You’re supposed to replace your mattress every few years, I know, and my mattress is certainly getting close to the end of its life. Until last summer, I’d been hoping that my mattress would last just another year or so, until my next move, when I had planned to replace it. I woke up day after day with an aching back, though, and when even the best lower back stretches didn’t help, I knew I needed a quick solution....
Since I had zero experience painting furniture, I chose a paint that would essentially be fool-proof: chalk paint. It’s a type of paint that adds a fully matte, chalky appearance to any piece of furniture, but it can also be used on other surfaces, such as brick, glass, and cement. It can be distressed with sandpaper for a vintage, worn-in look, or left alone for a smooth, solid wash of color....
While washing your hands with soap and water is better than using hand sanitizer, for those times when you’re on the go and simply can’t get to a sink, here’s how to mix up your own DIY hand sanitizer. But 20 seconds feels longer than you think—it’s the time it takes to hum the “Happy Birthday” song twice. Want some more modern musical inspiration? CNN has recommended hand-washing tunes for every decade....
If you decide that window curtains are right for the room, we’ll guide you to pick the right fabric, curtain rod, and tiebacks to complete the look. Then, consider blackout curtains for a sleep-friendly bedroom or long velvet curtains for a luxe look in the living room. Not sure if curtains and drapes are the right choice? Find out when blinds are your best bet, how to measure for them, and where to buy them....
Major success: cotton candy grapes are seedless bite-sized morsels that taste exactly like the hand-spun sugary treat you used to eat at the carnival as a kid. Understandably, cotton candy grapes have seen some major success the past several years at grocery stores like Costco, Whole Foods, Publix, and Wegman’s. They’re typically only available in late summer (August and September), but this past weekend we were floored to hear they were spotted back on shelves at Trader Joe’s....
For example, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior recommends 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week (that’s about 21 to 43 minutes per day) or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week for able-bodied adults. But how do you know for sure that your movement of choice really is vigorous enough? Is your level of aerobic activity too vigorous?...
They call for ingredients you probably already have in your pantry (such as white vinegar), and they help speed up the stain-removal process. So the next time an unexpected stain happens—spaghetti sauce or lipstick—you’ll be ready! Just follow these quick pre-treatments immediately, and save the thorough wash for later. Mustard Stains Wipe away any excess, then soak the stain in a small bowl of white vinegar. Combine 10 ounces of clean water and 1 tablespoon of clear dish soap....
Now that you’ve picked the perfect pear, here are five important health benefits you’ll reap from eating it, according to Amy R. Kweller, MS, RD. Many varieties of U.S. pears (bartlett, comice, concorde, forelle, and seckel) have peak season taste right now, so don’t waste any time. Additionally, an in-vitro study showed that as pears are digested, the growth of harmful bacteria slowed without affecting beneficial bacteria with probiotic potential....
In my Firstleaf box, I received three white wines and three red wines from regions of Australia, Italy, California, and France. The types of wine varied between cabernet sauvignon, pinot blanc, riesling, a Tuscan red blend, pinot grigio, and grenache. Scroll down for my honest review of the club. Sign up now: From $90/shipment Overall Rating for Firstleaf: 9.7 out of 10 Pros: Secure and recyclable packing materialsVaried flavors and types of wineBottles from renowned international regionsWines are curated to fit your taste palateReasonable pricing for high-quality winesSustainable practices involved with production and transport...
The Pippa Packable Puffer Jacket by Free People’s FP Movement is getting into the habit of selling out quickly. Since landing on the site earlier this year, the lightweight coat has sold out not once, not twice, but three times, all within a week of being restocked. Not to mention, complete sell-outs were happening before fall had even begun, a testament to shoppers’ enthusiasm for the outerwear. The puffer has 169 reviews and counting on the site, in which 98 percent of reviewers stated they would recommend it to a friend....
