Given all this pro-hydration advice, it’s no wonder some people feel pressured to force themselves to drink eight glasses of water each day—even if, in truth, it’s not really in their best interest. Don’t get us wrong: water is absolutely an essential part of our overall health, and becoming dehydrated can lead to all sorts of problems. But where hydration is concerned, it is possible to drink too much water....
The answer really depends on whether you’re an independent contractor, running a business from home, or are an employee of a business or corporation owned by someone else. Here’s a closer look at the dos and don’ts of writing off a home office on tax returns. Translation: “If you are a W2 employee with no business entity [of your own] then there are no options to write off your home office,” says CPA Mike Jesowshek, host of the Small Business Tax Savings podcast....
Whether you have a walk-in closet with ample storage or limited room in a smaller home, finding the right organizers for your closet size is key. They not only create an orderly closet system or wardrobe, but also maintain it long term.
To buy: $30 (was $60), amazon.com. The fleece has a front-zipper closure and a full collar that pops up for extra coverage when the jacket is zipped all the way up. It also has two side pockets to store your keys or phone. The classic style has elastic cuffs to keep cold air from seeping in the sleeves, and it also has a hem drawcord that lets you adjust the fit at the bottom....
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), it’s typical for people to shed between 50 and 100 hair strands a day—but whether you’re shedding a normal amount or permanently losing countless strands, it’s easy to become preoccupied with hair loss, especially as you age. It’s also easy to quickly spiral from “Maybe I’m brushing my hair too often” to “Yep, WebMD just confirmed my suspicions, I have some extremely rare illness and need to be quarantined ASAP....
In my experience, all backpacks are good—but there are definitely some backpacks that rise above the rest, and lately I’m finding that the Dagne Dover Dakota Backpack is one of those bags. There’s a time and a place for every type of backpack, of course. When I studied abroad in college, I had the standard backpacker’s backpack; when I was on campus, I had the classic college student’s North Face backpack....
While we may still cherish these sentiments and mantras, we predict that word art will fall out of favor in the 2020s. Homeowners and designers may focus on designing homes that evoke “Live, Laugh, Love,” rather than spell it out for us. While gray won’t disappear completely in the 2020s, the bland color will likely give way to cheerier colors. And we can see the difference already in the hues selected as Color of the Year....
You can break out that frozen pound cake for last-minute bake sales, potlucks, or simply when you crave something sweet and indulgent. Not into buying premade desserts? Whip up our pound cake recipe and toss it in the freezer for when your sugar craving calls. Keep reading for several recipes that start with frozen pound cake, including cake pops and a peach cobbler trifle. RELATED: 25 Best Romantic Dessert Recipes RELATED: 12 Delicious Desserts You Won’t Believe Are Actually Healthy-ish RELATED: 9 Thanksgiving Activities to Make Your Holiday at Home More Fun for Kids and Adults
Start by gathering ordinary sticks and twigs from the woods or your backyard. Combine with an inexpensive bamboo pole and twine from the home improvement store for a magically simple DIY witch broom. The one we built is perfectly sized for a grown-up witch, but adjust to a child’s size with a shorter bamboo pole or branch. Use this easy Halloween craft with other costume ideas, such as a “before” Cinderella, chimney sweep, pioneer, or colonist....
Preparation is pretty straightforward. Traditional meatloaf usually calls for breadcrumbs to help bind the meat together with the egg. In this case, you’ll get added texture and flavor from the stuffing (especially if it includes extras like sausage and herbs). To avoid dry meatloaf, don’t skimp on the simple two-ingredient marmalade glaze, and make sure you let the meat rest before slicing.
Don’t worry about hibernating socially once the first frost happens—just invest in a few smart ideas to welcome your friends over safely.
