With a little TLC, this warm weather staple can last for years to come. Keep reading for tips on how to buy, care for, and stain-treat your linen dress. Buying Timing. For the widest selection, start shopping around late spring or early summer, when many linen pieces hit the stores. Check the tag. Pure linen has a more relaxed, natural feel, while linen blends are less likely to wrinkle. A cotton-linen blend is softer and best for sensitive skin....
The Right Variety Not every hydrangea variety will thrive indoors. However, hydrangea macrophylla is best suited for indoors. It is commonly called a mophead hydrangea and comes in many colors. “It’s one of the hardiest hydrangeas,” say the experts at Plants.com. “And it is great for growing indoors because it is suited for containers, it’s covered in blooms, and easy to grow.” Hydrangea macrophylla features large bloom clusters nestled among textured, rich green leaves....
Before you make an investment in your first (or next) juicer, read more about the three main types. Though individual machines may have special features or unique attributes, their basic functions will come down to one of these three: centrifugal, masticating, or triturating. These juicers vary in extraction method, speed, juice quality, and noise. The right juicer for you may depend on the type of investment you’re willing to make, too....
Before you knock it, we’ve gathered a few ways to cook your frozen pies that’ll enhance the flavors, maximize the crunch, and yield photo-worthy ‘zas you’ll hardly remember came from a box! Benefiting from the convection heating that circulates air around the food, an air fryer quickly heats all sides of a frozen pizza evenly and prevents it from becoming a soggy mess. Here’s how to make pizza in your air fryer: Set the air fryer to 380-400 F and heat the frozen pizza for six to 10 minutes (depending on the thickness of the crust), or until golden and crispy....
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Oven By roasting your squash halves in a hot oven with a bit of olive oil and salt, you’ll get a caramelized flavor that highlights the squash’s natural sweetness. The process takes almost an hour, though, so keep that in mind when you’re planning dinner. How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave If you’re in a pinch, the microwave is your best bet for cooking spaghetti squash....
Not a huge fan a broccoli? No big deal. These nutrient-dense sprigs don’t even taste like broccoli—instead, they have a refreshing, earthy flavor that complements countless cuisines. What Are Broccoli Sprouts? Broccoli sprouts, like many other sprout varieties, are baby plants that haven’t quite matured yet. But just because they haven’t grown to their fullest potential, doesn’t mean they aren’t incredibly nourishing. Broccoli sprouts are 3-to-5-day old broccoli plants that have a very mild flavor, but they contain more nutrients than most other vegetables....
I now realize Ethan got to experience something that is increasingly rare for kids: what it’s like to just plain screw up. Our youngsters have been called a “failure-deprived generation”—famously blamed on helicopter parents, lawn-mower parents, snowplow parents, and other heavy-machinery types who swoop in to bawl out coaches and wheedle better grades. Jessica Lahey, the author of The Gift of Failure ($5; amazon.com), has been an English teacher for 20 years and has watched her students become increasingly uncomfortable with taking risks....
This idea extends to your hair as well. “Just like there are different skin types, there are different scalp types,” says Adriana Lombardi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Surgery Center of New Jersey. “The amount of sebum production typically dictates what type of scalp you will have.” When it comes to scalp types, there are three major categories: dry, oily, and balanced. In addition to sebum production, “most common scalp issues stem from an imbalance in the pH of the skin on the scalp,” says Gretchen Friese, an Element 5 Stylist and Hiring Director at Foushee SalonSpa....
But it’s hard to force everyone into a new sleep routine at the drop of a hat, so it’s important to re-establish a healthy and consistent sleep routine gradually—before the fall mayhem is in full swing. The earlier you start, the easier it is to move toward the right bedtime for your necessary wakeup time (and avoid feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck when your alarm goes off)....
How to Get Ink Out of Canvas or Linen Clothing To remove ink stains from washable linen or canvas, test rubbing alcohol on an inconspicuous spot to ensure it won’t damage the fabric. Then place the stained area facedown over the mouth of a jar or glass, holding the fabric taut so the ink spot won’t spread. Drip rubbing alcohol through the stain. The alcohol will pull the ink along as it drops into the jar....
What is brassy hair? Jana Rago, a salon owner, hairstylist, and colorist, defines brassy hair as unwanted warm tones in the hair. “These tones can turn due to sunlight, washing with the wrong shampoo that doesn’t protect colored hair, or a mistake made by a colorist, like not using a toner,” she says. “The sun will dry out the hair by opening the cuticle on the scalp, which will lift the color out, causing the hair to look brassy....
Reader question: How can I get rid of split ends from hair damage? —Paula Turentine First, some bad news. One of the biggest misconceptions in hair care is that you can “reverse” split ends—unfortunately, the only way to fix a split end is to cut it off (sorry). Some better news: You can keep split ends from getting worse, lessen the appearance of them, and prevent future breakage from happening....
But how do make the jump from being your own boss as a freelance side hustler to being your own boss as the entrepreneurial CEO of your own company? Those who plan to continue hustling for the long haul need to transition from bootstrappers to business owners, stat. Here are the top tips and tools to professionalize and systematize your side hustle efforts from three female business owners who’ve been there and found success....
As someone who has planted multiple yards in clover, I’m here to tell you that this much maligned plant is actually one of the best grass lawn alternatives out there. This tough perennial plant has a long list of pros, including the fact that it doesn’t require as much care as grass to look green and gorgeous. Here’s what you need to know to plant and grow your own clover lawn....
Requirements Avocado trees (Persea americana) can grow indoors in any hardiness zone, which makes them great low-maintenance houseplants. However, it can take up to 10 years for the tree to bear fruit in its natural growing conditions, and it can reach over 40 feet tall when grown outside. So don’t expect your plant to reach that size or bear fruit. (The container it’s planted in will restrict its size.) Instead, think of your indoor avocado tree as a houseplant that doubles as decor....
Pegboards can be as big or small as you need them to be, so if your space is limited, just cut the board to the appropriate size for the area. This makes it easy to add a pegboard to your basement, workshop, garage, garden shed, or anywhere in need of additional storage. Use this guide to find out more about pegboard materials and learn how to hang pegboard on your wall....
Over-exfoliating happens to the best of us. From increased sensitivity and irritations, it can be uncomfortable dealing with this skincare woe. Fortunately, it’s possible to get your complexion back on track with a few changes to your routine. We spoke with skincare experts for advice on treating over-exfoliated skin and preventing it from happening altogether. What are the signs of over-exfoliated skin? Irritated, sensitive skin commonly signals over-exfoliated skin. “One of the first signs of any skin irritation, including over-exfoliation, is that your skin will burn or sting when applying lotions to it,” says Robert Finney, M....
“Bows add that extra special detail to presents and holiday home décor," says Jenna Snyder, crafter extraordinaire and senior scenics and props design manager at RWS Entertainment Group. “It’s a little touch that has a big impact. I personally have a box of bows that I’ve collected from friends and family over the years. They can be a sentimental keepsake, similar to cards.” Learning how to make a bow is a skill that translates elsewhere....
What Is Self-Rising Flour? Self-rising flour is a combination of all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. How To Make Self-Rising Flour It’s easy to make your own substitute at home. Here’s our Test Kitchen’s easy method to make self-rising flour: For every cup of self-rising flour, substitute one cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon baking soda. There are self-rising flour substitutes that simply call for one cup of all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt....
Part of the fun of making apple pie is it allows you more flexibility than the standard frozen pie you’d buy. Do it yourself, and you can customize with your pick of our apple pie filling ideas, use your choice of apples, and choose your favorite crust. We’ll walk you through all the totally doable steps of making homemade apple pie. Just be sure to have the vanilla ice cream ready for all of the a la mode action....
