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It’s become more important than ever to make your home feel like its own little escape. And that’s where products like these Fern and Willow pillows come in. The luxurious down alternative pillow is designed to feel just like duck and goose down. However, unlike their true feather counterparts, these pillows come with major ease of use. That includes the ability to machine wash, and they’re even allergen- and cruelty-free....
I interviewed gardening expert Melinda Myers, author and host of The Great Courses How to Grow Anything series, and the first thing she told me was that perhaps the plant just wasn’t my perfect match. “Trust me, there’s somebody out there killing the same thing as you,” she laughed. “There are the over-waterers, who kill a plant with kindness, or the ones who can never remember. The difficulty is matching the plant to the person who will take care of it....
However you choose to honor it, Earth Day is a great way to jumpstart a lifetime of taking better care of our planet. While you’re celebrating Earth Day (or making plans for the eco-conscious day), take a minute to read our favorite Earth Day facts. Earth Day facts
A good hairstyle can inspire your whole look, or in some cases, be the look itself. Here you’ll find the how-tos for 12 easy Halloween hairstyles. Let them influence you to dive into DIY costume-making headfirst (so to speak). First, apply mousse to damp hair and blow-dry, tousling with your fingers. Next, using a 3-barrel curling wand, like Beachwaver Midnight Rose 3B Waver ($89; ulta.com), clamp, hold, and release strands of hair to create crimpy waves....
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According to Michael G. Schmidt, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina and chair of the American Society of Microbiology’s Council on Microbial Sciences, hard, nonporous surfaces cleaned frequently and touchless technology can help prevent the spread of microbes. “After washing your hands, the best way to prevent the spread of infectious disease at home is to clean your house,” says Schmidt. “The simple act of using a microfiber cloth dipped in a solution of an all-purpose cleaner and hot water to wipe down common use hard surfaces will lift and dilute any microbes that have settled on the surfaces....
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Our favorite one-stop mega retailer actually has several collections dedicated to moms and what their particular interests might be. Everyone from brand new moms who are celebrating their first ever Mother’s Day to seasoned moms who could use a day at the spa are covered—and yes, that includes plant moms and pet moms, too. To buy: $13; target.com. If your mom is a fantastic cook who loves to experiment in the kitchen with her many specialty cookware products and gadgets, we found one she might not have....
For instance, you can shop art prints for your home from Shea Design and gourmet sauces to stock your pantry shelves with from Trufflin. There are also plenty of fashion and beauty brands just waiting to be discovered: Think gold hoop earrings from Mireille and spa-worthy foot treatments from Footnanny. And don’t forget about all of the celebrity labels, including Lionel Richie’s eponymous home goods line; Venus Williams’ activewear collection, Eleven; Tracee Ellis Ross’ hair care brand, Pattern; and Rihanna’s lingerie empire, Savage x Fenty....
Though using fresh tortillas will enhance any dish calling for them, some preparations can thrive even with old tortillas. So next time you have a half-sleeve of tortillas past their prime, consider, rather than tossing them, these three tasty saves. With tongs, remove newly made tostadas from the pan, gently shaking off extra oil. Carefully set them on a dish covered with paper towels, for catching drippings. Now you have the wafery base of a hearty, crunchy meal....
So we asked Real Simple readers to tell us what children’s books turned them on to reading and have stuck with them since. Here, dozens of readers reveal their favorites in their own words. To buy: Ages 5 to 8; $6, amazon.com. To buy: Ages 4 to 8; $8, amazon.com. To buy: Ages 3 to 5; $5, amazon.com. To buy: Ages 3 to 7; $5, amazon.com. To buy: Ages 4 to 8; $7, amazon....
In your own closet, use these hooks to hold those favorite handbags you reach for most often. Good news for those with poor penmanship: you can buy standard labels in Teplin’s signature font from the Container Store, or you can order customized labels on their website. In your own closet, these drawers can hold everything from hair clips to costume jewelry. If you tend to hold onto family photos, holiday cards, and sentimental notes, set up extra space in your closet to stash them....
While powdered hot cocoa mix may be more convenient and less messy, there’s nothing quite as good as homemade hot chocolate. The rich and decadent flavor of real chocolate mixed with creamy, frothy milk will blow your fuzzy slippers off! And if you really want to warm up quickly, add a bit of your favorite booze. We put together five heavenly spiked hot chocolate recipes for every palate. Whether you prefer peppermint mocha, toasted marshmallow, or classic hot chocolate, we have the perfect creations for you....
Have a pound of ground turkey in your fridge? Here’s everything you need to know to prepare it safely, plus five recipes to try for easy ground turkey meals. Ground turkey vs. ground beef: What’s the difference? People tend to use ground turkey or ground beef interchangeably in recipes, and they contain similar fat and calories when you’re comparing beef vs. turkey with the same fat content. (For instance, beef that’s 85 percent lean/15 percent fat has 218 calories and 24 grams of protein, while comparable turkey is 219 calories and 21 grams of protein....
RELATED: The 20 Best Cleaning Tips We’ve Learned Over the Past 20 Years And while hand sanitizer is a convenient solution when we’re not at home, we learned that it’s not a replacement for regular old hand-washing with soap and water. RELATED: You’re Probably Making These 7 Hand-Washing Mistakes—Here’s What to Do Instead Plus, did you know that disinfecting works best if you clean a surface first? Translation: remove visible grime, crumbs, and dust before using a disinfecting wipe....
First things first. Start by cooking more at home, because it hits two birds with one stone. Home cooked meals are both more nutritious and more affordable than getting takeout or eating in restaurants. And according to Julie Ramhold, a consumer analyst from DealNews, there are several simple steps you can take to eat (and buy) healthier ingredients when you’re on a budget, too. Here are her top recommendations. And if you want more than meat, dried beans and lentils are excellent sources of protein and an easy way to bulk up soups and other dishes without spending more....
Of course it’s easier to expose yourself to natural UV light from the sun during the summer when the days are long and the weather is more conducive to outdoor living. Whereas in the wintertime (depending on where you live), UV rays are seriously lacking, and everyone tends to hole up and hibernate inside—an inclination that makes it even harder for your body to get the vitamin D it craves....
“People are borrowing twice as much as they were a decade ago because grants and scholarships are not keeping up with the escalating costs of college,” says Mark Kantrowitz, the publisher of FinAid.org and FastWeb.com, free online financial-aid resources. Graduates of the class of 2020 have an average of $29,200 in debt, up from about $17,600 in 2001. With staggering numbers like these, understanding how student loans work has never been more important....
Ahead, we’ve compiled a list of black-owned beauty brands that should be on your radar—today, tomorrow, and always. From richly pigmented lipsticks and deeply nourishing oils that reveal radiant skin, to true nude polishes for all skin tones and a sunscreen that nourishes while avoiding residue, this list has a little bit of everything for every hue of beauty (since every hue counts). Try Pre-Shampoo Detangling and Restorative Oil ($15; adebanature....
