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With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year and several challenging months behind us (and likely more to come), it’s only natural that people want to celebrate, big time. But many of the traditional things to do on Halloween—parties, parades, haunted houses, and crowds of kids trick-or-treating—may feel a little questionable during a pandemic. But don’t cancel your Halloween costume order or forget your ideas for easy Halloween costumes just yet....

But the more time we spend hunkering down indoors, the more ingredients seem to vanish from supermarket shelves and online grocers. Don’t let it stop you. No eggs? Find your substitution options here. No yeast? We’ve got you. And who even needs all-purpose flour when you have so many other options? Cake decorating shall be the next frontier. Whether you want to pull out all the stops for a loved one’s birthday, virtual Mother’s Day celebration, or maybe you just have a sweet tooth and a ton of time on your hands (hiii), now’s the perfect time to let loose and get creative....

If there’s anything I’ve learned from cooking various styles of eggs, it’s that perfection doesn’t come overnight. Whether scrambled, over-easy, hard-boiled, soft-boiled, sunny-side up, poached, or fried, there’s always a precise method to making them taste so dang good. My latest egg endeavor involved preparing a creamy, decadent, buttery French omelette, which is traditionally served as dinnertime fare in France. If you’ve never had a French omelette, you haven’t truly experienced the full potential of how delicious a simple egg can be....

Since Covid-19 began, millions of Americans have filed for unemployment—many of whom were women. From February 2020 to February 2021, 2.4 million U.S. females quit the labor force according to National Women’s Law Center analysis. So chances are that the percentage of women feeling financially secure these days has dropped far lower than that 62 percent. But pandemic or no pandemic, there is a way to stop feeling powerless when it comes to money and saving money....

Pumpkin Pie at Room Temperature First off, understand that homemade pumpkin pies are less forgiving than, say, homemade apple pies, because the former is made with multiple eggs and heavy cream. You need to treat your homemade pumpkin pie like you would a quiche. According to the FDA, homemade pumpkin pie can be left at room temperature for two hours, after which it is in danger of growing harmful bacteria....

Basic Rule of Thumb “The average person usually has a 6-foot tree,” says prop stylist and crafter Karin Lidbeck-Brent. “So an easy, general rule to remember is that for each foot of your tree, you’d want to use one strand of lights. I prefer the strands with 150 bulbs.” Other Considerations Still, that’s just a general guideline, says Lidbeck-Brent, who has decorated more than a thousand Christmas trees over the course of her career....

“Once you reach your 20s, your body has more or less established a stable sleep-wake cycle,” explains Nicole M. Avena, Ph.D., assistant professor of neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and visiting professor of health psychology at Princeton University. “However, many people may not understand this cycle until later in life, such as in their 30s or 40s.” That’s why it’s important to learn how sleep changes by decade, from how your lifestyle choices impact your sleep, to various challenges you might face as you age (and how to overcome them)....

We tapped the nation’s top dermatologists for need-to-know sunscreen wisdom and products they swear by for themselves and their families. Here’s how to save your skin from sun damage (and that red lobster glow), straight from the pros. Application Advice Double (or Triple) Up “I apply two coats of mineral sunscreen to my face, ears, and neck. I apply one coat, wait five minutes, and then apply a second coat....

When it comes to breaking an apartment lease, Jerry Leazer, a licensed real estate broker in New York City, says there’s one thing you’ll learn quickly: “Not all landlords are created equal, and there is no typical scenario.” But here’s how you can begin to parse out the best solution for your situation. Read your contract and look for relevant language. The first step you should take when considering a lease break is to actually read your lease....

An unsound mouth has the potential to negatively impact your overall health, and can ultimately contribute to health conditions like heart disease and pregnancy complications. To better understand the daily steps everyone can take to improve their oral health, we asked Joe Willardsen, DDS, the founder of True Dentistry in Las Vegas and a dental advisory board member for Shyn, for his tips on how to brush your teeth properly....

Beyond being delicious, rosé is incredibly versatile. It possesses characteristics of both red and white wines, so it pairs beautifully with a wide range of foods, including meats, fish, veggies, dessert, and beyond. Because it goes great with everything, rosé is a fantastic wine to bring to a dinner party or social gathering. With more and more rosé options cropping up, particularly in the warmer months, it can be difficult to decide which bottle is right for you amongst the broad spectrum of pink shades....

The dry powder colors we use for Holi are called gulal, and colors mixed with water are called rang. In our celebrations, we set up tables with bags of colors and water balloons, pools filled with colored water, and water blasters or pichkaris. We party with upbeat Bollywood music, local brews or thandai, tasty mithais, and fun-filled chatter—all are essential elements of Holi. Since throwing color powder can be messy, Holi celebrations are hosted out of the home, in backyard or driveways or parks—not indoors....

What You’ll Need: Multi-surface cleaning sprayCleaning clothsNylon bristle brushDisinfecting sprayNewspaper or paper shopping bagBaking soda How to Clean a Kitchen Garbage Can

What You’ll Need: Microfiber cloth Vacuum and upholstery attachment Clean sock White vinegar Optional: Casabella Premium Mini Blinds Duster ($9, containerstore.com) How to Clean Blinds: To deep clean: For very dirty, sticky plastic blinds, save yourself the headache and remove them from the window and place them in a bathtub filled with warm water and a squeeze of dish soap. Let them soak for an hour. Rinse and hang them outside until they’re completely dry....

Note of caution: If a piece is a cherished heirloom or rather expensive, consult a professional before attempting to clean it yourself. What You’ll Need: Vacuum 2-3 clean white cloths 1 can of compressed air Gentle clear dish soap Horsehair upholstery brush Small bucket Capture Soil Release Pre-Mist Capture Carpet and Rug Dry Cleaner The Best Way to Clean Upholstery RELATED: How to Make Your House Smell Good—Experts Share 8 Secrets If the stain remains after two rounds, leave it alone or you might harm the fabric; call a pro if you can’t live with it....

Financial anxiety may also affect women more. Studies show that women report higher levels of money stress than men due to a historically (and arbitrarily) gendered approach to financial education. “We often teach women about the importance of saving money. Saving money on groceries, clothes, shoes,” explains social worker and financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. “For boys, we tend to teach them more about feeling comfortable and confident and powerful with their money....

Once you’ve conquered this challenge, prepare yourself for step two: how to roast butternut squash. Still figuring out how to use your chopped-up butternut squash? We recommend butternut squash pizza. How to Cut Butternut Squash What You Need Chef’s knife or cleaver (or another sharp, heavy knife)Cutting boardY-shaped peelerSpoon with a sharp edge (such as a soup spoon)Kitchen towel or paper towels (optional)Butternut squash Lay the squash down on its side and, using your sharpest, heaviest knife (your go-to chef’s knife or a cleaver), cut all the way through the squash to split it into two more regular-shaped pieces....

As with anything that becomes routine, it can be easy to bypass tried and true safety measures when downloading files from the internet. However, just as you would take precautions for safe online shopping, you should be equally careful when you download files to your device. Unfortunately, viruses, malware, and Trojans (misleading malware) are more rampant than ever—and smart devices are not as smart or as safe as you think....