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Brunch Is the Best Skillet Hash Browns With Smoked Salmon Frozen shredded potatoes are your ticket to this savory showstopper—a delicious mash-up of potato pancakes and a lox bagel. Get the recipe. Ham-and-Egg Croissant Sandwiches Egg sandwiches for a crowd are made easy with one simple kitchen hack. Get the recipe. Smashed Pea and Ricotta Toasts Frozen peas and creamy ricotta join forces in these company-worthy toasts. The best part is, they come together in 20 minutes flat....

While Rent the Runway, one of the most popular online rental services (now with a monthly subscription plan), was first founded in 2009, more and more fashion subscription companies have popped up since. Many offer monthly services where stylists choose clothing and accessories for you to either rent or purchase. With trends changing daily thanks to fast fashion, these subscription services can save you a lot of time and money....

Here, we’ve rounded up 18 of our favorite healthy dinner recipes that your entire family will love. We’ve included the crowd-pleasing classics (think Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries and Spiced cod with Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf), plus modern twists on delicious dishes like Cauliflower Rice “Risotto” With Beets, Eggplant-Mushroom Meatball Subs, and Roasted and Pickled Cauliflower Sandwiches With Romesco. Get the recipe: Grilled California Fish Tacosl Get the recipe: Cauliflower Fried “Rice” with Ginger and Soy Get the recipe: Roasted and Pickled Cauliflower Sandwiches With Romesco Get the recipe: Eggplant-Mushroom Meatball Sub Get the recipe: Cauliflower Rice “Risotto” With Beets Get the Recipe: Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf Get the recipe: Soufflé Pancake With Miso Mushrooms Get the recipe: Roasted Eggplant With Miso and Sesame Seeds Get the recipe: Seared Tilapia With Watercress and Mango Salad Get the recipe: Roasted Pork Chops and Butternut Squash With Kale Get the recipe: Spiced Cod With Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf Get the recipe: Chicken With White Beans and Tomatoes Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Coffee-Braised Brisket With Potatoes and Carrots Get the recipe: Flaky Mushroom and Gruyère Tarts Get the recipe: Lamb Chops With Chickpea and Carrot Sauté Get the recipe: Skillet-Poached Huevos Rancheros Get the recipe: Sausages With Smashed Potatoes and Cornichons Get the recipe: Orange Chicken With Bulgur Pilaf

But that doesn’t mean your gifting has to come with a side of guilt. There are a ton of eco-friendly gift-wrapping options out there, whether you go with recycled or recyclable paper, gorgeous fabric wrapping that will live on year after year, vintage finds, or even a gift wrap that’s part of the gift itself, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about recyclable gift wrapping, along with our favorite gift wrapping options to make this holiday truly green....

Test Garden Tip: English lavender isn’t from England. Its actually from the Mediterranean. The plant’s common name came about because of its ability to grow well in the English climate. Season of Bloom: Summer Water: Drought-tolerant and needs good drainage Size: Up to 3 feet tall Buy It: English Lavender ($6, Michigan Bulb Co.) Season of Bloom: Late spring/summer Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: Up to 20 inches tall Buy It: ‘Hidcote’ English Lavender ($15, Breck’s) Season of Bloom: Late spring/summer Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall Season of Bloom: Summer Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: Up to 30 inches tall Buy It: ‘Betty’s Blue’ English Lavender ($6, Goodwin Creek Gardens) Test Garden Tip: If you grow a lavender hedge and live in a moist or humid climate, leave space between the plants, so air flows more freely....

“[The] triceps, lats (latissimus dorsi muscles), and core are all important in providing support for strength, posture, and control through the body,” says Jennifer Esquer, PT, DPT, a physical therapist, influencer, and creator of The Mobility Method and The Optimal Body. “The more strength we have through all different ranges of motion, the more control we have to minimize pain and injury.” And you don’t need to rely on the gym, pricey classes, or complicated equipment to start improving your arm strength....

This past week we did a Christmas mug exchange, and it was so much fun that I had to share it with all of you! You know I love gift exchange games, and I just loved the idea of doing it with a mug theme! We did this as a girls night, but it would be perfect for pretty much any holiday or Christmas party for adults (since most kids don’t use mugs that often)....

Size: 12 inches tall, 6-16 inches wide Where It Grows: Lawns and gardens in sun or shade Appearance: This common lawn weed has a long taproot with deeply notched leaves. Yellow flowers mature into puffballs. Dandelion seeds are like parachutes that fly away in the wind, helping them invade new spaces in lawns and garden beds. Weed Control Tips: Mulch to prevent dandelions in gardens. Pull dandelion weeds by hand or treat lawns with a broadleaf herbicide, which won’t kill grass....

The key is to make sure you go with gifts for couples that take into account the pair’s shared interests. (If she’s a voracious reader but he prefers gaming, don’t get them a pile of the year’s bestsellers). Plus, you have to make sure you pick up something neither of them already owns. (It’s a tough task!) Make it easy on yourself: We’ve assembled 40 of the best gifts for couples of all types—from couples who have shared passions and interests to couples celebrating major milestones together....

To help jump start your search, we scoured the market looking for worthy finds to suit everyone on your list. From candles to cocktail kits, any coworker, friend, or family member will appreciate receiving one of these presents during a Secret Santa exchange. Secret Santa Gift Tips If you’re looking to rock the secret Santa gift exchange, skip the standard gifts like gift cards or basic gift sets and really get personal, says expert gifting curator Laura Jennings for gifting site the Knack....

Editor’s Tip: Always buy more garland than you think you’ll need, since you’ll want to excess for draping. We’ve found that one-and-a-half times the length of your space is enough. Editor’s Tip: Faux fir greenery is ideal for a doorway application, since the needles won’t fall off as the door opens and closes. Editor’s Tip: Garlands aren’t just for your holiday mantel. Try displaying your Christmas garland in an unexpected location, like your headboard....

Believe it or not, the problem might be your pajamas. According to Kent Smith, D-ABDSM, ASBA, former president of the American Sleeping and Breathing Academy, pajamas are often made with heavier, non-breathable fabrics. For a cooler and more pleasurable sleep, sure, you could opt for cooling PJs—but it’s free and easy to simply change into your birthday suit. As Smith puts it: “Sleeping naked keeps your body from overheating during the night, [and] keeping your body cooler is conducive to better quality sleep....

We’ve been in love with canned wine since day one, and the quality of canned cocktails has improved drastically over the years (find our favorites here). But the hottest pop-top drink for summertime chilling is indisputably hard seltzer. “After a monumental summer of 2019, hard seltzer drinks are still wildly popular, but we’re noticing that consumers are itching to step outside their comfort zone by switching things up and experimenting with new brands and flavors,” said Laurentia Romaniuk, Instacart’s senior product manager and grocery trends expert....

1. Hang Outdoor Curtains Draw the eye up—and distract from a small footprint—by hanging drapes made with weather-resistant outdoor fabric. Using a fabric like Sunbrella will protect the drapes from the elements and prevent fading from UV rays. Install an outdoor curtain rod, then use the drapes to visually designate an entertaining or conversation zone on your porch or patio. 2. Add a Mirror Hanging a mirror on your home’s exterior will reflect sunlight and make your outdoor space feel more open....

Some TikTok-ers took this at-home trend even further—and viral videos have surfaced of people reshaping their teeth with nail files, dousing their mouth with bleach, and even creating their own braces. While we’re all for beauty rituals at home, some of these trends seem rather…questionable, so we turned to professional dentists (you know, with actual doctoral degrees) to see how far you can—or rather should—go with at-home dentistry. “Moving your teeth is much more complicated than people realize,” says Dr....

“Your home should be a reflection of you—it should be a reflection of your journey, of your story,” Dayna says. There are many different ways to achieve this, whether who choose to decorate your space with cherished family mementos or DIY your wall decor. In her own home, Dayna has done both. To fast-track your way to a home that feels like you—yes, even if you just moved in or are living in a rental—consider all the expert-approved tips below....

As one who has been traveling for as long as I have been alive (and this is no exaggeration), designing a home reflective of my wanderlust was of utmost importance to me. It is the only way I could feel at home. Here are five ways I have incorporated travel into the design of my home. Buy Souvenirs This one is as obvious as it gets. Who amongst us isn’t tempted to bring back a piece of the places we visit in the form of souvenirs?...

To get the low down, we checked in with the Insurance Information Institute and several travel industry pros who’ve been there and done that. From where to book (on an aggregator site or directly through the rental car company?) to how to ask for an upgrade (hint: You always should!), here’s how to ensure you snag a good deal on a cheap rental car. Book Directly Check an aggregator site, like Kayak or Skyscanner, for a sense of rates, says Justin Zackham, who wrote the film The Bucket List and is traveling the globe with his wife and kids....

Girl Baby Showers I’ll admit it, I’ve always wanted a little girl. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my boys but there’s just something about a little girl and all of the cute and frilly stuff that goes along with little girls that makes me excited about the possibility of someday having one of my own. Even the best boy baby shower themes aren’t quite the same. I do have a couple of darling nieces and thought it would be fun to put together 50 cute AND creative baby shower girl themes for girls from all of the ones I’ve seen!...

Recently, I’ve realized there’s a way to keep the buzz alive all evening long: By swapping my glass of vino with an espresso-spiked cocktail. Coffee and booze are a match made in heaven, seriously—the perfect blend of caffeinated warmth plus spirited spice to power you through the any season. Whether you want to spruce up your wintery brunch with a cool mug of Irish iced coffee, cozy up with a classic coffee Old Fashioned, or end the day with a smooth espresso martini, there’s something here to quell your craving....