Man mowing lawn Credit: delihayat / Getty Images Man mowing lawn Credit: delihayat / Getty Images Man mowing lawn Credit: delihayat / Getty Images Man mowing lawn Credit: delihayat / Getty Images Getting your lawn into the best possible shape always requires time and care. Maintaining your turf in the summer, however, requires a bit more attention, since the blazing sun and hot temperatures can turn green, lush yards into dried out brown patches of grass....
poshparties-proposal-ideas-0816.jpg (skyword:323633) Credit: Jessica Bordner Photography An engagement ring is one of the biggest purchases you or your partner will make in your entire life. As such, it’s only natural for you to want to make sure it’s perfect. While the engagement ring is traditionally a total surprise, more and more couples are opting to shop together. So what’s the right way to purchase the engagement ring? Ultimately, you and your partner should do what you think is best....
You may think that cleaning your reusable water bottle once a week, or even just once a month, is enough. After all, it looks perfectly clean and you only fill it with water. But how often should you be cleaning something you drink from each day? As it turns out, moist environments like a water bottle are the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria. (Fair warning: When you take a look at these numbers, you may feel compelled to chuck out your old water bottle and start anew....
` 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 There’s no denying that full brows are one of the most sought-after beauty looks of all time, especially in the present day....
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Strawberries are a summer staple for a reason. They’re juicy, sweet, and perfect in almost any drink or dish, which is why so many hobby gardeners grow their own. Plus, they’re relatively easy to care for, and if you plant them in the right conditions, you’ll find that your strawberry bushes can produce a bounty for you and your family to enjoy throughout the summer. If you’re not planning to grow your own at home, you might be wondering when’s the best time to pick up a pint at the grocery store—they’re readily available in most stores year-round, so when are these little berries at their peak?...
bachelorette party invites zazzle rose all day Credit: Courtesy of Zazzle A bachelorette party is the ultimate girls’ night out or weekend away, and it’s something you and your best friends have been thinking about for months. But picking who gets to help you say goodbye to your life as a single woman can be tricky. Shouldn’t this be a time when you’re surrounded by all of your friends? The short answer: Nope!...
giant strawberry still life Credit: Oksana Chaun / Getty Images giant strawberry still life Credit: Oksana Chaun / Getty Images giant strawberry still life Credit: Oksana Chaun / Getty Images giant strawberry still life Credit: Oksana Chaun / Getty Images Strawberries are a popular fruit for a reason—they’re juicy, perfectly sweet, nutritious, and easy for a beginner gardener to grow from home. No stranger to growing strawberries, however, is Israeli farmer Chahi Ariel, who recently broke the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest strawberry....
Increasing numbers of people are turning to antiques and vintage items for furniture, décor, and gift-giving, and experts know why. Namely, home items produced from mass manufacturers simply don’t match the quality level of those from bygone eras—and then, of course, there’s the notion of personalization. “[People are] finding that antiques last longer, they are a better value, and have no long lead times,” says Sonia Davis of Found Birmingham in Alabama....
` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement It’s not uncommon for people to have more than one bank account—particularly, different accounts across different banks. According to research by bank analytics firm Novantas, about one-third of people who switched banks recently (or intended to switch) had checking and savings accounts at different banks....
bright hazy sunlight through azalea garden Credit: Getty Images bright hazy sunlight through azalea garden Credit: Getty Images bright hazy sunlight through azalea garden Credit: Getty Images bright hazy sunlight through azalea garden Credit: Getty Images While most early spring flowers need to overwinter in the ground to produce their trademark blooms when the weather warms, you can still plant a few seasonal beauties as the ground begins to thaw....
person holding bunch of lavender Credit: Sergio Salvador By Erica Sloan and Alexandra Churchill person holding bunch of lavender Credit: Sergio Salvador person holding bunch of lavender Credit: Sergio Salvador person holding bunch of lavender Credit: Sergio Salvador Provence isn’t the only place to rendezvous with rows of lavender. Across the country, our natural landscape becomes ultra violet with these wildly fragrant plants when they bloom in June and July....
Kitchen essentials like cutting boards, pots, pans, and utensils all come in contact with food on a daily basis, so it’s important to understand the best ways to keep them clean. While popping most everyday cooking tools in the dishwasher or hand washing them are sufficient in terms of getting them clean and ready for use, cutting boards generally require a bit of extra care. Whether you use wooden or synthetic cutting boards, they are likely to experience wear and tear over time just with the use of knives on the surface....
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queen elizabeth Credit: Chris Jackson / Getty Images queen elizabeth Credit: Chris Jackson / Getty Images queen elizabeth Credit: Chris Jackson / Getty Images queen elizabeth Credit: Chris Jackson / Getty Images People around the world have felt great solemnity in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. The United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch passed away on September 8, and mourners across the nation have sent their condolences to the royal family in the days since....
Our dogs will generally not be able to tell us when they are not feeling well. Instead, they will have changes in their behavior as well as physical signs and symptoms that can provide clues into their health—including a fever. “Normal body temperatures in dogs range from 100 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit, but an elevated body temperature in your dog may be due to a true fever or simply nonfebrile hyperthermia [becoming overheated from high outside temperatures or over-exertion],” explains Dr....
If you’re shopping for eco-friendly room décor, consider adding a stylish rug made from natural fibers to your cart. Namely, rugs composed of jute and sisal. The former—the softer fiber between the two—is derived from Corchorus flowering plants and often spun into burlap. Sisal, the name of another flowering plant species, produces a rougher textile used to make rope. When woven into rugs, jute and sisal create sturdy, durable coverings that fit well into just about any home type, whether your aesthetic tastes lean more modern or rustic....
oxo gg citrus reamer Buy It: OXO Good Grips Wooden Reamer, $6, amazon.com | Credit: Courtesy of OXO Whether you’re a crafter or a home cook, it often feels like there are so many tools you can purchase to help you get a job done. Which ones are really worth investing in? Our editors are here to help. From everyday essentials to more obscure must-haves that will take your practice to the next level, we’re breaking it all down....
woman drinking smoothie There’s a ton going on the morning of your wedding-there’s hair to be styled, faux lashes to be applied, and you’re just so excited! We get it. But it’s important to make time for your morning meal, especially if you’re planning to sip on pre-ceremony mimosas with your ‘maids. “Breakfast is always important,” stresses California-based certified nutritionist Cara Clark, “but on this day in particular it’s especially key to set the stage for a long day....
woman applying serum to face Credit: Prostock-Studio / Getty Images woman applying serum to face Credit: Prostock-Studio / Getty Images woman applying serum to face Credit: Prostock-Studio / Getty Images woman applying serum to face Credit: Prostock-Studio / Getty Images Whether you’re new to skin care or someone who regularly visits their dermatologist for the latest treatment, you’re likely familiar with the term retinol. Besides sunscreen, the vitamin A derivative is one of the best anti-aging products on the market....
