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The four-leaf clover (officially known as Oxalis deppei) is a small plant with four distinct leaves. It’s a rare variation of the common three-leaf clover, and because your chances of finding one with four leaves is about 1 in 10,000, they’re considered lucky. Four-leaf clovers have been around for ages, and their supposed lucky powers are talked about in centuries-old legends. In the early days of Ireland, Celtic priests known as Druids carried three-leaf clovers, or shamrocks, in the belief that with their help, they could see evil spirits approaching and be able to escape....

Printable Halloween Activities With many things still up in the air and looking a little different for Halloween this year, my guess is there will be lots of printable Halloween activities that kids can do at their desks instead of Halloween minute to win it games. Going on a Halloween scavenger hunt instead of traditional trick or treating. And more changes. That’s why I’ve come up with tons of fun Halloween ideas you can still do this year whether kids are together or not!...

It’s reindeer season, and I’m here for it! We’ve made our reindeer food, made some reindeer brownie balls, and even made ourselves some reindeer chow for a little Rudolph movie night. So last but not least are these fun free printable reindeer treat bags! Four different free printable reindeer snack bag toppers – reindeer noses, reindeer poop, reindeer horns, and even reindeer snacks. There’s an option for all occasions and all taste buds depending on if you want something a little healthier or just funny....

Gabriel has worked as a commerce writer since 2021. His stories have been published by multiple digital publications.He has also worked as a narrative writer, graphic designer, and illustrator.A poet and writer of fiction, Gabriel’s personal work has also appeared in numerous publications and zines. His first book of poetry was published by Paradigm Publishing in 2021. My Origami Pour Over makes an incredible cup of coffee, day after day. Even after a year of use I find myself struck by its attractive design....

The grated egg trend seemingly took off last month, when a TikToker named Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh, who goes by @healthyishfoods on the app, grated a hard boiled egg over a piece of toast. Thomas-Drawbaugh then posted the below avocado toast video with a grated egg, which has been viewed more than 3.5 million times in less than a month. Since Thomas-Drawbaugh’s initial TikTok, thousands of “#gratedegg” videos have been shared on the platform and have garnered nearly 15 million views....

1 loaf ciabatta bread ½ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes) 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 English cucumber, coarsely chopped ½ medium honeydew melon, chopped (about 3 cups) 2 cups seedless green grapes 1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper, for serving Relish ½ cup finely chopped English cucumber ½ cup finely chopped honeydew melon ½ cup finely chopped green grapes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped chives ¼ teaspoon kosher salt...

Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seed Oil In addition to being a heart-healthy oil that is rich in fatty acids, pumpkin seed oil also contains high levels of phytosterols, a plant-based structure similar to the body’s cholesterol. These compounds can help to reduce bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol in the body by “improving the health and movement of the blood vessels,” says Doerfler. While one previous study touted that pumpkin seed oil can delay or prevent hair loss, Doerfler notes that additional research is needed to understand the role of this oil as a treatment for alopecia....

Before you send off your vial of saliva, you should decide what you’ll do with the information (what if it’s bad news?) and what the privacy implications are. Granted, your genetic risk isn’t your health destiny—your age, gender, family history, and lifestyle all play roles too. “Genetics can’t tell you whether you will or won’t get a disease,” says Mary Freivogel, a genetic counselor at Invitae and past president of the National Society of Genetic Counselors....

To ensure your Brita water filter is removing everything from lead to chlorine to asbestos, follow the guidelines below on how often to change it. Plus, learn how to recycle those old filters and save them from the landfill. How Often to Change Brita Filters How often you need to change your Brita filter depends upon how much water you filter through it and which filter you own. Activate the electronic filter change indicator on your Brita pitcher, or use this timeline as a general guide....

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has created “Green Guides,” in an attempt to guide environmental marketing claims so products don’t mislead shoppers. According to the FTC, many companies are guilty of “greenwashing,” or marketing their products as “green” even if only certain aspects of the product’s life cycle are green. So what’s an informed shopper to do? Find a related third party seal or certification that indicates the product adheres to a certain set of standards....

Instagram-favorite leisurewear brand Hill House Home, known for its iconic Nap Dress styles, offers a solution: a rare “buy one, gift one” sale on its website that invites you to treat others and yourself with one click of your add to cart button. After all, what’s cuter than matching jammies to ring in the season, whether together or far away? To buy: $90; hillhousehome.com. Many families and couples deck themselves out in identical sleepwear on Christmas Eve, but the Hill House Home sale doesn’t restrict your choices by only providing holiday-focused styles....

Good staging highlights a home’s best features—but it can also hide potential problems. This doesn’t necessarily mean that sellers are being deceptive. They’re just trying to be sure that you don’t focus on any imperfections in the home. These imperfections can be pretty minor and may not be deal breakers, but it’s good to know exactly what you’re getting into before you sign on the dotted line. Here are some common home staging tricks that you should be aware of....

A couple of years ago I had the chance to go visit one of my old college roommates in Chicago. Before my trip I asked one of my other good friends who is from Chicago for recommendations on things to do and places to eat. She gave us plenty of different options for real food but as soon as she mentioned that Portillo’s served a chocolate cake milkshake (along with their famous hot dogs), I knew we would be eating there....

Types of Corn There are many different types of corn, including flour, flint, sweet, pop, and dent. Corn comes in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. You can even find varieties with blue, red, and even multi-colored kernels. However, not all types of corn are edible; some are just grown for decoration. For example, flint corn that was once grown by Native Americans for food is today typically only used for decorative purposes....

There’s been a decades-long discussion over whether or not napping as an adult is definitively good for your health. Napping certainly can be beneficial, if done correctly and under the right conditions (the time of day, the length of the nap, and so on). In other words, whether or not that cat nap you’ve been taking mid-day is good for you ultimately depends on how and when you nap. So, yes, it can get a bit complicated....

How to Boil an Egg For such an easy cooking venture, there are way too many options and opinions out there on the best way to boil an egg. Keep it simple and follow this straightforward method whether you’re after a hard-boiled, medium, or soft-boiled egg. The technique I learned in culinary school, and have since stuck to and used in test kitchens, is cooking the eggs in boiling water. That means, bringing a pot of water to a boil on the stovetop, lowering the eggs very carefully into the boiling water, and starting the timer from that very moment....

From the quiet Midwest suburbs to a big city in the South, these homes range from 3,000 square feet to almost 5,000. They all have at least three bedrooms and four bathrooms, but each comes with unique amenities. The first home features a climate-controlled walk-in wine cellar, while the second house has a large game room with a putting green where you can practice your swing at home. If you’re big on entertaining, you might opt for the third home, which has an enormous patio with a stunning view....

How to Make Banana Bread If you’re a beginner, our tried-and-true banana bread recipe is a great place to start. Follow our step-by-step instructions to make banana bread whenever a craving strikes. It’s also a banana nut bread recipe, but if you’re allergic to nuts or don’t like them, leave the walnuts out of the batter and skip the streusel-nut topping. Step 1: Roast Bananas and Prepare Pan Preheat the oven to 350°F....

Kringle tastes best within a few days of baking, but it freezes well too. Wait to ice it until after defrosting or the powdered sugar glaze can get a bit sticky. For Shortcut Danish Pastry Dough, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with an S-blade combine the flours, granulated sugar, the yeast, and salt. Pulse several times to blend. Add the cold butter cubes and pulse 15 to 20 times or until the butter chunks are broken down by about half....

Of course, serious habitual behaviors (deeply rooted and/or particularly harmful habits) might require a few years, and even some bona fide therapy sessions with a mental health professional, to break. But it absolutely can be done—and psychiatrists, psychologists, and cognitive therapists agree that recognition is the first step toward breaking any bad habit. So if you’ve noticed and acknowledged a certain behavior you’d like to change, you’re already on the road to developing better habits—and a lifetime of good posture (instead of slouching), manicures (in place of nail-biting), and trusting friendships (free of petty gossip)....