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To get started, try this 15-minute jump rope workout designed by Buddy Lee, a Virginia-based jump rope expert, Olympic wrestler, and author. Begin each move with your knees slightly bent, holding the rope at about hip height, and your palms facing your body. With each jump, push evenly off the balls of your feet, keeping your knees soft and your torso upright. Resist the urge to bounce between jumps. A note on ropes: If you’re a beginner, grab a heavy PVC rope (available at most sporting-goods stores; test the weight by hand)....

See some of our favorite Christmas wreath ideas here for inspiration. Don’t have the time to bake? You can always do the same thing with royal icing and store-bought cookies. For this DIY wreath, cut 6-inch strips of 24-gauge floral wire and wrap one strip around each pinecone, hiding the wire inside the scales. Place the pinecone on its side, and wrap the floral wire around the wire frame. Twist to secure....

Our guide to some of the best gifts for grandmas is sure to help you figure out what to grab before Christmas, Mother’s Day, her birthday, or whatever occasion you’re shopping for—fingers crossed that you find that just-right gift among our thoughtful ideas. Pack them all in a Legacy Box and the team there will upload it exactly how you’d like it: a USB drive, discs for your DVD player, or a digital download—and return the items you’d like returned....

But just because we’re staying closer to home (and holding our loved ones closer) right now doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the very best things that fall has to offer. Here are some of the best things to do this fall, whether you’re social distancing, staying at home, or trying to keep activities outdoors, so we can keep celebrating the season—even if it’s an autumn like we’ve never seen before....

To save yourself from having to deal with a clog—or even worse, flooding— get in the habit of throwing away used cleaning wipes, or switch to a cleaning spray and reusable cloth.

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Consider a few of these last-minute back-up plans. It comes from the island of Mauritius, just off the coast of Africa, and is much darker than your usual brown sugar variety. As a result, it’s much richer in flavor. You’ll likely notice its delicious caramel flavor and slightly smoky aftertaste, which is why it can be found in everything from ginger cookies to barbecue sauce. One more perk? It’s known for being moister than other sugars, so it won’t clump together when used in baking recipes....

Does this really work? Many toilet bowl cleaners contain powerful chemicals, including bleach, which will quickly clean and brighten even the dingiest grout. However, because grout is porous, the chemicals may corrode the grout over time. Also, be careful if you have colorful tile, as the bleach may cause discoloration. RELATED: How to Clean Grout the Easy Way For a satisfying quick-clean version, order some Cyber Putty, which traps the dirt and dust lurking between keys....

When you bake cookies in a sheet pan, there’s no need to roll out or drop the dough—simply slice and serve. When you cook a pie or tart in one, you have the perfect amount of crust folded underneath each uniform piece. Sheet pan pancakes mean everyone gets a warm, syrupy stack served to them at the same time. But when you bake apple crisp in a sheet pan, something truly magical happens: The ratio of cooked fruit to buttery crumble topping is essentially 50-50, which (let’s be honest) is a divide that will convince you to never use a pie pan again....

Stock Up and Store Smart There is a misconception that fresh produce isn’t safe to eat during the coronavirus outbreak. The FDA and the CDC have both issued statements reiterating that it’s safe to eat fresh produce so long as you’re taking the necessary food safety precautions to clean and store it and following the rules for grocery shopping safely during the pandemic. That being said, there are a few simple tricks to storing fresh fruits and vegetables to maximize their shelf life, including keeping produce that releases ethylene gas separated (find them here)....

Since the new year is a fresh start for many of us, it’s also the perfect time to leave behind beauty practices that just simply aren’t good for you. And if you’re not going to take it from me, take a cue from the experts. We asked the skin, hair, and makeup pros which trends they wished would stay behind in 2022. A licensed skincare professional is trained in how to deliver safe and effective peels based on multiple factors surrounding the client’s skin and overall health, and have a clear understanding of what ingredients and technique will deliver the best results....

Research published in 2019 confirmed a higher mortality risk among adults who engaged in minimal-to-no physical activity. Little changes, like taking the stairs between floors or walking home from the grocery store instead of driving, are easy ways to add some low-impact exercise into your daily routine. RELATED: This Quick Full-Body Stretching Routine Will Help Loosen Stiff Muscles Between-meal energy dips and cravings are a signal to reach for protein-packed, nutrient-rich munchies....

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RELATED: 5 Ways to Train Your Brain for Lifelong Mental Fitness One great example is the Mediterranean diet, which has been named the Best Overall Diet in 2022 by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth year in a row. It’s a holistic, nutrient-rich diet rich in plant-based foods, whole grains, nuts, seafood, and healthy fats—and even lets you enjoy red wine (in moderation). The Mediterranean diet involves eating fish twice each week and cutting back on excess salt....

There are many different types of vacuum cleaners on the market, so trying to figure out which are the best for stairs can be a bit overwhelming. To help you find the best option for your stairs, we researched the top options on the market, considering their weight, style (handheld, upright, stick, etc.), ease of use, battery life (if cordless), and overall value. With these considerations in mind, we found the Dyson V11 Torque Drive Cordless Vacuum Cleaner to be the very best....

Simply put: Our bodies were not made to be stationary for long periods. “Historically, if a person was sitting or lying down for hours when not asleep, they would have starved or gotten eaten by something,” says Aimee Layton, PhD, an exercise physiologist from Columbia University and a Peloton Health & Wellness Advisory Council member. Nowadays, something is still going to get you—but “that something becomes disease and premature aging....