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A simple homemade jam made with fresh strawberries and sparkling rose elevates this pretty-in-pink cocktail. If making your own jam isn’t in the cards, you might sub in high-quality store-bought strawberry jam. Let stand for 1 hour, or cover and refrigerate overnight. Photo:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Hall, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Cook the jam: Transfer saucepan to a burner. Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring often and skimming foam off top with a large spoon....

This healthy pudding makes a great snack, too. Switch up your standard breakfast routine with this creamy and nourishing chia pudding. These small but mighty seeds absorb your milk of choice and double in size into a gel-like consistency. Photo: Greg DuPree Because the seeds need a few hours to fully blossom, this makes a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. Dress it up with juicy, macerated strawberries and granola, or mixed berries and toasted nuts....

So maybe it’s time to lighten up your watchlist too. And these real-life stories will definitely have you thinking summer. King, The 5th Dimension and many more. Photo: Searchlight Pictures Get that feeling back (if only for a couple of hours). (Or skip back to Season 3, which offered classic ’80s summer vibes alongside the spooky chills.) If you want some soapy summer drama It’s summer! Trade in your darkThe Last of Usfandom for something a little less grim....

Stand up every 20 minutes to help prevent health risks. G-Stock Studio/Getty Images Time for a stretch break! These data support interventions aimed at reducing both total sitting time and interrupting prolonged sitting. Photo:G-Stock Studio/Getty Images How Often Should You Take Breaks? That said, any breaks that youcantake, do take them. If its once every 30 minutes or 20 minutes, thats way better than nothing. )but all you really need to do is stand up and shift your weight around....

Yes, you should probably clean inside your belly button! Its easy to think of bathing as almost instinctualsomething weve always known how to do effectively. Skynesher/Getty Images What Is the Grandmother Hypothesis? Skynesher/Getty Images The Study Findings: Does the Grandmother Hypothesis Hold Water? The buildup of skin debris can become an inflammatory skin condition known as seborrheic dermatitis, she explains. This is the skin counterpart to dandruff on the scalp....

Arousal-Decreasing Activities to Try When anger rises, it may be difficult to find your inner calm. “Try counting before responding next time you’re in a heated discussion. Meditate Start ameditation practice at homewith a structured and prompted practice to follow along. Photo:J Studios/Getty Images After that, squeeze your thigh muscles for a few seconds, and release. 5(1), Prometheus Books, Amherst, NY (2007), pp.

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If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shop stylist-approved finds from Nordstrom, Free People, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic Factory, and Quince. While there’s nothing necessarily wrong with that, it can easily feel stale. Photo:Real Simple Check out the stylist-approved products below to help you liven up your seasonal wear. “It is an enduring classic and a rich alternative to traditional black. Aqua Banana Republic To add a more daring shade, Cooper suggests opting for aqua pieces....

The U-shape will have U-sold. Fine haircan be, well, not so fine to style sometimes. Its especially tricky when youre thinking about implementing layers into your hairshould you go for more movement or less? CoffeeAndMilk/Getty Images Choppy layers or one length? CoffeeAndMilk/Getty Images What is the U-shaped haircut? For a long time, the trends seemed to lean toward sharp edges, i.e. Enter: the U-shape cut, which is exactly what the name implies....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Including chunky jewelry, lightweight scarves, statement sunglasses, and more. Having a few selectseasonal stapleson hand is crucial, but sometimes that still doesn’t feel like enough. Photo:Real Simple Wear these with a little black dress and chunky gold jewelry for an outdoor event this spring." ShedRain Bubble Umbrella Target “Spring weather can be unpredictable,” explains Wahidi. “One day, the sun is shining, and you want to break out a dress and sandals....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. They’re perfect for the office, rainy days, spring travel, and more. “These shoes are bold enough to elevate a simple outfit yet refined and practical enough for everyday wear. Photo:Real Simple Their breathable construction makes them the ideal transitional shoe for summer.” “They transition effortlessly into summer! Butter Yellow Stamko also says that butter yellow is “the color to watch.”...

From retro platform shoes to heeled boots. “I love, love, love flared jeans, saysBrenda Cooper, an Emmy-award winning fashion stylist. She says this flattering effect only gets better when you choose the best shoes to wear with flare jeans. Photo:Phamai Techaphan/Getty Images Chunky Sneakers Jeans and sneakers are a classic pairing thats perfect for a more casual fit. If youre wearing a cropped version, though, she says to choose a sleeker sneaker....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. 13 fashion experts share exactly what you should have in your closet for next year. Real Simple As welook to 2025, we can’t help but get excited about revamping ourclosets. Photo:Real Simple We’re also well aware of all the noise that comes with the celebration of a new year. Now its all about all-white looks that dominated the 2025 runways....