But brushing your teeth doesn’t just have to be a manual chore—digitizing your products can not only make the mundane process fun, it can also make your teeth cleaning more effective. “It’s not a question of how often you brush your teeth; it’s how well you do it,” agrees Marc Lowenberg, DDS, dentist at Lowenberg, Lituchy & Kantor in New York City. “If you’re not one who is good with keeping up with it, oral tech can really help....
To preserve it properly, make sure you pack up your stuffing in an airtight container or resealable storage bag (push the extra air out of it before closing) within two hours of it coming out of the oven and hitting the table. Then place storage containers on the top shelf of your fridge where the temperature is the most constant. Here, it will stay delicious for up to four days—then follow our instructions for safely reheating leftover stuffing....
So pop the popcorn and break out the bubbly while you settle in for a Pride movie night. RELATED: 13 New LGBTQIA+ Books That Are Perfect for Pride Month Reading (and Beyond) 1. Portrait of a Lady on Fire This French historical drama, set in 1770, utilizes the time-tested plot of forbidden romances, following a female painter who is commissioned to paint the wedding portrait of a young woman—and ends up enamored with her....
“Because credit is so complex, building it takes time and patience, especially if you’re trying to rebuild bad credit,” says Colleen McCreary, chief people officer and financial advocate for Credit Karma. “Knowing which levers to pull can help put you on the right path to improving and maintaining your scores.” To help demystify the process, we asked McCreary and other leading credit industry voices to share their top tips for developing and maintaining a stellar credit profile....
And if you want to incorporate the vibrant colors of the Magentaverse into your wardrobe to give yourself some energy for the new year, we rounded up 14 items—from makeup to sweaters to bags—to match. We searched retailers like Sephora, Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch, Spanx, and more to find fashion, accessories, and beauty products that simply scream Viva Magenta and embrace similar hues. Tom Ford Lip Color Matte Lipstick in Velvet Cherry This matte lipstick will add a fun pop of magenta to your look, and it contains Vitamins C and E and is paraben- and sulfate-free for sensitive skin....
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Green Bean Salad with Crispy Bread Crumbs This dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or even holiday meals, but easy enough to add to your weeknight rotation. Get the recipe. Mostly Make-Ahead BBQ Ribs These can be made up to a day in advance, perfect for ensuring a truly relaxing weekend barbecue or holiday party. Get the recipe. Nectarine-and-Burrata Salad Juicy, olive oil-slicked nectarines nestle up alongside tangy pickled onions and creamy burrata....
Books are some of the best Christmas gifts around, but spending time reading together is its own gift. If you’re looking for a great Christmas book to read with children, look no further than our list of timeless Christmas books. Some of these books are true classics (and the sources of more than a few Christmas quotes), while others are more contemporary stories about Christmas, winter, and the holidays that little ones are sure to love....
Now through Jan. 2, Nordstrom shoppers can save up to 46 percent on items across all departments. While the retailer is undoubtedly known for its wide array of fashion offerings, it also has a solid selection of home goods, ranging from kitchen tools to cookware to unique decor. We scoured this often-underutilized area of the site to find 19 of the best home deals in Nordstrom’s sale. Looking for some cozy throw pillows and blankets to get you through the remainder of the winter?...
A quick and healthy breakfast can take just a handful of minutes, be made the night before, or even a few days in advance. There’s no need to flip omelets or bake fresh granola in the name of healthful meals every morning. Instead, build a healthy breakfast menu for your week from this collection of easy breakfast ideas. As you’ll see, many healthy breakfast ideas can be speedy and quite tasty....
But after the holidays are over, then what? It’s heartbreaking to toss them, but also seems pointless to store them. Many of these cards feature the dear faces of family and friends and their kids, after all. Though this particular holiday season may lack traditional family gatherings, these three creative crafts from experts using recycled holiday card photos will help to keep ties strong with those we love but perhaps can’t be with....
“One of the most common functional deformities is hyper-pronation, or flat foot, which is known to cause many conditions like bunions, hammer toe, and plantar fasciitis,” says Los Angeles–based podiatrist Albert A. Nejat, DPM, FACFAS. “Stretching the feet, but mainly the calves and hamstrings, can be very beneficial in reducing hyper-pronation and other issues.” Since movement and stretches are one of the best ways to soothe stiff, sore feet, try doing these quick foot and toe stretching exercises about three times every day to keep them healthy....
Designer Raili Clasen had to answer that question as she worked on the basement in the 2021 Real Simple Home, and the results are a showcase of her expansive imagination. It starts with the two-toned green walls. “Playful hits of color and the painted half wall were a great starting point for the design,” she says. Within this palette, Clasen then fit in a gym, a living area, a game room, and a storage closet to maximize every inch....
Not to worry! You can come up with some very cool last-minute Halloween costumes using stuff you probably already have in your closet—with a quick trip to your craft stash for a few basic supplies. Bonus: Waiting until the last minute could get you a cheap Halloween costume idea that’s still incredibly cute—and may still net you a top prize at your Halloween party. Simply wear a rose-hued shirt, give yourself a name tag that displays any name but “Rose” (we’re partial to “Violet” or even “Lily”), and tote a few roses along for the night....
Well, not just any tights. I’d estimate that I’ve tried more than 100 pairs of tights over the years—the market is saturated with all of the options you could imagine. Because of how vital hosiery is to my wardrobe, I think of a pair of tights as an important part of every outfit. When I opt for a lacy patterned pair to wear with a plain black slip dress, the tights actually are the outfit....
Trifle Homemade trifle is as impressive and delicious as it is forgiving. Simply combine bite-sized bits of leftover cake with layers of custard, whipped cream, fresh fruit, pudding, jam, sprinkles, and so on. Make one large trifle in a clear bowl with straight sides or assemble individual ones in mason jars. Match the flavor of your cake with the other ingredients: Layer rich chocolate cake with pitted cherries, chocolate chunks, and whipped cream; key lime pie with coconut flakes and fresh mango; or banana cake with cream cheese frosting, walnuts, and chunks of fresh banana....
General Bird-Roasting Tips “The first rule of any bird is to buy fresh and not frozen. It will make a world of difference in flavor and moisture retention,” states Grosser. The second important step in the perfect bird is a good brine. “I suggest brining as the best way to season your meat and help maintain a very moist and juicy finished product. Salt actually opens up the cells in proteins and allows for more moisture to be absorbed making for juicer meat....
