Transform your leftover pumpkins into whimsical mushrooms, a luxurious candelabra, or a cute collection of owls. A festive centerpiece with pumpkins is an easy and inexpensive way to repurpose your Halloween decorations for Thanksgiving. Just make sure you preserve your pumpkins so they can last that long. Related Video
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But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few simple strategies, your holidays can be super-festive and fun—but also be eco-conscious at the same time. “We need to be creative and find ways to make this holiday less wasteful,” says Lea d’Auriol, founder of Oceanic Global. “There are now sustainable alternatives to nearly every item you may typically buy during the holidays, so start swapping!” Reduce your gifting carbon footprint Get a gift they’re guaranteed to love Encourage kids (or adults) on your shopping list to create a very specific wish list, whether the old-form written variety or using an online registry like MyRegistry....
In fact, some people might want to avoid chlorine bleach entirely. For example, factors like skin sensitivity should be considered before adding bleach to your washer. Keep reading to learn whether chlorine bleach, oxygen bleach, or an alternative cleaning method is the right choice for your stubborn stains. Chlorine Bleach As far as bleach goes, chlorine bleach packs the most powerful punch. It not only whitens but also disinfects and deodorizes....
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Keep reading to learn our six go-to strategies for cooking corn on the cob at home. How to Boil Corn on the Cob With this classic method, you can boil as much corn as you can fit in your largest pot. Boiling is a gentle way to cook corn, and yields tender, golden kernels. How to Roast Corn on the Cob There are different ways to roast corn on the cob, but we think the easiest and best one is to shuck it and wrap it with foil, which allows the corn to steam in the oven....
Once you’ve perfected your pasta cooking technique, try your hand at one these delicious, easy-to-make pasta recipes (like bucatini with kale and ricotta, pasta carbonara, or shrimp and asparagus fra diavolo). You can also keep things simple: Drizzle your finished noodles with good-quality olive oil, salt and pepper, and finish with a shower of shaved Parmesan. Whatever type of noodle dish inspires your palette, we promise you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table in minutes with this foolproof method....
Doing a proper plank is also a test of muscle control. Once you’re in a plank, you shouldn’t shift an inch (except to keep breathing!). Yes, superficially, planks are key for a toned middle, but inside, they’re the key to a strong core, safe spine, and pain-free back. “Strong abs keep your spine supported,” Coopersmith says. “Think of doing planks as midsection multitasking.” How to Do a Plank Learn to do a plank correctly and safely every time to maximize this multipurpose move....
While it’s a common skincare concern, not many people understand its causes or the proper way to treat sebaceous filaments. So we spoke with three board-certified dermatologists to answer all of our questions. What Are Sebaceous Filaments? Sebaceous filaments are a normal part of the skin structure, explains Loretta Ciraldo, MD, a Miami-based, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Dr. Loretta Skincare. “They are tube-like structures that line our pores,” she says....
But you might be less familiar with another cannabinoid, called CBG (short for cannabigerol). Like CBD, this substance is thought to provide healing benefits without altering mood or perception. Most cannabis plants only contain trace amounts of CBG—about 1 percent. But its properties are garnering attention from health professionals and consumers regardless. To better understand CBG and how it differs from CBD, we spoke with Matthew L. Mintz, MD, FACP, an internist and primary care physician practicing in Bethesda, Maryland....
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