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Preparation When your hair needs a quick refresh, but you don’t have time for a shower, dry shampoo is an easy solution—with just a few sprays, your greasy strands look clean again. While the hair product certainly works, concerns about the product’s safety, and whether or not it contributes to hair loss and damage, have recently surfaced. Although dry shampoo does make your strands look better temporarily, it can also block the hair follicles and negatively effect your scalp over time....

Preparation Your kitchen may be the heart of your home, but it’s also the place that sees the most messes. No matter how diligent you are with your cleaning routine, there are certain spots where dirt, grime, and bacteria will linger. Ahead, we spoke with a professional to find out which areas of your kitchen are the dirtiest, and how you can get them gleaming again, stat. One of the two dirtiest places in your kitchen?...

Preparation The heat of summer can be brutal, but there’s always the refreshing balm of hot weather treats. Cooling off means ice cream, frozen cocktails, and perhaps the most ubiquitous summertime snack—watermelon. It appears in grocery stores and at farmers’ markets starting in May. Most (80 percent) of the watermelons that make their way across the U.S. come from just four states: Florida, Georgia, Texas, and California. The good news is that a good watermelon can be found wherever you live....

Preparation Air plants, also known as Tillandsias, are the cool living décor items that will add whimsy to your home. These plants are easy to care for and require less growing materials than their leafier counterparts do (no soil!) but still offer some of the same benefits plant lovers want: a bit of life, a pop of color, and air quality enhancements. Botanically known as Tillandsias, air plants are epiphytes. That means that in nature these plants grow on other plants or cling to trees, according to Pop AnnMarie Chan, plant expert and owner of WLYDBNCH....

But these tasty treats are too good to sit in the fridge for long. In fact, they’re usually devoured in a matter of days around our house. The only problem is waiting for them to get ripe and juicy! If you’re craving some kiwis but they’re not quite ripe yet, don’t worry! We’ve discovered four different ways to ripen your kiwis faster. With these simple tips and tricks, you can cut your waiting time in half....

Preparation Thanks to the invention of the heated styling brush, you no longer need to struggle in front of the mirror with a round brush and blow dryer—these tools deliver that blown-out, bouncy look with just half the work. Their popularity is ultimately a testament to their efficacy: Since the Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Styler, one of the first iterations to go viral, made the rounds on social media, a myriad of beauty experts and novices alike have stocked up....

This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! Laksa recipe I am obsessed with Laksa. My Japanese mother will disown me for saying this, but I am pretty sure that Laksa would be my Last Meal. She will also be able to attest to my obsession with Laksa. Because approximately once a month, I trek wide and far as required to get my Laksa fix....

Preparation It became crystal clear when our founder posted her viral poolside selfie last summer: Martha’s skin is a Good Thing. Her radiant, nourished complexion is one we all strive for—and now, thanks to Martha, we’re about to be one step closer towards this goal. Enter her new skin care line, 86 Elm, named after her childhood home’s address. Developed in partnership with dermatologist Dhaval G. Bhanusali, the four-product range is infused with CBD, a potent topical ingredient that works, she says....

Preparation While researchers have found needlework patterns dating back to 1500 B.C., when ancient Egyptians used the blanket stitch, chain stitch, and stem stitch—among others—the contemporary art of needlepoint is more typically identified with the fashions of the 1600s. This is when artists began stitching on canvas, which allowed their finished works to be turned into the period’s popular embroidered furniture. If all fiber arts tend to look the same to you, from your grandmother’s needlepoint sampler to your roommate’s cross-stitched throw pillow, look again: Needlepoint and cross stitch are created with similar tools according to the same basic premise—stitching on fabrics—but they vary in a few key ways....

When I made that delicious Mushroom & Goat Cheese Quiche the other day, I was thinking a salad might be nice to go with it for leftover lunch. But then again, a recent trip to Specialty Produce had me armed with Chinese Eggplant… and I have had this recipe sitting in my must-try-sooner-than-later pile for quite some time. Mint grows out of control in our courtyard, and peanuts, chiles & limes are pretty much a staple around here....

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1 cup applesauce 4 cups Strawberry flavored gelatin, (1 pkg) 8 oz plain yogurt 1 cup strawberries, sliced 2 medium cantaloupe , or honeydew In a small saucepan, heat applesauce until boiling. Stir in gelatin. Chill until very thick but not set, about 15 minutes. Stir in yogurt. Beat at highest speed until doubled in volume. Stir in strawberries. Cut melons in half; remove seeds and pat dry with paper towels....

Preparation With so many Christmas dishes starring as hearty, saucy, or braised affairs, it’s easy to feel weighed down by the end of the evening. Candied yams, confit de canard, green bean casserole, and super buttery baby potatoes are just a few of the things we can’t do without when it comes to our Christmas cornucopia. But the end result? It can be one giant familial food coma. That’s why we’ve taken to balancing those buttery bruisers with something lighter and tangier, which is where Christmas salads come in....

Preparation Everyone wants to plan a vacation that is out of this world, but Orbital Assembly Corporation is taking that dream literally. The company recently announced a new project that could launch a space hotel into orbit as soon as 2025; they plan to design two new stations customized to accommodate space tourism. The first, which might launch in just three years, has been coined Pioneer Station—and it’s an all-inclusive luxury dwelling that offers “incredible views of space from the comfort of your own hotel room stocked with gravity,” notes the company’s website....

The most horrible thing about eating healthy is trying to figure out something enjoyable to have for breakfast each day. Cereal is out of the question- too many useless carbs to start the day in a bad way. I’ll occasionally eat oatmeal, but since I don’t like it without a boatload of sugar… it’s not such a great choice either. Eggs are the obvious, favorite choice… but I have to get creative with the way that I make them....

From mashed potatoes to broccolini, you’ll never have to wonder what to serve with beef bourguignon again. Chunks of fork-tender beef stew and hearty veggies swimming in a rich red wine gravy: that’s what beef bourguignon is all about. This classic French soup is all about comfort. Thick and hearty, one spoonful is sure to brighten up a gloomy day! While you can devour bowls of this heavenly old-fashioned beef stew on its own, eating it with side dishes makes it even more of a treat....

But no matter how addictive they are, you can’t eat them all by themselves. When you’re serving hot dogs at a party, you’ll want to give your guests a nice spread of sides for a more well-rounded meal. If you’re wondering about the best side dishes for your next cookout, we’ve got you covered. Turn your cookout into a full on feast with these classic side dishes. These scrumptious pairings will have your friends talking about your party for weeks!...

They’re bright, fruity, and just what you need to kickstart your day. From creamy peanut butter to vibrant peach, smoothies are super versatile and tasty all year round. And these insanely fruity pineapple smoothie recipes are just as fantastic. They’re a terrific way to add extra fruits and nutrients to your day. And that hit of cool sweetness is yummy and refreshing all day long. The mango-pineapple recipe is my jam....

Oh, the king of all sides… Mac & Cheese! Few dishes are as satisfying as cheesy, gooey, golden mac and cheese. This one is an all-time favorite in my house and I’m sure it is in yours too. Everyone has their favorite cheese to add but my go-to’s are mozzarella, sharp cheddar, white cheddar, smoked gouda, fontina, and gruyere. But there are far more toppings available for this family favorite than just cheese!...

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