Posts

Some aspirations seem truly impossible to start, let alone maintain forever. Rather than put too much pressure on yourself, consider taking on more bite-size, micro-challenges to foster wellness in every aspect of your life. We asked experts in a variety of fields—mindfulness, mental health, nutrition, business, and more—to recommend their favorite manageable, yet meaningful, mini-goals for everyday wellness. RELATED: 6 Stretching Exercises to Help Your Whole Body Loosen Up RELATED: It’s Probably Time for a Self Check-in—Here’s How to Do It Plan a brief morning routine that’s just for you, and remember that everything on your phone will still be there when you decide to pick it up more consciously....

DIY Buttermilk Never run out of buttermilk again by easily making it at home with only two ingredients. For every cup of buttermilk your recipe calls for, combine 1 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar or lemon juice with 1 cup of room temperature milk. Let it sit for about five to 10 minutes as it curdles and thickens. Once that’s complete, your buttermilk can hold in the refrigerator for up to a week....

Mustard is one of the world’s oldest condiments. Roman chefs used to grind mustard seeds with grape juice (known as must) into a spicy paste known as mustum ardens, which was shortened to “mustard” when the sauce arrived in the States. In essence, mustard is a combination of ground mustard seeds and some form of liquid—it’s the type of seeds and liquid that differentiates one variety from the next. Some are sweet, some are spicy, and others are downright astringent....

To figure out the best cooking oils for your health (along with some of the cooking oils you should avoid), we consulted a team of dietitians and nutritionists, who had plenty to say about this widely used ingredient. First, it’s important to understand more about fats found in foods, including the oil you coat your pan with each time you sauté vegetables or fry an egg. “Fats in foods are made up of a combination of fatty acids, which can be saturated or unsaturated....

For this bowl, we blend two packs of pureed acaí with frozen fruit and coconut water (or coconut milk, if you prefer a richer texture) until creamy. Then we pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with fresh fruit, coconut flakes, and granola. It’s breakfast, it’s lunch, it’s an afternoon pick-me-up, it’s dessert—it’s everything. 2 100-gram frozen acaí puree packs ½ frozen banana ½ cup frozen blueberries ½ cup coconut water...

Best Early Deals Overall Cuisinart Single Serve and Drip Coffee Maker, $178 (was $230) Hotel Sheets Direct Bamboo Sheet Set (Queen), $31 (was $80) Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, $336 (was $420) Apple AirPods Pro (1st Generation), $180 (orig. $249) Eureka Stylus Convertible Stick Vacuum Cleaner, $159 with coupon (was $206) Bio-Oil Skincare Oil, $9 (was $12) True and Co Women’s True Body Triangle Adjustable Bra, $46 (was $64) Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $200 (was $319) Apple iPad Air, $559 (was $599) Utopia Bed Pillow Set, $24 with coupon (was $37)...

Amber has written for Dotdash Meredith since 2017.She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the College at Brockport, State University of New York. Blissing Out in the Dry Tortugas, West of Key West, Florida, TheTravelWord.comKey West: A Romantic Weekend Getaway for Couples, 10Best.com Related Video

Related Video

Use this muffin recipe as a blank canvas to experiment with your own flavors: add lemon zest to the batter for brightness, top with a sugary-cinnamon crumb mixture, or swap the blueberries for chocolate chips. Then again, this recipe is classic for good reason, so why tinker with perfection? Related Video

Related Video

The Casper Everyday Quilt adds comfort and style to your space, and it’s on sale for 62 percent off right now. Made of 100 percent voile cotton, it is breathable and lightweight so you can use it in both the winter and the summer. The quilt is available in three different neutral colors—indigo, peach, and gray—so it can complement many different styles or aesthetics. And if you tend to toss and turn during the night, the simple and classic design features neat squares to keep the filling in place....

Related Video

Related Video

What is the U-shaped haircut? For a long time, the trends seemed to lean toward sharp edges, i.e. one-length cut or modern mullets, but we’re recently starting to see a return to softer silhouettes and natural textures. Enter: the U-shape cut, which is exactly what the name implies. ”The back and sides are cut in a U-shape which is more rounded and softer, versus a V-cut that has more extreme angles and points,” explains Gina Rivera, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Phenix Salon Suites....

Related Video

Related Video

Related Video

A Mom Who Became a Minimalist Christine Platt is a literacy advocate, author of The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less, and a mom of one. When she left her job as a lawyer to pursue writing full-time in 2015, she started working from home. “For the first time, I was there not to just eat and sleep,” she says. Being at home prompted an awakening: “I always knew I had too much stuff, but I had everything relatively organized,” she says....

Even if your brush resembles roadkill, it’s understandable why you may not want to ditch it. While hair ties are more limited in lifespan, your hairbrush is likely the sturdiest hair tool you own. That black Conair you’ve been using for years could be intact and functioning equally well as the day you bought it. Not to mention, a good-quality boar bristle brush is pricey to replace. Keep in mind that your hairbrush is the one hair tool you probably use daily....

“Apply multiple colors and sit with them for a few days,” recommends Erika Woelfel, Behr color expert. “Test them in multiple different parts of your room with different lighting to help you to better visualize what the color will look like in your space at any time of day.” Nicole Gibbons, the founder and CEO of Clare, shares similar advice: “Make sure you love your color both under daylight and in the evening when the sun is down and the artificial lights are on in your home,” she says....