Try one of these quick and easy cake recipes if you’re a beginner baker and want to boost your confidence. Each recipe was hand-selected to be simple and relatively painless. In one short afternoon, you’ll be able to perfect a delicious crumb cake, cheesecake, chocolate cake, and more. Get the recipe: Strawberry Shortcake
Instead, the new year offers us a time to reflect on the time that has passed, and it gives us a chance to look toward the future. Did we have our priorities straight last year? Did we make time for our friends and family—and for ourselves? Or were we too focused on one goal to see the good things around us? No matter your goals for this year, reading inspiring books can help you set the right priorities and intentions....
While this post is sponsored by Cricut, all opinions are 100% honest and my own. This post also contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Why should you give personalized gifts? Every year when my birthday or Christmas rolls around, I get added for my dreaded wish list. Dreaded because I hate putting together a list of things that people can buy from with absolutely no thought involved....
Byblos Old Fashioned When you’re in the mood for a bonafide classic, you know you can always turn to an Old Fashioned. This timeless masterpiece of mixology is an extremely simple three-ingredient blend (sugar + bitters + liquor), which makes it a great contender for recipe variations. This twist on a classic from Byblos Miami is framed with eastern spices and is served traditionally over a perfect cube of ice with an expression of orange oils....
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Whether you’re getting ready for mild temperatures or a season full of snow, here’s how to prep so you’re ready to handle whatever fall and winter throws your way. Clearing out unworn bathing suits, shorts, and sundresses at the end of summer means you’ll have less clothing to store—and fewer extra accessories to deal with—once spring and summer roll around again. RELATED: 7 Steps to a Successful Closet Purge To add extra space for your fall and winter things, Kitt suggests taking advantage of vertical space, especially in apartments or smaller homes....
Want to avoid the scrubbing? This year, we were also impressed by Bottle Bright’s water bottle cleaning tablets. They’re easy to use: simply fill the bottle with warm water, drop in a tablet, and wait 15 to 30 minutes before rinsing. The real key to a clean water bottle is to commit to a quick clean every single day—procrastination could lead to mildew that requires a serious scrubbing. And to avoid wastefully tossing out plastic shower curtain liners, start by investing in a mildew-resistant option that’s proven to last longer, like this $9 option we discovered in 2019....
Netflix is taking further measures to ensure a safe, pleasant, and age-appropriate viewing experience for all—customizable for your household and parental preferences. The streaming platform is investing more than ever in kid-focused content, including global picks, award-winning animated films, and interactive shows. But safety and privacy control options for parents are as important as—if not more important than—abundant content options for kids. Netflix is doubling down on parental control capabilities to help parents better manage kids’ viewing experiences....
Pitch Cobalt In the kitchen designed by Gina Gutierrez, the window trim and kitchen island are both brushed with a deep shade of navy, Pitch Cobalt by Valspar. When used in small, strategic doses in a room filled with natural light, the moody hue lends contrast and depth without darkening the room at all. To connect the living room and dining room, the stair banister in the dining room also got a coat of the color....
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Marilee Nelson, co-founder of natural cleaning supply brand Branch Basics, recently let us in on a little secret: Toxins from your laundry detergent might actually be affecting the way you sleep from breathing in the fragrances on your clothes and sheets. “Toxic, fragranced laundry products can significantly undermine your sleep through increased exposure to harmful chemicals that have been linked to asthma, endocrine disruption, cancer, neurological issues, metabolic disruption, and obesity,” she says....
Pixie cuts also offer styling flexibility, and they’re surprisingly flattering on a range of hair types and face shapes. For the inside scoop on what’s trending, we asked two pro hairstylists for the six pixie hairstyles they’re seeing these days. “I enjoy this pixie because it looks so great on people of every age,” says Nick Stenson, hairstylist and artistic director of L’Oreal Matrix. “This fearless style usually involves close tapering around the ears and hairline with softer length on the top....
“Self-emptying is a very good feature and allows the customer to empty the dust container once in weeks,” says Steve Dodge, CEO of SoCal Robot Repair. (For context, regular robot vacuums often need to be emptied after every use.) To find the best self-emptying robot vacuums, we tested 11 models in our Lab and evaluated them based on factors like ease of emptying, effectiveness, maneuverability, noise level, and more. We also received expert tips from Dodge on how to choose one for your household’s needs....
Top Professional Kitchen Organizing Tips If you’ve ever worked in a restaurant or peeked in the back, then you’ve probably noticed that no space goes to waste. Shelving spans above and below countertops, and walk-ins are lined with tiered units. If you have a pantry, then take note of this design: Place the items you use most at eye level, the heaviest items beneath, and the specialty items above. If you don’t have a pantry, add open shelving to a blank wall—for everyday items like plates and cups—or place a cart beside a small countertop....
Dr. Schwartz says the first step is to remove foods that are detrimental to our hormonal balance: This includes processed foods, refined sugars, alcohol, caffeine, and saturated animal fats. “We need to help our body by realizing that each vitamin and nutrient we put into it is carefully synthesized,” she explains. This ultimately affects the quality of the hormones we make, which starts in the gut. There are dietary guidelines that will significantly help balance the overall hormonal picture....
My first lesson of college that year? Consult a pro when selecting complicated paint colors. To avoid future regrets, we asked some paint experts for their most popular, versatile yellow paint picks. Rest assured, these are shades of yellow you’ll want to live with for years to come. What makes this shade of yellow unique? It contains just the barest hint of green. “Slightly sunny, yet perfectly subdued, Good as Gold is a mellow mustard hue that’s absolutely perfect....
The spot that boasts the biggest potential for a festive upgrade? Your fireplace mantle. Think about it: It’s already a natural gathering spot for family—nothing says “home for the holidays” better than a crackling fire and some Bing Crosby carols. Plus, if the promise of a visit from Santa isn’t enough to motivate you to search for Christmas mantel decor ideas, we don’t know what will. Whether you’re already in the habit of leveling-up your fireplace with Christmas mantel decor or are on the hunt for some fresh new ideas to implement this season, we have just the inspiration for you....
There are some things we don’t think are necessary, especially when moving, but later on we realize that it’s difficult to live without them. Other things are just easy to forget. Save yourself a bit of stress and take a look at these seven unexpected things you didn’t know you needed to bring to your new place—whether you had them and lost them in a move or never had them at all, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them....
According to the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, adult men and women need 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day. However, women aged 50 and older need a bit more, about 1,300 milligrams per day. The reason? Menopause—which often occurs between age 45 to 55—involves a drop in estrogen production. This reduces calcium absorption, thus increasing the risk of bone loss and increasing their calcium needs. Conditions like vitamin D deficiency, parathyroid hormone disorders, or taking certain medications can also increase one’s calcium requirements, according to Greeley....
