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In the process of choosing the 2023 Color of the Year, even the color experts had to push themselves out of their comfort zone, says Andrea Magno, color marketing and development director at Benjamin Moore. After originally selecting a softer palette that she says “didn’t really make a statement and take a stand,” they decided to go bolder. “It’s about choosing one color and really making that the hero. A lot of times, particularly with neutrals, the walls become the backdrop and it’s the other elements that take center stage....

So, what is fermentation? Fermented skincare, much like fermented foods, means that microorganisms (bacteria) have been added, which release enzymes that break down the ingredients. Your skin cannot easily absorb the actives in natural ingredients because of its molecular size, but by breaking down the molecules into smaller sizes, your skin can better absorb the skin-benefitting ingredients. “Just like fine wine, fermentation uses yeast in a natural chemical process to secrete enzymes,” says Caroline Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at The Rhode Island Dermatology Institute....

Pricing, shipping, and variety are some of the factors that set plant subscription services apart from one another, and it’s important to note these differences so you can evaluate which plant box suits your lifestyle and level of expertise best. To help make your plant subscription search a little easier, we analyzed subscription tiers, cancellation policies, pricing, sustainability, and more to find the best plant subscriptions out there. Wherever you are on your green thumb journey, discover your new favorite piece of fauna when you sign up for one of these exciting plant subscriptions....

In fact, broccoli is one of the most nutritious veggies you can eat. “Broccoli is a great vegetable choice because it’s low in carbohydrates, high in fiber, and a significant source of vitamin C and vitamin K,” says Jennifer Weis, R.D., LDN, owner of Jennifer Weis Nutrition Consulting, LLC. “It also provides vitamin A, folate, potassium, phosphorus, and selenium.” How to Buy the Best Broccoli There’s no magic formula for checking whether or not broccoli is ripe and ready to go—if it’s a deep green color, it’s ready to eat....

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is Christmas morning, so I thought it would be fun to throw an old-fashioned Christmas morning party for my toddler and all of his little friends inspired by my favorite parts of Christmas morning. The majority of the amazing photos from the party were taken by TC from Big Bash Photo with a couple of my own sprinkled in. It was so nice to be able to just sit back and enjoy the party for once rather than being the photographer as well, and this is the first of my party posts that I’m actually in a party photo!...

While this post is sponsored by Cricut, all opinions and ideas 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. Fun Family Christmas Gifts As my siblings and I were getting older, my parents started giving us joint family Christmas gifts instead of individual gifts. We’d still get a few gifts each but the big gift for the year would be a Christmas gift for the entire family instead....

When introducing beach house style to your home, you can opt for bolder, more over-the-top decor choices (think stark navy and white color schemes, lots of anchors and seashells, and perhaps a funky surfboard headboard). Or look for ways to incorporate little subtle touches that give you that beach vibe without screaming “beach.” The coastal grandmother style, which uses a softer hand with its coastal style interpretation, is perfect if you’re not ready to go all-out beach house....

Instead of saving all of your chores for the weekend (when you’ll likely want to spend time with friends or relax with family), we asked cleaning pros how to work daily cleaning seamlessly into our everyday routines. At first, making your bed every morning or remembering to wipe down the kitchen counter before bed may take some getting used to, but once you get in the habit, these routines will quickly become second nature....

As difficult as decluttering and letting go can be (we see you, Marie Kondo), there’s something about the prospect of packing up and hauling every single item you own that suddenly makes you willing to give things up. Combine that with a time constraint (aka, the movers are arriving at 2 p.m.), and the urgency the situation creates makes it easier than ever to determine which items to keep and which to ditch....

But despite the convenience, mixing something designed to go on your ends with something designed to go on your scalp doesn’t seem like the smartest thing to do. So what are 2-in-1s, exactly? “[The] technology is essentially a shampoo that has added silicones (a substance that coats the hair shaft, locking in moisture) and a suspending/bonding agent—usually glycol distearate—that keeps the silicones from separating out of the shampoo formula,” says Paul Wintner, hairstylist and global education manager for Alterna Haircare....

“The impact of coffee on hydration is a super common question,” says Ilisa Nussbaum, RD, clinical dietitian and nutritionist at Yale New Haven Hospital. “We always joke that nutritionists start each answer with ‘it depends,’ but it’s true for this question.” Here are a few ways to figure out exactly how your coffee habit is affecting your hydration levels. Studies have shown that drinking two to four cups of coffee (around an 8-ounce size cup—we’re not talking Venti here) had little impact on hydration for the regular coffee drinker....

Known as “hair of the dog,” this age-old, alleged hangover cure stems from the belief that continuing to drink alcohol is the best way to ease the pain of your current hangover. But the debate over whether this remedy is rooted in fact or fiction has long been argued in favor of both sides, with some experts believing it works and others advising strongly against it. To get down to the bottom of this phenomenon, we’ve asked doctors to shed some light on the old “hair of the dog”trick, and other (probably better) ways to cure hangovers safely....

Fortunately, Dyson has an answer. Dyson has been known for its beloved vacuum cleaners for years, but in more recent years, it launched the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, a high-tech, effective hair tool that people the world over swear by. Now, Dyson has launched the Dyson Corrale, a hair straightener that has the potential to change the way we straighten our hair. The Dyson Corrale hair straightener, announced March 10, is a more efficient alternative to standard flat irons....

I am a total side person. I’d eat just sides and skip the meat all day long if I could. Pretty sure I did that exact thing at a barbecue restaurant a few days ago. Oops. So I think it’s fun to come up with different side dishes, gourmet ones even, for fancier meals like Easter, Christmas, and Thanksgiving! These bacon wrapped green bean bundles are just that – a perfect fancier side dish that’s still super easy....

This essential guide will help you stay cool (with a fabulous cocktail!) when hosting your next summer barbecue. Barbecue Food Calculator Nothing says “party” like math, right? Allow us to help you calculate exactly what you need. Here’s an easy way to add up how much to buy and make. Don’t leave food out all day. In 85-degree weather, about two hours is the maximum for everything except the chips, says Faith Critzer, an assistant professor of food science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville....

It’s Girl Scout season time, which means I have boxes of cookies just sitting on my counter waiting to be enjoyed. I always try to order at least one box of each flavor (or at least the flavors we like) and then two of my favorites – Thin Mints, Tagalongs (if they’ll still called that) and Samoas. Or Caramel Delites, whatever they’re called where you lived. When I was growing up they were called Samoa cookies, so they’re still Samoas in my head even though in Kansas they’re called Caramel Delites....

As my youngest son gets older, he’s getting way more into arts and crafts. Last week he was on on a coloring kick (thank goodness I have all sorts of coloring pages for him to choose from). And this week he’s on a painting kick, so I thought it would be fun to let him paint leftover egg cartons I had after making breakfast muffins this week. This little garden craft is super fun because kids can paint their egg carton gardens and then can also make the tissue paper butterflies to stick into the garden – making it like a real little garden!...

What is a Townhouse? Townhouses (also known as townhomes) are multi-level homes owned by individuals that share at least one or two walls with the adjacent unit. Townhomes typically span two or more units and share similar, if not identical, facades. These side-by-side dwellings are generally narrower than single-family homes. However, townhouses provide outdoor space and, more often than not, a garage or carport. Single-Family Feel for Less Townhomes are especially appealing to millennial and Gen Z buyers, many of whom are first-time buyers, says Amanda Pendleton, Zillow lifestyle expert....

LAUREN IANNOTTI: During your first 18 months as First Lady, you traveled to roughly 40 states, 75 cities, and 10 countries. You’ve crisscrossed the U.S., rallying support for the administration’s priorities, and visited an active war zone. As the first First Lady to keep a job outside the East Wing, you maintained a full teaching schedule and “showed up,” as you put it, for your family. So I guess my question is: Do you sleep?...

Though the market appears to be normalizing somewhat as more listings become available, 2022 is poised to have some unique issues and challenges of its own when it comes to real estate sales. Two factors in particular are likely to impact the market in the year ahead: The Federal Reserve’s decision in November to scale back its pandemic-era economic stimulus efforts. Foreign investment returning to the U.S. real estate market as American borders open....