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During Real Simple’s Time for You Weekend in the Rosemary Beach community in northwest Florida, Dayna’s entertaining formula was put into action (and passed with flying colors!) when Etsy hosted a Friday Night Soirée we haven’t stopped talking about since. The key to the party’s success? The event featured personalized decor, it followed a theme, it gave guests a chance to get involved, it was cozy and comfortable, and there was an abundance of delicious foods and drinks....

What You Need cocktail shaker with lid, strainer, ice cubes, martini glass, vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, half a lime, lime slice for garnish Follow These Steps

Oh, we know. Painting your own art sounds way too intimidating, particularly for people who don’t consider themselves artistically inclined. But painting your own cohesive gallery wall actually isn’t as hard as you might think. Sure, you probably won’t be composing the Mona Lisa anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t create something beautiful and special for your home. Read on to learn more tips and tricks for painting your own gallery wall art....

What You Need Tarnished silverWarm waterDish soapAluminum foilBaking sodaSaltBoiled water2 potsClean clothSilver polish Follow These Steps

But all baking pans are not created equal. Depending on what you’re baking and what type of pan you’re baking in, you’ll need to prepare it a little differently. Follow the guidelines below to ensure an easy release for specific baked goods but there are a few over-arching “rules” you should keep in mind for the best results, no matter what. First, don’t skip the pan prep: lots of cookie sheets and baking pans will claim to be non-stick but, over time, those non-stick coatings can break down or flake off....

I know the feeling. In April of this year, desperate for a serious break, I decided it was in my best interest to resign—and I’m not alone. According to the Labor Department, a record 4.3 million people quit their jobs in April of 2022. If you need to put in your two weeks notice, we asked career experts how to quit your job the right way—tactfully and without excess stress—so you can continue your career journey smoothly....

Running a business, whether it’s a part-time side hustle or a far-reaching enterprise, means no more setting aside your professional dreams for someone else’s. It takes a lot of hard work, though. Start with these expert-approved steps for starting a business and prepare to watch your plans take flight. Make Sure That You Really Love the Idea Your week­ends, your wallet, and your brain will be entirely devoted to bringing this concept to life....

How to Store a Head of Garlic First things first, start with good, fresh bulbs of garlic. When you’re at the supermarket, look for firm cloves and tight skins. If the garlic feels soft, it’s on its way out. And while pre-peeled and pre-grated garlic may seem convenient, we suggest you avoid those products because they tend to be treated with preservatives.Instead, store heads of garlic in a cool, dry place with plenty of air circulation....

Finding the most effective ways to clean apples is essential for ensuring your apples are safe to eat. Keep in mind even organic apples may use organic pesticides, so you’ll want to make sure you’re cleaning your organic apples just like you would conventionally grown produce. You can brush off visible dirt before you store apples, but it doesn’t make sense to wash them until you’re ready to eat or cook with them....

While I like to consider myself fairly eco-conscious, my beauty routine is definitely the area that I overlook most—largely due to the fact that change seems almost impossible. However, with all the incredible steps that sustainable beauty brands have been taking to make a difference lately, it seemed selfish on my part to go without at least an attempt to improve. I challenged myself to swap my entire beauty routine—haircare, skincare, and all—for entirely plastic-free products....

Multitaskers, meet Ilia’s new-and-improved True Skin Serum Foundation, a medium coverage liquid foundation that not only hides blemishes and provides a dewy glow, but also treats skin to a facial of soothing, protective ingredients. It sounds too good to be true, but I tried a sample from the brand and can confirm it’s real, and it works. A new version of the foundation launched in February after more than 5,000 people signed up for its waitlist....

“Whether you wear a bra at night is really a comfort preference,” explains Jené Luciani Sena, bra expert and author of The Bra Book. “Some women are just more comfortable wearing them.” Wearing a bra, in general, can feel, well, unnecessary. In fact, there’s even a study that suggests wearing a bra too often can lead to sagging. However, Luciani Sena encourages you to take that short-lived study with a grain of salt....

For years, I never gave a second thought to taking care of my hair and scalp beyond the day-to-day shampooing and conditioning—in fact, sometimes I got so tired of washing my chest-length hair that I would skip out on conditioner altogether. But to miss out on washing entirely was never an option. My hair tends to become so greasy and itchy if I don’t wash it within two days; for a while, I exasperatedly washed it every single night....

This crowd-favorite custard pie is creamy, tart, and sweet, and as the name suggests, requires one coveted ingredient: key limes. Key limes are not the familiar, deep green fruit commonly found at supermarkets, instead, they’re smaller, yellowish, and very tart. These specialty limes with floral notes are no longer commercially grown in the Florida Keys, but imported key limes can be found at grocers if you’re lucky. Often it’s bottled key lime juice that’s used for this luscious dessert....