10 Essential Makeup Brushes And How To Use Them

“When choosing your makeup brushes, always go with what feels good, followed by the application test,” says celebrity makeup artist and LARUCE Beauty ambassador, Janice Daoud. “The application test will allow you to see how the color is picked up, deposited, and blended. If the bristles of the brushes do the job, then it’s the right brush for you.” But that’s easier said than done, especially considering the different types, shapes, and styles of brushes....

December 23, 2022 · 4 min · 760 words · Dennis Reyna

10 Mistakes You Re Making That Are Causing Food Waste

Following are a number of common mistakes people make that lead to wasting more food than may be necessary, along with some tips to make fighting food waste part of the daily routine. In fact, many of the steps to stop food waste start before you even get to the kitchen.

December 23, 2022 · 1 min · 51 words · Omar Maul

11 Best Cleaning Products Of For Your Home According To Real Simple Editors

Our team tries out hundreds of products each year in search of the best tools and gadgets to make your life easier—then use the ones that make the cut at home in our daily routines. So whether you’re looking for a vacuum that’ll actually make you look forward to cleaning or a pan scraper that’ll make your cast-iron cookware look new again, there’s a game-changing cleaning product on this list for you....

December 23, 2022 · 2 min · 315 words · Judith Faz

12 Easy Ground Turkey Recipes For Busy Nights

You can use the lean ground meat to lighten up a bowl of comforting chili, whip up some scrumptious meatballs, or even add some protein to everything from homemade dumplings to a simple salad. As you’ll soon learn, there are plenty of satisfying ground turkey recipes to add to your repertoire. Try a few of these easy ground turkey dishes to make your weeknights easier.

December 23, 2022 · 1 min · 65 words · Douglas Whited

12 Easy Potato Recipes That Are Comfort Food At Its Finest

Whatever method of preparation you choose, potatoes continue to be the cornerstone of so many of our favorite crowd-pleasing comfort food dishes. This roundup of easy potato recipes covers all of the above. We’ve included the classics, like Scalloped Potatoes, Potato Salad, and Sweet Potato Casserole, plus plenty of fresh takes on potato dishes (think Smashed Red Potatoes With Miso and Roasted Garlic and Sweet Potato Polenta). Get the recipe: Potato Tot Breakfast Casserole Get the recipe: Creamy One-Pot Mashed Potatoes Get the recipe: Cheesy Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes With Black Beans and Avocado Get the recipe: Fingerling Potatoes With Parsley-Pistachio Crumble Get the recipe: Mini Twice Baked Loaded Potatoes Get the recipe: Scalloped Potatoes Get the recipe: Roasted Garlic and Sweet Potato Polenta Get the recipe: Smashed Red Potatoes With Miso Get the recipe: Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup Get the recipe: Herb Potato Salad Get the recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Sweet Potato Bakers Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Pie With Candied Nut Cream

December 23, 2022 · 1 min · 164 words · Vince Henry

13 Most Comfortable Bra Deals To Shop On Black Friday 2021

To buy: From $18 (was $40); amazon.com There are also deals on bras made for specific bust sizes, like this supportive minimizer bra from Spanx that’s available in sizes 34D to 42G. The brand’s entire site (including its popular Bra-llelujah bras) is 20 percent off for Black Friday. If sports bras are more your thing, there’s also this medium-support sports bra from C9 Champion that’s on sale for 30 percent off....

December 23, 2022 · 2 min · 254 words · Woodrow Cullen

13 Skincare Tips For Clear Healthier Skin Fast

We asked the experts—dermatologists, aestheticians, beauty experts, and even a supermodel—for their best-kept secrets to flawless skin. While they may be a longer-term commitment, these simple lifestyle tweaks are guaranteed to reap significant results. Ellen Marmur, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, recommends accelerating in the shower, too. “Long showers strip your natural oils. That’s why some people have a chronic itchy spot on their back.” RELATED: Are You Moisturizing All Wrong?...

December 23, 2022 · 3 min · 559 words · Bethann Hinkle

16 Fresh Pineapple Recipes

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December 23, 2022 · 1 min · 45 words · Dolores Werra

19 Best Thanksgiving Episodes To Stream

Since there aren’t many Thanksgiving-specific movies, get re-acquainted with your favorite TV characters by watching some cherished Thanksgiving episodes from shows like Friends, New Girl, and How I Met Your Mother. They might make you wish for an eventful Thanksgiving dinner or make you glad your family is as functional as it is. Either way, you’re sure to get a few laughs. Pro tip: If you’re charged with time-intensive feast-prep, stream these while cooking to make time fly (or order Thanksgiving dinner this year and watch while you wait)....

December 23, 2022 · 6 min · 1168 words · Thomas Rodrigez

19 Easy Self Care Products According To Real Simple Editors

The good news is that self-care can be pretty simple and it’s easy to start. Anything that contributes to your overall well-being and quality of life is self-care, and that can run the gamut from leisurely to exhilarating. Gentle feel-good activities, like steeping tea, meditating, and journaling, and more active pursuits, like pottery classes, running, and cleaning, can all be considered self-care if they’re done with a sense of purpose....

December 23, 2022 · 2 min · 337 words · Deena Hampton

20 Genius Ways To Use Peanut Butter That Aren T Pb J

Clearly, Americans love peanut butter. It’s a childhood favorite that we’ll just never get over. What we have gotten sick of, though, are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Our much-loved nut spread is too good for you, white bread! Here are 20 deliciously creative ways to put your favorite peanut butter jar to use. Coat the bottom of an ice cream cone. The peanut butter creates a salty little seal that will keep any melted ice cream from dripping into your hand, plus it’s a divine dessert addition....

December 23, 2022 · 4 min · 688 words · John Leischner

25 Fun Halloween Activities For 2022

Last year things were cancelled all together – this year things are a bit different to be safe. People are having to come up with alternate ways to celebrate Halloween and enjoy some Halloween treats! That doesn’t mean Halloween is dead, just different. So uncancel the celebrations and just try these fun Halloween activities instead of typical Halloween games instead! 2021 Halloween Ideas Here are 25 different fun ways to celebrate Halloween this year including things you can do at home, things you can do virtually, and things you can do safely distanced from one another!...

December 23, 2022 · 9 min · 1718 words · Barbara Sanchez

4 Early Spring Lawn Care Tips To Do Right Now

To get the best tips for an early start on lawn care (even if there’s still a little snow on the ground), we turned to the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)—our go-to for landscape design ideas and more—to learn the best spring lawn care tips homeowners, renters, or lawn care aficionados can start using now. “One of the first things people need to be looking at for early spring is actually the health of their lawn,” says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs at NALP....

December 23, 2022 · 3 min · 572 words · Sylvia Beck

5 Coconut And Coconut Oil Health Benefits

But the fruit of a coconut is something extra special: It serves as a so-creamy vegan swap for plant-based desserts and dairy products like ice cream and yogurt, adds crunch to granola, and shines in simmer sauces (if you haven’t tried coconut curry shrimp, you’re seriously missing out). Wellness-wise, we’re just getting started. Here are the top five healthy reasons you should start eating coconut today, according to nutrition experts Susan Hewlings, Ph....

December 23, 2022 · 2 min · 306 words · Lena Avenoso

5 Genius Organization Tips To Steal From The Tidiest Closets

Install a Wall-Hanging Wire Grid This closet created by the organizing pros at Practically Perfect is full of smart ideas to steal, but the one that’s really catching our eye is the wall-hanging board that holds jewelry and accessories. The one pictured is part of the Elfa closet system, which lets you customize your storage solution with baskets, shoe racks, and hooks. Add Shelf Dividers Try to imagine what the top shelf of your closet looks like right now....

December 23, 2022 · 2 min · 361 words · Donna Lester

5 Organizing Tips For Small Space Living

Outfitting a closet with The Container Store Custom Closets or California Closets is a game changer (and in my opinion, totally worth the investment), but there is also a lot you can do with inexpensive organizers. I saw homeowners use over-the-door shoe organizers (not just for shoes, P.S.), storage drawers, and bins to great effect. Invest your time and money into planning how to use each inch of your closets, and you will be rewarded....

December 23, 2022 · 2 min · 312 words · Sharon Street

5 Shapewear Pieces That Are Actually Comfortable Enough To Wear In The Summer

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December 23, 2022 · 1 min · 20 words · Pamula Shipley

5 Tempeh Health Benefits

Tempeh is basically tofu’s fermented cousin: a blend of fermented soybeans and various grains, like rice, that’s then formed into a block or into strips. It usually contains visible bits of soybeans, and it has a hearty consistency and slightly nutty flavor that easily adopts the flavors and seasonings you cook it with. Not only is it versatile, but you can purchase it at most natural food stores or even make it yourself....

December 23, 2022 · 1 min · 128 words · Patricia Howard

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December 23, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Mary Meadows

6 Health Benefits Of Medjool Dates Plus Recipes

“Medjool dates are known for their sweetness, making them an excellent snack or substitute for white sugar in recipes. They also provide an antioxidant and fiber boost,” said Claudia Thompson, PhD, RD, a registered dietitian, and spokesperson for Zenwise. Read on to learn more about the benefits of this sweet superfruit, as well as tips for using Medjool dates to take your snack and entertaining game to the next level....

December 23, 2022 · 4 min · 660 words · Mary Dawson