Yes, you want your family to eat healthy, but sometimes that requires sacrificing taste—case in point: using lean ground beef to make hamburgers or meatballs. Now that grilling season is upon us, try this trick instead to make sure you don’t end up with dry burgers. Instead of choosing 90 percent lean ground beef, opt for ground chuck instead. It […]
This Food Causes Majority of Foodborne Illnesses
Plenty of us are careful when handling raw meat and poultry, but will bite into an apple after a simple rub with our t-shirt. Turns out we might not be paying close enough attention to how we’re handling our fruits and vegetables. According to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 50 percent of foodborne illnesses come from produce. Makes you think twice about eating that apple before washing it, huh?
Brighten Up For Spring In Yellow
Even if Frank Sinatra says differently (ahem, orange), yellow is often psychologically considered the happiest color, creating feelings of warmth and cheer. If you’re ready to shed those winter blahs in favor of a brighter outlook, consider adding a shot or two of this sunny shade to your wardrobe for an instant pick-me-up. Helpful Hint: Since yellow can be difficult […]
A Surprising Health Benefit of Laptop Computers
If you have access to a desktop and a laptop computer, take our advice: Use the laptop more often. Why? While staring at any screen is bad for your vision, looking at a laptop isn’t nearly as bad as looking at a desktop. (Did you know we blink half as much as we should when we’re viewing text on a […]
Get the Most Out of Your Candles
Yesterday, I was lucky enough to get to attend the fall preview for Anthropologie. And as I was looking at the new products that will be in stores in a few months, I got to talking with the PR girls about all the fancy new candles. When they shared this tip with me, I had a total why-didn’t-I-think-of-that moment. Once your […]
How to Clean Burnt Food Spills in the Oven
We’ve all been there: the casserole or pie you’ve been baking has bubbled over and is now burnt onto the bottom of your oven. Before you reach for the cleaners that should really come with a haz-mat suit try this trick. Before the spill dries completely, cover it in regular table salt. The salt will soak up the spill, and […]
Opposites Attract: How to Pair Tight and Loose Clothing
If the idea of wearing a head-to-toe, skin-tight outfit gives you pause, it should. You’d better have been hitting the gym pretty hard if you think you’re ready to attempt a look like that. But that doesn’t mean head-to-toe loose and baggy is the way to go. Often, drapey, billowy clothing can add visual weight. The key? Go for a […]
The 3 Most Important Knives to Have in Your Kitchen
Whether you’re stocking a new kitchen or just upgrading your existing one, these are the three knives that you must have: a chef’s knife, a paring knife, and a serrated knife. Not only can using the wrong knife for the job be frustrating, it can also be dangerous. Trying to cut through a butternut squash or a loaf of bread […]
Don’t Wash Your Face in the Morning
Shocking advice, I know. But for most people (unless you have incredibly oily skin), just splashing water on your face in the shower is enough. If you’re good about removing your make up and washing your face at night, scrubbing it again as soon as you wake up can be too harsh on your skin. Instead, just give your complexion […]
How to “Kid-Proof” Your Apple Device
If your kid’s like to watch cartoons or play games on your iPad, you’ve probably caught them tapping around in other applications. Thanks to “Guided Access,” a new feature in iOS 6.0, it’s easy to prevent photos from getting deleted or emails from accidentally being sent. Here’s how:
