Give mom a first Mother’s Day to remember with these fun and thoughtful ideas. But it can also be an exhausting time, too. “[They] may want a day with the baby or without the baby.” Photo: FCA Foto Digital/Getty Images “Any way to acknowledge the hard first months of motherhood is wonderful,” says Chase. store your money and opt for a DIY cardyou won’t be sorry. “From my kids, I always love homemade cards,” says Jennifer Borget from Cherish 365....
Stronger abs without a single crunch? Here’s how to do a plank the rightand why they’re so good for you. Key Takeaways Meet thesit-up’seven more effective sibling: the plank. Henry Leutwyler What Are Planks? Planks are a bodyweight exercise and whats known as anisometric exercise. These require holding a static position while resisting some source of tension or gravity. Getty Images What Muscles Do Planks Work? These really are afull-body move....
These dramatic hydrangea blooms will be the star of your summer garden. What Are Limelight Hydrangeas? This unique breed of paniculata hydrangea was first patented in 2002. Photo:Gratysanna/Getty Images Limelight Hydrangea Care Caring for Limelight hydrangea is similar to caring for other hydrangea breeds. And like other hydrangeas, Limelight needs plenty of room to grow. “Sometimes people will want things to fill in really quickly and they will overcrowd their plant....
Score A+ arches with ease. PeopleImages/Getty Images Plucking your eyebrowsit may seem like a super easy, no brainer beauty task. And, for the most part, it is. Photo:PeopleImages/Getty Images Start After You Shower Plan on plucking after you get out of the shower. And a softer hair follicle means the hair will slide out more easily. Doesnt line up with your timing? We like the Le Prunier Plum Beauty Oil....
Here’s a helpful little grammar lesson you didn’t know you needed. Should you sign theholiday card"Love, the Claus’s"? Or is it Clauses? Sarah Crowley Deciphering the correct plural form of a last nameeven your owncan feel like a grammar pop quiz. And don’t even get started on possessive forms; they add another layer of complexity. Always write someone’s last name out in full, whether Williams or Garcia. Examples You rarely need an apostrophe when signing or addressing cards....
No fancy gadgets required! Always use hot water, not cold, when preparing your mug the microwave. Hot water ensures that the egg cook evenly and reduces the chances of undercooking. Photo:Ian Laker/Getty Images Crack the Egg Crack an egg into the water-filled mug. The yolk should remain intact, and not leak at all. Microwave Put the mug in the microwave for one minute. Debby Lewis-Harrison/Getty Images If it’s still not fully done, microwave it again in 10-second intervals....
Then check out their advice on a variety of social quandariesincluding how to deal with friendship falling outsbelow. Want their advice on a sticky social situation? Meaning:Fall leaf pickupis either a big chore or a big expense for us. Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images HODA KOTB:Well, its not the neighbors fault that the wind blows toward you. I think you may just have to suck it up and deal with the leaf removal....
Then check out their advice on a variety of social quandariesincluding how to deal with family vacationsbelow. Want their advice on a sticky social situation? JENNA BUSH HAGER:I think you gotta move on for a bit. Photo:Getty Images If people are in conversation, find somebody else to talk to for a while. HODA KOTB:I think thats right. JBH:There are plenty of people around. Look for somebody else and catch up with your person later....
You don’t really need a 10-step routinehere are the essentials. Enter: skinimalism, an apt portmanteau that combines minimalism and skin care. So how do you embrace skinimalism? Photo:Lavsketch/Getty Images Weve got all the pro tips ahead. What Is Skinimalism? Skinimalism is all about simplifying your skincare routine by doing less. Its about focusing on essential, multitasking products, says Ian Michael Crumm, celebrity esthetician. Its a balance between doing whats necessary for healthy, glowing skin and avoiding the clutter of excess....
Stay road ready even during icy, snowy weather. Necati Bahadir Bermek/Getty Images Slick winter weather can cause hazardous driving conditions and increase the chances of accidents. There are also several other tasks you should complete before winter hits to confirm your car is ready. Photo:Necati Bahadir Bermek/Getty Images So it’s important to check tire depth and treads before temperatures drop. Keep close watch over air pressure and wheel alignment, too....
Skip the Butterball hotline this year and follow our easy instructions for preparing the turkey of your dreams. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rimmed baking tray or cookie sheet. (The tray catches errant turkey juices and makes post-prep cleanup a breeze.) Caitlin-Marie Miner Ong Lower the turkey and repeat with the other side. This step makes for more even roasting and keeps the wingtips from burning. Tie the Drumsticks Together Cut a piece of kitchen twine about 8 inches long....
Time to stock up on matzah! Ilan Shacham/Getty Images Its time to start preparing for Passover! Continue reading for more details. Photo:Ilan Shacham/Getty Images What Is Passover? Whats on the Passover Seder Plate? Each of the five foods symbolizes something that relates to the Jews exodus from Egypt. Caitlin Bensel The child who finds the afikomen is typically given some money or a small gift as a reward. For many, the Seder is the most important part of the holiday....
The morel is, you need this fungus in your life. Key Takeaways Morels are some ofthe best mushroomsmoney can buy, but what are they exactly? However, when you do encounter morel mushrooms, you’re in for a splurge-worthy culinary experience. What Are Morel Mushrooms? “Morels grow from a fungus that is usually underground. The fungus, in return, gets sugarscarbohydratesthe tree produces by photosynthesis.” “With mushrooms, the tree is always there, but underground,” he says....
