chalkboard wall in a kids' room Credit: Ashley Poskin chalkboard wall in a kids' room Credit: Ashley Poskin chalkboard wall in a kids’ room Credit: Ashley Poskin chalkboard wall in a kids’ room Credit: Ashley Poskin Chalkboard paint is a simple DIY that can help streamline everything from grocery shopping (use it on the back of the pantry door to write down what you need) to a wall your kids can actually draw on....
sand-094-r-mwd109037.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner MATERIALS B&J Fabrics plastic or vinyl sheets Roll of parchment paper Iron Ruler Rotary cutter Dritz grommet kit (amazon.com) Dritz 1-inch curtain grommets (amazon.com) Mokuba cords and straps Velcro (optional) To make three bags at a time with 1 piece of vinyl, fold the vinyl in half. Cut 3 pieces of parchment to desired width of the bags and a few inches longer than the desired height....
It’s no secret that certain foods are better for our hearts than others, but a new study just revealed that eating things with a lot of potassium—think fish, avocados, and bananas—are especially beneficial for women. According to research recently published in European Heart Journal, potassium-rich diets were associated with lower blood pressure, particularly in women with high salt intake. “It is well known that high salt consumption is associated with elevated blood pressure and a raised risk of heart attacks and strokes,” study author Professor Liffert Vogt of Amsterdam University Medical Centers in the Netherlands said in a press release....
Twice a year, a cavernous warehouse on Manhattan’s Lower East Side is gridded with white-walled booths—and filled with home goods and gifts galore. This is Shoppe Object, a trade show dedicated to the makers and shakers of the design world. The showcase, held at Pier 36, is often the harbinger of design trends to come, which makes two of its co-founders, Minya Quirk and Deirdre Maloney, the interior space’s purveyors. This isn’t, however, the world they’ve always known: Shoppe Object is actually the pair’s second brainchild....
historic image of father receiving gifts for father's day Credit: Harold M. Lambert/Lambert/Getty Image historic image of father receiving gifts for father's day Credit: Harold M. Lambert/Lambert/Getty Image historic image of father receiving gifts for father’s day Credit: Harold M. Lambert/Lambert/Getty Image historic image of father receiving gifts for father’s day Credit: Harold M. Lambert/Lambert/Getty Image On Father’s Day, we celebrate our fathers with cards, gifts, brunches, and well wishes....
New York Style Cheesecake Credit: Bryan Gardner New York Style Cheesecake Credit: Bryan Gardner New York Style Cheesecake Credit: Bryan Gardner New York Style Cheesecake Credit: Bryan Gardner On This Page Prevent Soggy Crust Skip Water Bath Avoid Cracks Enhance Filling Flavor Few desserts are more show-stopping and crowd-pleasing than the cheesecake, especially one that is baked perfectly. The ingredients in cheesecake are pretty straightforward—lots of eggs and cream cheese in the filling and graham crackers, butter, and sugar for the crust—so you really need to pay attention to the technique....
treacle organic sweetener Credit: bhofack2 / Getty Images treacle organic sweetener Credit: bhofack2 / Getty Images treacle organic sweetener Credit: bhofack2 / Getty Images treacle organic sweetener Credit: bhofack2 / Getty Images Though not well known in the United States, treacle is sold in the United Kingdom and throughout many former British colonies, in two distinct varieties. Light treacle, known more familiarly as golden syrup, and black treacle, the much stronger tasting, bittersweet variety....
mom and son make pizza Credit: Courtesy of Elisa Marshall mom and son make pizza Credit: Courtesy of Elisa Marshall mom and son make pizza Credit: Courtesy of Elisa Marshall mom and son make pizza Credit: Courtesy of Elisa Marshall Grown-up events and dinner parties can leave the little ones pretty bored. And if you are the mom of a toddler, like I am, many of your friends are likely in the same situation....
foxtail grass near pond Credit: Getty / KiHoon foxtail grass near pond Credit: Getty / KiHoon foxtail grass near pond Credit: Getty / KiHoon foxtail grass near pond Credit: Getty / KiHoon If you haven’t already considered foxtail grass for your lawn or garden, then now’s the time to do so. Easy-to-care for and teeming with design opportunity, foxtail grass, also known as Pennisetum alopecuroides or “fountain grass,” is the perfect plant for both beginners and seasoned green thumbs looking to liven up their yards....
With the development of interstate highways in the mid-20th century, a new American pastime was born: motoring. From the 1930s to the ’60s, families everywhere piled into their Studebakers and set off for sights unseen as the roads laced the nation into a web of newly accessible vacation destinations. (Let Europe keep Rome; we had Palm Springs.) The craze for road-tripping may have faded, but the era lives on through its souvenirs....
carton of egg varieties Credit: Hans Gissinger carton of egg varieties Credit: Hans Gissinger carton of egg varieties Credit: Hans Gissinger carton of egg varieties Credit: Hans Gissinger Eggs are a nearly perfect food: They’re highly nutritious and affordable, clock in at 70 calories a pop, and are tasty in breakfast dishes, baked goods, and more. When buying eggs, there are a lot of factors to consider, including price, nutrition, local economic impact, and animal welfare....
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By Madison Yauger When it comes to shelter animals, the best ways to help them are through adoption, fostering, volunteering, and donations. If you can’t adopt, fostering is a rewarding option. Not only are you giving a shelter pet reprieve from what can be a loud and overwhelming environment, but you’re also helping to reacquaint the animal to a home environment, which can help get them adopted more quickly. There are lots of things you should be aware of when fostering a pet, regardless of children or other pets in the home....
On This Page Planting Care Repotting Propagating Common Problems When it comes to recognizable houseplants, Monstera is high on the list. Known for its Swiss-cheese like leaves and showy appearance, the greenery makes itself known when displayed in the home. “Many houseplant enthusiasts love growing Monstera for its giant green leaves that make any room look tropical,” says Beatriz Garces of Nature’s Way Farms. “Monstera is a climbing vine with large heart-shaped leaves that develop holes or fenestrations when they mature....
Coming to terms with late-onset adult acne, which typically hits after the age of 25, can be a difficult thing to do, especially if you managed to make it through your teenage years sans any blemishes. When zits strike later in life—beyond the confines of when you are “expected” to experience them—they can be difficult to treat and cope with. Understanding why these pimples happen, however, often helps in managing them, both physically and emotionally....
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You might already understand that you need to adjust your skincare routine as winter approaches, but what’s lesser known is that you also need to tweak your hair regimen. There are some extra steps to make to ensure your hair is getting the love and care it needs in chillier conditions, when it is more prone to breakage. Here, we asked industry experts to explain the ins and outs of winter hair breakage and share their best tips for fighting it all season long....
You’d be hard-pressed to find a flower more universally loved and timeless than the rose—especially come Valentine’s Day. “The first known paintings of roses were discovered in 1600 BC,” says floral designer Martha DeFlorio, founder of Made Floral. Roses are a staple in almost all of DeFlorio’s arrangements: Varieties with 100 petals per bloom are perfect to use for weddings and garden parties, she says, while those with 20 petals per bud are ideal for creating large-scale topiaries or flower walls....
` What’s for Dinner Franchise Logo View Series 18 Cozy, Comforting Winter Dinner Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat Our Favorite 20-Minute Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Home-Cooked Meal Fast What’s for Dinner This Week: Quick Chicken Puttanesca, Sheet-Pan Sausages With Squash, and a 15-Minute Vegetarian Meal What’s for Dinner This Week: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers, and More Easy, Broiled Dishes Whether you’re all about easy weeknight meals made entirely on one sheet pan or you love to optimize your appliances so that they work efficiently for you, the good old oven has the potential to get the dinner job done just as fast—if not faster—than the stovetop....
