I had the chance to test Mindd’s Deep V Wirefree Unlined Bra for the past month and I am shocked at how comfortable and supportive it is. It’s made from a ridiculously soft nylon and spandex blend that forms to the exact curves of my body without digging into my skin. It’s so flexible, I gave the same size bra to my friend who has DDD-cups and she’s since told me it’s the only bra she wears now....
To buy: $10; amazon.com. Using the non-skid pads is as simple as you’d imagine: Simply peel off the stickers, and tack them onto the bottom of your flats, heels, or loafers. The stickers have a rough exterior that grips the ground without damaging your precious flooring, so you don’t have to worry about wearing them on wood or marble surfaces. If you want to avoid the pads from standing out, they even come in multiple colors (like beige, red, black, and white) that you can grab to match the bottom of your shoes....
You’ll find it all right here: solutions for preventing wasted time in the kitchen, ideas for speeding up the dining room set up, and answers for how to tackle the mess left in the holiday season’s wake (so daunting!). Give yourself a break and incorporate these pro-approved cleaning hacks before the holiday rush. In a caddy with a handle, collect some quick cleaning supplies. Stock up on disinfecting wipes, cleaning cloths, a multi-purpose spray, and some stain-removing sticks....
At first, the craze was over the Trader Joe’s cauliflower pizza crust. Then, it was the cauliflower gnocchi that couldn’t stay stocked in stores. (Side note: I once witnessed a woman load her cart with eight bags of cauliflower gnocchi. I almost told her there’s a two-bag maximum per customer, but that would have been a lie. She got away with the gnocchi.) And Trader Joe’s orange chicken has been a fan-favorite for more than a decade—when Trader Joe’s shoppers fall for something, they fall for it hard....
What exactly is a hangover, anyway? To put it simply, your hangover is a set of signs and symptoms that result from your body’s effort to process alcohol. Hangovers can come in all shapes and sizes and include a myriad of consequences, including fatigue, weakness, thirst, headache, muscle aches, nausea, stomach pain, vertigo, sensitivity to light and sound, anxiety, irritability, sweating, and increased blood pressure. It’s not uncommon for your cognitive processes to fall victim to a hangover, too....
According to Barron’s Food Lover’s Companion, Dutch ovens are thought to be of Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, going back to the 1700s (!). Tried and true, here is your guide to your new favorite kitchen companion, the Dutch oven. What Is a Dutch Oven Used For? Oh, let us count the ways. A Dutch oven is one of the most versatile kitchen items you can own. We prefer enameled cast iron because it’s stick-resistant (and comes in plenty of pretty colors!...
We’re constantly making decisions throughout the day. They’re not all necessarily major decisions, but having to make a series of minor choices can weigh on us. Let’s take a closer look at decision fatigue, including what causes it, the signs you’re dealing with it, and how to manage it. Simply put, decision fatigue is the mental exhaustion someone experiences after making a lot of decisions. “That means, the more decisions you make, the harder it becomes to make additional decisions,” says Rashmi Parmar, MD, a psychiatrist with Community Psychiatry + MindPath Care Centers....
“Face yoga is a practice that focuses on the thoughtful movement of the muscles to create not only positive physical results but also to help integrate ’exercise’ to build one’s emotional well-being,” says Shrankhla Holecek, an Ayurvedic expert and founder of UMA Oils. The practice of face yoga is not only a relaxing skincare ritual, but it contributes to a smoother and more firm-looking complexion. Ahead, learn more about the benefits of face yoga and how to do it yourself....
That’s because, at every gathering, large or small, my family has deviled eggs. Despite the fact we number only slightly more than half a dozen now, we typically make over two dozen deviled eggs. Why? Truth is, I don’t know. We always have, and we always will. But all those deviled eggs mean I was raised a peeler. As soon as I had the dexterity to pick the specks of egg off the bouncy hard-boiled eggs, I sat beside my grandmother and great-grandmother gently removing peel as best I could....
The Difference Between Pastry Flour and All-Purpose Flour Pastry flour is a low-protein, specialty flour ideal for baked goods. On average, pastry flour has an 8 to 9 percent protein count versus all-purpose flour, which contains approximately a 10 to 12 percent protein count. For pastries like biscuits, scones, pie crusts, and quick breads, a lower protein count means a lighter, flakier dough. Protein count is equated with the amount of gluten in flour; the higher the protein count, the more gluten in your flour, which will result in a denser dough....
So we asked Soffer and Jenni Brennan, professor at The National Center for Death Education at Mount Ida College in Newton, Mass., to offer their tips on what not to say to someone who’s grieving. What to say instead: “It’s really tough right now for you.” “Acknowledge that what they’re going through right now is very painful,” says Soffer. Don’t gloss over their feelings—let them have the chance to grieve fully and without judgment....
When you can’t make it to the farmers’ market, these online grocers are here for you. Misfits delivers to every zip code in 23 Eastern and Midwestern states and D.C. Subscription boxes start at $22 and include 10 to 13 pounds of fresh and organic mixed fruits and vegetables like leafy greens, root vegetables, stone fruit, and more seasonal treats. RELATED: Cleanliness Is So Important Right Now—Here’s How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables Properly
Follow this straightforward, energizing yoga flow from Beth Cooke, a yoga teacher and an instructor at Obé—the online destination for streaming live, on-demand workouts from home—for an instant mental and physical boost, any time of the day. Cooke combines familiar poses that won’t intimidate you for maximum movement, blood flow, and all-over activation. Perfect for anyone, even yoga beginners, who need a mid-day jolt of energy. First, you’ll move from downward dog to plank, and then follow with a set of lunging salutations to upward dog....
Observing all this economic uncertainty can be frustrating and even frightening, even if you’re fortunate enough to have not lost a job or source of income. According to a new survey from SoFi, 14 percent of people say the stock market is causing them the most anxiety in 2020, and 12 percent say job security is. (Covid-19 is the top anxiety-causer for almost 65 percent of people.) A survey from Bankrate found that 52 percent of people have reduced their spending because of concerns about the economy or stock market, but beyond reducing spending, it’s hard to see what actions you can take to protect your finances....
Suzanne and Lauren McGrath, the mother and daughter decorating team behind McGrath II concur, and in particular, say they love using ticking stripe indoor/outdoor fabrics on sofas. “It always looks fresh, and stands the test of time,” they say. Annie Selke, founder of the rug company Dash & Albert, agrees. “Stains happen, so look for wool construction in a pattern that can disguise dirt,” she says. “Wool kilims are particularly fabulous because they are often reversible, but micro-hook wool is also a long-lived, sturdy construction....
