I’m not sure where it started but at some point diaper cakes became a thing. I personally would prefer a Snickers poke cake at my baby shower but diaper cakes are definitely cuter. After attending and hosting so many baby showers (I can’t tell you how many baby shower games I’ve come up with), I finally decided it was time to learn how to make a diaper cake. I waited so long and it’s so simple!...
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. DIY PVC Field Goal I’ve hosted a lot of football parties in the last seven years. From football party printables to soda can field goals and even a DIY football field, one thing they all have in common is my DIY football party decorations. And football party games of course....
If you’ve ever made pom-poms before, you know it can be tedious work. However, we’ve got the ultimate time-saving secret to making a handful of pom-poms all at once. Check out our tutorial to learn how to make a pom-pom garland below. Step 1: Wrap String Flip a chair or a stool upside-down to make a large batch of pom-poms quickly. Begin to unravel your skein of yarn and bring one end of the yarn against a chair leg....
We get it. Overly sweet drinks are anything but refreshing. But here’s the thing: the Aperol Spritz doesn’t have to be the syrupy, saccharine mixture that it’s being depicted as. The secret to blending a light, effervescent spritz is simple: Avoid adding too much Aperol. Don’t mix in any type of sweet Prosecco. And there you have it. If you avoid having a heavy hand with the liqueur, you’ll end up with a cocktail that has a lot less ready-to-give-you-a-mega-migraine sugar....
How to Make a Crispy Pizza Crust The pizza police will not come after you for using store-bought dough. Well, they might…to give you an award for brilliance! The fresh stuff in the refrigerated section and the frozen balls in the freezer aisle are very good and super-convenient. Your favorite pizzeria may also sell dough—just ask. Whatever kind you use, let the dough (thawed if frozen) sit at room temperature for up to an hour before you stretch it into shape, to give the gluten time to relax....
“Primer is so personal for whatever skin type I am addressing,” says makeup artist Paige Pelfrey. “Makeup Forever makes a huge range of primers that are incredible and can be completely customizable to your needs—whether you’re in need of color correcting redness or filling in pores, they have one for all skin types.” When Pelfrey is working on a client with no major skin concerns—just looking for a glowy boost—her go-to is the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter ($44; sephora....
However, mastering the perfect temperature for reheating leftovers doesn’t have to be a guessing game, according to TikTok user @howdoesshe. In a recent video posted on her account, she explains that you should completely reconsider the formation in which you microwave your food. It’s easier than it sounds. This hack requires no special tools or kitchen utensils—all you have to do is avoid placing foods in the center of your dish where the radio frequency microwaves that warm the food have difficulty reaching....
Step 1: Out With the Old Your first job is to take all your underwear and dump it out on the bed. Why? You need to do some winnowing. But editing underwear is easy because you have to deal with only two piles: things to keep and things to throw away. No maybes. No maybe-it’ll-come-back-in-fashions. No giveaways, please. (The Salvation Army will thank you.) First cull: Anything you really wouldn’t want to be hit by a truck while wearing....
All of those ages can work, as long as you’ve done the research to make sure they’re a fit for your current savings and investments. Experts say that choosing the right age for retirement requires that your diverse retirement portfolio aligns with the realities of certain assets, such as Social Security and Medicare. Choosing the right age then depends on factoring all of these things into your own personal situation....
Fly Frugally The more flexible your dates and destination, the better the deals you can score. To stay updated on the latest bargains, sign up for alerts on the website Scott’s Cheap Flights, which sources domestic and international routes from your nearest airport, claiming an average savings of 60 percent. (For access to even more deals, upgrade to the $49 annual premium membership.) When that nonstop flight to Paris lands in your inbox for just $300—run, don’t walk....
Calibrachoa has only been available in the retail plant world since the early 1990s. That’s not long in plant years, especially with how far the plant has come since then. What started out as a simple, single-color bloom has transformed into a whole new class of plant that comes in a riot of colors. These include yellow stars, speckles, veined and segmented petals, and sometimes combinations of all of the above....
Sometimes the burlap-wrapped root ball is covered with a wire cage to stabilize it and make carrying easier. Although they’re more difficult to handle, B & B plants generally transplant successfully. When properly cared for, they can sit safely for months at the nursery, where the root balls may be buried in mulch to keep them moist. When the tree is sold, its branches are bound loosely with twine to prevent damage during transport and planting....
Avoid Sudden Changes Both Hohler and Smith agree that the most important first step is to take a breath and resist the urge to make significant changes. Assessing where you are once on more solid ground emotionally is likely to be far more helpful. Unless there are deadlines involved, Smith advises, wait until you have a clearer perspective. “Renaming beneficiaries, changing your will, or updating insurance policies may require more immediate attention,” Smith adds, suggesting that hiring a financial professional to assist with these and more complicated matters will provide peace of mind....
Now that you’re sufficiently disgusted, there is hope—and learning how to sanitize your toothbrush is less complicated than you think. With a little care and consideration, you can feel confident about your oral care tools. How to Properly Store Your Toothbrush How you store your toothbrush has everything to do with its potential to harbor bacteria. Warm, moist environments help germs thrive. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends letting your brush air-dry completely, upright, without touching any other toothbrush heads....
“Rubbing the eyes can create tiny tears in the [surrounding skin] tissue,” she says. “This can age the eyes and break the capillaries in the eyelids, which can then intensify dark circles.” And as tempting as it is to drain a pimple by squeezing it, “it’s best to leave touching your face for when you’re moisturizing, cleansing, or applying makeup or sunscreen.” Most importantly, if and when you do touch your face—because it’s somewhat inevitable—Dr....
Taking temperatures isn’t rocket science, but there are a few things you should know to get the most accurate reading possible. Get a baseline temperature for the whole family. A true fever is a reading of 100.4 or higher, but we all have a slightly different baseline temperature. Sure, 98.6 may be average, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only normal temperature reading. Genetics, time of day, physical activity, and even food and beverage can impact a temperature....
Reader question: “What is the right way to use a jade roller?” —Paula Shelton If you think face rollers are all hype, consider this: Dermatologists and aestheticians agree that these tools deliver some seriously legit skin benefits. And hey, even the biggest roller skeptics can’t deny that it feels pretty heavenly (read: highly addictive). Although face rollers have become fairly mainstream in the skincare world, here’s a quick explainer. Face rollers are usually made of “healing stones”—jade, rose quartz, and amethyst being the most common—that have been smoothed and attached to a convenient handle....
The Color Wheel and How It Works Refer to the color wheel chart above to determine between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. Primary colors are red, blue, and yellow. These colors are pure, which means you can’t create them from other colors, and all other colors are created from them. Between the equidistant primary color spokes on the color wheel are secondary colors: orange, green, and violet. These hues line up between the primaries on the color wheel because they are formed when equal parts of two primary colors are combined....
Best Water for Houseplants Perhaps you’re wondering if tap water is OK for your plants. The short answer is, it depends. Most tap water should be fine for your houseplants,unless it is softened, because softened water contains salts that can build up in the soil over time and cause problems. Chlorinated water is also safe for most houseplants, but if you have a filtration system, that’s much better for your plants....
How to Wear Ankle Boots With Jeans Wearing ankle boots with jeans is a great way to ease into the bootie trend if you’re just not sure what to pair them with. Whether you are dressing your jeans up or down, there are different types of ankle boots you can wear to stylishly assist in the process. Cropped jeans and ankle boots are a match made in heaven. Cuff the hems—instead of tucking them into the boots—for some major ankle action....
