And it can have spillover effects into other areas of our lives, says Marla Deibler, Psy.D., director of the Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia. “When we accomplish a goal like cleaning the fridge, we gain confidence that we can succeed,” which helps us tackle projects in other areas of our lives. It’s one of the reasons Julia Stone, 36, a CPA and mom to two in Denver Colorado makes cleaning a priority in her home....
Best All-Purpose Cleaner: Love Home & Planet Lavender & Argan Oil Multipurpose Cleaner Spray Everyone needs a trusty all-purpose spray for quick surface cleaning. Not only is this plant-based cleaner suitable for any surface, but it’s also made with calming lavender essential oils that leave your home smelling garden-fresh after each use. Plus, you can’t beat the price. Best Toilet Scrubber: Clorox Toilet Wand System Cleaning the toilet isn’t the most enjoyable task, but it’s a bathroom checklist must, and this reusable wand makes it more bearable....
So what is breathable nail polish and how does it differ from traditional nail polish? “Traditional nail polish is formulated to create a shield that prevents hydration from passing through. That means a base coat and topcoat are necessary to ensure long wear,” says Brittney Boyce, celebrity nail artist and founder of NAILS OF LA. On the other hand, breathable nail polish is the exact opposite, as it attracts oxygen and moisture....
The key to the perfect care package is striking a balance between reminding recipients of home or happier times and offering items that will make them a little bit happier wherever they are. These care package ideas will do just that, and best of all, you can pick and choose what’s most appropriate to send (and within your budget). Be sure to factor shipping costs (and any duties, for international shipments) into your budgeting—even a very small care package can come with a hefty shipping fee if it’s crossing borders or going overseas....
Having the coolest smart home on the block doesn’t happen overnight. Incorporating tech gadgets little by little is one way to go, or you can take the plunge with a stellar bundle deal, like this Echo Show 5 with Blink Mini option. The Echo Show practically does it all, letting you control all your other smart home devices with just your voice. This way you can keep up with the news, weather, and friends thanks to its large screen display....
Loving the look of Thanksgiving flowers and being able to pull off your own arrangement—whether it’s for your table centerpiece or a side table—are two very different things, unfortunately. Still, it’s quite possible to learn how to arrange flowers for your own Thanksgiving floral arrangement, and we found nine floral experts who can help. Read on for nine beautiful Thanksgiving flower arrangements, plus advice from our experts on making your own....
The Soft Touch Foot Peel Mask exfoliates feet with the help of natural, botanical acids, leaving behind soothed and hydrated skin. The mask, which is one size that easily transforms into a custom shape, is available in three scents: aloe vera, tea tree, and peppermint. Out of the three, the aloe vera mask is intended to soothe particularly irritated skin, peppermint provides itch relief, and tea tree was created to help with foot fungus, according to the brand....
If you’re like me and rarely switch up your skincare routine, it can be hard to bite the bullet to test out new products. But sometimes unexpected skincare issues arise. I’ve been searching for a new product that will help diminish the scars and stretch marks on my legs, and that’s when I stumbled across Bio-Oil Skincare Oil, which has more than 90,000 five-star reviews. Are these Bio-Oil reviews legit?...
Avocado oil is by no means a recent phenomenon, but some people might not know all of its benefits or why it’s such a great item to keep in your pantry. In addition to being nutrient-dense, avocado oil is considered to be a refined oil and has one of the highest smoke points. This means it contains minimal impurities and can reach a temperature of 520 F. In addition to its delicious flavor and texture, avocado oil is high in oleic acid....
The Potato Any potato—sweet, Idaho, red—works for a baked potato, and if you have a method you love for baking, stick with it! Larger potatoes offer more surface area for toppings but take longer to cook, while smaller baked potatoes can look cute on a platter to serve to guests. If you want to speed up your cooking process, use a fork to poke holes on all sides of the washed potato, and pop it in the microwave for three minutes until steaming....
Shoppers call it dreamy. It’s won over celebrities like Kate Hudson and Chrissy Teigen, and it’s surely been popping up on your Instagram feed, too (the hashtag #barefootdreamsblanket alone has over 2,000 posts to date). The super-soft blanket has a reputation for making customers feel pampered above all else. Oh, and did we mention it’s frequently sold out? But, from now until October 31, the Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Marled Stripe Blanket is over 40 percent off at QVC, making it just $75....
What you might not realize is that the position that you sleep in could be preventing you from possessing that youthful glow of your dreams. Although it’s termed “beauty sleep” because your skin goes into repair mode, lying in a certain position for several hours a night could be compromising your complexion. Why? According to Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD, a cosmetic doctor and board-certified facial plastic surgeon in New York City, the horizontal position your body takes during sleep shifts the balance of fluid distribution towards the upper body (which is why facial swelling is usually seen early in the morning)....
Question: “Can you recommend a shampoo to help aid hair regrowth and/or fullness?” — @sw16 Hair loss isn’t painful or dangerous, but that doesn’t make it any less horrifying. During my most stressful stint, I still remember obsessively counting every fallen hair strand in the shower drain and taking shots of the back of my head with my handheld Kodak (remember those?). I turned to just about every trendy remedy—holistic and physical—but my hair kept feeling thinner....
Highlights: Bachelor of Science in Food Studies & Nutrition from New York UniversityIndustry professional for 11 yearsServed on mastheads at Food Network, Bon Appetit, and Good Housekeeping MagazinesWorked in publications department at James Beard Foundation In 2013, Betty joined Good Housekeeping as an editorial assistant and was soon promoted to senior editor and product analyst for the Good Housekeeping Institute. Here, Betty tested kitchen gadgets wanting the infamous Good Housekeeping Seal of approval and wrote about cooking, food, and gifts for the website and print edition, including feature stories....
Plants for Creating a Corner of Perennials Garden Plan 1 White Boltonia (Boltonia asteroides ‘Snowbank’): Zones 4-8 3 Jupiter’s beard (Centranthus ruber var. coccineus): Zones 5-11 2 Tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’): Zones 3-9 2 Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii ‘Blue Wonder’): Zones 3-9 1 Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Alaska’): Zones 5-8 2 Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile ‘Brilliant’): Zones 3-9 1 Siberian iris (Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’ ): Zones 3-9 If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes....
My secret? Outfitting my bed with airy, cooling linen sheets. More specifically, Brooklinen’s Linen Sheets are my favorite because they’re lightweight yet surprisingly cozy. These sheets are a must-own for all hot sleepers, and I will certainly continue to rely on them even when it’s no longer summer (and I’m no longer pregnant). In fact, I’m already loading up for the fall, because Brooklinen just restocked its popular sheets in limited-edition colorways (including terracotta, ochre, and caramel) that were previously sold out....
While working hard to nail the perfect bone dry cappuccino or cold brew concentrate makes perfect sense, no matter how you take your coffee, you’re missing one of the biggest factors that affects the taste: The roasting process. Roasting brings out the aromas and flavors of the coffee bean. And how the beans are roasted will determine the true taste of your cup of coffee, as well as its caffeine content....
It’s the best chicken enchilada recipe I’ve ever tried and definitely an easy chicken enchiladas recipe that’s perfect for someone making creamy chicken enchiladas for the first time! Definitely a chicken enchilada recipe you’ll want to keep forever! The Best White Chicken Enchiladas I’ve never been a big fan of chicken enchiladas because most often they have either green chilis, onions, or some other sort of ingredient that I personally don’t love....
Whether you’re seeking a grocery store alternative or want to connect to and support local farmers, a CSA box might be the ideal solution. To take part in a CSA, you make a pledge to support the farm financially upfront to help the farmers pay for equipment, seeds, fertilizer, and supplies at the start of the season. Then you, as a CSA box recipient, receive a share of the farm’s products as they’re grown and harvested....
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