In a TikTok posted earlier this month by a user who goes by the handle @elizabethanneventer, an eager TJ’s customer is apparently seen persuading other Trader Joe’s shoppers to stock up on the delicious citrus fruit. “Obsessed with this woman on line at the 72nd Street Trader Joe’s convincing everyone else to buy Sumo oranges too,” text over the clip reads. The viral TikTok, which has been viewed more than 6....
No longer relegated to health food stores, natural or green beauty has hit the mainstream—in a big way. Whether you’re shopping at a drugstore or Sephora, the sheer volume of products labeled as clean, green, natural, non-toxic (you get the picture) can be dizzying. Sure, this might make the shopping process a little more daunting, but isn’t it a good thing that everyone has hopped on the natural beauty bandwagon?...
Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that’s made by adding yeast and a culture of bacteria to a mixture of black or green tea, sugar, and sometimes additional flavorings or fruit juice. After you blend the tea with sugar, it becomes kombucha with the help of something called S.C.O.B.Y., which stands for symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. This live bacteria sets the stage for a fermentation process, which is what gives kombucha its slight effervescence and tart-and-tangy taste....
For example, if you are making two different recipes that both call for garlic, you may need two tablespoons of minced garlic for one and a half cup of thin slices for the other. Making a list will help you realize if you’re missing any essential ingredients from your pantry and need to make a last minute run to the store before it’s too late. RELATED: We Hate to Break It to You, but You’re Probably Chopping Your Herbs Incorrectly When it comes to mise en place, perhaps one of the most beneficial tools to keep readily available are small bowls or containers you can put your ready-to-go ingredients in....
This reaction is often described as “brain tingles,” and it’s not as new as the term may make them seem. “[ASMR] has probably always existed—it’s a physiological response,” says Craig Richard, Ph.D., a professor of physiology at Shenandoah University in Virginia, founder of ASMR University, and author of Brain Tingles. “There have always been people going to hairdressers getting super-relaxed. There have always been clinicians working with patients giving them benign tingles....
In reality, working with a professional organizer is more of a collaborative process than, say, hiring a house cleaner is. A good professional organizer will work with you to learn your habits, lifestyle, and more in order to help you develop a system that will work (now and in the future) for you and your family. Because you’ll be working relatively closely with this person, you want to look for a pro you can communicate easily with and who seems to understand your needs—personality compatibility matters....
Guayama, Puerto Rico The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory in the Caribbean. Outside the mainland, there are smaller islands, such as Culebra and Vieques, that are breathtaking too. Some people come for vacation but fall in love with the culture—a mix of indigenous Taino, European, and African peoples. With an abundance of direct flights to/from various cities on the east coast and Midwest, there are many transplants from the lower 48 states....
The volume and texture of your egg foam makes a big difference in desserts: over- or under-beating egg whites can leave you with a weepy meringue or an overly dense angel food cake. The good news is that anyone can whip up the perfect fluffy foam with a little science and a few tips. The Right Equipment and Ingredients First step: Use the right equipment. Enlist a glass, ceramic, or metal bowl; because the thin, oily residue on plastic could prevent your whites from whipping properly....
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Instead, straight-leg, bootcuts, and flare jeans are back, aka the sort of denim that was popular in the ’90s when Gen Z were infants being babysat by millennials. As someone born on the cusp of millennial and Gen Z, I don’t know what to feel about the latest development in the absolutely pointless intergenerational war. My birthday falls right in between the two battling groups, meaning I have absolutely no idea which side I’m obligated to support—or identify with....
In fact, the act of setting goals—whether professional, personal, or both—improves our productivity, satisfaction, and perspective. What’s more, this is true whether or not we’re successful at reaching these goals. Here, wellness experts explain why we should set goals, how they help us, and how to find the silver lining when we don’t accomplish what we’d hoped. Another psychological perk of goal-setting is that it challenges us to tune in to our intuition when we think about our resolutions....
And buyers are pulling out all of the stops to make their offers more attractive. Lizzie Ryan of HomeLight explains that her team has seen buyers using unbelievable tactics to win a home. “Some of these stories include buyers offering a lifetime supply of candy, a puppy, expensive dinners, and wine,” she says. “More than one realtor has seen buyers pay competing bidders to walk away.” While those stories are comical, buyers may also be tempted to use other tactics that aren’t humorous at all; in fact, they could prove to be disastrous....
My personal outlet for quelling extreme exhaustion and overload is stress baking. There’s just something about melting butter that helps focus my mind, and nothing beats an existential crisis like a bowl of royal icing asking to be piped on with precision. Typically, by the time I’ve preheated the oven, the only thing causing my heart to race is the whipping cream I just beat into oblivion. Whatever state you’re in right now we’re willing to bet you could use a little R&R....
It only makes sense, therefore, to spruce up your entryway with gorgeous pieces that define the tone of the rest of your home. You’ll want to set the mood with well-designed yet functional decor that not only looks good, but keeps your entryway organized, too. All this makes Wayfair’s current Warehouse Clearout sale all the more worth checking out, since the retailer marked down hundreds of entryway essentials for up to 67 percent off....
Take a look through these breakfast ideas with eggs for plenty of options for your morning meal. From healthy breakfast ideas to more indulgent, brunch-perfect ones, our list of great egg recipes for breakfast has it all. We even have quick options, for those mornings when you’re just trying to get out the door, and more intensive ones that might take you a bit longer to make—but will be well worth the effort when you sit down to eat....
Most of these desserts can also be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator, so you can spend Turkey Day working on the main course. This particular collection of desserts—which ranges from fruity cheesecakes and mini pies to tiny donuts and parfaits—is also a great inspiration for anyone contributing dessert to a friend or family member’s holiday meal. Everyone will appreciate the creativity, and they’re the perfect size to bring to a dinner with fewer guests....
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The best college graduation gifts solve problems for the new grad—and these gifts solve all sorts of problems, from how to prepare for work life to organizing and decorating that first apartment. And this carefully curated list of graduation gifts will help your favorite college grads thrive, wherever their paths may lead.
THE ISSUE: You feel judged by each other about how you spend. Real Couple Example: Rachel Miller (name has been changed for privacy) loves to buy art and handmade housewares. Her husband wants the newest iPhone and what looks to Rachel like a monster truck. He downshifted his career to take a job with less stress, so they needed to reduce costs. That’s when the finger-pointing began. “When we look at who spends more or where to cut, it gets tense,” she says....
