Nevertheless, it’s an important chore that shouldn’t be ignored. So if you, like me, can’t stand scrubbing the toilet bowl, allow me to introduce you to the best toilet cleaning product I’ve found. Meet the Toilet Wand cleaning kit from Clorox. The cleaning system comes with a wand, a discreet caddy, and six cleaning heads. To use, just click one of the Clorox disinfectant-packed heads that stack in the caddy onto the wand....
“A lot of us are looking to the CDC to come up with guidance that is both practical and durable, meaning that it will not have to be quickly changed, but rather last at least several months ahead,” says Vivek Cherian, MD, a Chicago-based internal medicine physician. “The challenge, ultimately, is there is not a single metric the CDC can follow to make the decision, because of the viral dynamics....
What is tryptophan? Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that’s a vital building block for protein in the body. There are 20 known amino acids, nine of which cannot be created within the body and must be consumed in the diet, thus considered “essential.” Tryptophan fits under this umbrella. Research has found that tryptophan also plays an important role in the gut microbiome-brain connection. This is because it’s a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is key for main functions, including healthy sleep, hunger, pain recognition, and emotional processing....
The loss or decrease in the ability to feel pleasure from things we once enjoyed has a name: anhedonia. While anhedonia appears to mimic boredom, it’s distinct in that it’s usually coupled with a loss of motivation to even give things a try. A person with anhedonia feels like there’s no point trying anything since nothing feels good anymore. Here’s everything to know about anhedonia, the mental health phenomenon that might be holding you back....
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To buy: $7; amazon.com. Pre-serum (BVC), one shopper says their skin was dull, had red patches and scars, and was just not looking its best. “When I tell you the difference happened OVERNIGHT when I used this serum,” they say, joining the chorus of 55 reviews mentioning how well it works in record time. “The next morning my skin was literally radiant, red patches completely gone and some of my lifelong blemishes even starting to budge....
But now, eco-friendly patio furniture is available at even the biggest retailers—whether you want outdoor furniture crafted of plastic that’s been recovered from the oceans, built-to-last wood furniture from sustainable sources, or even cushions crafted of recycled polyester. Before you shop, consider these tips to pick the perfect patio furniture for you—and the planet. Wood furniture should be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), which ensures that the wood was forested from a sustainable source....
What is a Buy Nothing group? Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller of Bainbridge Island, Washington, started the Buy Nothing Project to create a “hyper-local gift economy” in their community. Their simple idea—to create a platform where people could give things away, lend, and share amongst neighbors—has grown into what could arguably be called a movement. (They wrote a book about it, too.) What are the rules of a Buy Nothing group?...
And since these hacks are wildly and unsurprisingly popular, it’s no shock that Inside Trader Joe’s has now devoted a second episode to tips and tricks TJ’s employees swear by. This time around, co-hosts Matt Sloan, vice president of marketing, and Tara Miller, marketing director at Trader Joe’s, share tested advice on how to use the store’s pizza dough to make monkey bread, how to whip up an elevated pizza sauce using just two TJ’s items, and so much more....
Whether you are wandering the frozen aisle for fruits, vegetables, or a microwaveable entrée you can make in minutes after a long day at work, there are certain things you should always keep an eye out for, both in terms of what to avoid, as well as what’s good for you. “Frozen food gets a bad reputation, but frozen produce can actually be a healthy staple to add to your grocery list!...
Static happens when two objects rub up on each other, causing electrons to be transferred from one to another. This swap causes a kind of electric charge to build up on your hair. However, if there isn’t enough moisture in the air or your hair, this charge makes your strands repel from each other like two wrong ends of a magnet. Fortunately, there are ways to pacify those electrons. For anyone else prone to frizzies, below are my top hacks to combat staticky hair so you can wear that fabulous chunky sweater or knit hat with no regrets....
To freeze: Instead of baking the batter, freeze it in the pan for up to 2 months. To bake, follow the recipe instructions, baking from frozen, and use the upper end of the time rang?
