How To See The Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower This Week

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower, Babcock Wildlife Refuge, Florida Credit: Diana Robinson Photography / Getty Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower, Babcock Wildlife Refuge, Florida Credit: Diana Robinson Photography / Getty Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower, Babcock Wildlife Refuge, Florida Credit: Diana Robinson Photography / Getty Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower, Babcock Wildlife Refuge, Florida Credit: Diana Robinson Photography / Getty In just a couple of days, stargazers will be in for a treat: The Eta Aqaurid meteor shower will make for an extra-starry night on Thursday, May 5....

June 10, 2022 · 2 min · 414 words · Constance Mccluney

Lgbtq Event Planners Share What Pride Month Means To Them

group of friends enjoying pride parade Credit: Pollyana Ventura / Getty Images ` You’re Invited Franchise Logo View Series 6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them 16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July 3 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid During All of Your Warm-Weather Soirées group of friends enjoying pride parade Credit: Pollyana Ventura / Getty Images group of friends enjoying pride parade Credit: Pollyana Ventura / Getty Images...

June 10, 2022 · 6 min · 1238 words · Billy Bulson

Repair A Battered Drywall Corner

mld105501_0310_paint13f.jpg For the best results from a paint job, repair any flaws in your walls before painting. Kevin Sharkey’s contractor, Bob Tobin, explains how to fix a few common problems. Underneath the joint compound and paint that cover the drywall is a metal “corner bead.” Depending on the severity of the damage, the bead may need to be removed and replaced. If the damage is slight, however, you can secure the loose bead and then fill any cracks with joint compound or vinyl spackling compound as outlined in the following steps....

June 10, 2022 · 3 min · 474 words · Edward Mahar

Riz Ahmed Is Married

Riz Ahmed red carpet Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

June 10, 2022 · 3 min · 572 words · Dan Carter

Secret Formulas For Tinting Frosting And Ideas For Piping Decorations

When it comes to creating the perfect cake or cupcake, the frosting really is the finishing touch. And if you want to create subtle yet striking frosting colors, you’re in luck: All you need to re-create the bold hues above is gel food coloring—try AmeriColor Soft Gel Paste ($2.25 each for 0.75 oz., americolorcorp.com)—and our assistant food editor Riley Wofford’s secret (until now) formulas. Just whisk the number of drops outlined below into two cups of Swiss Meringue Buttercream....

June 10, 2022 · 2 min · 383 words · Fred Montenegro

The Business Origin Story Of Eunice Byun Co Founder And Ceo Of Material

eunice byun of material kitchen Credit: Courtesy of Kirsten Francis Self Made View Series Asia Carreathers Co-Launched This Sustainable Agriculture Brand to Make Growing Your Own Food Safer and Easier Nya Jones' Journal Brand Will Help You Express Yourself—and Boost Your Mental Health Sonya Vega, the Founder and CEO of Doña Vega, Wants to Share Her Modern Take on Mezcal With the World Sunny&Ted Founder Jasmine Williams Is Spreading Holiday Cheer With Her Diverse Line of Home Décor eunice byun of material kitchen Credit: Courtesy of Kirsten Francis eunice byun of material kitchen Credit: Courtesy of Kirsten Francis...

June 10, 2022 · 6 min · 1254 words · Patricia Wilshire

What S The Difference Between A Probiotic And A Prebiotic

More often than not, the world of wellness feels like it’s filled with buzz words—two we hear so often are “probiotics” and “prebiotics.” If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what they are, whether or not they’re the same thing, and if you really need to be taking both, you’re not alone. The terms are so similar—and are often discussed together—which makes distinguishing them tricky. Essentially, our bodies have bacteria, fungi, and even mites that live on the surface of our skin and in our digestive tract known as the microbiome....

June 10, 2022 · 4 min · 655 words · Christopher Jaillet

Who Is Responsible For Post Wedding Cleanup

jacqueline david wedding reception long table Credit: Jacqui Cole Photography ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

June 10, 2022 · 4 min · 687 words · Monte Pratt

3 Ways To Wear Metallic Makeup On Your Wedding Day

rime-arodaky-fall2017-beauty-look-eyeshadow-1016 Credit: Greg Finck If you associate metallic makeup with the edgy anti-bride, we’re here to change your mind. Metallics are no longer the alloys of old-they’ve been supplanted by shades with a soft, light-catching sheen and a radiant effect. From creamy eyeshadows that look more natural than powdered mattes to sparkly nail polish shades that enhance your engagement ring, metal-inspired beauty looks can be pretty and subtle. Even better, metallic makeup is often effortless and unfading....

June 9, 2022 · 8 min · 1652 words · Boris Tolbert

A Sweet History Of Sugar Skulls On Day Of The Dead

day-of-dead-0041-d111616.jpg Credit: Mike Krautter Today and tomorrow, people around the world celebrate Dia de los Muertos also known as The Day of the Dead. It is a festive holiday for families to pay tribute to los Muertos. Unlike Halloween the day before, The Day of the Dead is not meant to be scary but instead, it is a time of remembrance for loved ones who have passed on. Traditionally, festivities for the primarily Mexican heritage (Aztec ritual) take place between November 1 and 2....

June 9, 2022 · 5 min · 1001 words · James Martinez

How And When To Watch The First Solar Eclipse Of 2022

partial lunar eclipse moon Credit: Bobbushphoto / Getty Images partial lunar eclipse moon Credit: Bobbushphoto / Getty Images partial lunar eclipse moon Credit: Bobbushphoto / Getty Images partial lunar eclipse moon Credit: Bobbushphoto / Getty Images From a pink moon to the Lyrid meteor shower, April has been filled with spectacular celestial events. Now we’re adding one more to the mix and it’s a big one. The first solar eclipse of 2022 will arrive this week Space....

June 9, 2022 · 2 min · 331 words · Carmen Garcia

How Often Should You Clean Your Kitchen Floor

A myriad of factors—including where you live, whether or not you have kids or pets, and your general lifestyle—determine how often you need to give your kitchen floor a good clean. Those living with a crawling baby, a furry dog, or a landscaper, for example, may need to give their flooring a once over more often than a single person sans pets who takes her shoes off at the door. With all of these variables, how can you determine the correct kitchen floor cleaning schedule for your space?...

June 9, 2022 · 3 min · 564 words · David Lowry

How To Distinguish Between Normal Memory Decline And Dementia

` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping Your memory is something you use all the time to do basic, everyday activities like pour yourself a cup of coffee, catch up on work emails from the day prior, and reminisce with your friends about the fun times you had last weekend....

June 9, 2022 · 5 min · 1027 words · Michele Torres

How To Make Asparagus Risotto Our Favorite One Pot Dinner For Spring

` 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 It’s light, it’s bright, and it’s simple, but what we love most about this springtime dinner is that it’s made in just one pot....

June 9, 2022 · 4 min · 743 words · Wm Kassing

How To Prepare Your Pets For Returning To The Office

It’s been over a year of taking Zoom calls from our home offices, intermittent walks around the block with the family dog, and giving our pets plenty of belly rubs between emails. Since the pandemic began, many Americans have gotten comfortable working remotely, but we’re not the only ones. Our pets have grown accustomed to us being home, too. Now, as more and more Americans are trading their virtual meetings for back-at-the-office meetings, how will our pets cope with us not being home as often?...

June 9, 2022 · 3 min · 531 words · Seth Domhoff

Is The No Bridal Party Trend Right For You

rachael cameron wedding couple kiss on staircase Credit: Mary Claire Photography While some women dream up elaborate ways to pop the question to their bridal party, others are trying to figure out how to explain there won’t be one at all. We’ve seen the “no bridal party” trend pop up a number of times in recent years, so we spoke with two seasoned wedding planners about what it’s really like to skip the attendants....

June 9, 2022 · 7 min · 1438 words · John Nelson

Justina Blakeney Of Jungalow Shares Nature Inspired Home D Cor Tips

` You’re Invited Franchise Logo View Series 6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them 16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July 3 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid During All of Your Warm-Weather Soirées It’s no secret that spending time in nature is good for the soul. But when it’s wintertime during a global pandemic, exposure to the great outdoors is difficult to come by....

June 9, 2022 · 5 min · 915 words · Russell Brown

Kitchen Counter Organization Ideas

When you rely on your kitchen counter for everything from preparing dinner and sorting the mail to baking cookies and finishing up a school science project, keeping the space organized is essential to maintaining your home’s efficiency. “Waking up in the morning with a clean countertop gives you a fresh start to your day and allows you to get what you need in seconds,” says Neitra Rose of Organizing Lifestyles. “When the countertop is full it can make you feel anxious, rushed, or overwhelmed....

June 9, 2022 · 5 min · 948 words · Marcus Baldridge

Make Ahead Dinner Party A Cozy Winter Menu For 6

opener-0267-md110549.jpg Credit: David Malosh Every cook needs one perfect cozy winter meal in her repertoire. It should be lavish enough for a special occasion yet easy to prepare. This menu hits all the marks. Beef tenderloin is simple to roast whole, and this one’s leek crust ensures that the meat stays moist during cooking. Potatoes Anna is equally elegant – our version has thinly sliced potatoes baked in a skillet like an upside-down cake....

June 9, 2022 · 4 min · 827 words · Margaret Shibuya

Seven Ways To Remedy Frizzy Hair

Frizzy hair is a constant battle. Some days it’s something you embrace, while other days it feels like your hair reflects your mood—frazzled and on the verge of snapping. While we don’t have much say in our hair type, there are some small changes we can make to keep the frizz to a minimum. Here, experts in curly, wavy, and frizzy hair care weigh in on what to do if you’re prone to frizz....

June 9, 2022 · 3 min · 502 words · Gonzalo Reid