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The complaint we hear time and again when it comes to cooking with fresh herbs, however, is the knife skills portion of the prep work. We get it: nailing that perfect-looking chiffonade from a handful of harried basil leaves takes technique. We tapped Chef Samuel Gorenstein, the owner of Miami’s My Ceviche restaurant who was named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list (he’s also a two-time James Beard Foundation Rising Star), to walk us through the proper way to slice, chop, and chiffonade fresh herbs....

While an occasional display of irritation isn’t a bad thing, experts say being consistently bent out of shape can harm your relationships, pummel your self-esteem, and contribute to things like high blood pressure and heart disease. And anger itself is just the tip of the iceberg. “It’s almost always being driven by another emotion, such as fear, resentment, or insecurity,” says Carlos R. Todd, a licensed counselor and a certified anger-management facilitator in Charlotte, N....

But preparing an avocado can be a slippery, messy task. Follow these simple steps to make working with avocados a breeze—and get you a step closer to that guacamole you love. Plus, check out this simple tip if you need to speed up (or slow down) the ripening process before you slice your avocado. The Best Way to Cut an Avocado What You Need AvocadoChef’s knifeCutting boardGlass bowlLarge spoon...

But it’s hard to force everyone into a new sleep routine at the drop of a hat, so it’s important to re-establish a healthy and consistent sleep routine gradually—before the fall mayhem is in full swing. The earlier you start, the easier it is to move toward the right bedtime for your necessary wakeup time (and avoid feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck when your alarm goes off)....

“Don’t make the mistake of thinking these little things don’t make a difference! It’s all about creating ease in your day-to-day life and streamlining your time,” says Gill. “Not having to look for what you want to wear saves time and maximizes your day. Being really intentional with setting up your closet in general reduces stress and overwhelm on a daily basis.” To tidy up your own closet and max our storage space, try these space-saving clothes-folding techniques....

That bronzed, dewy complexion is always a good look on anyone and one of the best ways to show off your vacation to your friends. In reality, your quarantine skin may be looking dull and pasty, but your lack of travel doesn’t mean your skin has to show it. You can still impart that post-vacation glow without stepping outside your house—with a little help from our fave skincare and makeup products, of course....

According to Hadley King, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, body acne, including buttne, is very common. “More than half of people with facial acne have some body acne too,” says Dr. King. Yet you’d be hard-pressed to find a commercial regarding acne-like bumps on the butt. And it’s not a topic that comes up among family and friends very often either. While you can’t see it in public, butt acne is irritating, painful, and can wreak havoc on your confidence....

What do you suggest to treat dry crepey skin on the arms and legs? –@mimichellej With age comes wisdom…and wrinkles. Maybe it’s the thinking we’re doing, but each muscle contraction causes the skin to bunch together, forming little lines between the bulk of the muscle that crease our skin. One of the most frustrating kinds of wrinkles is the crepey skin you’re referring to. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, crepey skin is pretty much what the name suggests; it has a noticeably thin and shriveled appearance and tends to impact larger areas like the neck and upper arms....

Why Grow Tomatoes Indoors? Outdoor space isn’t the only reason why some people can’t grow tomatoes outside. “In Britain, many people choose to grow their tomatoes in greenhouses, polytunnels, or inside the house because it’s warmer and protects the plants from getting blight, a fungal disease,” explains Tanya Anderson, author of A Woman’s Garden and founder of Lovely Greens. This is also true for many people who live in colder climates with short summers....

Test these tactics out on your bouquet, and prepare yourself for long-lasting blooms.

Luckily, you don’t need professional-level craft skills or fancy supplies. Grab ordinary printer paper and follow the folds outlined below, and snip your way to pretty DIY decorations. Once you get the hang of it, be creative with your patterns and experiment with intricate designs. What You’ll Need 8.5-by-12-inch paperScissorsPencil How to Make Paper Snowflakes

Genes Do Play a Big Role Exactly how much time it takes for hair to grow depends on genetics. On average, each strand grows about a half-inch a month. But hair doesn’t grow like that nonstop; it grows in cycles. “Fortunately for many, hair is in the growth phase over 80 percent of the time, meaning the opportunity is there,” says William Yates, MD, FACS, a board-certified hair loss surgeon based in Chicago, Ill....

Making your money last in retirement is as important as investing and saving for retirement, and approaching this in the right manner requires balancing a mix of financial strategies and emotional behaviors in the name of ensuring your money is not wasted. These retirement planning experts weigh in on how to stretch your nest egg without feeling stressed about your budget in retirement. “You might find that you get a number like 96,” she says....

What You Need cake pans, parchment paper, kitchen scissors, butter, pastry brush, flour, mixing bowl Follow These Steps To line a round pan, cut out a square of parchment paper slightly bigger than your pan. Fold the parchment into quarters, then in half. Fold in half again to form a narrow triangle. Place the narrow point of your triangle in the center of your cake pan, measuring and marking where you reach the edge of the pan....

Help is on the way! Let us show you how to save money on holiday shopping and feel more in control of your expenses. We tapped experts in finance and shopping for their best tips to save money during the holidays so you can gift yourself a little less stress. Prep Before Shopping Sort promo emails like a pro. Email subscribers often score exclusive deals, but no one wants to crawl through a flooded inbox....

There’s a reason why many folks have been gifting them for decades—pears are healthy, simple to eat (no prep work needed!), and can certainly alleviate some holiday stress. Learn how to pack and ship pears yourself following the expert guidance below. Or you can order pear gift boxes online from companies like: Sincerely Fresh from Stemilt The Fruit Company Harry and David McCarthy Family Farm After you have your pear gift in order and ready to ship, learn how to tell when the fruit is ripe and how you can bake with them (ripe or not)....

Speed Cleaning Routine Shut off your phone. Distraction happens—even to professionals. It takes Vicki Brown, president of Harmony Clean in Doylestown, Penn., four hours to clean her house—though it should take less than two. “I get sidetracked in my own home,” she says. Streamline your routine by removing as many distractions as possible: Cut down your screen time by setting your phone to vibrate, shut down the computer, keep the TV off, and save detailed projects, like organizing the linen closet or packing away winter hats and scarves, for another time....

How Often to Wash a Comforter Many comforters have removable covers that can be washed to remove body soil and stains every time you change the sheets. A thick comforter without a removable cover should be washed at least seasonally and more often if you allow pets on the bed, or if someone in the household has been sick. Always wash a comforter before storing it for the off-season. Can You Wash Your Comforter at Home?...