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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…
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3 Tips to Make Sure You’re Hiring the Best Professionals
Need a good doctor, lawyer, or contractor? FIRST polled the experts for the best ways to track down trustworthy professionals who can really help you! To pinpoint the best doctor: Ask your pharmacist With 25 percent of doctors over the age of 45 retiring in the next two years, finding a GP you’re happy with…
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4 Easy Tips to Heat and Cool Your Home In an Instant
Keeping your home cool throughout the summer and warm during the winter is challenging, no matter the season. It becomes doubly as hard when you aren’t even able to make any structural changes to the home. Here, we share four easy tips on how to heat and cool your rooms in an instant! Closed Off…
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Are Flip Flops Bad For Your Feet?
Summer is in full swing, which means it’s time for our sandals to shine. However, if slipping on a pair of flip flops is your go-to for warm weather footwear, you might want to reconsider: Flip-flops are often bad for your feet. We aren’t saying you have to skip the popular sandal style — just think a…
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Looking Hot, Feeling Cool: The Best Undergarments for Menopause
I recently went to Victoria’s Secret, where a 20-something sales associate named Sydney with a blond ponytail, a perky attitude, and a tape measure asked me if I knew my correct bra size. “Yes,” I said, because my natural tendency is to eschew help when shopping in malls. “What is it?” she asked — somewhat…
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This is How Often You Should Really Be Changing Your Bed Sheets
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that hopping into bed after putting on clean, fresh sheets is one of life’s greatest pleasures. But, we know that sometimes the time between that is much longer than we’d like to admit. Hayley Worley, co-founder of Melbourne label The Sheet Society, is here to tell us how often we should actually be…
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Why Cottonseed Oil Could Be Your New Fat-Burning Meal Enhancer
If you haven’t heard much about cottonseed oil benefits yet, expect that to change very soon. Recent research shows this cooking oil — extracted from the seeds of cotton plants of various species — might be linked to lower cholesterol and burning fat. The November 2018 study published in Nutrition Research analyzed 15 healthy men…
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Fight Dark Marks and Wrinkles With a Blueberry Face Mask
Rather than spend a bunch of money on anti-aging beauty products, use what you already have in your kitchen to take care of your skin the all-natural way. Nature is chock full of powerful compounds that can be used to boost your skin, reducing and preventing the appearance of things like wrinkles and dark marks.…