The fire pit has a 250 square foot radius, and it’s designed to be used with clean fuels, such as bioethanol or isopropanol. Not only do these fuels burn without producing any smoke or odor, but they’re also better for the environment than burning wood. It’s basically a win-win—you and your guests won’t leave your house covered in soot, and you’re being good to the environment at the same time....
To buy: $19 (was $26); amazon.com. “I was very pleasantly surprised by these towels. They are very well made, soft, and a really great value,” wrote one five-star reviewer who added that the cotton towels got softer but didn’t shrink after washing. “My only regret is that I didn’t order them before,” another shopper said. “My old towels look so shabby compared to these.” Whether you’re shopping for towels to use everyday or a set for guests to enjoy when they visit your home, you can order select colors on sale for up to 27 percent off....
Eggs are begging to be smothered in salsa, whether it’s red or green, chunky or smooth, mild or hot, jarred or fresh. Slightly reminiscent of the role salsa plays in huevos rancheros and migas, this is the way to spice up your eggs, and we’re talking more than just heat. No need for chips or tortillas, unless you want them, of course. Do note, if your salsa is on the runny side, strain some of the liquid to keep it from adding too much moisture to the eggs....
Commit to Color This office makes the case for using a bold hue in a small space. Painting the walls, shelving, ladder, and ceiling the same color made the snug space feel bigger. Berkeley and Kelley used a custom graphic wallpaper by Jill Seale to complement the blue and draw attention to the desk niche. Keep a Simple Setup The pair left the desk area sparse for a focused work space....
So far, it’s been linked to at least one brand—the Minnesota Department of Agriculture found salmonella in Kirkwood’s Chicken Cordon Bleu, commonly sold at Aldi’s, though it may also be present in products under other brand names. There hasn’t been an official recall yet, but you might want to avoid serving any frozen chicken cordon bleu, chicken with broccoli and cheese, or chicken Kiev—or at the very least, follow the product’s cooking directions to the letter....
But with a few of the right walk-in closet organization ideas (courtesy of top organizing experts), you can transform your closet into something that works for you (and looks amazing as well). Assess What You Have It can be tempting to start by shopping for a closet storage system, but first you need to determine exactly what needs to be stored. “A big mistake we see when people try to get organized but still feel disorganized is that they are only purchasing organizing products to fix the issue,” says Jamie Hord, founder of organizing company Horderly....
This has led companies to rethink their real estate choices, with co-working spaces becoming attractive opportunities for meshing the benefits of in-person meeting space with the flexibility to work when and where you want. Many companies may even choose to pay for a co-working membership for their team. But for individual workers who are considering footing the bill themselves, you have to make sure the math works out for you....
Some people confuse the jackfruit with the durian fruit, which looks similar, but there is a large difference. Durian has a strong odor that may not be pleasant to everyone; jackfruit smells sweet. Durian fruits are also much smaller than jackfruit; and the outside of durian may have spiky “thorns,” while a jackfruit has smooth bumps on its surface. Because it has a meaty texture when cooked, it’s a good swap for certain meat-based recipes, although it’s important to note that jackfruit doesn’t have a particularly high protein content, so you may still need a protein source if planning a main course anchored around a jackfruit recipe....
What Is Lychee? Lychee (Litchi chinensis) is a fruit that belongs to the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, and is native to the provinces of Kwangtung and Fukien in southern China. A lychee tree grows between 30-100 feet and produces clusters of 2-20 fruit. Lychee exterior is red, oval-shaped, and about 1-2 inches wide. Beneath the skin lies the thick, translucent-white portion of lychee fruit covering a seed. Choose fresh lychee fruit that is reddish-pink (though browner skins are perfectly OK to eat as well)....
However, one of the biggest problems with flare jeans (that many reluctant millennials have voiced) is figuring out the shoes you’re supposed to wear with them. From peek-a-boo pumps and platforms that take full-length jeans to new heights to strappy sandals and heels that make the most of negative cropped space, read on for our top shoe pairings for flare jeans (and browse more denim picks here). For Full-Length Flare Jeans Shop it: Steve Madden Daisie Pumps Shop it: Sam Edelman Winona Western Boot Shop it: Nine West Zenna Platform Sandals Shop it: Madewell The Evelyn Slide Clog Shop it: Birdies The Robin Sandal...
However, estate planning can be expensive. A basic estate plan package through a lawyer can cost anywhere between $1,500 and $2,500, according to Deanna LaRue, CFP, a financial advisor at TimeWise Financial in Georgia. On the other hand, writing your own will—whether that’s through an online form, a kit, or a handwritten document—ranges from free to a few hundred dollars, depending on the online form or kit and your estate planning needs....
This year, as you prep your Thanksgiving table with DIY napkin rings, pretty placemats, and your best serving platters, think about adding a cornucopia. It might just be the perfect centerpiece to represent your plentiful spread and gratitude. The History of the Cornucopia Cornucopias are nearly 2,700 years old. The word cornucopia stems from the Latin words cornu copiae, which translates to horn of abundance. Cornucopias were first depicted in Greek mythology around 700 B....
While ordering alcohol online was once unheard of, now it’s easier than ever. There are different services to turn to depending on your needs, such as direct-to-consumer wine sites (such as Wine Insiders, Wine.com, Firstleaf, and Winc), delivery from local liquor stores (via Drizly or Minibar), direct shipping from wineries, and even buying wine online from many of your favorite grocery stores (including Kroger, Target, Boxed, and Instacart). Before ordering wine online, remember that alcohol regulations vary by state and county, so be sure to scope out which services are available in your area....
That being said, are there things we should also make an attempt to avoid consuming in excess in favor of our cardiovascular health? Indeed. According to Kris-Etherton, we should limit foods high in saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, trans fat, sodium (salt), processed meats, refined carbohydrates, and sugar-sweetened beverages. “Both saturated and trans fats increase LDL cholesterol, and sodium raises blood pressure, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke,” Kris-Etherton explains....
One of the best ways to predict which colors are most likely to become popular is to follow the forecasts of major paint companies. Each year, paint brands announce a color of the year or a series of trends they expect to see designers and homeowners brush on their walls in the months to come. This summer, PPG paints revealed its 2018 colors of the year for three of its brands, and all three featured shades of dark gray and black....
1. Know Your Apple Trees When apple picking from your own backyard orchard, you’ll more easily be able to predict when to harvest the fruit if you know the varieties you’re growing. Use the variety name to research the harvest window for the tree. This provides a general time when the fruit should be ripe. Keep in mind that the harvest window can vary by several weeks, depending on the weather....
The rise of athleisure has only made joggers available nearly everywhere you look, but shoppers at Nordstrom have crowned one in particular as the site’s most popular option: Zella’s Live In Pocket Joggers. Anyone who shops Nordstrom has to have heard of Zella, Nordstrom’s own in-house label, which has been a hit with shoppers so far. The Live In joggers even have more reviews than any other joggers at Nordstrom, and they’re currently on sale for 20 percent off in Nordstrom’s big Zella sale....
I remember thinking, “What is this magical island you take a ferry to and then go to a beach where everyone looks like you?” You really do become obsessed with the place. It calls to me—I’ll stay for a week and never want to leave. One of our rituals is pulling up our beach chairs on the sand and watching people jump off the Jaws Bridge. That’s not the bridge’s real name, but everyone calls it that because Jaws was filmed on the Vineyard, and the shark terrifyingly swam under it....
While this post is sponsored by Vital Proteins, all ideas are 100% honest and my own. This post also contains affiliate links. If you purchase via my links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. One of my biggest goals for the rest of the year is to start making better choices when it comes to eating. And one of the ways that I’m doing that is by trying to eat more fruits and veggies on a daily basis....
We did our research and found the absolute best roach killers available to buy to keep your home free from these nasty creepy-crawlies. We also spoke to Judy Black, VP of Quality Assurance and Technical Services at top pest control services company, Orkin, LLC, about what factors to consider when looking for the best roach killer. “The best strategy for the control of household cockroaches is to use baits,” Black tells BHG....
