color and leave our table and walls alone. These would work well for any non-religious Easter event or even just for some fun Easter activities to do at home!...