1. Consider common values While most couples would agree that moving in together is indeed a monumental step, ensure you’re both on the same page about what the act of sharing a space means. “Moving in together should force you to talk about common values, goals, and what they mean,” says Amatenstein. “Sometimes people think that moving in together isn’t as serious a step as marriage, so they take the act lightly....
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Even though I live alone, moving into 500 square feet required seriously rethinking the way I interact with my space. I have had to get really creative when it comes to optimization. Even though 2021 was, generally speaking, a big shopping year for me (being shuttered inside for months will do that to a person) the six best products I bought were all space-saving household items. Decluttering was essential during this move....
Origin: Either the sea or the earth. Widely sold brands include Morton and Diamond Crystal, which are made using different methods. Kosher salt got its name because its craggy crystals make it perfect for curing meat―a step in the koshering process. Texture: Coarse. Cooks prize crystals like these; their roughness makes it easy to pinch a perfect amount. To buy: Look in your local supermarket. Kosher salts cost about $1 per pound....
Open enrollment is the period of time near the end of the year when eligible individuals can pick their health insurance plan for the year ahead. (Open enrollment 2020 was in late 2019, and we’re now in open enrollment 2021, for healthcare to cover you for next year.) People with employer-provided health insurance may be able to pick coverage levels, additional coverage—think dental insurance or vision insurance—and other insurance options....
The Biggest Culprits Physical and Emotional Stress While emotional stress is certainly one culprit, David J. Calabro, DC—a certified pediatric and pregnancy chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner in Linwood, New Jersey—says physical stress also plays a role. That includes falls, accidents, and traumas such as falling off a bicycle, jamming your head getting out of a car, or undergoing a C-section delivery (which puts extra stress on the neck). Even if these things happened when you were young, “they can manifest years later as pain or other symptoms,” he adds....
Reader question: I’m trying to go gray but look younger. Can you recommend some gray hair colors that do that? If your grays are starting to come in, you should find comfort in knowing that people are trying to make their hair gray right now (read: you’re naturally trendy). “Gray hair is for everyone—all ages, hair types, and lengths,” agrees Min Kim, L’Oreal Professionnel Global Ambassador. “From Winnie Harlow to Jane Fonda, you’ll see this color everywhere on the red carpet and in streetwear as people begin to embrace their grays as opposed to covering them....
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To keep the merriment high and tensions low, we turned to the experts for their favorite holiday hairstyles you can easily do in the comfort of your own home—or wherever your holidays take you. Here are some low-effort, high-impact looks celebrity hairstylists are loving this season. Flat-ironing skills are key here. O’Connor suggests using a hair-smoothing spray that doubles as a heat protectant, like Matrix’s Total Results Mega Sleek Iron Smoother Leave-In Spray, to ensure heat protection as well as very shiny tresses....
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Like learning how to budget money or how to freeze your credit, learning how to responsibly (and strategically) manage credit cards can have enormously positive effects on your long-term financial health. Credit cards aren’t all bad—and there are even options out there for those with no or bad credit—as long as you understand how they work, the risks they pose, and how you can use them to your advantage. Whether you’re looking to learn more about the credit card(s) you already have or are searching for the best credit card for you, here are the terms, conditions, and numbers you need to understand before you swipe....
Anxiety can negatively affect your health, and learning how to deal with it is a highly important skill set. And according to Ian Smith, MD, a gut health expert and bestselling author, your gut health is closely linked to your body’s ability to manage stress. “The connection between anxiety and the gut runs deep,” he says. “Distress or anxiety can trigger the immune system to send out signals to break down the gut lining....
The room was contained to one corner of her family home’s ground floor, and a peninsula cut the small space in two. “It’s a long room but not too wide, so it was tricky to design a new layout without doing something traditional like an L-shape or a galley,” Jacobs says. “I wanted to use the whole space without making any big structural changes.” That’s because her life is as big as her design plans....
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According to the Instagram account @traderjolene, these Tillandsia air plants are selling for $6 a pop. According to her latest post, pumpkin season is officially upon us: Trader Joe’s is selling pumpkins in autumn colors for $6 each.
