Pumpkin Pie at Room Temperature First off, understand that homemade pumpkin pies are less forgiving than, say, homemade apple pies, because the former is made with multiple eggs and heavy cream. You need to treat your homemade pumpkin pie like you would a quiche. According to the FDA, homemade pumpkin pie can be left at room temperature for two hours, after which it is in danger of growing harmful bacteria....

Basic Rule of Thumb “The average person usually has a 6-foot tree,” says prop stylist and crafter Karin Lidbeck-Brent. “So an easy, general rule to remember is that for each foot of your tree, you’d want to use one strand of lights. I prefer the strands with 150 bulbs.” Other Considerations Still, that’s just a general guideline, says Lidbeck-Brent, who has decorated more than a thousand Christmas trees over the course of her career....

“Once you reach your 20s, your body has more or less established a stable sleep-wake cycle,” explains Nicole M. Avena, Ph.D., assistant professor of neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and visiting professor of health psychology at Princeton University. “However, many people may not understand this cycle until later in life, such as in their 30s or 40s.” That’s why it’s important to learn how sleep changes by decade, from how your lifestyle choices impact your sleep, to various challenges you might face as you age (and how to overcome them)....

We tapped the nation’s top dermatologists for need-to-know sunscreen wisdom and products they swear by for themselves and their families. Here’s how to save your skin from sun damage (and that red lobster glow), straight from the pros. Application Advice Double (or Triple) Up “I apply two coats of mineral sunscreen to my face, ears, and neck. I apply one coat, wait five minutes, and then apply a second coat....

When it comes to breaking an apartment lease, Jerry Leazer, a licensed real estate broker in New York City, says there’s one thing you’ll learn quickly: “Not all landlords are created equal, and there is no typical scenario.” But here’s how you can begin to parse out the best solution for your situation. Read your contract and look for relevant language. The first step you should take when considering a lease break is to actually read your lease....

An unsound mouth has the potential to negatively impact your overall health, and can ultimately contribute to health conditions like heart disease and pregnancy complications. To better understand the daily steps everyone can take to improve their oral health, we asked Joe Willardsen, DDS, the founder of True Dentistry in Las Vegas and a dental advisory board member for Shyn, for his tips on how to brush your teeth properly....

Beyond being delicious, rosé is incredibly versatile. It possesses characteristics of both red and white wines, so it pairs beautifully with a wide range of foods, including meats, fish, veggies, dessert, and beyond. Because it goes great with everything, rosé is a fantastic wine to bring to a dinner party or social gathering. With more and more rosé options cropping up, particularly in the warmer months, it can be difficult to decide which bottle is right for you amongst the broad spectrum of pink shades....

The dry powder colors we use for Holi are called gulal, and colors mixed with water are called rang. In our celebrations, we set up tables with bags of colors and water balloons, pools filled with colored water, and water blasters or pichkaris. We party with upbeat Bollywood music, local brews or thandai, tasty mithais, and fun-filled chatter—all are essential elements of Holi. Since throwing color powder can be messy, Holi celebrations are hosted out of the home, in backyard or driveways or parks—not indoors....

So we asked an art expert for actionable advice on picking a cohesive picture frame color and style. Jeffrey Feigenheimer is A.I. Friedman’s corporate framing director and has a ton of experience picking frames for iconic artwork. He shared a handful of simple design ideas for common artwork types you may have in your home. Natural Wood Shadow Box A shadow-box frame makes a poster (or an inexpensive online print) appear more like real art....

To maximize this weeknight dinner staple, here are tips for choosing the best rotisserie chicken— followed by advice for using, storing, and reusing—to get the most out of every morsel. What do you look for when buying rotisserie chicken? Size and plumpness: Larger birds are older and more muscular (and flavorful). A round, plump chicken is usually a juicy one. If the skin is shriveled and looks dry, the meat probably is, too....

What You’ll Need: Microfiber cloth Vacuum and upholstery attachment Clean sock White vinegar Optional: Casabella Premium Mini Blinds Duster ($9, containerstore.com) How to Clean Blinds: To deep clean: For very dirty, sticky plastic blinds, save yourself the headache and remove them from the window and place them in a bathtub filled with warm water and a squeeze of dish soap. Let them soak for an hour. Rinse and hang them outside until they’re completely dry....

Note of caution: If a piece is a cherished heirloom or rather expensive, consult a professional before attempting to clean it yourself. What You’ll Need: Vacuum 2-3 clean white cloths 1 can of compressed air Gentle clear dish soap Horsehair upholstery brush Small bucket Capture Soil Release Pre-Mist Capture Carpet and Rug Dry Cleaner The Best Way to Clean Upholstery RELATED: How to Make Your House Smell Good—Experts Share 8 Secrets If the stain remains after two rounds, leave it alone or you might harm the fabric; call a pro if you can’t live with it....

How to Clean White Canvas Shoes with Vinegar Use this method to clean white canvas shoes (such as Converse All Stars or Vans sneakers) and keep them looking spotless. What You Need Toothbrush 3 tbsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. white vinegar Soft cloth or paper towel Bleach pen, if needed Eraser sponge, such as a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Step 1: Remove Loose Dirt Untie and remove the shoelaces so you can easily access all parts of the shoe....

Financial anxiety may also affect women more. Studies show that women report higher levels of money stress than men due to a historically (and arbitrarily) gendered approach to financial education. “We often teach women about the importance of saving money. Saving money on groceries, clothes, shoes,” explains social worker and financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. “For boys, we tend to teach them more about feeling comfortable and confident and powerful with their money....

Once you’ve conquered this challenge, prepare yourself for step two: how to roast butternut squash. Still figuring out how to use your chopped-up butternut squash? We recommend butternut squash pizza. How to Cut Butternut Squash What You Need Chef’s knife or cleaver (or another sharp, heavy knife)Cutting boardY-shaped peelerSpoon with a sharp edge (such as a soup spoon)Kitchen towel or paper towels (optional)Butternut squash Lay the squash down on its side and, using your sharpest, heaviest knife (your go-to chef’s knife or a cleaver), cut all the way through the squash to split it into two more regular-shaped pieces....

As with anything that becomes routine, it can be easy to bypass tried and true safety measures when downloading files from the internet. However, just as you would take precautions for safe online shopping, you should be equally careful when you download files to your device. Unfortunately, viruses, malware, and Trojans (misleading malware) are more rampant than ever—and smart devices are not as smart or as safe as you think....

Load Dishes the Right Way “Preventive maintenance is important!" says Johnson. “A lot of people think dishwashers will just remove all that extra food, but it’s much smarter to thoroughly rinse your dishes before you put them in the dishwasher. Those solid pieces of food have to go somewhere, and if they rinse off, they can end up in the filter or the bottom of the dishwasher, causing a smell,” she explains....

According to New York City makeup artist Annabelle LaGuardia, there’s still hope because saving a broken blush compact is actually easier than you think. Renew Broken Blush “The most surefire way to salvage broken blush, or any pressed powder compact, is to take the back of a metal spoon and crumble up the blush pieces into a fine powder,” says LaGuardia. “Then, add in some rubbing alcohol to fully saturate the powder; stir the mixture into a paste, and with the back of the silver spoon, mold the paste back into the shape of the compact pan....

How to Freeze Pancakes For the most part, you can freeze and reheat just about any kind of pancake. Just make sure you freeze the pancakes while plain, before adding any syrup, butter, or other toppings (those come after you reheat!). But feel free to freeze buttermilk, buckwheat, chocolate chip, blueberry, or other fruity pancakes—they should all freeze and reheat to be just as delicious as any pancake fresh off the griddle....

Personal style has always been a way of showing what’s on the inside to the people in your life—a very personal outward expression of how you see yourself and how you want others to see you. As we enter a happy post-vaccination season—also known as #shotgirlsummer—it’s time to reflect on what you learned about yourself this past year. Did you change jobs, start a new hobby or discover something deeper about yourself in Zoom therapy?...