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Staying on top of a regular watering schedule used to require earnest effort and incessant iPhone reminders. That is, until we got wind of Happy Plant, a handy app that takes the guesswork out of plant parenting. The app reminds you to water your greens according to their unique watering schedules. Even the most skilled gardeners could benefit from this household hero. Whether your plant babies require a weekly watering or a drink every 10 days, Happy Plant has you covered....

So what is CBD, exactly? Here’s a quick refresher: CBD is a naturally occurring compound present in the flowers and leaves of cannabis plants. There’s no THC in it, which means it can’t get you high, no matter how much you take. CBD is compelling for its laundry list of promising purported health benefits, from reduced muscle pain and anxiety to help with nausea, insomnia, and inflammation. CBD products are not approved by the FDA, though it “recognizes the potential opportunities that cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds may offer and acknowledges the significant interest in these possibilities....

Create a Holiday Planning Binder Use it to stay on track over the holidays. Place lists for gifts, cards, invitations, menus, grocery shopping, and to-dos. Include a countdown calendar to help you plan when you will get everything finished. Spread the workload over a number of weeks to avoid last-minute stress. Organize Gifts About a month before the holidays, write a list of gift recipients, ideas for what they’d like, where you’ll buy these items, and the estimated cost per gift....

Crafts developed by Morgan Levine Use craft glue and tissue paper to create a bowl form around an inflated balloon, building up several layers. Applying Vaseline to the balloon beforehand allows for easier release once the tissue paper is dry. Use a circle punch to create contrasting colored dots out of construction paper, and apply them to the bowl shape with glue. Create a handle by twisting two strips of tissue paper around each other....

Student loans are the money a student (or a student’s family) borrows in order to pay for higher education, whether technical school, community college, or a four-year college or university. They are most often used for tuition, but also help pay for room and board, textbooks, and more expenses associated with attendance. According to CollegeBoard’s 2021 Trends in College Pricing report, the average total tuition, fee, room, and board charges for public, four-year colleges for the 2021-2022 academic year was $27,330; the average total charges for private, nonprofit four-year institutions was $55,800....

The results of skincare products will always vary from user to user, but for those eager to try a Tatcha best-seller, the experts are here to help. The gentle version of Tatcha’s Calming Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder is a frequent favorite of customers. Described as “magic” by one reviewer, others have reported that the “easy-to-use” item has led to softer skin, diminished pores, and a more even skin tone....

Know Your Caffeine Limits Winter is the time that many of us embrace festive, caffeinated concoctions, like peppermint mochas and espresso martinis, but how much caffeine is too much caffeine? “Caffeine is a stimulant and a stressor on the body,” Titgemeier reminds us. “Many people drink coffee for the jolt of adrenaline and cortisol that it provides. This can leave you feeling wired and tired. For many people, this caffeine high is followed by energy dips or crashes throughout the day....

“Confidence is crucial because it overcomes fear,” says Kim Perell, an entrepreneur, angel investor, national bestselling author, and tech CEO. “This will allow you the ability to take on new things, whether it’s a new project at work or starting your own company. Confidence gives you the power to make [something] a reality.” But what about the professionals with a higher tendency to self-doubt? Those talented, yet insecure individuals under the influence of impostor syndrome, prone to second-guessing their ideas, abilities, and worth in the workplace?...

There is no other way to put this: fried turkey is a project, but when done right (and carefully) it is one worth taking on. Fried turkey is a divine gift on Thanksgiving. The meat is juicy and tender, while the skin is unbelievably crispy. The result is one that the oven alone simply cannot replicate. It does take work and setting up, yet once you empower yourself with the knowledge, tools, and tips, it will be far from intimidating....

In true mermaid fashion, these waves do tend to look best on medium to long hair; you want to have enough space to show off the consistency of that curl pattern, which is what makes the end result so cool, points out Hershberger. (Ideally, we’re talking at least shoulder-length or longer.) That being said, as long as your hair can hold a curl, pretty much anyone can rock mermaid waves....

“The sun’s harmful UVB and UVA rays play a large role in the formation of sun spots and overall darkening of the skin’s complexion. Genetics and hormones can also be a factor, particularly in the case of pregnancy mask,” says Adriana Martino, an esthetician and the founder of SKINNEY Medspa in New York City. Additionally, inflammation (including acne) can create a red hyperpigmentation that lingers for months. Whether you’re dealing with temporary or permanent forms of hyperpigmentation, it’s possible to expedite recovery and lighten dark spots....

“That’s a myth because what are you going to stop doing in retirement that you’re doing now?” says Annette Hammortree, a retirement income certified professional and owner of Hammortree Financial Services in Crystal Lake, Ill. Aiming for just 70 percent won’t let you purchase a new car down the road or vacation on a whim with family. Instead, Hammortree suggests that you consider what kind of a lifestyle you want and save for that....

Expect air fryer French fries to taste more like oven-roasted potatoes than fast food French fries. When made the right way, they’ll have a deliciously crisp exterior and tender interior without the greasiness of traditional French fries. Here’s how to prep them properly. Crank the heat first Most air fryers don’t require you to preheat, but we recommend it anyway: adding your potatoes into an already piping-hot oven will give them a jumpstart on even browning, which is the secret to air fry success....

Risotto refers to a finished dish, yes, but also a cooking method. It’s a way to give certain strains of rice a deep creaminess, no cream in sight. To do this, you transfer hot broth from one pot to a second pot where risotto rice is cooking. You then stir the rice as it absorbs the stock. Once your first addition of stock has been absorbed, you add another, and repeat....

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While there’s no one standard recipe for yogurt toast, the meal typically includes a combination of yogurt and egg mixed together and slathered on a piece of bread (often sourdough), which is then popped in the air fryer or oven until it gets crispy, and finally topped with fresh fruit. The yogurt and egg combo creates a custard-like base, and when it’s garnished with fresh fruit it basically tastes like you’re eating dessert for breakfast....

True, you can’t meet someone for coffee, drop by a networking event, or swing by someone’s office for a face-to-face conversation right now, but there are so many other ways to keep your network strong (and growing) from a distance. And the good news is, a lot of the networking advice you hear so often still holds true—it just needs a bit of a tweak to fit the current environment....

And it came naturally to Kayley, who’s “always loved crafting, painting, calligraphy, and drawing.” At first, Kayley started buying items on Facebook Marketplace to furnish her own home. She quickly figured out that she could make quick, relatively easy money by selling items. She likes to use Facebook Marketplace because it’s tied to her social media (great for quick background checks), and it’s an app people check hourly. On other buying and selling apps, she found she sometimes missed opportunities because she wasn’t checking them as often....

For most, the days of painstakingly nurturing a sourdough starter were fleeting. Sure, bread-baking rages on in certain circles—but the rest of us have quickly returned to buying loaves at the grocery store or local bakery. Something changed, however. Those oddly stretchy pieces of pre-sliced white bread didn’t cut it after months of homemade sourdough and focaccia, and not in a good way. Our palates had been introduced to something better—fresh bread....