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Many seniors end up working well into retirement for a variety of reasons. Some want more money to spend, some want a bit of a cash cushion, some do it out of necessity, and others find that it keeps them active and entertained. Whatever the reason, there are several ways you can continue to work even after you’ve hit retirement age. “Using our home as a vacation rental has been a great way to generate income without owning a second home,” she says....

Making the Cut This is the tricky part, the only tricky part. When cutting slabs from a whole cauliflower head, each slice must include part of the inner stem to hold the cauliflower steak together. Visualize the cauliflower on a cutting board, stem facing you. Now, imagine slicing the head’s rightmost sliver. The pieces would detach, falling to the cutting board as disconnected florets, right? This is why we include some connective core in each slice, which yields about three steak-like cuts per cauliflower head—maybe four if yours is very large....

Rinse Your Rice Before Cooking Giving your rice a quick rinse before cooking allows it to shed some starch and leads to less clumpy cooked grains. All the good egg bits and other tasty seasonings will then mingle well with the rice, evenly distributing flavor throughout the dish. To rinse rice, simply place it in a mesh sieve or a colander with small-sized holes, then run cool tap water over the top for about a minute, stirring with your fingers or a spoon....

If you simply can’t wait to devour your summer peaches (hey, we don’t blame you), there are tricks to expedite the ripening process. Try these hacks at home and enjoy all the wonderful ways you can cook and bake with peaches this summer. How to Ripen Peaches Similarly to avocados, apples, and pears, the ripening process for peaches can be a bit finicky. If you’re not in a rush to eat them, simply place your peaches (not on their bottoms) on a platter or in a shallow bowl on your countertop....

Simply put, wispy bangs are piecey, feathered bangs. “Wispy bangs are such a trend right now because they are a low-maintenance take on blunt bangs, which can be more difficult to style and require more frequent salon visits,” explains Nubia Rëzo, a celebrity stylist based in New York City. “Wispy bangs are a great way to spice up your hair and give it more life; their movement is what makes them, well, wispy!...

Buying papayas that are already almost ripe is the ideal scenario, as you can take them home and have them ready to serve after an overnight stay on the counter. But like going to the grocery store for guacamole ingredients and being faced with a tower of rock-hard avocados, sometimes life gets in the way of best-made plans. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy ripe papaya at home....

The neti pot (also known as a nasal saline irrigation system) is a decongestant technique that dates back centuries, with roots in Ayurvedic medicine. And while it’s become a pretty popular method in recent years thanks to its drug-free nature, sticking a spout inside your nostril might sound unpleasant. But if you can get past the (at first) strange sensation of water going up your nose, allergists say using a neti pot can be a helpful adjunct to medication—both over-the-counter and prescription—to fight seasonal allergy symptoms and drain and break up mucus in the sinuses....

Eager to try the buzzy bakuchiol for myself, I did some research into products and landed upon the Slushy Serum Moisturizer Crush from INN Beauty Project. I was especially excited by the inclusion of hyaluronic acid and the serum’s promise to satisfy even the most sensitive of skin. As someone with skin that doesn’t take well to harsh ingredients, I had hoped to try out a bakuchiol product without totally wreaking havoc on my skin....

Thanks to the invention of bidet attachments that secure onto your existing toilet and eliminate the need for another bulky appliance, a simple bidet has never been cheaper (or easier) to install. And according to intel shared by TUSHY, the makers of a popular bidet attachment, America may finally be ready for the bidet revolution. Sales of Bidets Are Skyrocketing According to TUSHY, sales of bidet attachments have increased tenfold....

Juice is high in sugar and low in fiber. Consider the juicer’s promise of nutrition. You’re feeding carrots, kale, and apples into your machine, right? And aren’t turmeric, ginger, cayenne, and other natural seasonings good for you? Sure, but a juicer extracts liquid from fruit and vegetables, leaving a mash of nutrient-packed solids to be discarded. Regardless of what foods you use, the remaining liquids that collect—the juice—is going to be high in sugar....

Is It Difficult to Care for an Orchid? To demystify orchid care, we reached out to Kaylyn Hewitt, the resident florist at The Bouqs Co. Luckily, she assured us that once you know the basics, caring for an orchid isn’t that complicated. “Orchids take a bit more care and attentiveness than your normal houseplant, but once you get the hang of it, they are relatively low maintenance,” she says. Below, the flower pro shares her guide to caring for orchids....

I think I’ve finally found it in the Alo Yoga Seamless Ribbed Bra. This sports bra isn’t padded at all—and while I typically like a very light lining to keep the fact that I’m always cold to myself, the ribbed, compressive fabric does the job all on its own. It’s so comfortable, I’ve fallen asleep wearing it, and it’s quickly dethroned all of my previous favorites. To buy: $58; aloyoga....

Stellar Sunflower Seeds These cute kernels make a great snack, and they’re also a smart swap for nuts in all sorts of recipes—even if no one in your house has a nut allergy. With a pleasant crunch and mild flavor, these babies boast outsize nutritional benefits: They’re rich in antioxidants, which protect cells against free-radical damage, and high in vitamin E, which can help reduce the risk of inflammation. Sunny seeds indeed!...