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3 Veggies You Can Grow Right Now That Don’t Need a Lot of Space to Thrive
For me and my partner, Tess, the garden is our refuge and one of the calmest places in which we can be. It’s a place for us to slow down from the crazy pace of modern life. Whether it’s sipping a cup of tea as we water our herbs, or spending 30 minutes a day…
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What Is That White Stuff Coming Out of Your Cooked Salmon — and Is It Safe to Eat?
Have you ever pulled a delicious baked salmon out of the oven or off of your grill and noticed a strange filmy white mixture coming out of the fish? What is it, and does it mean that something’s wrong? Or worse, is it unsafe to eat? The good news is, it’s a completely natural process…
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These 2 Disinfecting Sprays Can Kill COVID-19 in 2 Minutes, According to the EPA
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) still sweeping the nation, many of us are still doing all we can to keep ourselves safe. One of the best ways to do that is to ensure that we’re keeping things clean. When it comes to disinfecting supplies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just endorsed two products that will…
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Flexible Dieting is the Ultimate Way to Lose Weight If You Don’t Like Being on a Diet
Ever look at that pint of ice cream in the freezer only to walk away telling yourself you can’t have it because you’re on a diet? Or just go for it and then feel guilty after? We get it. If today’s popular diets, including Keto, Paleo and low-carb, are too restrictive for you, it may…
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This Simple Hack Will Make Sweet Potatoes Taste Even More Fluffy and Delicious
Roasted sweet potatoes are one of those recipes that seems totally straightforward, but learning a few simple tweaks can take the humble dish from great to amazing. “There are few things in life better than whole roasted sweet potatoes,” Lucas Sin, the lead chef of Junzi, a chain of Chinese restaurants in New York, says…
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13 Stylish Swimsuits for Women Over 50
Shopping should be fun — they call it “retail therapy” for a reason! But shopping for a swimsuit can feel more frustrating than therapeutic. There’s nothing like trying on swimwear to bring out any insecurities we might have about our bodies, and swimsuits for women over 50 have historically been more matronly than alluring. These…
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10 Ways to Eliminate Shoe Odor With Things You Have Around the House
The kids had a sweaty summer, and their shoes sure smell like it. The good news is, you already have all you need at home to fix this stinky problem, and you won’t have to replace any shoes in the process. Moisture and bacteria in shoes can be taken care of with a few kitchen,…
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Important Self-Love Tricks That Are the to Key Happiness
Being overly critical of yourself is never a good thing, which is why it’s so important to use self-love affirmations every day. As much as we want others to feel safe and nurtured no matter what setbacks they face, we tend to look at our own mishaps and errors in a far harsher way, warns…
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3 Secrets to Creating Salon-Worthy Hair at Home
Our calendars are packed with parties, but getting our hair “done” before each one is a luxury we don’t always have time or money to splurge on. So we asked hair pros for their inside tips to guarantee long-lasting, salon-worthy strands that stun for every holiday soiree. To keep an updo intact: We’ve become…
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Lose 16 Pounds in 3 Weeks and Save $200 a Month With an Instant Pot
Pressure cookers have come a long way from the complicated contraptions clanging and hissing on our mothers’ stovetops. New one-touch, lock-and-seal models such as the Instant Pot ($79.99, Amazon) are making it easier than ever to simplify dinner prep, slash cook times, and deepen the flavor of meals. Even better, the kitchen gadget has proven…